Is This a Real Photograph of G7 Leaders?
11 June 2018 A German photographer covering the G7 summit captured an image of U.S. President Trump seemingly taking a posture of opposition to other world leaders.
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Did a Veteran Group Discover a ‘Disturbing Child Trafficking Bunker’ in Tucson?
5 June 2018 Police investigated and concluded the site is actually an abandoned homeless camp.
Did Melania Trump Spell ‘HELP’ in a Tweet?
1 June 2018 An artist's satirical post about the First Lady circulated online, eventually spreading without his name attached to the joke.
Did Michelle Obama Tell ABC to Fire Roseanne Barr?
1 June 2018 A Twitter user claimed — with no evidence — that the former First Lady ordered the network to cancel 'Roseanne.'
Is This an Image of Subtropical Storm Alberto Approaching Pensacola Beach?
29 May 2018 An image purportedly showing a huge, ominous storm approaching a Florida beach town is actually a digital composite of several images.
Have Leaked Documents Been Published Showing Donald Trump’s ‘True’ Weight?
16 May 2018 The "Girther" conspiracy theory is based on false assumptions about how the human body can vary from person to person.
Did a Woman Say a Theme Park ‘Fat-Shamed’ Her Because She Couldn’t Fit on a Ride?
14 May 2018 An advocate for body acceptance wrote an opinion piece detailing her experience at a Harry Potter ride, but she did not say she was "fat-shamed."
Are People Adopting Pit Bull Terriers for the Sole Purpose of Euthanizing Them?
14 May 2018 The #PitbullDropOff hashtag and related claims of mass dog killing stem from a sophomoric troll attempt with origins in 4chan.
Did a Sexuality Educator Say Parents Should Ask Babies’ Permission for Diaper Changes?
11 May 2018 Deanne Carson's commentary about consent and sexuality education appeared to be misconstrued on social media and by the press.
Is the Deodorant Challenge ‘Sweeping’ Schools and Playgrounds?
9 May 2018 The "Deodorant Challenge" is yet another purported "teen trend" with little evidence that youngsters are actually participating in it.
Did Samuel L. Jackson Tweet About Overpaid ‘Modern Mumble Rappers’ and Teachers’ Pay?
3 May 2018 A poorly-formatted purported Twitter quote attributed to the actor is just a hoax.
Are People Dying From Exposure to Sarah Jessica Parker’s Perfume?
2 May 2018 A variant on a long-running online hoax accused the actress's "Lovely" fragrance line of being used by terrorists.
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