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PolitiFact→ The history of the AR-15 and how it became a symbol of American gun culture
Since its inception in the 1950s, the AR-15 has been popular among gun enthusiasts. But its distinct features also make the firearm appealing to mass shooters.
Truth or Fiction?→ Is a Kansas City News Outlet Ducking Questions About its ‘Fentanyl Overdose’ Story?
A Kansas City news organization is not addressing major questions around a story about a suspected “fentanyl overdose” that relies on disinformation and debunked law enforcement narratives. The story, which aired on KCTV-TV on June 16 2022,
Snopes→ Stonewall Visitor Center Will Be Dedicated to LGBTQ History
A visitor center dedicated to telling the story of the LGBTQ rights movement will open next door to the Stonewall Inn.
Snopes→ Is the ‘Never Touch Anyone’s Luggage’ on Airplane Story Real?
We looked for the origins of a story that Facebook users had copied and pasted, which often began with the words, "Beware as the sky’s open for travel."
Snopes→ Is the ’11 Yr Old Who Shot Illegals’ Story True?
According to Facebook posts, an 11-year-old girl named Patricia Harrington was home alone when two armed "illegal aliens" broke in to her Montana home.
AllSides→ Posts misrepresent satirical story on Jan. 6 text exchanges
https://apnews.com/article/Fact-Check-Satire-Capitol-Insurrection-Texts-643546347076 CLAIM: Leaked text
Snopes→ 9 Excellent Resources for New York History Research
There's much more to historical research than old, dusty books.
AllSides→ Fact check: Screenshot of purported homophobic dog story is fabricated
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2022/06/08/fact-check-screenshot-supposed-washington-post-story-fabricated/9907327002/
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 2019 Baby-Swapping Nurse Story With NO Evidence Resurfaces With Some Details Changed
Did a retired nurse in hospice care just reveal that she had swapped 5,000 babies over over the course of her 44-year career working at many hospitals in the St. Louis, Missouri, area? No, that's not true: There is no evidence supporting
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Uvalde ‘Uncle’s’ Story Is NOT True — ‘Somebody Somehow Got Into My Account’ Twitter User Claims
Did a representative of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott follow a family home after they identified the body of a child killed in the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting and offer to pay them to stand with him to oppose stronger gun laws -- as reported
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Ruble’s Designation As ‘World’s Best-Performing Currency’ Does NOT Tell Full Story
Was the Russian ruble named the "world's best-performing currency" in May 2022? Yes, but that claim requires significant context: Bloomberg did publish an article on May 11, 2022, stating that the ruble was the "year's best performing cur
AllSides→ Post Misrepresents Democrats’ History of Opposing Platform Monopolies
https://www.factcheck.org/2022/05/post-misrepresents-democrats-history-of-opposing-platform-monopolies/
FactCheck.org→ Post Misrepresents Democrats’ History of Opposing Platform Monopolies
Quick Take Elon Musk’s $44 billion offer to buy Twitter was criticized by several prominent Democrats. But a social media post misleadingly claims Democrats didn’t speak out against companies buying out competitors and creating monopoli
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Racist Backstory Of Timberland Boots Is NOT ‘Black History Fact’ — It’s Totally False Satirical Post
Was the founder of the Timberland boot company an 18th-century slave owner in Mississippi named Timberland Hawkins who hung slaves he couldn't auction from a tree in his field that's still standing and is now featured as the Timberland co
AllSides→ Joe Biden Claims MAGA ‘Most Extreme Political Organization in Recent American History’
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/05/04/fact-check-joe-biden-claims-maga-most-extreme-political-organization-in-recent-american-history/
PolitiFact→ Elon Musk – Elon Musk’s false claim that NBC News covered up Hunter Biden laptop story
NBC News “covered up Hunter Biden laptop story.”
Snopes→ Is the ‘Rangers Spot Giant Lion’ Story True?
We clicked through a 50-page slideshow article to find answers about a supposed "giant lion" that was featured in an online advertisement.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NASA Did NOT Acknowledge Existence Of Alien Civilizations — Story Originated On Satire Site
Did "NASA spokeswoman Trish Chamberson" acknowledge the existence of an alien civilization? No, that's not true: A NASA spokesperson told Lead Stories, "There is no truth to this claim," and added that there is no NASA spokeswoman named T
Snopes→ How Is Record US Inflation Impacting Your Life? Share Your Story!
This spring, Snopes wants to hear how you're navigating rising prices at grocery stores, gas stations and elsewhere.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: High Vaccination Rate Explains Why 92% Of English COVID Deaths Are Among Fully Vaccinated — Numbers Only Part Of Full Story
Do fully vaccinated people account for 92 percent of COVID-19 deaths in England? Yes, it's slightly exaggerated but true: However, simple ratio analysis based on that statistic doesn't fully tell the story. The report these figures come f
PolitiFact→ Ask PolitiFact: What’s Ukraine’s history of trying to join NATO?
