Is the James Franco scandal a hoax—and does it even matter?
If this is a stunt for his new film, Franco still threw a 17-year-old girl under the bus for it.
On Apr 3, 2014 by Cooper Fleishman
Is Facebook building a news reader?
Rumors swirl about an upcoming product called Paper.
On Jan 14, 2014 by Kate Knibbs
It’s a Twitter-wide Christmas meltdown as Justin Bieber announces retirement
Even in retirement, Justin Bieber just can’t be taken seriously.
On Dec 25, 2013 by Aja Romano
Vigilante Facebook page causes pedophile panic in Sweden
Parents haven’t filed a complaint against a supposed child abuser, but they have discussed beating him to death.
On Dec 12, 2013 by Miles Klee
Did Instagram really lose a quarter of its users? Probably not
Despite a rumor that spooked investors Friday morning, Instagram likely didn’t lose 25 percent of its entire userbase this week.
On Dec 28, 2012 by Tim Sampson
How false Sandy news spread on Twitter
Several false reports of riots and flooding apparently originated with one user.
On Oct 30, 2012 by Kris Holt
Turkish minister denies rumors, promises no social media ban
Minister of Transport and Communication Binali Yıldırım clarified early statements that social media could lead “Turkey in the wrong direction,” and said Facebook and Twitter will not be banned.
On Sep 4, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Facebook users fall for Statue of Liberty hoax
A claim that the Statue of Liberty’s face was originally “dark” has been circulating on Facebook, but it turns out to be a Snopes-certified hoax.
On Jul 6, 2012 by Kevin Collier
6 arrested in Internet crackdown in China
China launched a massive crackdown against political rumors over the weekend, arresting six people, shutting down 16 websites, and shuttering the comment sections of popular Twitter-like microblogs.
On Apr 2, 2012 by Kevin Morris
Fact or farce: A guide to verifying tweets
Follow these quick and easy steps to tell the difference between hard news and humor on Twitter .
On Oct 21, 2011 by Kevin Collier
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