Was a California Woman Caught Posting a Racist Letter on Neighbors’ Doors?
Police said Nancy Arechiga had a backpack full of letters saying “No Asian [sic] allowed.”
Was Kroger Demanding that Employees Return Emergency Pay?
A letter posted online brought the supermarket chain’s treatment of its workers under increased scrutiny.
Did Elon Musk Use Buca di Beppo’s Photograph of a Sundae?
Twitter users quickly noticed that the post from Tesla Motors’ chief executive officer still bore the photo’s original watermark.
Was ‘Proud Boy’ Rob Cantrell Photographed at a Right-Wing Protest in Michigan?
The image became a symbol of anti-government events — while being used to misidentify another person.
Did a Right-Wing COVID-19 Protester Carry a Sign Displaying a Nazi Slogan?
Different variations of “arbeit macht frei” were spotted online amid the spate of demonstrations.
Are Four Networks ‘Set to Announce They Will No Longer Televise Trump’s Announcements’?
Twitter users shared a Texas man’s unsourced claims that CNN and others were “standing firm.”
Did the New York Times ‘Officialize’ Kim Jong-Un’s Death?
An unknown party took advantage of the rumors surrounding the North Korean leader’s status to spread disinformation.
‘Allegedly, This Is From a 1958 UK Government Report’
A study about “types of homosexuals” first rediscovered online in 2016 was still being shared as though it was new in 2020.
Facebook Activity for Right-Wing ‘Gridlock’ Protests Surges
A host of group and event pages were launched on the platform just 24 hours after protests in Michigan and Ohio.
Did Los Angeles and NYC Announce ‘No More Concerts In 2020’?
An overstated claim by a new Twitter account issued without citations was still shared widely on the website.