The Economics of Turning Cotton Into Jeans
A long-running graphic illustrating some of the costs of the making a pair of blue jeans has been revived again on Facebook, but unlike many memes that appear and reappear time and again, it is …
Could Trump’s Florida Move Qualify Him for a Tax Exemption?
State law does not put a cap on “homestead” protection from creditors.
‘This Isn’t About Free Expression’: Twitter Chief Dorsey Announces Ban on Political Ads
The policy is expected to go into effect in November 2019.
‘The Purest Form of Human Trafficking’
An Arizona county official’s arrest for allegedly trafficking pregnant women into the United States was a legitimate news story.
The Kidnapping Story Being Used to Sell a Flashlight
A video promoting the “TC1200” hinges on a harrowing story without many details.
‘Game of Thrones’ Showrunners’ Panel Gets Internet Attention for the Wrong Reasons
A Twitter thread became a source for coverage on David Benioff and D.B. Weiss’s Austin Film Festival talk.
Did a Smart Car Owner Park His Auto Inside His Kitchen to Avoid Hurricane Damage?
Jessica Eldridge’s snapshot of her husband’s car was shared heavily — but with two different stories.
Facebook ‘News’ Service to Include ‘Diverse’ Category, Sites Associated With White Nationalism
“I cannot fathom what Facebook is thinking,” one expert said of the move.
Did a Mississippi Man Hack His Way Into Helping ‘Food Stamp’ Recipients?
A Robin Hood-like story went viral after someone posted it for “social media fun.”
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Grills Facebook Chief Executive Officer Over Fact-Checking, Political Ads
“So you won’t take down lies or you will take down lies?” the Democratic Congresswoman asked Mark Zuckerberg.
