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Debunk Zone
Ice Bucket Challenge ‘Contributing to California Drought’, Fining for Wasting Water Articles Are Fake
Two articles saying that the ice bucket challenge is affecting the historic drought in California are fake. One was posted on the National Report, a satire website. The other was ...
August 20, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Zelda Williams: Twitter Cracks Down on Fake Robin Williams Death Photos
Robin Williams' daughter, Zelda Williams, was harassed last week on Twitter, forcing her to leave the social media ...
August 19, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Facebook ‘Drug Task Force To Begin Monitoring All Messages October 1st’ 2014 for Marijuana, Narcotics Article is Fake
An article saying a so-called "Facebook drug task force" will monitor all messages starting October 1, 2014 is ...
August 19, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
‘Big Spiders Coming Out Of Guy’s Leg’ Video is a Scam
A viral Facebook post claiming to have video footage of "big spiders coming" out of a man's leg ...
August 19, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Ancient ‘High Technology’ Found Beneath Egypt? Report Cites Tour Guide ‘Scientist’ in Saying Controversial Mystery Solved
A report saying that one of the most controversial mysteries ever has been solved by the discovery that ...
April 21, 2014
BY
Zachary Stieber
Issa ‘Launches Federal Investigation in BLM Land Grab’ Article Fake
An article saying that California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is launching a federal investigation into President Barack Obama ...
April 16, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Multiple Militia Members ‘Arrested at Bundy Ranch, Charged with Domestic Terrorism’ is Fake; Cliven Bundy Protest Report is Satire
A satirical article saying that “multiple militia members” were arrested at Cliven Bundy’s ranch in Nevada and 16 ...
April 16, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Walmart ‘To Sell Marijuana in Colorado, Washington’ isn’t Real
An article stating that Walmart is going to sell marijuana in Colorado and Washington state is fake. The ...
April 15, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
‘FBI Uncovers Al-Qaeda Plot To Just Sit Back And Enjoy Collapse Of United States’ is Satire
An article saying the FBI “uncovered” a plot by al-Qaeda “to just sit back and enjoy the collapse ...
April 15, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Cliven Bundy Ranch Dispute: Harry Reid, Chinese Company Seek Solar Plant on his Land?
There’s a false rumor going around that Sen. Harry Reid and a Chinese company are looking to build ...
April 15, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Pentagon ‘Considers Ban On CrossFit Workout Program’ in Military is Satire
An article saying that the Pentagon is looking to ban the CrossFit exercise regimen from the military is ...
April 14, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Aretha Franklin – Patti LaBelle Fist Fight Article isn’t Real
Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin didn't get into a brawl. An article that’s gone viral is claiming that ...
April 14, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Jennifer Lopez Dies? Nope, Twitter ‘#RIPJenniferLopez’ Death Hoax Goes Viral; J-Lo is Fine
Jennifer Lopez, the singer and actress, has not died, but thousands of Twitter users are saying otherwise. “#RIPJenniferLopez” ...
April 14, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Hobby Lobby ‘Fires Employee For Divorcing Husband’ is Satire
An article saying that Hobby Lobby has fired “33-year old Jennifer Silverton” of Scottsdale, Ariz., because she got ...
April 14, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Manny Pacquiao ‘Cheated In Rematch Fight Against Timothy Bradley With Plaster Hidden In His Gloves’ is Fake
Manny Pacquiao was not “discovered to have cheated” in a rematch against Timothy Bradley on Saturday night. The ...
April 14, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
‘Mermaid Found Inside a Shark Uncut Video Rare’ is a Scam
A viral post saying a mermaid was “found inside a shark” and purports to have video footage of ...
April 14, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Undertaker Dead Hoax: ‘WWE Legend The Undertaker’ Hasn’t Died ‘In Texas Home’; Mark Calaway is Fine
The Undertaker hasn’t died in his home in Texas, but a false news report is saying that he ...
April 13, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
‘Female Softball Player Comes Out as Straight’ is Fake; Jennifer Ryan Story Just Satire
An article saying a female softball player is “coming out as heterosexual” is satire. The report was published ...
April 12, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Kansas ‘to Black Out Cosmos Show Over Controversies’ is Satire
An article saying that Kansas will block out “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey”--the Fox show with Neil deGrasse Tyson--is ...
April 12, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
Dwayne Johnson Dead? Nope, The Rock Hasn’t Died in New Zealand Fall; Posts Video Amid Fake ‘RIP’ Death Hoax
Dwayne Johnson, AKA The Rock, hasn’t died but there’s several different Facebook and social media scams going around ...
April 11, 2014
BY
Jack Phillips
TOP NEWS
Day in Photos: 5-Count Indictment, More Military Aids, and a Landing Hurricane
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Epoch Times Staff
Biden Signs Stopgap Funding Bill to Prevent Pre-Election Government Shutdown
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Joseph Lord
Worker Strike Threat at Atlantic & Gulf Coast Shipping Ports Has Some Asking for Federal Help
1hr
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Mark Gilman
Inexpensive Infusion Helps Prevent Cerebral Palsy in Babies, Clinicians Encourage Global Uptake
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Cara Michelle Miller
Southwest Airlines Announces Operational Overhaul, Including End to Open Seating
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Tom Ozimek
Hurricane Helene Strengthens to Category 4 Ahead of Florida Landfall
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T.J. Muscaro
Federal Prosecutors Charge NYC Mayor Eric Adams: 7 Things We Know So Far
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Jack Phillips
Biden, Harris Host Zelenskyy to Discuss Next Steps in Russia–Ukraine War
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Ryan Morgan
Hurricane Helene Will Be ‘Multi-State Event’: Here’s Which States Will Be Impacted
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Jack Phillips
Wisconsin City Clerk Office Confirms It Sent Out 2,200 Duplicate Ballots
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Jack Phillips