Supporters of President Donald Trump, following his encouragement, stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Fact-Checking – Poynter→ Is this a coup? Some history and context to help you decide
Are Americans witnessing a coup? Before the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the case was arguable, but not a slam dunk. After the Capitol was breached, the case became more clear cut, experts say. The questions stem from President Donald Trump
Fact-Checking – Poynter→ Is this a coup? Some history and context to help you decide
Are Americans witnessing a coup? Before the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the case was arguable, but not a slam dunk. After the Capitol was breached, the case became more clear cut, experts say. The questions stem from President Donald Trump
TruthOrFiction→ Amid Fascist Coup Attempt, Twitter Cowers From Banning Donald Trump
Even as he incited a far right, explicitly fascist coup attempt against the American government, Twitter refused to say whether it would remove outgoing United States President Donald Trump’s account on the platform: A company spokesperson told
Fact-Checking – Poynter→ What is a coup?
Amid the pressure of a House impeachment inquiry in 2019, President Donald Trump continued to stoke the idea that he’s the victim of a coup — shorthand for “coup d’etat,” a French term that means the overthrow of the government. ̶
Liste→ Viral video of couple at a gym in Trinidad circulates with false claim about ‘love jihad’ in India
A video showing a man and woman training at a gym has been shared hundreds of times in multiple posts on Facebook and Twitter alongside a claim it shows an example of “love jihad”, a conspiracy that alleges Muslim men in India seduce Hindu women to
Snopes→ ‘Very Dark Couple of Weeks’: Morgues and Hospitals Overflow
Health officials fear the crisis will be even worse in coming weeks, after many Americans ignored pleas to stay home over Thanksgiving and avoid people who don’t live with them.
Snopes→ Pilots, Civilians Given Life Terms over Turkey’s 2016 Coup
A Turkish court sentenced hundreds of military and civilian personnel to life prison sentences Thursday, proclaiming them guilty of involvement in the 2016 failed coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.
Snopes→ Michigan Couple with 14 Sons Welcome Their First Daughter
A Michigan couple whose large family attracted attention by growing to include 14 sons has welcomed their first daughter.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: There Is NO Election Night Coup D’état Plot Coordinated By Sunrise Movement, BLM, Dems
Are the Sunrise Movement, Black Lives Matter, other left-leaning organizations and the Democratic Party caught on tape coordinating a coup if President Trump wins re-election, including the takeover of government buildings like the White
Snopes→ Gun-Wielding St. Louis Couple Seek Prosecutor’s Removal
A grand jury indicted Mark McCloskey, 63, and Patricia McCloskey, 61, on charges of unlawful use of a weapon and tampering with evidence.
TruthOrFiction→ ‘Couple Dies of Corona Virus in Meth Lab Explosion’
A meme crudely making light of the COVID-19 pandemic by imitating a news report cycled through at least three different iterations as it recirculated online again and again through social media. The graphic shows a damaged building alongside a mocked-
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Same-sex Couple Did NOT Celebrate World’s First Anal Birth After Successful Rectal-Ovary Transplant
Did a gay couple in Los Angeles have an "anal birth" after a "rectal-ovary transplant"? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes a living by publishing fictional stories often involving wei
Snopes→ Did a Gay Couple ‘Celebrate the World’s First Anal Birth’?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Top Fact Checks→ In 2018 an ex-Russian spy, his daughter, and a couple were poisoned with a Novichok agent in Salisbury.
A former Russian spy Sergei Skripal, his daughter Yulia Skripal and a policeman named Nick Bailey were poisoned with Novichok nerve agent in 2018.
Liste→ This photo has circulated in reports about an interfaith Indian couple who married in 2016
A photo of a bride and groom at an Indian wedding has been shared thousands of times in multiple Facebook and Twitter posts published in 2020 which claim the bride is the sister of Kapil Mishra, a prominent politician in India’s ruling Bharatiya Jana
The Dispatch Fact Check→ Is a ‘Shadow Government’ Seeking a Coup Against President Trump?
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Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Proof That Government Contractors Played A Role In Carrying Out A ‘Coup Against President Trump’
Did government contractors play a role in carrying out a "coup against President Trump" as claimed in the "ShadowGate" video? No, that's not true: There's zero evidence to support the claim, a variation on the oft-debunked myth that Trump
Snopes→ Couple Apologizes for Sheltering Accused School Shooter
A Florida couple regrets ever taking in a disturbed teenager in the months before he was accused of the 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
TruthOrFiction→ Did Elon Musk Tweet ‘We Will Coup Whoever We Want, Deal With It’?
On July 29 2020, comedian Lee Camp shared the following image, which quoted Elon Musk as saying the United States would “coup whoever we want,” and to “deal with it”: Across an image of Musk, text read: My name is Elon Musk.
Snopes→ Did a Couple Wear Swastika Masks to Walmart?
It was not the first such incident reported during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Snopes→ Were Kentucky Couple Placed Under House Arrest for Refusing To Sign Quarantine Agreement?
