The rapid advancement of media in the era of social platforms and digital news has transformed how information reaches the public. News now travels in seconds, but this speed has raised serious questions about authenticity and adherence to media ethics.

In the age of traditional media, verifying the authenticity of news before broadcast was non-negotiable. Journalists, anchors, and reporters were trained to separate fact from opinion. Personal biases were withheld, if expressed at all, until the end of a program. Objectivity was the standard, and the anchor’s role was to inform, not influence. Today, the priorities of television channels are an open........

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