Fake news is in the spotlight again. Facebook and Instagram have just announced new ways to stop false information going viral. You'll start seeing 'false information' labels like this one if the apps decide a post is incorrect, or shows misleading info. They're also introducing a pop-up alert which tells people if a post they're about to share is false.

They've got a team of fact checkers working behind the scenes to try to make sure fake news doesn't go viral. It's all part of a big effort to make these platforms home to more reliable information, especially in the lead up to next year's US Presidential election.

Back in 2016 there were claims some groups unfairly and unlawfully tried to influence people's votes. They're just some of the issues these guys are talking about at the News Champions Forum in Canberra! 20 kids have been chosen to participate in the forum which is focussing on how news can better support and engage young Aussies.
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MEET THE NUMBER ONE PICK IN THE AFLW DRAFT
Gabby Newton is this year's number 1 pick in the AFLW draft. She was selected by the Western Bulldogs, alongside a bunch of other upcoming players. One of them is Tassie high schooler, Mia King. She's 18, and has been juggling homework and training. The comp's expanding in the upcoming season to a total of 14 clubs.
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SCHOOL CRITICISED FOR ANT-CHEATING MEASURES
A school in India's been hit with a fair bit of criticism over some... uhhh high-tech anti-cheating measures. Yeah, they're cardboard boxes. Students were asked to wear them during an exam. The school says it's been trying to crack down on cheaters and this was just an optional trial. The students even brought their own boxes!
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DOGS DONATING BLOOD
Donating blood is really important for us humans but it's just as important for pets. Now vets are calling for people to bring in their canines to donate blood.
Jasper and Quentin are lifesavers. They're donating blood which will help the save the lives of other dogs just like them. It's a really important and lifesaving service and it's the only blood bank for dogs in Victoria. Vets say it could do with a few more donors. Mmm... I wonder what these donor dogs get in return for their hard work. Perhaps a tasty treat.
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SPEED CLIMBING RECORD BROKEN
Check out this human Spiderman… ah Spiderwoman! Indonesia's Aries Susanti Rahayu has set a new world record in speed climbing for climbing this 15 metre course in just 6.995 seconds! She's also the first woman EVER to climb it in under 7 seconds! Yeah. That's quick.
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METEORITE UP FOR GRABS AT AUCTION
This is a real change of pace that'll burn a space-rock sized hole in your pocket. These very heavy, very expensive meteorites are up for grabs at a French auction house, and expected to fetch tens of thousands of dollars! This one weighs 157 kilos and is about 4.5 billion years old - the same age as Earth! But it took its time getting here, falling about 55 thousand years ago.
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ZOMBIE BIKE RIDE IN FLORIDA
When you're that slow you might end up like this, being a zombie in tropical weather. Might be all right, really.
Around 11 thousand people, I mean, walking dead, cycled their hearts out on this zombie bike ride along the Florida coast! Some even turned their bikes into fabulous freaky floats. Aw what happy little brain eaters they are.

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