Saturday, November 16, 2024

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Here's a look at false and misleading claims circulating as the United States rolled out the newly authorized Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to some health care workers and others. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Debunked COVID-19 myths survive online, despite facts

CHICAGO (AP) — From speculation that the coronavirus was created in a lab to hoax cures, an overwhelming amount of false information clung to COVID-19 as it circled the globe in 2020.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Nevada doctor's selfie used to claim COVID-19 is a hoax

A photo of a hospital’s alternative care site in Reno, Nevada, is being misrepresented on social media to fuel the false narrative that the coronavirus pandemic is a hoax, even as cases surge in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Reno doctor's selfie used to claim COVID-19 is a hoax

A photo of a hospital’s alternative care site in Reno, Nevada, is being misrepresented on social media to fuel the false narrative that the coronavirus pandemic is a hoax, even as cases surge in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Claim that Sharpie pens ruin Arizona ballots misses the mark

As states across the U.S. release vote totals for the presidential election, some social media users are falsely claiming that ballots are being invalidated in Arizona. The supposed culprit: Sharpie markers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Altered photo shows Ice Cube, 50 Cent in 'Trump 2020' hats

An altered photo of rappers Ice Cube and 50 Cent in hats that appear to show support for President Donald Trump circulated widely on social media Tuesday, fueled in part by a tweet by Eric Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Stressing freedom, vaccine opponents rebranding in virus era

Years before this year's anti-mask and reopening demonstrations, vaccine opponents were working on reinventing their image around a rallying cry of civil liberties and medical freedom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Altered photo shows Ice Cube, 50 Cent in 'Trump 2020' hats

An altered photo of rappers Ice Cube and 50 Cent in hats that appear to show support for President Donald Trump circulated widely on social media Tuesday, fueled in part by a tweet by Eric Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Altered photo shows Ice Cube, 50 Cent in 'Trump 2020' hats

An altered photo of rappers Ice Cube and 50 Cent in hats that appear to show support for President Donald Trump circulated widely on social media Tuesday, fueled in part by a tweet by Eric Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Altered photo shows Ice Cube, 50 Cent in 'Trump 2020' hats

An altered photo of rappers Ice Cube and 50 Cent in hats that appear to show support for President Donald Trump circulated widely on social media Tuesday, fueled in part by a tweet by Eric Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Photo altered to Ice Cube, 50 Cent in 'Trump 2020' hats

An altered photo of rappers Ice Cube and 50 Cent in hats that appear to show support for President Donald Trump circulated widely on social media Tuesday, fueled in part by a tweet by Eric Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

In pandemic, rumors of martial law fly despite reassurances

NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans have been ordered to stay home. Businesses and schools are shuttered. And National Guard units have been activated in more than half the states.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

In pandemic, rumors of martial law fly despite reassurances

NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans have been ordered to stay home. Businesses and schools are shuttered. And National Guard units have been activated in more than half the states.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO