Wikipedia: the good, the bad and the ugly
When Queen Elizabeth II died last year, she went from “is” to “was” in a…
February 1, 2023
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Why you need to fact-check the “fact” pages
Have you noticed all the accounts on Instagram lately that have the word “fact” in…
January 25, 2023
Will melting glaciers caused by climate change release frozen zombie viruses?
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January 18, 2023
Corporate greenwashing: Is that big business as environmentally friendly as it seems?
A post on Twitter claims the popular retail clothing store H&M has been doing something…
January 10, 2023
Yes, this viral Keanu TikTok account is a deepfake
You’ve probably seen a TikTok account with videos of Keanu Reeves acting … very strange.…
December 21, 2022
Complicated conversations: Tactics for dealing with the conspiracy theorist at your holiday table
The season is upon us, which means you’ll likely be gathering with family members and…
December 14, 2022
Don’t be fooled by fake screenshots
In April, a social media post — supposedly from CNN — showed a photo of…
November 21, 2022
Gun laws and book bans: How to find the missing context
A Twitter user recently posted, “Seniors in high school in Oklahoma can carry an AR-15…
November 16, 2022
PA Senate race features a lot of viral moments – many worthy of a fact-check
The 2022 midterms are high stakes for the Democratic and Republican parties, and that is…
November 8, 2022
Trick or truth: Are drug dealers really targeting kids on Halloween?
“Watch your kids’ candy!” “Looks like SweeTarts!” Halloween’s coming, and you may be seeing social…
October 28, 2022
Is Disney really trying to lower the drinking age to 18 on its property?
Disney World is the most famous theme park in the world. Families come for its…
October 27, 2022
‘Journalistic meat or fraudulent filler’ – What is pink slime journalism?
An article from the West Cook News claims that a school near Chicago will give…
October 19, 2022
Is it true weekly wages have decreased over the past 50 years, while cost of living skyrocketed?
President Joe Biden’s recent announcement about canceling thousands of dollars of student debt for many…
October 10, 2022
Will the Inflation Reduction Act reduce energy production?
In recent weeks, the realities of the climate crisis have become increasingly visible, from wildfires…
September 20, 2022
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