Elizabeth Linscott told a local news channel she didn't want to have to get approval before going to the emergency room. Court records reveal there was more to the story.
Snopes→ St. Louis Couple Charged for Pulling Guns at Protest
St. Louis’ top prosecutor has charged a white husband and wife with felony unlawful use of a weapon for displaying guns during a racial injustice protest outside their mansion.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Black Kid’ Suspect In Assault On Elderly White Couple Was NOT Arrested ‘Yesterday’ — Crime Was Eight Years Ago, Suspect Is Doing Life in Prison
Was a "black kid named Tyrone Woodfork" arrested "yesterday" for severely beating an elderly Tulsa, Oklahoma, white couple, raping and killing the wife and leaving the husband for dead -- and is the national media ignoring the crime? No, that'
Full Fact - All content→ Cohabiting grandparents cannot bubble with a couple and their grandchildren
At today’s coronavirus press conference, the Prime Minister was asked the following question:“You are urging people to go back to work if they can. However our main childcare providers are grandparents that we must stay 1m from within house
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: A Protester Did NOT Point A Gun At The ‘Karen And Ken’ Couple In St. Louis — It Was A Microphone
Did a protester point a gun at the "Karen and Ken" couple who were pointing weapons at marchers during a demonstration in St. Louis? No, that is not true. A photograph showing Patricia and Mark McCloskey holding guns pointed at peaceful protes
Snopes→ White Mich. Couple Arrested After Gun Pulled on Black Family
One of the suspects was seen in widely-distributed video footage can be seen outside her vehicle shouting, “Get the (expletive) away! Get away!” while pointing a handgun.
Snopes→ Court Record Shows St. Louis Couple Pulled Gun Before
The white St. Louis couple who became internationally famous for standing guard with guns outside their mansion during a protest have pulled a gun before in defense of their property, according to an affidavit in an ongoing case.
Snopes→ Did a Couple Dubbed ‘Ken and Karen’ Point Guns at Protesters?
A chaotic scene in St. Louis sparked outrage, memes, and confusion.
Snopes→ Supreme Court Rules SEC Can Recoup Money in Fraud Cases
By an 8-1 vote, the justices ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission can seek to recover the money through a process called disgorgement.
Snopes→ Ex-eBay Staff Sent Spiders, Roaches to Harass Couple
Six former eBay Inc. employees have been charged with waging an extensive campaign to terrorize and intimidate the editor and publisher of an online newsletter with threats and disturbing deliveries to their home.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Starbucks, KFC Coupons Offering Free Food For ‘Black Lives Matter’ Are Fake
Are Starbucks or KFC coupons offering free food products to customers in the Black Lives Matter movement real? No, that's not true: Coupons being shared on social platforms are fake. Starbucks, for one, has apologized and denied the claim. An
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: JC Penney Has NOT Announced Everyone Who Shares A Link Will Receive $180 Coupon
Did JC Penney announce that everyone who shares a link would get a $180 coupon? No, that's not true: a scam website is luring visitors by promising free merchandise in exchange for completing surveys, but the whole thing is a scam designed to
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Hy-Vee Did NOT Announce That Everyone Who Shares a Link Will Get a $150 Coupon
Did Hy-Vee announce that everyone who shares a link will get a $150 coupon? No, that's not true: a scam website is luring visitors by promising free merchandise in exchange for completing surveys but the whole thing is a scam designed to steal
Hoax-Slayer→ Woolworths $200 Coupon Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is making its way rapidly around Facebook, major Australian supermarket chain Woolworths is giving a $200 coupon to everyone who shares the link. The post Woolworths $200 Coupon Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first on Hoax-Sla
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trader Joe’s Is NOT Giving Away A Chance To Get $250 Coupon To All
Is Trader Joe's giving away a chance to get a $250 coupon to everyone? No, that's not true: a scam website is luring visitors by promising free merchandise in exchange for completing surveys, but the whole thing is a scam designed to steal per
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Sam’s Club Is NOT Giving Away $250 Coupon To All
Is Sam's Club giving away $250 coupons to everyone? No, that's not true: a scam website is luring visitors by promising free merchandise in exchange for completing surveys, but the whole thing is a scam designed to steal personal information.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘ASDA £120 Coupon For Sharing’ Facebook Scam
According to a post that is currently travelling rapidly across Facebook, UK-based supermarket chain ASDA is giving everyone who shares a link a coupon worth £120. The post ‘ASDA £120 Coupon For Sharing’ Facebook Scam appeared first on Ho
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Dollar General Is NOT Giving Away Free $150 Coupons To All
Is Dollar General giving away $150 coupons to everyone? No, that's not true: A scam website is luring visitors by promising coupons in exchange for completing surveys but the whole thing is a scam designed to steal personal information. The se
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Target Is NOT Giving Away Free $250 Coupons To All
Is Target giving away $250 coupons to everyone? No, that's not true: A scam website is luring visitors by promising coupons in exchange for completing surveys but the whole thing is a scam designed to steal personal information. The setup is s