Was a Texas Man Arrested for Dressing as an ‘Alien’ and Abducting People?
An El Paso radio station responded after the city was named by a longtime satire blog whose articles are often repurposed as disinformation.
Is a ‘Nail Stripe’ a Sign of Melanoma?
A British woman’s Facebook post has circulated in news reports and social media since 2017.
Was a Canadian Man ‘Euthanized’ After Not Receiving Enough Home Care Funding?
An anti-abortion group in the UK seized on Sean Tagert’s story to make a point about assisted suicide.
Does Trump Have a 94 Percent Approval Rating with Republicans?
The President of the United States has repeatedly pushed a number that he has only achieved once during his administration.
United States Officials Blame ‘Confusion’ After Viral Video of Hurricane Evacuees Turned Away
Trump says, citing no evidence, that the United States should be wary of “very bad gang members” fleeing from Dorian-related devastation in the Bahamas.
Weather Agency Contradicts Itself Over Trump’s Hurricane ‘Forecast’
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration disavowed a forecast showing that Hurricane Dorian would not affect Alabama.
Does the Australian ‘Gympie-Gympie’ Drive People to Suicide?
Touching the plant’s hairs probably won’t kill you — but it could potentially cause months of excruciating pain.
Are Japanese Students Exempt from Taking Exams Until the Fourth Grade?
Both blogs and memes have helped spread a distorted picture of Japan’s education system.
The Love Letters of Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher
Historical memes making their way around social media about a relationship between two World War II soldiers are based on actual events.
Did Canada Agree to Take in 100,000 Palestinians?
The Canadian government refuted a story that originated with a one-source report out of Lebanon.