If ever there was a true adage, it is this one: "A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth can even pull on its shoes."

The rise of social media has only added fuel to that fire, so that rumors ignite faster than the actual truth.

Unfortunately, because there are no real consequences to be had, it can render real harm to people who are minding their own business or are already in the throes of loss and tragedy.

Case in point: Podcaster Charlie's Kirk's body was barely cold before online rumors and theories began to swirl about who "really" did it.

Who knew America had so many experts in ballistics and espionage?

Last week, an online rumor that Canton Baptist Temple is on the verge of closing landed like a bomb. A person from another church made the erroneous stateme

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