A reader asked about Ukraine’s history of trying to join NATO. We talked to several experts about the country’s efforts to join the Western military alliance.
Snopes→ Estelle Harris, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Toy Story’ Actor, Dies at 93
As Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom "Seinfeld."
PolitiFact→ Wisconsin Initiative – Claim that Evers brought Republicans and Democrats together on tax cut doesn’t tell full story
“Gov. Tony Evers brought Republicans and Democrats together to cut income taxes for the middle class.”
Snopes→ ‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler Not Invited to Oscars
The star of the movie musical will not be among those attending the ceremony.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Black Lawn Jockey History Was NOT Connected To Underground Railroad
Was the Black lawn jockey statue used as a signal to guide escaping slaves on the Underground Railroad? No, there is no primary evidence to support this claim, according to the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia and a professor emeritu
Poynter→ A story that claims Putin bombed a Biden-owned villa and ‘hammered’ biolabs, pedophile rings is bogus
As Russia continues its attack on Ukraine, misinformation continues to spread about the conflict. “Putin bombs Biden-owned villa in Ukraine while hammering biolabs & pedophile rings,” reads the headline of a […] The post A story
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – Story that claims Putin bombed a Biden-owned villa and 'hammered' biolabs, pedophile rings is bogus
“Putin bombs Biden-owned villa in Ukraine while hammering biolabs & pedophile rings.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: High Vaccination Rate Explains Why 9 In 10 English COVID Deaths Are Among Fully Vaccinated — Numbers Are Only Part Of The Full Story
Do fully vaccinated people account for nine in every 10 COVID-19 deaths in England? Yes, it's slightly exaggerated but true: However, simple ratio analysis based on that statistic doesn't fully tell the story. The report that these figure
Washington Post→ Trump’s effort to rewrite history on his support of NATO and Ukraine
In a defensive statement, the former president yet again delved into his stockpile of falsehoods about NATO and Ukraine.
Poynter→ Putin says parts of Ukraine have been Russian since ‘time immemorial.’ That’s a one-sided view of history.
Russia recognized the independence of two eastern provinces in Ukraine and followed up by sending Russian troops across the Ukrainian border. What Western leaders called a major violation of international […] The post Putin says parts of Ukraine
PolitiFact→ Putin’s one-sided history of Ukraine’s relationship with Russia
Putin gave a one-sided history of ethnic and religious brotherhood to justify his latest incursion into Ukraine. In reality, the region has seen a tug-of-war over religion, language and political control that has gone on for centuries.
PolitiFact→ Tony Evers – Has Gov. Evers granted more pardons than any Wisconsin governor in recent history?
Says he has issued more pardons than “any Wisconsin governor in contemporary history.”
Snopes→ French Cave Tells New Story About Neanderthals, Early Humans
Researchers from Europe and the United States described finding fossilized homo sapiens remains and tools sandwiched between those of Neanderthals in the Mandrin Grotto.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Fictional Story Of College Student Arrested After Getting Pregnant By Cadaver Originated On Satire Website
Did college student Melanie Goodhue get arrested after getting pregnant by a cadaver? No, that's not true: The claim appeared on a satire website, and the story and name of the student are completely made up. The article did use a real ph
Snopes→ Emhoff Whisked from Black History Event After Bomb Threat
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, was told by a member of his security detail, “We have to go.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Harvard Snub Was NOT The Motivation For Founding Of Stanford University — It’s An Old Recycled Story
Did a snub by a haughty Harvard University president of a poorly dressed couple spur that couple to found Stanford University as a memorial to their dead son? No, that's not true: It's an allegorical tale that has circulated since at leas
Poynter→ DeSantis didn’t tell the full story about evidence for the FDA’s move on monoclonal antibody treatments
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has prioritized access to monoclonal antibody treatments as a way to help Floridians deal with COVID-19 while downplaying the use of vaccines as a way to […] The post DeSantis didn’t tell the full story about evide
Snopes→ ‘Who’s Going to Pay for It’ Nurse Story Reappears on Reddit
The Facebook post from 2020 told of a patient dying from COVID-19 who spent some of his last moments alive worrying about healthcare costs.
PolitiFact→ Ron DeSantis – DeSantis doesn't tell full story about evidence for FDA move on monoclonal antibody treatments
“Without a shred of clinical data to support its decision, the Biden Administration has revoked the emergency use authorization for lifesaving monoclonal antibody treatments.”