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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Fake images of the Hollywood sign burning go viral as wildfire misinformation spreads
Several fake images of the Hollywood sign burning have appeared on social media as some users falsely suggest the iconic sign ...
LA wildfires: Iconic Hollywood sign damaged? Here's what we know so far
The wildfires surrounding Los Angeles reached Hollywood Hills on January 8, prompting the L.A. Fire Department to issue an ...
Viral images of Hollywood sign on fire are fake
Images and videos purporting to show the historic Hollywood sign engulfed in flames are spreading across X and other social ...
Los Angeles Fire Myths: Everything We Know About Social Media Rumors
Newsweek reached out for comment to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department via email on Friday. This week's fires in ...
Is the Hollywood Sign safe from fires? Here’s where it is in relation to evacuation zones
The Sunset Fire in the wooded area of Hollywood Hills began at around 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Here's what to know about the ...
FACT CHECK: Do These Visuals Show Los Angeles Wildfires Engulfing the Historic 'Hollywood' Sign?
The organization, Hollywood Sign Trust, that is responsible for preserving the historic landmark also confirmed that the sign ...
Which claims about LA fires are true or false? The latest fact-check roundup
A series of historically devastating wildfires burning across the Los Angeles area has prompted a wave of misinformation on ...
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will not go to jail or face any other punishment for his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, a judge ruled on Friday but said Trump ...