The ability to critically analyze news and media sources is known as:

Media literacy
Journalism
Public relations
Press release

The correct answer is: A) Media literacy.

Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms. It includes the ability to understand the role of media in society, the techniques used to create media messages, and the impact of media on individuals and society.

Journalism is the activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information. It is also the product of these activities.

Public relations is the practice of managing communication between an organization and its publics. It is the strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.

A press release is a written communication that reports specific but brief information about an event, circumstance, product launch, or other happening.