Who Runs ‘Journalist Excellence Worldwide’?
On Facebook and Twitter, “Journalist Excellence Worldwide” pages are racking up rage-bait engagement — while simultaneously spreading white supremacist and neo-Nazi dogwhistles.
Northeast Police Department ‘Shopping Cart’ Arrest Controversy
A Facebook post by Northeast Police Department in Denton County, Texas about their arrest of an individual for “stealing” a shopping cart faced backlash from outraged readers.
Is Lucy Liu an Acclaimed Artist Known for Her Lesbian Paintings Under the Pseudonym Yu Ling?
A wildly popular social media post wove a narrative about the actor and her secret life as an accomplished painter of homoerotic art.
‘Modesto Is Woke,’ ‘Epstein Was Murdered’ Traffic Sign
A traffic sign reading “Epstein was murdered” was purportedly spotted in Modesto, California — but the image was attributed to other locales, too.
Did Jeff Bezos Cut Whole Foods Workers Benefits as He Bought a Second Mansion?
A viral Robert Reich tweet claimed that as the billionaire bought a lavish mansion, Amazon’s Whole Foods rescinded part-time employees’ healthcare benefits.
Attempted Voter Suppression in Edison, New Jersey?
A Facebook post claimed that an election worker demanded identification and attempted to prevent someone from casting a vote in November 2019.
Was Abū Bakr al-Baghdadi Released by U.S. President Barack Obama?
After the former Islamic State leader was killed in October 2019, social media posts claimed that Obama released him from American custody in 2009.
David Bowie Meeting an Child With Autism at ‘Labyrinth’ Premiere
A touching anecdote about David Bowie’s purported kindness and care of a young person at a premiere of “Labyrinth” has been circulating since at least 2017.
Bill Murray’s Advice on Relationships, If You Think You Found ‘the One’
A long-circulating Facebook post includes the actor’s purported advice for anyone who thinks they may have found the love of their life.
Bride Steals $30k in Wedding Donations Then Asks for More?
A juicy post to Reddit is either “family drama gold” or an elaborately detailed hoax showcasing the pitfalls of online fundraising and wedding culture.