If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about Churchill, Alex Jones, and a bag of sex toys.
This Quiz Will Determine If You Are A Fake News–Fighting Superhero
This week we have stories about ninjas, face-sitting, and a whole new species.
Far-Right Trolls Are Falsely Saying LGBT Activists Want Pedophilia Accepted
“If you don't know any better and you already think there's something wrong with this community, you're going to see this as more reason why it shouldn't have rights.”
Everyone Calm Down, Twitter Is Not Testing An "Edit" Button
But people have a lot of opinions about the idea.
A Doctored Video Of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Spreading On Facebook
"Republicans are so scared of me that they’re faking videos and presenting them as real on Facebook because they can’t deal with reality anymore," Ocasio-Cortez tweeted in response.
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit
This week we have stories about Russians, Republicans, and Obama's tie.
Take This Seven-Question Quiz To Find Out If You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about priests, Russia, and psychic animals.
If You Get All Five Questions Wrong, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about Borat, soccer, and Harley-Davidson.
The Annapolis Shooting Suspect Did Not "Obliterate" His Fingertips To Obscure His Identity, Police Say
"The rumors are spreading to say he has obliterated his fingers for fingerprints and stuff. That's simply not true."
Russian State TV Appears To Have Photoshopped Kim Jong Un To Be In A Better Mood
The North Korean leader looks very serious in the original photo.
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit
This week we have stories about a wedding bouquet, Fox News, and a parrot.
Social Networks Are Losing A Deadly Battle With Illegal Online Pharmacies
Every social platform reviewed by BuzzFeed News had dealers pushing opioids and other prescription medicines.
The Russian Journalist Who Was Reported Shot And Killed Is, Well, Actually Alive
"In the morgue, they brought me to the attendant's room and there I resurrected, took off my t-shirt, and washed my face" the journalist told BBC.
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit
This week we have stories about ducks, lynx, and Meghan Markle's beagle.
The Fake Newsletter: How Many Times Have You Listened To "Lemonade"?
Inside the murky world of music streaming manipulation.
Here's What's Going On With These Lynxes That Scream Like Humans
"Auuguuuuughghgghuhgughguhgh." —A lynx
Nigel Farage Just Credited Mark Zuckerberg For Trump And Brexit
"Perhaps you’re horrified of this creation of yours and what it’s led to."
A Belgian Political Party Is Circulating A Trump Deepfake Video
"As you know, I had the balls to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, and so should you."
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit
This has been a very, uh, shitty week.
A Lot Of People Fell For A Fake Story About A Man Taking Revenge On His Boss
But that would have been the shit.