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The Debate Over ‘Doxxing,' Explained

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Nur Ibrahim
March 7, 2023 What constitutes as doxxing has been the subject of considerable debate. Let's break it down.
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Social media companies have announced plans to deal with misinformation in the 2022 midterm elections, but the companies vary in their approaches and effectiveness.

How Ready Is Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, to Handle Midterm Election Misinformation? Experts Weigh In

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The Conversation
Oct. 17, 2022 On a scale of A-to-F, experts graded the social media platforms' efforts ahead of Election Day o ...
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Sheep, Animal, Mammal

Snopestionary: What is the ‘Black Sheep Effect’?

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Nur Ibrahim
Aug. 17, 2022 On social media and in life, many tend to treat deviating members of their own groups more harsh ...
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Russian TV Described Marjorie Taylor Greene as a 'Demonstrably Heterosexual' Beauty?

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Alex Kasprak
April 23, 2024 "She is a blonde who wears white coats with a fur collar," a pundit allegedly said. "She’s demon ...
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Snopes Investigates: 'The BL' Media Network

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Snopes Staff
Oct. 12, 2019 Featured on Snopes today: Peeking behind the curtain of "The BL," how snakehead fish can survive ...
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Kenneth Starr Decries Media as Perverts

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David Mikkelson
Sept. 27, 2007 Did Kenneth Starr decry 'perverts who provide the media with pornographic material' in a 1987 in ...
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IHOP restaurant exterior shot.

IHOP Confuses Social Media, Adopts 'IHOb'

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Kim LaCapria
June 11, 2018 Pancake chain IHOP teased a name change to "IHOb," revealing on 11 June 2018 that the new "b" st ...
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Actress Vicky Zhao Wei (R2) performs on stage during a gala held by Hunan Television and Suning.com at Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center on November 10, 2019 in Changsha, Hunan Province of China.

How Chinese Celebrities Are Amplifying Official Policy on Taiwan Via ‘One China’ Messages

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The Conversation
Sept. 26, 2022 Chinese celebrities have become increasingly politically active on social media over the years – ...
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Is Twitter Censoring the Ukrainian Flag Emoji?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 27, 2023 "Has anyone else gotten this popup yet or is it only us?" a viral tweet read.
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Kamala Harris

How Trolls Evade Social Media Moderation

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The Conversation
Feb. 1, 2021 Social media companies are using automated content moderation tools in an effort to flag and del ...
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Graphics, Art, Pattern

Snopes Tips: Why Care if Research Is ‘Peer-Reviewed’?

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Madison Dapcevich
March 30, 2022 A how-to guide to reading scientific research.
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Did Biden Promise 'Fewer Fires, Floods, and Hurricanes' If Elected?

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Madison Dapcevich
Sept. 29, 2020 In a September 2020 address, Biden called Trump a “climate arsonist” and “climate denier.”
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John Kerry Suggests Media Cover Terrorism Less

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Kim LaCapria
Aug. 31, 2016 Two sentences of John Kerry's remarks in Dhaka on terrorism were highlighted in American media c ...
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Media Ignore Kim Rhode's Sixth Olympic Medal

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Dan Evon
Aug. 15, 2016 After U.S. shooter Kim Rhode won her 6th medal in as many Olympiads, a rumor asserted that the m ...
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Picture of Mike Brown Ignored by Media?

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David Mikkelson
Dec. 12, 2014 Image depicts Mike Brown posing with a gun and holding money in his mouth?
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Donald Trump Auto Decal Riles Social Media

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Snopes Staff
Oct. 16, 2016 An image combining two disparate political decals has caught the attention of social media users.
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Media Quiet About San Antonio Theater Shooting

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David Mikkelson
Jan. 9, 2013 An off-duty sheriff's officer apprehended a gunman by shooting him in a San Antonio movie theater.
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A Fox News ad in the New York Times states the company is the most trusted TV network for news. It's a real ad.

Is This a Real Fox News Ad Published in the NY Times?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
April 18, 2023 An ad trumpeting glowing poll results ran one day before Fox and Dominion Voting Systems reached ...
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Did Einstein Warn a Time Will Come When the Rich Control Means of Communication?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
April 5, 2024 The quote constantly spreads across various social media platforms.
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Mike Pence Blames Media for Trump Controversies?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Aug. 17, 2016 Republican VP candidate Mike Pence didn't proclaim that "the things Donald Trump says wouldn't h ...
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