Do Dramatic Videos Show the Earth’s Crust “Moving” for the “First Time”?
Two unrelated videos, one of a large landslide and the other of a frozen debris flow, have been shared across social media with misleading descriptions.
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What Was the Actual Death Toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico officials originally set the hurricane's death toll at 64, but a more recent assessment of the data yielded an estimate closer to 3,000.
Did NASA Warn of an Impending Earthquake in India?
A viral hoax managed to trick some people.
Earthquake Hits Resorts in Greece and Turkey, Killing Two Tourists
Nearly 500 people were injured after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Greek island of Kos and the Aegean coast of Turkey.
FEMA and NOAA Face Hurricane Season Without New Leaders in Place
The two agencies most important to predicting and managing weather-related disasters face budget cuts and temporary bosses.
Mississippi Governor Calls on Trump for Federal Disaster Relief in Wake of Deadly Tornadoes
Leaders in both Mississippi and Georgia are calling for federal relief after a swarm of deadly tornadoes killed at least twenty people, and damaged thousands of homes.
Hurricane Matthew Reaches Category 4 Status, Barreling Toward Florida
Florida's governor is urging citizens to heed evacuation orders.
‘Historic’ Flooding Hits Louisiana; Thousands Rescued
Mississippi has also been affected by heavy rains and overflowing rivers.
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Did a Couple Dubbed ‘Ken and Karen’ Point Guns at Protesters?
A chaotic scene in St. Louis sparked outrage, memes, and confusion.
Did Mark McCloskey Donate to Democrats?
After the couple pointed guns at protesters, rumors started to circulate about the McCloskeys' political affiliations.
Background Check: Investigating George Floyd’s Criminal Record
The question of past arrests often surfaces among people who want to rationalize police officers' actions when Black men are killed in custody.
Did Joe Biden Say He Didn’t Want His Kids Growing Up in a ‘Racial Jungle’?
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate's history with busing has haunted him on the campaign trail.
Does a Photograph Show a Species of Megabat?
The largest bats in the world have wingspans of more than 5 feet.