Research and Verification Resources
Fact checking sites are instructive models for reading critically online: they explain that the "truth" of a particular claim, event, or statement may be conditional, or only partly accurate, and why. They also model effective use of research in online information gathering. A reliable explanation of a rumor or claim will cite reputable information sources, which you can explore further for yourself to learn more.
Always use a combination of tools to read within, around, and against the text.