L.A. firestorms bring waves of fire myths, disinformation. Here’s how to debunk it and not get fooled
Experts say social media plays a role in spreading misinformation during natural disasters; share tips on how to identify it.
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LA's wildfires prompted a rash of fake images. Here's why
"I saw maybe a dozen images and videos of the Hollywood sign on fire. It is not." Jeff Zarrinnam, chair of the Hollywood Sign ...
Fact Check: Hollywood sign not affected by Los Angeles wildfires
Social media users have been sharing fake images of the Hollywood sign burning as deadly wildfires raged across Los Angeles, ...
From Sean 'Diddy' Combs protection plot to woke politics: LA wildfires spark surge of wild conspiracy theories
Californian wildfires have sparked a range of conspiracy theories, including allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, the ...
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LA's wildfires prompted a rash of fake images. Here's why
"I saw maybe a dozen images and videos of the Hollywood sign on fire. It is not." Jeff Zarrinnam, chair of the Hollywood Sign Trust, can attest to that. He has a clear view of the sign in the ...