Don't get spun by internet rumors. - FactCheck.org
WEBNov 18, 2016 · On this page, we feature a list of the false or misleading viral rumors we’re asked about most often, and a brief summary of the facts. But click on the links to read the full articles. There is...
'It just exploded': Springfield woman claims she never meant to …
WEB6 days ago · Newsguard, a media watchdog that monitors for misinformation online, found that Lee had been among the first people to publish a post to social media about the rumor, screenshots of which ...
What to Do If Someone Starts an Online Rumor About You
WEBMay 26, 2022 · Here are some steps you can take if you are the victim of an online rumor. Determine if it is safe to defend yourself online
Snopes.com | The definitive fact-checking site and reference …
WEBThe definitive Internet reference source for researching urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.
A guide to fighting lies, fake news, and chaos online - The Verge
WEBJun 1, 2020 · Some online disinformation is blatantly fake or misleading. But other stories are more subtly wrong.
Why rumours thrive on social media (and how to stop them)
WEBMar 24, 2021 · Rumours are created to make sense of something that is inexplicable or to deal with threats. These threats can be psychological, such as fear-mongering rumours in war or difficult times. As long as they evoke these emotions in people, people will seek a coping strategy, including continuing a rumour. Thus, rumours will keep spreading.”
The spread of true and false news online | Science - AAAS
WEBMar 9, 2018 · Our analysis of all the verified true and false rumors that spread on Twitter confirms that false news spreads more pervasively than the truth online. It also overturns conventional wisdom about how false news spreads.
False reports of explosives found in a car near a Trump rally spread online
WEB1 day ago · Updated 9:53 AM PDT, September 18, 2024. NEW YORK (AP) — Law enforcement officials on Long Island worked quickly on Wednesday to publicly knock down social media posts falsely reporting that explosives had been found in a car near former President Donald Trump’s planned rally in New York. The false reports of an explosive began circulating ...
Baseless rumors about Haitian immigrants threaten to unravel ...
WEB4 days ago · From 12,000 to 15,000 Haitians who fled political turmoil and violence in their home country have landed in Springfield over the past five years, arriving in the U.S. under a federal humanitarian ...
Why people spread rumors on social media: developing and validating a ...
WEBApr 30, 2021 · Because any online rumor transmitted on social media can go viral, companies may eventually encounter social media-driven crises. Thus, understanding what drives rumor-forwarding behavior can help marketers mitigate and counter online rumors.
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