Do Plainclothes NYPD Officers Wear Colored Arm Bands?
The “color of the day” system was first instituted by the NYPD street crime unit in the 1970s.
By Alex Kasprak
Did MSNBC Use ‘World War Z’ Footage in News Coverage?
“I dramatically underestimated Twitter,” the video’s creator said after it went viral.
Anti-Lockdown Protests Originated With Tight-Knit Group Who Share Bigger Goal: Trump 2020
The driving force behind Michigan's anti-lockdown protests — and their connections to the family of Betsy DeVos — is even more complex than we initially thought.
Did Obama Admin Give Wuhan Laboratory a $3.7 Million Grant?
While it isn't unusual to see international cooperation in the field of virology, this claim stretches the truth.
Are Bill Gates and the ID2020 Coalition Using COVID-19 To Build Global Surveillance State?
Conspiracy theorists misrepresent Bill Gates’ funding of vaccination and digital-identity research as evidence of a nefarious global surveillance plan foretold in the Book of Revelation.
‘Real Doctor’ Promoting Tonic Water for COVID-19 Spreads Dangerous Misinfo
A chiropractor's screed against "fake news" and his advocacy for the curative properties of Schweppes tonic water contain large amounts of dangerous misinformation.
Does Trump Benefit Financially by Promoting Hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 Treatment?
The U.S. president is invested in several mutual funds — some of which include very minor stakes in pharmaceutical companies.
Will Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check Count Against Your 2020 Tax Refund?
While the stimulus payment is technically a tax credit, its categorization as such was made only so the government could disburse payments using the IRS’ existing infrastructure.
Was That Cough You Had Last November or December COVID-19?
Scientists do not know exactly when or where the first COVID-19 case occurred. Does that mean it could have occurred anywhere?
The Origins and Scientific Failings of the COVID-19 ‘Bioweapon’ Conspiracy Theory
The coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 has deadly adaptations that make it perfect for infecting humans. But this is a testament to natural selection, not bioengineering.
Has Dr. Zelenko Successfully Treated 669 Coronavirus Patients?
A blog post asserting that people responded well to an experimental COVID-19 treatment is in no way an evidence-based contribution to science.
Will Lemons and Hot Water Cure or Prevent COVID-19?
As cures go, these ones are lemons.