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The History of Gambling: When Did It All Get Started?

It goes a lot further back than you think.

3 Fact Checking Strategies To Combat Social Media Misinformation

Social media has been a useful source for news and critical information. However, it is essential that you fact check information and ensure it is reputable.

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

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‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Is Relatable, Even If Its Plot Is Not

Starring and co-produced by Rob Lowe, the firefighter drama series highlights underrepresented perspectives, but fails to deliver realistic plot lines.

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Illustration by Daisy Daniels of LaurDIY, host of Wild 'Til 9

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‘Wild ‘Til 9’ Showcases LaurDIY Embracing Her Unfiltered Self

Lifestyle creators used to be notoriously family-friendly. How did LaurDIY break out of her PG persona in her new podcast?

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

In an article about TikTok influencers, a photo of people at a house party

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TikTok Party Animal Culture Doesn’t Even Stop for the Law

When creating content, some stars see disobeying government mandates as a small price to pay, proving not all influencers should be considered role models.

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Players roam the streets of a fictional Los Angeles in Grand Theft Auto V.

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A Potential Grand Theft Auto VI Could Be Rockstar’s Biggest Game Yet

Multiple protagonists? Multiple cities? The much-anticipated but highly mysterious GTA VI could be another record-breaking installment of the controversial series.

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside