Claims that the entire nation of Argentina will begin a 40-day public holiday in November so citizens can watch the World Cup are untrue.
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Poynter→ YouTube takes flak on the third day of GlobalFact
OSLO, Norway – YouTube came under fire in Oslo on Friday during a “fireside chat” at GlobalFact 9, a large fact-checking conference hosted by the International Fact-Checking Network. During the […] The post YouTube takes flak on the third d
Logically→ A widely shared video shows thousands of dead sheep in Idaho days after the Kansas cattle deaths in June 2022.
PolitiFact→ The pros and cons of a gas tax holiday
Biden is answering public frustration with high gas prices by seeking a three-month pause in the federal gas tax, while encouraging gas tax holidays in the states. But economists have doubts about the idea.
Poynter→ 5 takeaways from Thursday’s GlobalFact sessions
GlobalFact is the largest fact-checking summit in the world, with almost 600 in-person attendees this year. As the second day of GlobalFact 9 comes to an end Thursday, here are […] The post 5 takeaways from Thursday’s GlobalFact sessions appear
Snopes→ What is the Gas Tax Holiday Proposed by Biden?
Gas prices skyrocketed in the summer of 2022.
Snopes→ ‘Groundhog Day’ at IRS: Returns Pile Up, Phone Delays Worsen
After digging out of a daunting backlog from 2021, the agency has an even bigger backup for this tax season than it did a year ago.
Snopes→ Did Trump Mark Father’s Day With Attack on Cheney and DeSantis?
Beware of "official statements" by the former president, and read on for tips on how to identify the real thing.
AllSides→ Sunday Shows Ignore Foiled Kavanaugh Assassination Plot
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/sunday-shows-ignore-foiled-kavanaugh-assassination-plot/ Welcome ba
PolitiFact→ Ask PolitiFact: What is Juneteenth and when did it become a federal holiday?
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, but states have been slow to follow suit. Learn more about the day in 1865 that freed the last enslaved people in the U.S.
Snopes→ Despite Push, States Slow to Make Juneteenth a Paid Holiday
After an initial burst of action, the movement to have it recognized as an official holiday in the states has largely stalled.
Snopes→ Did Trump Solicit Donations, Attack Liz Cheney to Mark His Birthday?
Here's how to tell whether a "Statement by Donald J. Trump" is actually a statement by Donald J. Trump...
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘BTW, Gas Was $1.87 on Memorial Day in 2020 When the Mean Tweeter Was in Office’
A June 4 2022 Facebook post about gas prices in May 2020 had been shared more than 200,000 times as of June 15 2022: Black text against a green background read: Btw, gas was $1.87 on Memorial Day in 2020 when the mean tweeter was in office. Former Un
Snopes→ So Long, Internet Explorer. The Browser Retires Today
Internet Explorer is finally headed out to pasture.
Snopes→ Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?
We looked at the context behind a meme that showed two messages purportedly tweeted by Trump on the day of the Capitol riot.
The Dispatch→ Fact-Checking Day 2 of the January 6 Hearings
(Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)The second day of hearings by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol focused on Donald Trump’s role in knowingly perpetuating the false narrativ
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 58% Of SIDS Cases Reported To VAERS Do NOT Happen Within 3 Days Of Vaccination, Nor 78% Within 7 Days
Did 58 percent of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) cases reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) happen within three days of vaccination and 78.3 percent within seven days? No, that's not true: Since the VAERS sy
Logically→ France has banned the drug Doxycycline, which can effectively cure monkeypox in just two days.
Doxycycline is not a drug meant for treating monkeypox disease and has not been banned in France.
PolitiFact→ Bobby Scott – Are public schools as segregated today as in 1960s?
“Public schools are now as segregated by race and class as they were in the 1960s.”
Health Feedback→ Following COVID-19 vaccination, the spike protein is produced in small quantities in the body without causing harm and is cleared naturally within days
REVIEW The spike protein on the surface of the SARS-CoV-2 virus binds to human cells and allows the virus to enter. The COVID-19 vaccines were developed to target the spike protein in order to induce immunity against SARS-CoV-2. The most common vaccin
Full Fact→ No hard evidence behind claim holidaymakers have 50% chance of ‘timely’ passport renewal
ITV has reported that it’s estimated holidaymakers have only a 50% chance of getting their passport renewed in a “successful and timely manner”. This figure was also reported by a number of other outlets including LBC, The Mirror and
Snopes→ No End in Sight for Ukraine War As Putin Hails Victory Day
The Russian leader oversaw a Victory Day parade on Moscow's Red Square, with troops marching in formation, military hardware on display, and a brass band blaring to mark the Soviet Union's role in the 1945 defeat of Nazi Germany.
