Sinko de Mayo 5 May 2018 Fact Check Humor about cargo lost in the Titanic's sinking leading to the creation of the Cinco de Mayo observance has been taken too literally by some.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison? 10 December 2019 Fact Check Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.
Were Will and Jaden Smith Killed in a Car Crash? 7 December 2019 Fact Check Fake death notices are often spread for malicious purposes.
Did Sons of Top Democrats Do Business in Ukraine As Part of Clinton-Linked Conspiracy? 11 October 2019 Fact Check Conspiracy theorists outdid themselves in October 2019 in response to the Ukraine scandal that threatened Donald Trump's presidency with impeachment.
Is the Trump Admin Ending Food Assistance for Nearly 700,000 People? 10 December 2019 Fact Check A rule change that hardens work requirements for those receiving federal food assistance is expected to go into effect in 2020.
Are Criminals Using Plastic Bottles in Wheel Wells to Carjack People? 7 February 2018 Fact Check The alleged trick of distracting a driver by cramming a plastic bottle in a wheel well runs counter to how most carjackers operate.