Social media posts claim that Mr. Potato Head action figures, which are being rebranded, and Dr Seuss’ books, some of which are no longer in print, have fallen victim to “cancel culture” and been “taken down” by President Joe Biden. This is f
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Snopes→ Refugees’ Flights Cancelled As Trump Policy Remains
The State Department, which coordinates flights with resettlement agencies, booked the refugees with the anticipation that Biden would have replaced Trump’s orders by now, according to the agencies.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Dr. Seuss Enterprises Did NOT Cancel ‘The Cat In The Hat’ When It Withdrew Six Titles From Publication
Has the Dr. Seuss book, "The Cat In The Hat," been "canceled"? No, that's not true: "The Cat In The Hat" is not among the six titles Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced March 2, 2021, that it would no longer publish because some portrayals of
TruthOrFiction→ Did the Biden Administration Censor, Cancel, or Ban Dr. Seuss Books Due to Racist Content?
On March 2 2021, throngs of Twitter users objected to the purported canceling or banning of books by Theodor Geisel, also known as children’s author Dr. Seuss. In some tellings, it was actual censorship — a state-sponsored cancellation that
Snopes→ Did a Virginia Public School System ‘Cancel’ Dr. Seuss?
At this point, it is getting hard to tell what the term "cancel" actually means.
Snopes→ Did Biden Cancel Operation Talon?
Here's what you need to know about "Operation Talon."
TruthOrFiction→ Are Life Insurance Policies Being Canceled Because of the COVID-19 Vaccine?
As an example of how disinformation can get laundered through Facebook, witness the attempt to spread a lie about the current vaccination efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic. The claim originated with a post from a user based in England reading: Che
Top Fact Checks→ BJP canceled the holiday on Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary in Barak valley, Assam.
According to the Assam government website, there is no holiday on Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary in the state.
Snopes→ Was a $380M Deal To Sell TGI Fridays Canceled Due to COVID?
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted restaurants across the world, but the story of a TGI Fridays deal was unfortunately one of a kind.
Snopes→ Did Ted Cruz Say ‘Liberal Cancel Culture’ Forced Him To Cancel Cancún Trip?
Sen. Ted Cruz traveled to Cancún, Mexico, during a winter storm that left many of his constituents without power.
Snopes→ Did Ted Cruz Say ‘Liberal Cancel Culture’ Forced Him To Cancel Cancún Trip?
Sen. Ted Cruz traveled to Cancún, Mexico, during a winter storm that left many of his constituents without power.
TruthOrFiction→ Did Ted Cruz Blame ‘Cancel Culture’ For his Mexico Trip?
As the anger toward right-wing Texas Sen. Ted Cruz led to widespread criticism and ridicule for deserting his Texas constituents amid historically harsh winter conditions in February 2021 and attempting to blame his daughters for his decision, parodie
Snopes→ Did ‘The Simpsons’ Mayor Say He Canceled Trip to the Bahamas While in the Bahamas?
A clip from "The Simpsons" was shared on social media after reports that Sen. Ted Cruz had traveled to Cancun after a winter storm caused massive power outages in Texas.
Snopes→ Fox Business Cancels ‘Lou Dobbs Tonight’ After a Decade
Fox Business Network's “Lou Dobbs Tonight,” whose host has trumpeted unfounded assertions of voter fraud in the 2020 election, has been canceled.
Snopes→ Did Netflix Cancel ‘Cobra Kai,’ Effective Immediately?
A bait-and-switch advertisement led readers to believe that the popular Netflix series "Cobra Kai" had been canceled ahead of an already-confirmed season 4.
FactCheck.org→ Buffett Didn’t Donate to Biden or Cause Pipeline to be ‘Cancelled’
Quick Take Social media pages are spreading a false claim that President Joe Biden revoked the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline because of a campaign donation from Warren Buffett. Buffett did not donate to Biden’s campaign. Full Story A viral
Snopes→ Dave Chappelle Tests Positive for COVID-19; Shows Canceled
Chappelle was expected to perform at Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas.
Snopes→ Amid Cancellation Talk, Tokyo Olympics ‘Focused on Hosting’
Now set to open July 23, the Tokyo Games were postponed 10 months ago at the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and now the event appears threatened again.
