The dirge of propaganda, half-truths, and lies seems to be normalized, from the White House podium to your online chat page. But there are ways to counter this problem.
Police presence was stepped up at South Eugene High School today, following a potential threat that a student received. After some investigation, the social media message turned out to be what authorities call “a misguided attempt at humor”.
Law enforcement officials say they’ve seen rising numbers of fake bomb or shooting threats made against schools, including those in Oregon. The FBI says it’s launched a new campaign tackling hoax threats against schools.