Finding Dory Did Not Increase Demand for Pet Fish, Despite Viral Media Stories
If a piece of information is repeated often enough, it will eventually be believed, even if there is no evidence for it.
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Advocates Slam New U.S. Labor Rule as ‘License to Discriminate’ Against LGBTQ Workers
The rule was criticized as undermining a promise by President Donald Trump to protect LGBTQ workplace rights.
Study: Too Many People Think Satirical News Is Real
In a news cycle full of clownish characters and outrageous rhetoric, it’s no wonder satire isn’t fully registering with a lot of readers.
Did Family of El Paso Baby Photographed With Trump Get Death Threats?
Internet harassment after a major news event is sadly not uncommon.
Conspiracy: Jeffrey Epstein ‘Body Double’ Photos Explained
Comparing a 15-year-old photo and a photo of a corpse may not be the best foundation for a conspiracy theory.
Amnesty International Issues Travel Warning for U.S.
Foreign countries have taken action to protect their citizens by issuing warnings to travelers who have plans or are currently visiting America.
Did Only 1.4 Percent of White Americans Own Slaves in 1860?
Just because a statistic gets cited a lot in memes doesn’t make it correct.
Did Donald Trump Say Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels Reminded Him of Daughter Ivanka?
Both women have alleged in interviews that the president compared them to Ivanka Trump.
Conspiracy Theorists Seem Perplexed by a Photo of Obama and Clooney. Here’s What It Shows
An innocuous photo of President Obama vacationing with actor George Clooney stirred up questions within the conspiracy community.
Is Trump Withdrawing Deportation Protections for Families of Active Troops?
The Trump administration is said to be “reviewing” a program that allows officials to grant protections against deportation to the undocumented family members of deployed U.S. soldiers.
Police Reportedly Asked to Leave Arizona Starbucks Because Customer Felt Unsafe
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Were Betsy Ross Flags Flown at Obama’s Inauguration?
Missing from the debate? The many things that have changed since 2012.
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Conspiracy: Jeffrey Epstein ‘Body Double’ Photos Explained
Comparing a 15-year-old photo and a photo of a corpse may not be the best foundation for a conspiracy theory.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook from Making Your Posts Public?
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Did ‘Fox and Friends’ Call Fred Rogers an ‘Evil, Evil Man’?
The segment prompted numerous rebuttals condemning the "maliciousness of the attack" on the legacy of the children's TV host.
Clinton Body Bags
Decades-old political rumor claims Bill Clinton quietly did away with several dozen people who possessed incriminating evidence about him.
Do the Oldest and Weakest Wolves Really Lead the Pack?
A photograph of a wolf pack is commonly shared with an inaccurate description of the behavior of wolves.