Did Joe Biden ‘Take a Knee’ Near His Childhood Home?
A photo mocking the former U.S. Vice President spread just before more news appeared about Facebook improprieties.
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Did Oprah Condone Child Abuse and Say ‘If It Feels Good’ that the Child ‘Won’t Even Know’ Abuse Happened?
A video of Oprah Winfrey apparently expressing support for child molestation is misleadingly edited.
Did Oklahoma City Police Shoot Each Other Trying to Shoot a Black Teenager?
A satirical story purportedly out of Oklahoma harnessed schadenfreude to spread all over social media.
Were the Explosions in Beirut ‘Atomic’?
Speculation — and accusations — soon followed the fatal blasts.
‘If You Elect Joe Biden, There Will Be No Hand Sanitizer; I Have Spoken to the Hand Sanitizer People…’
A tweet quoting “Donald Trump today” on the topic of hand sanitizer spread in screenshots — which lacked their original context.
After ‘Defunding,’ Did Minneapolis Police Advise Residents to Give up Their Phones, Wallets, and Purses to Criminals?
A purported email from Minneapolis police mentioned 100 robberies and 20 carjackings in July 2020, advising residents to surrender their valuables to criminals.
Does This Image Depict an ‘Antifa Rioter’ Named Brian Who ‘Hit a Woman’ in Front of a ‘Real Man’?
A very brief post about an “antifa street rioter” named “Brian” manages to cram an astonishing number of lies into just thirty words.
Was a Colorado Man Arrested and Charged With Accidentally Shooting Fellow Protesters?
A viral Facebook post claims that a protester in Denver attempted to shoot at a vehicle, but accidentally wounded two people instead.
Pedophile’s Decapitated Corpse Not Found on Judge’s Doorstep After Bail Hearing
Fabricated stories about vigilantes and child predators remain a cash cow for purveyors of false news.
Did Tom Brady Say ‘If Anyone on My Team Kneels, I Quit’?
A “satire site” racked up six-figure shares with an untrue claim about football player Tom Brady.
