Old and fabricated hurricane videos go viral. Here's how to spot them.
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips on how to spot misleading natural disaster videos online.
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Beware the "street shark" and other common hurricane misinformation
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"It's so stupid": False claims about hurricanes must stop, Biden says
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
Israel and Hamas at war: A timeline of major events since Oct. 7, 2023
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Data helps map destruction in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war began
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Helene conspiracies about lithium, weather control spread online
False caims that politicians manipulated the weather to target Republican areas and that the government is trying to seize land to mine lithium are taking root online.
Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here's a fact check.
Officials have said baseless claims, amplified by former President Trump and others, are hindering recovery efforts.
Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
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AI-generated video purportedly showing fiery Beirut skyline goes viral
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Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown
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The "Galaxy Gas" trend whipping up controversy on social media
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Trump blames Harris for a controversial shoplifting law. Here are the facts.
Trump blames Harris for a California law he says permits up to $950 in shoplifting without consequences.
Bieber song about "'Diddy' party" is likely AI-generated, researchers say
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.