Did Virginia Declare a State of Emergency Due to Armed Militias?
Social media posts about a state of emergency declaration in Virginia were not misleading per se, but context helped.
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Online Debate Stirs Fears of a ‘Star Wars’ Disinformation Campaign
A Reddit user claimed that a source told him that Disney sought to undermine “Rise of Skywalker” director JJ Abrams.
‘Missing’ Hiker Emoji Mandela Effect
Do you recall an emoji of a hiker with a walking stick or sticks? Apparently it never existed, but others remember it too.
‘Do You Know What’s Deplorable? Being Impeached’ Tweet
After United States President Donald Trump was impeached on December 18 2019, a purported 2016 tweet of his son’s circulated in screenshot form.
UPS Thanks Police for Killing Driver Frank Ordonez
A number of viral tweets referenced a statement from @UPS “thanking” the police after their driver was killed in crossfire during a chase.
‘$60 Women’s Self-Defense Kit Sold by a Black-Owned Business’ Facebook Post
A viral post shows myriad self-defense tools concealed among feminine personal items.
Lawmaker Brings World War II Discharge Letter to Light Online
Rep. Tom Malinowski said a constituent shared with him Gen. J.M. Wainwright’s message to troops after the war.
Lyft’s Unclear Terms of Service for Sexual Assault Survivors
Social media users highlighted an apparent discrepancy in the company’s policy.
Have Gender Reveal Parties Killed More People Than Anti-Fascists?
After deadly shrapnel killed a woman at a “gender reveal party,” a popular Facebook post claimed that such parties killed “more people than antifa.”
Does McKamey Manor Award $20,000 to Successful ‘Extreme Haunted/Horror House’ Attendees?
Numerous news organizations repeated unverified claims about a grand prize at a “haunted house” that its critics refer to as nothing more than a torture facility.