Unofficial "Fox News Alert" YouTube channels with millions of subscribers posted altered video thumbnails to push political conspiracy theories.
Snopes→ Biden’s Approval Slumps After a Slew of Crises: AP-NORC Poll
President Joe Biden’s popularity has slumped after a slew of challenges at home and abroad for the leader who pledged to bring the country together and restore competence in government, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for
Snopes→ Scientists Decipher Marie Antoinette’s Redacted Love Notes
"Not without you." "My dear friend." "You that I love."
Snopes→ California Pushes 1st US Vaccine Mandate for Schoolchildren
California will enact the nation’s first coronavirus vaccine mandate for schoolchildren, aiming to have all students in seventh through 12th grades vaccinated by next fall.
Truth or Fiction?→ Carl Sagan: ‘Once You Give a Charlatan Power Over You, You Almost Never Get It Back’
On October 1 2021, an Imgur account shared a quote about bamboozlers and charlatans attributed to astrophyicist and science advocate Carl Sagan: At the bottom an “Occupy Democrats” watermark appeared; the page shared the meme on Facebook
Snopes→ Pivotal Bridge from Winnie the Pooh Series to Be Auctioned
The adventures of the honey-loving bear "Winnie the Pooh” have captivated children — and their parents — for nigh-on 100 years.
Snopes→ NWSL Calls off Weekend Games After Allegations Against Coach
North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley was fired by the team following a report in The Athletic that detailed the alleged misconduct, which included claims from two former players of sexual coercion.
Snopes→ A Mileage Tax? No, Biden’s Bill Doesn’t Impose New Driving Tax
Studying a tax is not the same as implementing a tax.
Snopes→ Workers at Bezos’ Rocket Company Allege Sexism, Safety Risks
More than 20 current and former employees are accusing Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket ship company of being a toxic work environment and not adhering to proper safety protocols.
Full Fact→ What is the advice on getting the Pfizer vaccine during pregnancy?
We have been asked on WhatsApp why there appears to be a discrepancy between information on Pfizer’s website and patient information leaflet, and the official government advice for pregnant women thinking about getting the Covid-19 vaccine.
Snopes→ Circus Owner Says Northern Ireland is Experiencing a Clown Shortage
This is no joke.
Snopes→ Justice Kavanaugh Tests Positive for COVID, Has No Symptoms
The Supreme Court says Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19.
Full Fact→ No evidence Jodie Foster said that attacking the rich was ‘self-defence’
A widely shared Facebook post claims that the actor Jodie Foster justified attacks on rich people, calling it an act of “self-defense”. The post attributes a quote to Ms Foster, which reads in full: “Attacking the rich is not envy, it
Snopes→ Former President Jimmy Carter Quietly Marks 97th Birthday
Slowed by age in recent years and keeping a low profile during the coronavirus pandemic, Carter doesn't plan on any public appearances.
Logically→ Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. exposes a major Hollywood pedophile ring.
Robert Downey Jr. has never made any statement regarding a pedophile ring in Hollywood. The false claim is resurfacing on the internet.
Snopes→ Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige, Lamar to Perform at Super Bowl
The NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced that the five music icons will perform on Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium.
Logically→ Alan Jones misrepresented research on COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria.
The ACMA investigation report on Sky News host Alan Jones states his comments on COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria in August 2020 were inaccurate.
Snopes→ Merck Says Experimental Pill Cuts Worst Effects of COVID-19
If cleared, the drug would be the first pill shown to treat COVID-19, a potentially major advance in efforts to fight the pandemic.
Logically→ Deaths among teenagers have increased by 47 percent in the U.K. since they started getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
The rise in deaths in 2021 was not necessarily because of the administration of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Logically→ In Australia, children are being forcibly removed from their parents to be vaccinated.
According to the Australian Health Department, vaccination for COVID-19 is voluntary in Australia and people have the option to choose.
Logically→ The herb artemisia absinthium can kill 98 percent of cancer cells in just 16 hours.