Top Fact Checks→ In his first few days, Biden may cancel the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
According to a person familiar with Biden’s plans, he could cancel the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline in his first few days.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Claims Biden Inauguration Was Cancelled, Trump Remains in Office, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, CNN, MSNBC to Lose Licenses Have NO Merit
Was the inauguration cancelled; will Donald Trump remain in office; and will ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, CNN, MSNBC all lose their licenses? No, none of that is true: A made-up story containing those claims and predictions was written by a discre
Snopes→ When Christmas Was Cancelled: A Lesson from History
The prospect of a Christmas without large-scale celebrations is preying on people's minds.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Fox News Did NOT Cancel Judge Jeanine Pirro’s Show
Did Fox news cancel Judge Jeanine's show? No, that's not true. Fox News denied the claim, saying in an email to Lead Stories that her absence was due to "election coverage," and that she would be back on the air the following weekend. The
Top Fact Checks→ People’s ballots in Arizona are being labeled as ‘canceled.’
Voters can track their ballots on 'BallotTrax' and if they come across any issues with their ballots, they can easily resolve it over the phone.
The Dispatch Fact Check→ Did Bill de Blasio Cancel the Annual Tribute in Light?
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Snopes→ Rep. Gohmert Tests Positive for COVID-19, Cancels Trump Trip
An eight-term lawmaker, Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas is often seen without wearing a mask.
Snopes→ Everywhere and Nowhere: The Many Layers of ‘Cancel Culture’
Can you say exactly what “cancel culture” is?
Full Fact - All content→ Pressing ‘cancel’ does not prevent cash machine fraud
A widely shared post on Facebook claims that pressing the cancel button twice before using a cash machine is a good way to prevent fraud. This is an old rumour, which isn’t true. The post claims to be a “Message from a Banker”. It goe
Full Fact - All content→ Mobile phone cancellations in China don’t prove that 21 million have died of Covid-19
We’ve seen claims on social media and from journalists that data from mobile phone companies revealed that 21 million people may have died of Covid-19 in China, far higher than the country’s official estimate of around 4,600. Data on the nu
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Has NOT Been Canceled
Did "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" get canceled? No, that's not true: The award-winning daytime talk show was renewed through the 2021-2022 season, DeGeneres herself announced in 2019 that she had signed on for three more years and a spokesperson
Snopes→ MLB Cancels All-Star Game for First Time Since 1945
Because of the pandemic, opening day had already been delayed from March 26 to July 23 or 24.
Snopes→ Did Dr. Fauci Say NIH Was Told To Cancel Grant for Coronavirus Emergence Research?
The comment was made during testimony before a congressional committee.
Snopes→ New York City Marathon Canceled Because of Coronavirus
The Boston and Berlin Marathons were also felled by the pandemic this year.
Snopes→ Did the Kids’ TV Show ‘Paw Patrol’ Get Canceled?
Tongue-in-cheek social media posts led to rumors about the popular Nickelodeon show.
TruthOrFiction→ Were Pride Parades Cancelled Over COVID-19 Without Sparking Armed Protests?
Right-wing personality Tomi Lahren’s attempt to criticize “liberals” on Twitter was refuted when several other users pointed out that she was attempted to gin up controversy that was already moot. “To the pro-eternal shutdown c
Snopes→ New York Cancels Democratic Presidential Primary Due to Coronavirus
New York Democratic Party chair Jay Jacobs has said that the cancellation of the state’s presidential primary would mean a lower expected turnout and a reduced need for polling places.
Snopes→ With Spelling Bee Canceled, Ex-Spellers Launch Their Own Bee
The SpellPundit Online National Spelling Bee offers at least some form of nationwide competition, especially for the eighth-graders who will miss out on their final chance at a national title.
Snopes→ National Spelling Bee Canceled for First Time Since 1945
Scripps will not change eligibility requirements for next year's bee, which means kids who are in eighth grade will miss their final opportunity to compete.
Snopes→ Comic-Con Canceled Over Coronavirus, Plans 2021 Return
Comic-Con attracts over 135,000 people — often elaborately costumed — to San Diego every July.
Snopes→ Did Millions of Canceled Cellphones Reveal Unreported Coronavirus Deaths in China?
American intelligence agencies have concluded that the Chinese government itself does not know the true death toll from the coronavirus.
Snopes→ Wimbledon Canceled for 1st Time Since WWII Because of Coronavirus
Wimbledon was scheduled to be played on the club's grass courts on the outskirts of London from June 29 to July 12.