Right-wing commentators seized upon a "college pledge" sent to white residents of a wealthy Dallas neighborhood. But all was not as it seemed.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘On This Day in 1944, Polish Resistance Fighters Liberated 348 Jewish Prisoners from the Gęsiówka Labor Camp’
On August 5 2021, an Imgur account shared the following “on this day in history” meme about the liberation of the Gęsiówka labor camp in 1944: A “flair” (“Historical”) marker on the post suggested that it was a
Snopes→ Why Do Olympic Athletes Wear Tape on Their Bodies?
The colorful tape adorning various parts of athletes’ bodies have been a mainstay of the Olympics over the last few decades.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Future Mercedes Drives Sideways’
On August 5 2021, an Imgur user shared a video they titled “Future Mercedes drive sideways,” which, as the title suggests, purportedly showed a futuristic-looking Mercedes-Benz with the ability to operate “sideways”: Future Mer
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – A pro-capitalism quote misattributed to Abraham Lincoln resurfaces
Quotes Abraham Lincoln as saying, “You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.”
Snopes→ Native Hawaiians ‘Reclaim’ Surfing with Moore’s Olympic Gold
Carissa Moore wore a white and yellow plumeria pinned next to her ear for her victory-lap interviews after making history as the first Olympic gold medalist at surfing’s historic debut.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Feds did not drop off immigrants illegally in the country at Mexican restaurant in Florida
Two federal government buses “stopped in front of a Mexican restaurant in the very small town of Green Cove Springs Florida… The passengers were illegal immigrants, straight from the southern border.”
PolitiFact→ Bob Good – Contrary to Good, masks have been shown to limit COVID spread
“Wearing masks has not been demonstrated to make a significant impact in preventing the spread of COVID.”
Logically→ President Biden is in cognitive decline.
President Joe Biden will have a physical examination in 2021, which will be made public, but it is unclear whether a cognitive test will be included.
Snopes→ Chicago Police Officer Charged in Downtown Subway Shooting
A Chicago police officer who shot an unarmed man in the back as he tried to escape capture by running up an escalator in a busy subway station has been charged with felony aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.
PolitiFact→ The nuances often missed in the debate over voter ID laws
Snopes→ ‘I Want More Sex’ Desigual Backpack Designed for Adults, Not Kids
An apparent product display error lead to accusations that a company was encouraging pedophilia.
Snopes→ Yes, ‘There’s Always a Tweet’ — but Sometimes, It’s Fake
Reader beware!
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: President Of A Teachers’ Union Does NOT Live In This L.A. Mansion
Does the president of a teachers' union live in a lavish Los Angeles mansion? No, that's not true: There is no evidence that a president of a teachers' union lives in the mansion, which at one time may have been the most expensive residen
Logically→ COVID-19 cases have not risen in European countries, even though most of the population is unvaccinated.
COVID-19 cases have increased daily, more people have been vaccinated in Europe, and countries are taking measures to stop the spread of the virus.
Snopes→ Yes, a Frontier Airline Passenger Was Duct-Taped to His Seat
The passenger was arrested when the flight landed.
AllSides→ Finding truth in a world of fiction
https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2021/7/30/22547621/how-to-find-truth-in-a-world-of-fiction-harvard-solzhenitsyn
Snopes→ Woodland Hermit’s Cabin Fire Leads to State Investigation
David Lidstone, known locally as "River Dave," is known for his off-the-grid lifestyle that's made him a folk hero in northern New England.
Snopes→ Did ‘Be Curious, Not Judgmental’ Originate with Walt Whitman?
We're curious, but not judgmental, about how this quote ended up in "Ted Lasso."
Snopes→ Can I Get ‘Long COVID’ If I’m Infected After Vaccination?
The COVID-19 vaccines in use around the world are effective at preventing severe illness and death from the coronavirus, but some people do get infected after the shots.
Full Fact→ What are the rules on consent for Covid-19 vaccines for teens?
16 and 17 year olds will NOT need parental consent to get Covid vaccines Mail Online, 4 August 2021. All 16 and 17 year olds to be offered Covid vaccine, won't need parental consent Evening Standard, 4 August 2021. Parental approval is not needed fo
AllSides→ Senators Claim Infrastructure Bill Is ‘Paid For’; Experts Disagree
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/08/senators-claim-infrastructure-bill-is-paid-for-experts-disagree/ Both
Logically→ There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 spreading outdoors in the U.S.
