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Is This a 1918 Quarantine Ad for the Bell Telephone?
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Was Fox News’ John Roberts Caught on Hot Mic Discussing COVID-19 as a Hoax?
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Did the Same Person ‘Die Twice’ from COVID-19?
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Did CBS News Use Footage from Italy for New York COVID-19 Report?
The news outlet acknowledged the error, but that wasn't the end of the story.
Did MSNBC Reporter Say ‘I Hope Coronavirus Kills People and Hurts Trump’s Reelection’?
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A spoof omnibus conspiracy theory linked a company developing a potential COVID-19 vaccine to several prominent figures.
Did Obituary Blame Trump for Man’s COVID-19 Death?
An emotional obituary for David W. Nagy condemned all who have failed to heed the advice of medical professionals during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Who Are ‘America’s Frontline Doctors’ and Dr. Stella Immanuel?
Thousands of readers inquired about people featured in a viral video pulled by social media companies for pushing COVID-19 misinformation in July 2020.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Was Tom Hanks Arrested in Australia and Fitted with an Ankle Bracelet?
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