Is Elon Musk ‘Giving Away Bitcoins and Etherium’ on Twitter?
A real journalist’s account was hacked and used to promote a phishing scheme.
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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.
Imperial College London’s COVID-19 Report, Explained
On March 17 2020, Imperial College London’s coronavirus response modeling report came to the attention of the broader public — which is why you’re suddenly seeing it everywhere.
‘Trump Will Evoke What Is Called the Stafford Act’ Viral Post
An alarming text message from “friends” about a national quarantine brought about by the President of the United States invoking the Stafford Act is nothing but disinformation.
Did Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro Test Positive for COVID-19?
Bolsonaro claimed he felt “fine” after confirming that he had been infected.
‘Picasso Died in 1973, Surprising the Internet Every Year’
Tens of thousands of social media users seemed surprised that prolific artist Pablo Picasso was notable in a relatively modern era of art history.
If Your Child is an Authorized User on Your Credit Card, Do They Automatically Start Out with an 800 Credit Score?
A social media user’s “add your kid as an authorized user” advice is way riskier than it looks; here’s why.
‘This Is So Funny, Keep it Posted’ Image of Nancy Pelosi and Maxine Waters with a Trump Sign
A long-circulating image purportedly shows the House Speaker and California Congresswoman unwittingly posing with a Trump 2020 sign.
Did Trump Supporters Sabotage the Iowa Caucus Hotlines on Election Night?
Reports placed some blame for the Iowa caucus chaos on prank calls that were organized on sites such as Reddit and 4chan, but some readers inferred that those calls were the cause of it all.
Did JK Rowling Respond to ‘No One Should Live in a Closet’ Tattoo with ‘Yes They Should’?
After author JK Rowling aired transphobic sentiments on Twitter, a screenshot of a purported anti-LGBTQ comment was attributed to her.