Did Twitter CEO Elon Musk announce in a tweet that he is "buying Snapchat and deleting all the filters"? No, that's not true: There is no publicly available evidence to suggest that Musk said or tweeted such a statement. The "tweet" in th
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PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, Elon Musk didn't tweet that he’s buying Snapchat
Elon Musk said he’s buying Snapchat.
The Dispatch→ Video: Elon vs. Apple and the China Protests
Watch the video of our weekly livestreamed conversation.The post Video: Elon vs. Apple and the China Protests appeared first on The Dispatch.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Tim Cook Did NOT Tweet "Now Pay 30%" At Elon Musk
Did Apple CEO Tim Cook tell Elon Musk that his "feedback is appreciated" and demand that he "pay 30%" after the Twitter CEO claimed that Apple seeks to suppress free speech? No, that's not true: The wisecrack had appeared on other Twitter
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: CNN Did NOT Say That ‘Elon Musk Could Threaten Free Speech On Twitter By Literally Allowing People To Speak Freely’
Did CNN publish an article or a news report stating that "Elon Musk could threaten free speech on Twitter by literally allowing people to speak freely"? No, that's not true: As of November 28, 2022, the CNN website had not published such
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Say He Will Go Back On Twitter When Elon Musk Calls Him Daddy
Did former President Donald Trump say in a post on Truth Social, his social media platform, that he will return to Twitter when Elon Musk, the social media platform's new owner and CEO, calls him "daddy"? No, that's not true: Trump has no
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Show Twitter Employees Protesting Elon Musk
Did Twitter employees protest Elon Musk by marching in gay pride regalia with a banner after he became the owner of Twitter? No, that's not true: There have been no reports of Twitter employees protesting Musk's ownership by marching with
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk NOT Charging Journalists Using ‘They/Them’ Pronouns $16 For Blue Check Verification Of Accounts
Is Twitter owner Elon Musk charging journalists who use the non-gendered pronouns "they/them" $16 per month to secure a blue check verification -- twice the price as other users? No, that's not true: The claim is satire and neither Twitte
The Dispatch→ Did Elon Musk Use a Poll to Decide if Trump Could Return to Twitter?
Yes.The post Did Elon Musk Use a Poll to Decide if Trump Could Return to Twitter? appeared first on The Dispatch.
Poynter→ PolitiFact: Is Elon Musk under federal investigation? Here’s what we know
This piece first appeared on PolitiFact.com, written by Contributing Writer Michael Majchrowicz. Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover of Twitter has generated plenty of headlines. But one headline being shared on […] The post PolitiFact: Is Elon Mu
PolitiFact→ Is Elon Musk under federal investigation? Here’s what we know
Elon Musk’s activities prompted some federal officials to discuss opening a probe into his Twitter purchase. A court filing suggested some were underway. President Biden on Nov. 9 said Musk’s foreign relationships merit scrutiny, but he didn’t
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Michigan Proposal 2 Will NOT Allow Imprisoned Felons To Vote
Will Michigan Proposal 2 give "violent felons" the right to vote from prison? No, that's not true: The proposal, which was on the state's ballot and passed during the 2022 midterm election, does not affect imprisoned people's ability to v
Logically→ An outgoing employee suspended Elon Musk’s Twitter account after job cuts at the company.
Elon Musk's Twitter account has not been suspended and remains active. The account that has been suspended belonged to a Musk impersonator.
The Dispatch→ Elon Musk’s Twitter Debacle
Will the mountain bluebird become an albatross?The post Elon Musk’s Twitter Debacle appeared first on The Dispatch.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: The Independent Did NOT Publish Article Purporting Elon Musk’s Father Covered Up Cat Abuse Claims
Did The Independent, an online British daily newspaper, publish an article by reporter Graeme Massie with the headline, "Elon Musk's father paid college $125,000 to ignore animal abuse claims"? No, that's not true: The Independent never p
Poynter→ Elon Musk keeps Birdwatch alive — under a new name
After tech billionaire Elon Musk bought Twitter, some thought Birdwatch was bound for extinction. However, despite being a frequent target of citizen fact-checkers — and sharing falsehoods himself — Musk […] The post Elon Musk keeps Birdwatch
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, a ‘disgruntled ex-employee’ did not suspend Elon Musk’s Twitter account
“DISGRUNTLED EX-EMPLOYEE? Twitter CEO Elon Musk's account is presently suspended.”
Truth or Fiction?→ Were Elon Musk and Donald Trump Both Complaining About ‘Activists’?
