Question

How do you know if what you read/hear/listen to in the news trustworthy

Answer 1

Check the sources of the information, confirm that the information is reported by multiple sources, and check the authors and their credentials.

Answer 2

A good way to examine the trustworthiness of any news source is to compare it to other sources covering the same story. Then you can analyze for bias and form your opinion from a more objective point of view.