Viral Budget moving truck video does not show human trafficking—despite breathless claims online
The families were actually moving for a job.
On Jun 27, 2024 by Katherine Huggins
A still image from ‘Jaws’ is being used to try and blame Russia for beach bombing
The post garnered over 1.2 million views, nearly 3,000 shares, and endless comments.
On Jun 24, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Misinformation about Justin Timberlake’s arrest from a Pop Crave parody account spreads like wildfire online
Thousands mistook the account for actual Pop Crave.
On Jun 20, 2024 by Mike Hadge
Rainbow-colored Kraft ‘Gayo’ Pride promo dupes the internet
An image of rainbow-colored mayonnaise has gone viral on social media.
On Jun 4, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
‘Happy Birthday QUEENS’: Facebook users love the quadruplets who made it to 90—without realizing they’re fake
Countless users believe that the 4 sisters are real.
On Jun 3, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Trump fans, Biden supporters, or tourists: Eric Trump’s crowd video sparks lengthy disagreement
A Community Note was added and then removed.
On May 23, 2024 by Katherine Huggins
‘It will not make mainstream news’: Why Pro-Israel influencers pushed debunked claim that U.N. cut Gaza death toll in half
Despite clarifications from the organization, misinformation continues to spread.
On May 14, 2024 by Marlon Ettinger
Elon Musk wrecked by election officials for claiming millions of migrants registered to vote in swing states
Musk has yet to respond to the dismantling of his viral post.
On Apr 4, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Mired in conflicting claims over ‘tainted’ blood, right-wingers can’t decide if they trust the Red Cross anymore
Is it secretly safe or ‘forever tainted?’
On Feb 22, 2024 by Katherine Huggins
Distorted TikTok sounds hurt marginalized creators—and AI is making it worse
Even Taylor Swift is at risk.
On Jul 21, 2023 by Thalía Menchaca
Fake Facebook ‘meme’ leads internet to accuse innocent man of Michigan State shooting
The man accused said it was a ‘f*cked up’ experience.
On Feb 14, 2023 by Claire Goforth
Disinformation campaign threatens rights of Pakistan’s trans community
The gains the Khwaja Sira made could soon be washed away.
On Dec 15, 2022 by Anmol Irfan
Ad tech watchdog petitions 8 companies to stop advertising on Steve Bannon’s ‘War Room’
‘We will no longer be advertising on this network which does not reflect our values.’
On Sep 22, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
Conspiracy theorists believe natural gas plants are being destroyed to keep fuel prices high
One of the facilities doesn’t even produce natural gas.
On Jul 19, 2022 by Claire Goforth
‘Medical intuitives’ on Tiktok are claiming that ‘healing frequencies’ can cure people from parasites
TikTok hashtags related to ‘medical intuitives’ have nearly 250 million views.
On May 13, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo
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