SciCheck Digest A controversial radio show host and blogger misrepresented findings of a published case report to conclude that an 86-year-old man died as a result of being vaccinated against COVID-19. The case report’s lead author said the man d
Logically→ The American author Naomi Wolf is a medical doctor.
Wolf acquired the title of "Dr" after completing a Ph.D. The author has spread misinformation on COVID-19 and is not a medical doctor.
Snopes→ Did American Airlines Receive Billions in Federal Aid Then Lay Off 30,000 Employees?
A tweet attempted to raise the alarm on the airline's alleged pay discrepancies for rank-and-file workers.
Snopes→ ‘Sesame Street’ Introduces Family with Two Dads
It was a first in the show's more than half-century history of filming.
Snopes→ Is Disney Trademarking Norse Gods?
Disney does not own the story of Loki the Norse God, but the character Loki as portrayed by Tom Hiddleston...
Snopes→ Is Disney Copyrighting Norse Gods?
Disney does not own the story of Loki the Norse God, but the character Loki as portrayed by Tom Hiddleston...
Full Fact→ The WHO hasn’t said women should be banned from drinking
“WHO says women of childbearing age should be BANNED from drinking alcohol” Mail Online, June 17 2021. "All women of childbearing age shouldn't drink alcohol, says WHO" Metro, June 17 2021. “Women aged 18 to 50 should stop drinking
Full Fact→ Charles Bronson has not attacked Ian Huntley
A Facebook post claims that the armed robber Charles Bronson (now known as Charles Salvador) has recently assaulted the murderer Ian Huntley in prison. “Reports Suggest he's had him in the cell for the past 4 hours and he's beating him up”,
Full Fact→ You do not need a doctor’s letter to prove exemption from face coverings
A post on social media says that the invisible disabilities sunflower exemption badge is now illegal to wear. “THESE ARE NOW ILLEGAL TO WEAR….YOU ARE NOT EXCEMPT [sic] FROM NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING IN SHOPS OR PUBLIC UNLESS YOU H
Full Fact→ The NHS isn’t asking for payment for Covid-19 vaccination passes
Scam emails purporting to be from the NHS are being sent out, asking for payment in return for a ‘Coronavirus Digital Passport’ to prove that someone has been vaccinated for Covid-19. These emails are not from the NHS, and you do not
Snopes→ Has the US Redesigned Its Flag Before?
Singer Macy Gray sparked some strong opinions when she a published an op-ed calling for a “new flag” that “represents all states and all of us.”
Snopes→ NASA Sends Squid from Hawaii into Space for Research
Researchers are studying how spaceflight affects the squid in hopes of bolstering human health during long space missions.
Full Fact→ All health secretaries become a shareholder of Genomics England
In a widely shared video on social media, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, is recorded saying that he is the “proud shareholder of Genomics England”. This has prompted users to raise concerns of a conflict of
Snopes→ White House: 70% of Americans 30 or Older Get COVID-19 Shot
The White House said meeting Biden's vaccination goal is less important than the pace of the nation's reopening, which is exceeding even its own internal projections.
Full Fact→ Japan hasn’t banned Olympic athletes from taking the knee
A widely-shared post on Facebook claims that Japan has banned all Black Lives Matter (BLM) “apparel” from the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, and banned anyone in attendance from taking the knee or raising a fist in protest during the national anthems
Health Feedback→ COVID-19 vaccines can enhance protective immunity in previously infected people
REVIEW On 8 June 2021, Medical News published an article titled “No point vaccinating those who’ve had COVID-19”. The article went viral on Facebook, receiving more than 70,000 interactions and 17,500 shares in one day, according t
Full Fact→ Ronaldo didn’t visit a mosque in Birmingham
A short TikTok video of a man reading in a mosque has been widely shared, and viewed more than a million times on Facebook. A post with the video says: “Ronaldo visit masjid to reading Quran mash allah”. This is not a video of the footballe
Full Fact→ ‘My First Vape’ toy is not real
An image of a “my first vape” toy targeted at young children has been shared on Facebook to some dismay and much amusement in the comments. The toy, which is shaped like a box mod vape, appears to produce bubbles when blown into. The
Full Fact→ You can’t tell how a banana was ripened by looking at it
A post on Instagram claims that bananas with black spots and green stalks have been “chemically ripened” while bananas with black stalks have been “naturally ripened”. This isn’t true. You can’t check how a banana ha
Snopes→ Australian Prison to Be Evacuated After Mice Plague
The prison will be evacuated while authorities repair gnawed electrical wiring and clear dead and decaying mice from walls and ceilings.
