Carolyn appears as homeschooled teenager “Carolyn.” Free holiday show Tuesday at 7.

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Sorry, Wrong Number

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Why fake news works

Fake news works on our emotions, usually by stoking our fears or confirming our biases. Real news relies on verifiable facts, including emotions only by attributing them to credible sources, and placing those emotions in context. We help spread fake news when we let our emotions guide our reactions, rather than taking a minute to…