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An image shows an ex...: An image shows an explosion near the Pentagon. Police and fire officials in Arlington, Virginia, say the image is not real and there was no incident at the U.S. Department of Defense headquarters across the Potomac from the nation’s capital. (Source: Associated Press - AP News)

A new study on masks...: A new study on masks is being used to claim they are harmful to human health. But experts say the proof isn't there CheckMate is a weekly newsletter from RMIT FactLab recapping the latest in the world of fact checking and misinformation. It draws on the work of FactLab's researchers and journalists, including its CrossCheck unit, and of its sister organisation, RMIT ABC Fact Check . You can su (Source: RMIT ABC)

Scam: Delta Air Lines is selling $500 gift cards for $1 each and also promoting "$100 reward" offers for taking a survey. About this rating In May 2023, a reader informed us by email of a scam appearing in Facebook and Instagram ads that claimed Delta Air Lines was holding a promotion to give away $500 gift cards for $1 each. On the same day, we reviewed a second Delta scam in an email that promised (Source: Snopes)