As criticism mounted surrounding Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, a comedy writer gained attention on the platform with a post that had other users comparing Musk to right-wing former United States President Donald Trump. On November 4 2022, Musk
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Was NOT Killed In SpaceX Rocket Test
Was billionaire Elon Musk killed in a rocket testing mishap at his space exploration company, SpaceX? No, that's not true: Musk has been active on his verified Twitter account since the claim was published and news organizations were not
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Fire Twitter Employees Over Their Pronouns On November 4, 2022
Did Elon Musk fire Twitter employees on November 4, 2022 for telling him their pronouns ? No, that's not true: These online rumors were based on a satirical article published before the tech billionaire completed the acquisition of Twitte
Logically→ Elon Musk fired Twitter’s head of legal affairs and policy on air during Joe Rogan’s podcast.
Although Musk terminated Vijaya Gadde, he didn't do it on Joe Rogan's podcast. The video contains clips from different podcasts.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Twitter Did NOT Suspend Elon Musk’s Account
Did Twitter suspend the account belonging to Elon Musk, the billionaire who launched a buyout bid for the social media giant? No, that's not true: The account that Twitter suspended uses a deceptive spelling of Musk's name. Twitter did no
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Trump still didn’t tweet his thanks to Elon Musk, and isn’t back on Twitter
On Oct. 19, Donald Trump tweeted, “Thank you Elon Musk, I’m back!!!”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Elon Musk has not given Donald Trump his Twitter account back
“Donald Trump is back on Twitter,” thanks to Elon Musk.
Snopes→ Elon Musk Argues Twitter is Better Off Without a Board of Directors – Is He Right?
Musk, who revived his bid for Twitter after the social media company’s board sued to enforce the deal, has been very critical of its board.
Snopes→ Italy Shifts to the Right As Voters Reward Meloni’s Party
A party with neo-fascist roots, the Brothers of Italy, won the most votes in Italy’s national elections.
Full Fact→ Controversial colonial carriage belongs to Dutch not British royal family
Some online have claimed the 1898 ‘golden coach’ belonged to Queen Elizabeth II.
Poynter→ Florida allowed people with felony records to register to vote. Now they face illegal voting charges.
After much debate in 2018, Floridians decided to amend the state’s constitution so certain felons — once out of prison — could regain the right to vote. Floridians were persuaded […] The post Florida allowed people with felony records to re
PolitiFact→ Floridians with felony records face illegal voting charges. The state allowed them to register
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced charges against 20 Floridians whom he accused of voting despite disqualifying felonies. But the state is responsible for vetting voter registrations.
Snopes→ Rapper A$AP Rocky Charged with Felony Assault with a Firearm
Rapper A$AP Rocky was charged with two felonies for pulling a gun on a former friend and firing in Hollywood last year.
Logically→ “Nitish belongs to everyone” poster put up at Patna’s JD(U) headquarters after Nitish Kumar ended alliance with BJP
A poster from 2020 was shared as a recent one after Nitish Kumar resigned as the Chief Minister and joined hands with RJD and left alliance with BJP.
Snopes→ Elon Musk Sells $7B in Tesla Shares Ahead of Twitter Fight
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Snopes→ Ezra Miller Charged with Felony Burglary in Vermont
Actor Ezra Miller has been charged with felony burglary in Stamford, Vermont, the latest in a string of incidents involving the embattled star of “The Flash.”
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Proposed assault weapons ban won’t turn gun owners into felons overnight
Nancy Pelosi and Democrats "want to turn 150 million Americans into felons overnight" with HR 1808.
Snopes→ Thousands of North Carolina Felons Can Now Register and Vote
Tens of thousands of people serving punishments for felony convictions in North Carolina but who aren’t behind bars can now register to vote and cast ballots this fall.
AllSides→ Fact Check: Was Elon Musk’s account “suspended on Twitter after backing out of $44B deal”?
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/jul/11/viral-image/no-twitter-didnt-suspend-elon-musks-account/
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, Twitter didn’t suspend Elon Musk’s account
Elon Musk’s account “is suspended on Twitter after backing out of $44B deal.”
Snopes→ Elon Musk Says He’s Terminating $44B Twitter Buyout Deal
Elon Musk’s tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapse — after the Tesla CEO sent a letter to Twitter's board Friday saying he is terminating the acquisition.
Snopes→ Elon Musk Says He’s Terminating $44B Twitter Buyout Deal
Twitter did not immediately respond to a message for comment.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Posted IP Addresses NOT Linked To 5 Supreme Court Judges — They Belong To Unrelated Entities
Can people target U.S. Supreme Court justices with Internet Protocol (IP) addresses found on social media? No, that's not true: The IP addresses superimposed over the smiling photos of the five judges who voted to overturn Roe v. Wade do