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Registered Republican Behind Hoax Antifa 'Protesters Needed' Craigslist Ad
The false advert calling for people to cause "as much chaos and destruction as possible" in Nebraska went viral earlier this year.
McDonald's Drink-Size TikTok Video Watched Over 11 Million Times
TikTok viewers are not convinced that Mikah Neufeld's video is real, while others point out the drinks all cost the same in the U.S. anyway.
Mississippi Officials Say Mask Mandate Still Valid Despite 'Fake' Letter
A letter circulating online is falsely attributed to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and wrongly claims that the statewide face mask requirement has been "abolished," officials warn.
Activists Send Hoax Press Release Claiming Smoke Shelter at Seattle Hotel
Hyatt said that they "vehemently condemn unethical, illegal practices like corporate impersonation to encourage government action" after an anonymous activist group in Seattle issued a fake press release claiming the hotel would provide free housing for the homeless on Tuesday.
That Video of a Man Wrestling a Gator to Save a Friend Is Actually a Prank
The clip dates back to at least 2018, as a practical joke designed by YouTuber Jay Karl.
Judge Stops Oklahoma Company's Sales of Colloidal Silver as COVID-19 Remedy
The law prohibits, among other things, the sale of unapproved new drugs or drugs that do not bear adequate directions for use.
Federal Judge Halts Sale of Industrial Bleach as COVID-19 Cure
The Food and Drug Administration warns that there is no evidence to support the safety or effectiveness of chlorine dioxide as a medical treatment.
Trump Campaign Sues TV Station Over Ad Criticizing His Coronavirus Response
The Trump campaign filed its third lawsuit against a news outlet in as many months over an ad produced by a Democratic Super PAC that uses the president's own words against him
Prince Harry Allegedly Says Trump Has 'Blood on His Hands' in Hoax Call
The Duke of Sussex reportedly believed he was speaking to climate activist Greta Thunberg and her father Svante Thunberg in a call recorded and shared on YouTube by pranksters Vovan and Lexus.
Everything We Know About Jussie Smollett's Indictment
The actor was indicted on Tuesday, after a special prosecutor led an investigation into the dismissal of 16 previous charges against him last February.
Facebook Cracking Down on Posts About White Vans Used for Trafficking Rumor
After reports of white vans being used to kidnap women and children for sex and organ trafficking spread on Facebook, the company is flagging the statements as false information.
Coast Guard Receives Mysterious Radio Calls Threatening to Sink Their Ships
The unknown culprit, reportedly speaking in an American accent, cited links to the Russian government and threatened to set off anti-submarine weapons and shoot down planes.
Rick Perry Deletes Instagram Hoax After Widespread Ridicule, Mockery
U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry deleted a bogus Instagram "privacy policy change" after being mocked as an out-of-touch Baby Boomer and Trump administration figure.
'Donald Trump is an Idiot,' Bernie Sanders Tweets on Saturday Afternoon
Bernie Sanders said the president believes climate change is a hoax before calling him the name. The reactions on his feed went both ways — along party lines, of course.
Online Trolls List YouTuber's Mansion as Homeless Shelter on Google Maps
IRL streamer Ice Poseidon has been evicted from several homes in the L.A. area because of his followers' antics.
Russians 'Caught On' to Donald Trump's 'Imbecility,' George Conway Suggests
George Conway doubted whether Russians were "completely confused by Trump's brainless incoherence."
Airplane Bomb Hoax Student Tried To Stop Parents' Visit
The 23-year-old faces five years in prison over the hoax bomb threat.
Facebook Copy-and-Paste Hoax Posts Are Back
The "new" scam is about "bypassing" or "resetting" Facebook in order to see more friends in your newsfeed.
Donald Trump Says Democrats 'Tortured' Kavanaugh
Trump said Kavanaugh was "a man that did nothing wrong, a man that was caught up in a hoax that was set up by the Democrats."
Woman Claims to Find Needle in McDonald's Fries
She shared the claim on Facebook, but has since deleted the post.
Trump: Obama Didn't Warn Me About Russia, It's a Hoax
The president hit out at the probe into Russian election meddling a week after meeting Putin.
Edward Mordrake's 'Head' Is Actually Art Piece
A mixture of a somewhat-plausible medical condition and some tragic drama make the story of Edward Mordrake irresistible. But he really should have invested in a hoodie.
Half-Human, Half-Animal 'Dogzilla' Threat Is a Hoax
The photo was posted on the YouTube channel "UFOmania – The Truth Is Out There," and got more than 2 million clicks with the warning: "The creature's shape is striking."
Bomb Threats Sent to Hundreds of Schools
The threats were made from somewhere in the U.S. against schools across the U.K.
Couple Falsely Accused of Kidnapping Hoax Get $2.5M
The case drew comparisons to "Gone Girl" after police falsely accused a couple of inventing a kidnapping. The reality was a nightmare.
Conspiracy Sites Claim Trump 'Feared Dead' After Fire
A small fire at Trump Tower on Monday exploded into a giant fake news hoax on conspiracy websites.
14 Nonfiction Books You'll Want to Read This Fall
From Alec Baldwin and Kurt Andersen's satirical Trump memoir to Ron Chernow's next biography.
Meet the Man Predicting the Apocalypse on Saturday
He also calls out young people for lacking critical thinking skills and being "dumbed down by TV, commercials, sports and so forth."
Is ISIS Chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Dead?
Russia is investigating an airstrike they think may have killed Baghdadi in Raqqa, but observers offer different analysis of Moscow's moves.