Snopes→ Is the Lowest Crime in US on Mother’s Day?
Should law enforcement add brunch to their crime fighting toolkits?
Logically→ Banks in India will be closed for 13 days in May 2022.
The Bank of India has confirmed that there are only 11 days of holidays for Indian banks in May 2022, including weekends.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘ … 4/25/1886: The New York Times Called the Eight-Hour Workday Movement “Un-American”‘
On May 2 2022, an Imgur user shared a screenshot of a tweet which claimed that on April 25 1886, the New York Times called the eight-hour workday movement “un-American,” and “blamed the ‘labor disturbances’ on ‘for
Snopes→ 102 Marathons in 102 Days: Amputee’s Unofficial World Record
Jacky Hunt-Broersma achieved her goal of running 102 marathons in as many days, setting an unofficial women’s world record.
AllSides→ Biden’s Earth Day Exaggerations
https://www.factcheck.org/2022/04/bidens-earth-day-exaggerations/ On Earth Day, President Joe Biden tou
FactCheck.org→ Biden’s Earth Day Exaggerations
On Earth Day, President Joe Biden touted his administration’s environmental initiatives, but his rhetoric made efforts to reduce methane emissions and drinking water contamination sound more expansive than they actually are. Global Methane Pledge
Full Fact→ Facebook competition for holiday to Cabo likely a scam
A Facebook post, commented on more than 344,000 times, offers social media users the chance to win a holiday for a family of four to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, if they comment “done” under the post. There are clear indications that this
Full Fact→ Apparent Facebook scam offers Santorini holiday to commenters
A post on Facebook, shared over 8,000 times, offers people the chance to win a week-long holiday in Santorini, Greece, if they comment the word “done” under the post. There are several indicators that this claim is too good to be true
Snopes→ Ed Balls Day Is Upon Us! Here Are the 8 Strangest Online Political Gaffes
Dead deer, cartoon cats, "covfefe." A lot can go wrong when politicians log in to social media.
Full Fact→ High reported Covid-19 deaths due to Easter holiday backlog
Posts on social media claim that 482 Covid-19 deaths were reported in the UK on 19 April, 508 on 20 April and 646 on 21 April. While these figures are correct, they need significant additional context. Firstly, these figures represent the number of dea
Snopes→ Climate Progress Remains Elusive for Biden on Earth Day
The gap between the scale of the global warming crisis and the president’s initiatives seemed wider than ever.
Snopes→ Queen Elizabeth II Privately Marks Her 96th Birthday
Queen Elizabeth II was marking her 96th birthday privately, retreating to the Sandringham estate in eastern England.
Snopes→ The Internet Was All Candy Bar Dick Jokes for a Day
If you've never thought of the chocolate drizzle on Snickers bars as a "dick vein" before, well, now you will. Forever.
PolitiFact→ Tweets – No, this isn’t a picture of Ukrainian students celebrating Hitler’s birthday
A photo shows students in Lviv celebrating Adolf Hitler’s birthday.
Logically→ Cloud seeding was conducted a day before the recent floods in Australia.
A 2016 news clip was associated with the recent floods in Australia. There is no evidence to prove cloud seeding affected the flood.
Snopes→ Did a Kentucky Man Sue His Employer for Throwing Him a Birthday Party?
An unusual employment law case from Kenton County, Kentucky, attracted headlines around the world in April 2022.
Truth or Fiction?→ No, a Man Wasn’t Awarded $450K Over an ‘Unwanted Birthday Party’
On April 18 2022, a significant part of online discussions focused on a man who was purportedly awarded $450,000 for an “unwanted birthday party.” An April 16 2022 tweet by @SaycheeseDGTL summarized the claim, claiming that a Kentucky man s
Snopes→ On Tax Day, an Extension May Be Better Than Rushing a Return
The IRS expected to receive tens of millions of last-minute filings electronically and through paper forms.