Can’t rely on who publishes the article, usually. And cannot read just one thing. Have to rely on the sources cited in the article.

Are they nobodies or are they learned professionals? If they are anonymous, is the author a serious, professional journalist?

Another good place to dig into stories is in court records and legal filings. Cuts through the bullshit.

Now, you’d be out of time if you tried to dig into every story. There is too much going on. Pick a thing you know and care about. Filter not by source but by subject.