Meta Layoffs Grease the Skids for Election Disinformation
Workers involved in “content reviews” were reportedly the most affected.
Amazon ‘Prime Day’ Price Controversy
A Reddit post about price chicanery on Amazon Prime was virally popular — while news organizations were busy generating affiliate sales.
Why Sriracha is ‘Out of Stock Everywhere’
Rumors of a purported shortage of the beloved condiment circulated in June and July 2023.
Will Florida Refuse to Recognize Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) unveiled a new anti-immigrant tactic in July 2023.
FDR and the Business Plot of 1933
A popular July 2023 post to Reddit’s r/todayilearned focused on 1933’s “Business Plot” around Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Oklahoma Education Head Says State Will Not Back Away From Tulsa Race Massacre
Ryan Walters says that pledge to teach the history of the state should not be considered “critical race theory.”
Trump ‘Leaked’ Obama’s Address
A popular r/politics post in July 2023 suggested that Donald Trump “doxxed” former U.S. President Barack Obama.
‘Please Don’t Send Us Unsolicited Nude Pics… Sincerely the Aliens’ Meme
A years-old meme about sending “unsolicited” lewd images to “the aliens” was resurrected on Imgur.
U.S. Navy Twitter Account Features Russian Ship on Independence Day Post
A message saying “Happy 4th of July” was quickly pulled after a researcher spotted the error.
Federal Judge’s Ruling ‘Limits’ Biden Administration’s Contact with Social Media
A July 4 2023 Louisiana judge’s ruling sought to limit federal agencies from interacting with social media companies.