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A white woman and man are pictured on the same image. The woman is on the left and wearing sunglasses, while the man is on the right and wearing a black suit.

Roseanne Barr Tossed Tom Hanks off Her New Show for His 'Wokeness'?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
May 15, 2024 "Good job Rosy," said the viral post.
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A Black man wearing a gray suit speaks while holding his left hand palm down.

Morgan Freeman Said He Thinks a 2nd Trump Presidency Would Be 'Good for the Country'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 15, 2024 This viral scuttlebutt about Freeman isn't supported by any evidence.
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Two double cheeseburgers are shown next to each other. The one on the left is much larger than the one on the right.

Big Mac Went from $0.50 to $8 Yet Lost 40% of Its Size Since 1980?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
May 15, 2024 Social media users claimed the well-known burger fell victim to shrinkflation.
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Real Photo of Theodore Roosevelt Posing with Last Triceratops?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
May 14, 2024 A black-and-white image of the former U.S. President standing over a lifeless dinosaur was being ...
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Al Jazeera Wrote 'Alleged Holocaust' in Article?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
May 14, 2024 The news network previously suspended two journalists for downplaying and misrepresenting the Ho ...
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Bud Light Appointed Colin Kaepernick as New Brand Ambassador to Boost Sales?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 14, 2024 An article reported: "Billboards popped up nationwide, showing Kaepernick holding a Bud Light wi ...
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Users promoted false and unfounded rumors about Bishop TD Jakes regarding several civil sexual assault lawsuits and a sex-trafficking probe involving Sean Diddy Combs

T.D. Jakes Disparaged in False and Unfounded Rumors Alongside 'Diddy' Sex-Abuse Allegations

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Jordan Liles
May 14, 2024 TikTok and YouTube users promoted evidence-free rumors about Jakes. Some of those users' videos ...
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Canada's Justin Trudeau Introduced Law To Imprison Anyone Who Ever Posted Hate Speech?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
May 14, 2024 Canada's proposed Online Arms Act was described as "Orwellian" by some social media users.
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CDC Faked 99% of Reported COVID-19 Deaths?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
May 14, 2024 An article claimed that the vast majority of people who were labeled as "COVID-19 deaths" actual ...
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A white man stands next to a white woman, with his arm wrapped around her. Both are smiling.

Students Walked Out of Duke Graduation Because Jerry Seinfeld is Jewish?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 14, 2024 In 2024, students across the U.S. were protesting the Israeli military’s bombardment of Gaza.
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Girl Became Pregnant After Being Stabbed in the Stomach Following Oral Sex?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
May 14, 2024 The patient had been diagnosed with an “aplastic distal vagina,” a condition in which the vagina ...
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A photo purportedly showed people leaving Disney World on September 11, 2001.

Photo Shows People Leaving Disney World on 9/11?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 14, 2024 A Reddit user posted a picture of a large crowd appearing to walk away from Cinderella Castle an ...
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Hawaii Isn't Covered by NATO Defense Pact?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
May 13, 2024 The state falls just outside the borders of treaty, internet users said.
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Elon Musk Pulled Funding from Boy Scouts for Going 'Woke'?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
May 13, 2024 The tech magnate cut $250 million in funding, a viral post alleged.
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What to Know About US 'Antisemitism Awareness Act'

Written by:
Jack Izzo
May 13, 2024 The bill received support and criticism from both parties as it headed to the U.S. Senate.
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An online rumor claimed Chuck Norris resigned as honorary scoutmaster from Boy Scouts of America and said the words I'm not sure what they represent anymore.

Chuck Norris Resigned as 'Honorary Scoutmaster' in Boy Scouts After 35 Years?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 13, 2024 Norris supposedly said of the name change from Boy Scouts of America to Scouting America, "I'm n ...
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A person wearing a mask and a keffiyeh holds a bullhorn up to their mouth. People stand around them. A sign that says STAND WITH PALESTINE can be seen on the left side of the photo.

US House Bill Proposes Sending Pro-Palestine College Demonstrators to Gaza?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
May 13, 2024 The proposed bill stipulates a minimum of six months of community service in Gaza for those conv ...
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Kate Middleton in 'Vegetative State for Months,' Funeral Arrangements Being Made?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
May 13, 2024 The Princess of Wales has been subject to numerous rumors regarding her health since she announc ...
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An online rumor claimed Eagle Scout Vin Diesel pulled a $1 million annual donation to Boy Scouts of America and said the words it's no longer the organization I know and love.

Vin Diesel Pulled $1 Million Annual Donation to Boy Scouts?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 13, 2024 Diesel purportedly said of the name change from Boy Scouts of America to Scouting America, "It's ...
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Man Found Dead Baby in Late Mother's Freezer After 37 Years?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
May 13, 2024 The mom allegedly told her son not to look in a box that had been in their freezer for decades.
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