Did Charlie Chaplin Say ‘Love Is Enough to Get Everything Done’?
The official site representing the late star’s family refuted a quote attributed to him on various sites.
Trump Administration Rushes To Distance Itself From Massacre Video at Far-Right ‘Meme Event’
The White House claimed that the president “strongly condemns” the video, even though he had not seen it.
The ‘Inspirational’ History of KFC’s Colonel Sanders
The “finger-lickin’ good” restaurateur’s actual life was much messier and more colorful than the memes would have you believe.
Did Kurdish Fighters Help the United States During World War II?
U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks defending a major foreign policy decision were quickly refuted by reputable news organizations.
Disinformation Peddlers Push ‘October 16th’ Conspiracy Theory
A United States Marine Corps directive led to a fresh tide of online bilge attempting to convince readers to be ready for a nonexistent armed insurrection… again.
Was a Protest Banner Unfurled at Trump’s Las Vegas Hotel?
A clip that went viral protesting the president’s policy move was computer-generated.
Does a Facebook ‘Default Setting’ Sign Users Up for Recurring Donations?
Any post saying that it was “copied from a friend” should raise a red flag for readers.
Officials Say United States Not Vacating Syria, Contradicting Trump: Reports
The situation has created an information vacuum that will potentially be a major problem to forces in the region.
Recurring Disinformation Around Remembrance Day, Poppies, and ‘Upset Minorities’
A Facebook user’s xenophobic post with supposedly “shocking news” was not news and not even new; despite that, it was shared thousands of times.
Facebook on Allowing Political Ads with Disinformation: ‘A Benefit to See What Politicians Are Saying’
A Trump advertisement smearing Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is running on the social media platform, despite the fact that it has already been debunked by multiple fact-checking sites.