Did a City in Texas Require Harvey Aid Recipients to Promise Not to Boycott Israel?
The mayor of Dickinson, Texas, says a new state law requires that the city ask aid recipients not to boycott Israel.
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Did the Red Cross Steal Donations in Texas, Empowered by an Obama-Era Executive Order?
A viral Facebook video contains false and unproven claims about the humanitarian organization's actions in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Were Houston Residents Warned to Use Gas Masks During Mosquito Spraying?
A warning video about the use of the insecticide naled in parts of Texas gets some facts wrong and greatly exaggerates the risk to the public.
Did Floodwaters in Southeast Texas Test Positive for Several Diseases After Harvey?
There is no evidence to support a viral Facebook warning about certain cities, but the public should be very cautious about contact with floodwaters.
Red Cross Instructed to Throw Away Donated Supplies in Texas?
A viral video from Houston, Texas makes claims about the Red Cross' treatment of food and other items in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Weather Reporter Hit by a Stop Sign During Storm?
A clip from a television sitcom showing a stop sign crashing into a weather reporter during a storm is occasionally mistaken for genuine news footage.
Did a 2005 Movie Feature Hurricanes Named Harvey and Irma?
An online conspiracy theory about government-created hurricanes gets even the most basic facts wrong.
Did FEMA Deny Aid to Harvey Victims Unless They Received Vaccinations?
A false rumor that could discourage hurricane victims from seeking aid spread on social media.
Did CNN Stage a Hurricane Harvey Rescue Video?
Conspiracy theorists accused the news network of faking a dramatic live rescue video during Hurricane Harvey.
Harvey Disaster Relief Donation Rumors
In the wake of a massive hurricane, rumors abounded about public figures who have donated to victims.
Are There Floating Islands of Fire Ants in Hurricane-Flooded Areas of Texas?
Their behavior is perhaps unnerving, but it is normal during floods.
Can Animal Rescuers Be Prosecuted for Theft for Saving Animals from Harvey?
A rumor exaggerates the (vanishingly small) likelihood that those who rescue animals in danger during a tropical storm in Texas will be prosecuted.
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