Does Facebook Categorize Users By Political Preferences?
A graphic circulating online in March 2018 brought new attention to one of the company's data-gathering tools.
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‘Fake News’ Smear Takes Hold Among Politicians at All Levels
President Donald Trump's campaign to discredit the news media has spread to officials at all levels of government, who are echoing his use of the term "fake news" as a weapon against unflattering stories.
Controversial Roy Moore Remarks on Slavery Resurface on Social Media
The Alabama politician once again became a topic of debate just days before the end of a high-profile Senate race.
Is Nancy Pelosi in Critical Condition After a Head-On Drunk Driving Accident?
A hoax news article falsely reports that the House Minority Leader was involved in a collision with a bus in Los Angeles.
Everything Donald Trump Has Accomplished in Just Four Months?
We looked into the accuracy of a viral list touting President Trump's accomplishments during his first four months in office.
John Lewis ‘Avoided’ Paying Property Taxes on Washington, D.C. Townhouse?
We found no evidence supporting the claim that Georgia Rep. John Lewis is "avoiding" property tax payments.
U.S. Intelligence Confirms Trump was Blackmailed by Russia?
Memos leaked to the media claiming that Trump was blackmailed by Russian operatives are not verified.
Harvard Professor Wants Electoral College to Reject Trump
Law professor Larry Lessig claims that at least twenty Republican electors are considering abandoning the President-elect.
Obama Urges Soldiers to Question Trump’s Authority?
During a speech at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, President Obama said that Americans have the freedom to question authority and criticize any sitting president.
Mark Wahlberg Expresses Disdain for Hollywood’s Political Involvement
In an interview with a publication aimed at veterans, actor Mark Wahlberg offered up opinions about celebrity involvement in politics.
General James Mattis Insulted Anti-War Protesters
A quote calling anti-war protesters "pussies" currently being attributed to Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis was first purportedly from Army Gen. Tommy Franks.
Trump’s Latest Staff Pick Outed Dying Gay Brother?
A 2006 article in New York Magazine publicly outed the brother of Kathleen "KT" McFarland.
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Were Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Created as an ‘Anti-Masturbatory Morning Meal’?
Numerous websites exaggerated the role of J.H. Kellogg's odd beliefs about sexual health in the creation of the breakfast cereal.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook from Making Your Posts Public?
"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"
Are Ingredients in ‘Impossible’ and ‘Beyond Meat’ Burgers Indistinguishable from Dog Food?
The burger-imitation products do share a few ingredients with some brands of vegan, grain-free “ultra-premium” dog food.
Did Jeffrey Epstein Have a Painting of Bill Clinton Wearing a Dress in His Flat?
Snopes spoke to the artist behind the painting, who could not corroborate August 2019 news reports that cited anonymous sources.
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.