Examples (misinformation, hoaxes, conspiracy theories)

Here we will share examples of misinformation and disinformation, such as hoaxes, conspiracy theories, and more.

By News Literacy Project

News Literacy Project
Burger King
Fact Check: U.S. Burger Kings Do NOT Require ID To Dine-In | Lead Stories
leadstories.com - Christiana Dillard
Only In Canada Does Burger King Corporation require its patrons to provide identification verifying a shared address in order to dine in at the same …
1 day ago
News Literacy Project
PolitiFact | No, George Floyd’s younger brother wasn’t arrested for murder
politifact.com
On April 12, George Floyd’s younger brother testified in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Philonise Floyd said his big …
7 hours ago
News Literacy Project
Fact Check: Warrant For Daunte Wright Was NOT Issued Because Notice Related To Robbery Case Was Sent To Wrong Address | Stories...
leadstories.com - Dana Ford
Different Case Was an arrest warrant for Daunte Wright issued because a notice related to his aggravated robbery case had been sent to the wrong …
1 day ago
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McDonald's
PolitiFact | No, McDonald’s and Coca-Cola didn’t say they aren’t hiring white people
politifact.com
A bold allegation being shared on social media claims that two big companies — McDonald’s and Coca-Cola — have sworn off white executives. "McDonald’s …
7 hours ago
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DMX
PolitiFact | Fact-checking unproven claims that rapper DMX suffered heart attack after getting COVID-19 vaccine
politifact.com
But the MTO News article does not prove that DMX died because he received the COVID-19 vaccine. The statements from his family and the hospital did …
Apr 12