There is limited data on the exact number of people who got infected outdoors. It is still possible to contract the coronavirus in an outdoor setting.
Full Fact→ NHS Test and Trace cost £13.5 billion in its first year
A photo on Facebook claiming that “Westminster’s “Track & Trace” system” is costing £37 billion, and building the Channel Tunnel only cost £12 billion, has gone viral on Facebook. How much has Test an
Logically→ Thousands protested against vaccination rules in France.
The introduction of an obligatory health pass for admission to many public areas sparked massive protests in Paris and other French towns on July 31.
Snopes→ Belarus Runner Showed Japanese Police Plea for Help on Phone
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya said her grandmother advised her not to return to Belarus but she urged her fellow citizens “not to be afraid.”
Poynter→ Twitter finally turns to the experts on fact-checking
Factually is a newsletter about fact-checking and misinformation from Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network. Sign up here to receive it in your email every Thursday. Birds of a feather Twitter announced Monday it would begin working with two
PolitiFact→ Rodney Davis – No, Pelosi was not calling all the shots for Capitol security officials on Jan. 6
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s “office was calling the shots on all of their (Capitol security officials’) actions on Jan. 6.”
The Dispatch→ Fact-Checking Randi Weingarten’s Claim About Teacher Vaccination Rates
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Poynter→ Fauci did not say there was a COVID-19 variant that can evade detection
With the United States in the midst of a COVID-19 surge driven by the delta variant, a post on Facebook claims that the nation’s top infectious disease expert said that a coronavirus variant can evade detection. The Aug. 1 post looks like a screensh
Logically→ Big Pharma and Microsoft are teaming up in the “ID2020 Alliance,” which will combine vaccinations with implantable microchips to create your digital ID.
Neither Bill Gates nor any pharmaceutical company is using ID2020 to microchip the world to bring about a global surveillance state.
Logically→ Two doses of Pfizer or AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine are effective against the Delta variant.
Researchers have estimated that the Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines are up to 95 percent effective against the Delta variant.
Washington Post→ Scalise’s misleading clip job claiming ‘vaccine misinformation’ by Democrats
A video posted by the House minority whip distorts and twists comments made by President Biden and other Democrats in 2020.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: It’s NOT True That Whether Vaccines Work Or Don’t Work For Others, You Don’t Need One
Is it true that whether a vaccine works or doesn't work for other people, you don't need one? Paradoxically, neither of these claims is true: You need protection even if others are vaccinated and especially when the vaccine, like many oth
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Fireworks ‘Stairway To Heaven’ Is NOT Tribute To Led Zeppelin
Was a fireworks version of the Led Zeppelin song "Stairway to Heaven" created in Japan as a tribute to the rock band? No, that's not true: "Sky Ladder" was an art installation originally showcased in Quanzhou, China, by artist Cai Guo-Qia
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: All Spirit Airlines Flight Attendants Did NOT Quit Their Jobs And The Airline Did NOT Cancel All Its Flights As of August 3, 2021
Did all Spirit Airlines flight attendants quit their jobs and did the airline cancel all its flights as of August 3, 2021? No, that's not true: Although Spirit experienced significant delays and cancellations in the first days of August 2
Snopes→ Did CDC Say That COVID-19 Vaccines Are ‘Failing’?
Social media posts also claimed the U.S. health agency announced that the vaccinated are “superspreaders.”
Snopes→ Nursing Home to Workers: Get Vaccine or Lose Your Job
The new requirement comes from Genesis Healthcare, which has 70,000 employees at nearly 400 nursing homes and senior communities.
Snopes→ Unvaccinated, Hospitalized: Patient Now Advocates for Vaccine
Cedric Daniels and Joshua Bradstreet Contreras initially didn't think they really needed the coronavirus vaccine.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: The ‘Lovers And Friends Festival’ Lineup Is NOT A Fake — It’s Scheduled For May 2022
Is the "Lovers and Friends Festival" lineup a fake? No, that's not true: The music festival is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in May 2022 with the artists listed on the festival's website. The claim of a fake appeared in a July 30,