Viral Budget moving truck video does not show human trafficking—despite breathless claims online
The families were actually moving for a job.
On Jun 27, 2024 by Katherine Huggins
A still image from ‘Jaws’ is being used to try and blame Russia for beach bombing
The post garnered over 1.2 million views, nearly 3,000 shares, and endless comments.
On Jun 24, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Misinformation about Justin Timberlake’s arrest from a Pop Crave parody account spreads like wildfire online
Thousands mistook the account for actual Pop Crave.
On Jun 20, 2024 by Mike Hadge
Rainbow-colored Kraft ‘Gayo’ Pride promo dupes the internet
An image of rainbow-colored mayonnaise has gone viral on social media.
On Jun 4, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
‘Happy Birthday QUEENS’: Facebook users love the quadruplets who made it to 90—without realizing they’re fake
Countless users believe that the 4 sisters are real.
On Jun 3, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Trump fans, Biden supporters, or tourists: Eric Trump’s crowd video sparks lengthy disagreement
A Community Note was added and then removed.
On May 23, 2024 by Katherine Huggins
‘It will not make mainstream news’: Why Pro-Israel influencers pushed debunked claim that U.N. cut Gaza death toll in half
Despite clarifications from the organization, misinformation continues to spread.
On May 14, 2024 by Marlon Ettinger
Elon Musk wrecked by election officials for claiming millions of migrants registered to vote in swing states
Musk has yet to respond to the dismantling of his viral post.
On Apr 4, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Mired in conflicting claims over ‘tainted’ blood, right-wingers can’t decide if they trust the Red Cross anymore
Is it secretly safe or ‘forever tainted?’
On Feb 22, 2024 by Katherine Huggins
Israeli news site accuses Arab media of using photo of doll to fake Palestinian baby’s death
‘They won’t say which article because what they did is so abhorrent.’
On Dec 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen
‘They put UNFIRED BULLETS in a baby crib’: Far-right influencer ridiculed for claiming spent shell casings were staged for Musk’s visit to Israel
‘As much as I support Palestine, disinformation will not help.’
On Nov 28, 2023 by Mikael Thalen
Mel Gibson fans fall for fake post of actor cheering the destruction of Israel
The actor is the latest high-profile figure to be used in misinformation related to Israel and Palestine.
On Nov 13, 2023 by Mikael Thalen
Israel goes full ‘crisis actor’ mode, pushes old body bag videos to claim death toll in Gaza is fake
Thousands of civilians have been killed since Oct. 7.
On Nov 2, 2023 by Katherine Huggins
How fake accounts sowed mass confusion in the immediate aftermath of the Gaza hospital blast
A fake IDF Facebook account and a fake Al Jazeera journalist both went viral.
On Oct 18, 2023 by Katherine Huggins
How an image of an Israeli baby shared by Ben Shapiro got hit with false accusations it was AI-generated
The problem isn’t just fake news. X is even casting doubt on legitimate content.
On Oct 16, 2023 by Mikael Thalen
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