Is This Sgt. Rubino of the New Haven Police Department Using Excessive Force During June 2020 Protests?
A viral photograph appeared to be authentic but misrepresented in a viral Facebook post.
Death of ‘Men’s Rights’ Attorney Stokes New Conspiracy Theories
Roy Den Hollander called Judge Esther Salas an “Obama appointed bigot.”
Is this Durex Coronavirus Ad Real?
Iterations of a Durex ad featuring a mask for “going out” and a condom “for going in” during the COVID-19 pandemic are plentiful, but none seem to be part of official Durex marketing.
Did Rep. John Lewis Cosplay as Himself at San Diego Comic-Con?
The civil rights icon became a frequent visitor to California’s largest pop culture event.
Did WitchTok ‘Baby Witches’ Hex the Moon?
Unpacking a viral TikTok rumor that “baby witches” banded together to “hex” the moon (and “the fae.”)
‘State of Illinois Definition of a COVID-19 Death’
Questionable online accounts tried to cast doubt on the tracking method for deaths in Illinois — and, by inference, beyond.
‘Stop What You Are Doing Google Who Invented Blow Up Dolls Right Now’
A viral social media post ordered readers to drop everything and Google the inventor of blow-up sex dolls — which were not invented by Adolf Hitler.
Did a Florida Congressional Candidate Tweet That White Women Join Black Lives Matter ‘to Fornicate With Black Men’?
Screenshots of a purported tweet from KW Miller circulated, but it was difficult to find an original tweet.
‘Mask of the Beast’
A questionable photograph’s spread shows how disinformation is laundered across social media.
Did Dr. Fauci Say “I Don’t Know How to Explain to You That You Should Care for Other People”?
In mid-2020, the quote “I don’t know how to explain to you you should care for other people” was attributed to Dr. Anthony Fauci, not its actual originator Lauren Morrill.