How do you know what is real or Truthful? When the everyday talk gets muddled with bits to form a position

Daily Prompt: How do you know what is real or truthful

It’s getting harder and harder to know what’s real anymore. I’m not talking about the obvious, straight‑up lie — the kind you can spot a mile away. I mean the half‑truths, the selective slices of reality that get shaped, seasoned, and served in a way that feels almost genuine… but not quite.

I remember when watching the news meant choosing from just a few sources, and you could trust — without hesitation — that what you were hearing was grounded in honesty. Today, every feed, every headline, every “breaking update” comes with a slant. Some are subtle, some are blatant, but all of them seem to mix a little truth with a whole lot of extra fat you have to cut away.

So I’m genuinely curious:

How do you separate fact from fiction?

Where do you draw the line between what feels trustworthy and what feels manipulated?

I’d really like to hear your thoughts.