Did a BBC Official Say an Idris Elba Character Wasn’t ‘Black Enough to be Real’? A British tabloid story spread despite a lack of any evidence that the alleged remark about Elba's character in the show "Luther" took place.
Was a U.S. Army Sergeant Caught On Video Harassing a Black Youth? Jonathan Pentland's rant spread quickly on both Facebook and Twitter.
Was Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Founded on a Ku Klux Klan Member’s Land? Local leaders have moved to deal with Earle Brown's ties to white supremacist and eugenicist organizations.
Did Police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Raise a ‘Thin Blue Line’ Flag? The flag was spotted shortly after the extrajudicial killing of Daunte Wright by local police.
Rap Legend DMX’s Death Confirmed Hours After Confusion Online A "streetwear" Twitter account posted -- and then retracted -- a post reporting his death prematurely.
Comedian Reveals Himself as Creator of Viral ‘Darla From Amazon’ Twitter Account Robbie Appleton says a push for unionization at one facility was on his mind in playing an "ambassador" online.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Falsely Tells Lawmakers ‘We Don’t Allow’ Disinformation in Ads The tech CEO did not mention that political ads were not subject to fact-checking labels.
Online Conspiracy Theorists Swarm ‘HRC’ Suez Canal Boat Jam Right-wing trolls and other disinformation purveyors quickly tried to paint a story out of Egypt as "cover" for something more sinister.
Did Chuck Todd Host a Panel on Violence Against Asian-Americans Without One Asian-American Guest? The Meet The Press host was criticized for his coverage of the March 2021 mass shooting in Georgia.
Did Scotty from ‘Star Trek’ Inspire a Woman to Not Take Her Own Life? James Doohan's remarkable relationship with a fan was remembered online to mark his 100th birthday.
