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stated on January 8, 2025 a post on Threads
“Blue items that survive” California wildfires are “indicative of DEW's (Directed Energy Weapons).”
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By Madison Czopek • January 10, 2025
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on January 8, 2025 una publicación en Facebook
Imagen muestra el letrero de Hollywood en California en llamas el 8 de enero de 2025.
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By Loreben Tuquero, Maria Briceño • January 10, 2025
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on January 9, 2025 a Facebook post
Video shows a man saving a bunny during the 2025 Los Angeles fires.
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By Loreben Tuquero • January 10, 2025
Social Media
Social Media
stated on January 8, 2025 social media posts
Image shows the Hollywood sign was on fire as of Jan. 8.
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By Loreben Tuquero • January 10, 2025
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stated on January 5, 2025 a Facebook post
Video shows Dr. Mehmet Oz and rapper Snoop Dogg promoting treatment for chronic lung diseases.”
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January 10, 2025
X posts
X posts
stated on January 7, 2025 an X post
Video shows directed energy weapons starting fires in California.
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January 10, 2025
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Viral image
stated on January 6, 2025 a Facebook post
McQueen High School in Nevada issued a “masturbation notice” to students.
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January 10, 2025
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stated on January 1, 2025 a Facebook post
Actor Tom Hanks died in a “fatal car accident.”
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January 10, 2025
X posts
X posts
stated on January 8, 2025 a post
“FEMA spent billions on illegal immigrants and now has no money for California!”
Pants on Fire!
By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu • January 10, 2025
Threads posts
Threads posts
stated on January 7, 2025 A Threads post
California wildfires “are a deliberate criminal land grab in preparation for Agenda 2030 and smart cities.”
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By Maria Briceño • January 9, 2025
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on January 1, 2025 a Facebook post
“Beyoncé alleges Diddy has been secretly hiding Michael Jackson, who faked his death.”
Pants on Fire!
By Loreben Tuquero • January 9, 2025
Threads posts
Threads posts
stated on January 8, 2025 a post
The Los Angeles Police Department is “looking for three ‘persons of interest’ all tied to a MAGA website who were spotted at the source of all three major LA fires.”
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By Sara Swann • January 9, 2025
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Instagram posts
stated on January 4, 2025 una publicación en Instagram
“China declara estado de emergencia por brote masivo de virus mortales”.
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By Sara Swann • January 9, 2025
Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders
stated on January 2, 2025 a statement to the media
H-1B guest workers are “being employed as dog trainers, massage therapists, cooks, and English teachers.”
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By Amy Sherman • January 9, 2025
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on December 31, 2024 una publicación en Facebook
"Acaban declarar inocente a Sebastian Zapeta”, el hombre acusado de prender en llamas a una mujer en el metro de Nueva York.
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January 9, 2025
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on January 4, 2025 a Facebook post
Says Elon Musk said, “The Boeing Starliner’s stranded astronauts are not with us anymore,” and “they won’t come back.”
False
January 8, 2025
Threads posts
Threads posts
stated on January 2, 2025 a Threads post
“Mark Cuban shifts company from Texas to California: ‘Can’t operate in red states.’”
False
January 8, 2025
Threads posts
Threads posts
stated on December 25, 2024 a Threads post
After Donald Trump offered to buy Greenland, “Denmark clapped back saying they’d buy the USA, give us free healthcare, and actually make America great again.”
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By Caleb McCullough • January 8, 2025
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on January 2, 2025 a post on Facebook
“DEAL DONE: New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson make(s) a handshake deal of $789.5 million contract with former Saints QB Drew Brees as new general manager following Mickey Loomis departure…”
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By Madison Czopek • January 8, 2025
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stated on December 28, 2024 an Instagram post
Video shows Sean “Diddy” Combs “riding a bike in jail.”
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January 8, 2025
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