Is a Homophobic Church Group Running a COVID-19 Clinic in New York City?
Samaritan’s Purse asks volunteers to abide by a statement that, among other things, defines marriage as “between male and female.”
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Did Dr. Fauci Predict a Serious Pandemic During Trump’s Presidency — in 2017?
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director’s January 2017 warning was not his only plea for pandemic preparedness — ironically, it’s only now being heard due to COVID-19.
Andrew Cuomo’s Pierced Nipples, Explained
We understandably cannot fact-check New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s nipples, but we can examine the available evidence.
Should You Make a No-Sew Coronavirus Mask During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Conflicting information about the value and availability of face masks led to misperceptions spreading at scale.
Were Florida Residents Spotted Packing Beaches During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
A photograph making the rounds on social media illustrated the difference a “stay-at-home” order can make.
Is a $1,200 Coronavirus Stimulus an Advance on 2020’s Tax Credit — or a Loan You Have to Pay Back in 2021?
Short-lived relief followed a stimulus bill which seemed to grant $1,200 to many American taxpayers, but subsequent examination of the funds suggested that it came out of relied-upon tax refunds in 2021.
Did Yelp and GoFundMe Create COVID-19 Fundraisers for Restaurants Without Telling Them?
The two tech companies’ attempt to generate donations without first seeking permission drew criticism online.
Is a ‘Coronavirus Challenge’ on Social Media Prompting Teens to Infect Themselves With COVID-19?
Media outlets can’t resist turning every viral topic into an alleged rash of teen clout chasing, this time reporting on a “coronavirus challenge” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Did a Gerrity’s Store Discard $35,000 of Food After a Woman ‘Coughed’ on It During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, reports of a woman “coughing” on food items in a supermarket went viral fast, based on an emotive account from the chain’s co-owner.
Are Los Angeles Police Conducting ‘Spot Checks’ on ‘Non-Essential’ Driving?
A Twitter user shared what she called coworkers’ accounts of being pulled over amid a stay-at-home order.