Artemisia absinthium does not have cancer-killing properties. Artemisia annua has been used in clinical trials against cancer.
Poynter→ No, the White House didn’t create a fake set just for Joe Biden’s booster shot
When President Joe Biden received a coronavirus vaccine booster shot recently, some social media users sought to paint it as a fake event, pointing to the backdrop behind Biden. The posts include photographs of the event showing Biden on a stage, sitti
Logically→ The president of Croatia said, “We will not be vaccinated anymore.”
President Zoran Milanovic's comments have been misinterpreted. The Croatian government has not decided to halt the COVID-19 vaccination drive.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Biden Did NOT Order Dishonorable Discharge For Troops Who Refused COVID-19 Vaccination
Did President Joe Biden order dishonorable discharge for 46% of U.S. service members who refused COVID-19 vaccination? No, that's not true: Although the Biden administration opposed sections of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Infrastructure Bill Does NOT Include ‘$6,500 Tax On Dairy Cows, $2,600 Per Head On Beef…$500…On Swine’
Does the 2021 infrastructure bill include a $6,500 tax on dairy cows, $2,600 per head tax on beef cows and $500 per head tax on swine? No, that's not true: There is no such language in the infrastructure legislation, according to the publ
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: There Is NO Evidence These Gumdrops Cure COPD
Do two shiny gumdrops per day cure COPD? No, that's not true: Neither the Food and Drug Administration nor the American Lung Association include gumdrop-form medications on their list of tested and approved medications for treatment of th
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Show ‘First’ Version Of Statue Of Liberty — There’s Just One Version
Does the photo in this social media post show the first version of the Statue of Liberty, and was it sent back to France? No, neither is true: The photo is of a different statue, in the Caribbean nation of St. Martin. The first Statue of
Snopes→ Ban on ‘Surprise’ Medical Bills on Track for Jan. 1 Rollout
The Biden administration put final touches on consumer protections against so-called “surprise” medical bills.
Snopes→ Senators Push Facebook Exec on Instagram Policies for Youth
Senators fired a barrage of criticism at a Facebook executive over the social-networking giant’s handling of internal research on how its Instagram photo-sharing platform can harm teens.
Snopes→ Indiana Mom Says Twin Babies Suffering from COVID
In a viral video, the mother showed hospital paperwork in response to TikTok commenters who didn't believe her 2-month-old babies tested positive for COVID-19.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Rejected Generals’ Advice, Too
Rep. Mike Rogers, the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, said congressional testimony this week showed that President Joe Biden ignored the advice of top generals about what to do in Afghanistan while former President Donald Trum
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘I Did My Own Research’ Gravestone Meme
On September 30 2021, an Imgur user shared an image of an “I did my own research” gravestone, arranged in the manner of fairly common Halloween decor: Imgur u/blank666man titled the post “Thinking about Halloween??”; no additio
Snopes→ Congress Passes Bill to Avert Partial Government Shutdown
With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3, and sent the bill to President Joe Biden.
Health Feedback→ Contrary to claims on social media, people who received a COVID-19 vaccine can donate blood and other blood products, including convalescent plasma
REVIEW This video, originally posted to TikTok and shared on social media platforms, claimed that people who received a COVID-19 vaccine can’t donate convalescent plasma because the vaccine “wipes out” natural antibodies. The video
Snopes→ Did Gabby Petito Appear in Music Video About Sandy Hook When She Was 14?
The 2013 video was a tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.
The Dispatch→ Fact Check: A Seattle Times Op-Ed Claimed that CBP Agents Wielded Whips Against Migrants
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Snopes→ Did Norway Reclassify COVID-19 as the Flu?
Social media posts claim the Scandinavian nation stated it was “no more dangerous than the flu.”
Snopes→ Did Biden Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Event?
Here's a window into this conspiracy theory going viral among the president's critics.
Snopes→ No, Trump Did Not Say His Favorite Song Was ‘Iris’ by the Goo Goo Dolls
The rumor first spread in a TikTok video in late September 2021.
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