Logically→ Cristiano Ronaldo’s Coca-Cola snub during his press conference resulted in a $4 billion drop in its market value.
The stock value of Coca-Cola plummeted as the entire U.S. stock market showed a similar trend on that day and is not related to Ronaldo's press meet.
Poynter→ Trump lost. Yet the 2020 election falsehoods thrive in Arizona’s review of ballots.
Republicans in Arizona are still pushing the myth that President Joe Biden stole the 2020 election — a falsehood that ultimately culminated in the Jan. 6 violent attack on the U.S. Capitol. The falsehood lives on in the review of about 2.1 million ba
Washington Post→ Trump’s baseless claim about ballot drop boxes in Fulton County, Ga.
Georgia state officials launched an investigation into a claim of missing drop-box records, but the records turned up within days.
Snopes→ Paranormal Disneyland Stories: The ‘Mr. One-Way’ Ghost
Not all the ghosts at Disneyland are to be found within the confines of the Haunted Mansion.
Snopes→ Doritos Announces a Strawberries and Cream Flavor Chip?
A strawberries and cream social media post from Doritos may be more about tennis than tortilla chips.
Snopes→ Were the Milky Way and 3 Musketeers Candy Bars Switched at Birth?
3 Musketeers: The American candy bar that was named after a French literary creation and was once Neopolitan.
Snopes→ Judge Tosses Most Claims over Clearing Protesters in DC Park
A federal judge has dismissed a majority of the claims filed by activists and civil liberties groups who accused the Trump administration of violating the civil rights of protesters who were forcefully removed by police using chemical agents from a par
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show ‘Sleeves’ Or Human Bodies Used For Cloning — It Is A Netflix Promotional Event
Does a video show a "sleeve," or human body used for cloning? No, that's not true. The video was copied from promotion for the Netflix show Altered Carbon. This was a presentation the streaming service used to garner attention for the sho
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Hawaii Did NOT Say It Will Stop Recognizing Out-of-State Driver’s Licenses
Did Hawaii issue an announcement saying that it will not recognize out-of-state driver's licenses as of 2023? No, that's not true: This is a satirical piece from an entertainment website. Also, existing Hawaii law directly negates this cl
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Are Puncture Holes in Crayola Bath Dropz Packaging Caused by Drug Users?
A viral video claims intravenous drug users clean their needles by using the cotton wad inside.
Snopes→ Carl Nassib First Active NFL Player to Come out As Gay
Nassib said he wasn't doing it for the attention but because “I just think that representation and visibility are so important.”
Snopes→ No, Marjorie Taylor Greene Didn’t Say ‘We Want Earth To Be the Best Planet in the World’
The congresswoman has a track record of making eyebrow-raising comments.
Snopes→ Do Viral Photos Show a Lion Getting a Foot Massage?
"This is not a hunting photo," declared a widely shared Facebook post in June 2021.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Chuck Grassley is 8 Years Older than Emmett Till’
On June 21 2021, journalist Michael Harriot retweeted a Politico tweet about Iowa’s “longest serving senator” of Republican Chuck Grassley. Harriot added that Grassley was eight years older than Emmett Till: Chuck Grassley is 8 year
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Decades-Old NASA Document Is NOT A War Plan For World Domination And Phasing Out Of Humans
Does this video show that NASA published a war document on its website in 2001 titled, "The Future is Now," which details a global plan to attack, take over the world, and phase out human beings by 2025? No, that's not true: This is a sho
Snopes→ Mama Bear with Cubs in Garage Charges at Man in Viral Video
In the video's original audio, the mama bear is heard growling as she charges toward the door.
Snopes→ Why Does Tom Hiddleston’s Reflection Look Like Loki?
Other than the fact that Hiddleston is the actor who portrays Loki....
AllSides→ Schumer’s false claim that no Democrats supported new voting restrictions
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/06/18/schumers-false-claim-that-no-democrats-supported-new-voting-restrictions/
FactCheck.org→ Soccer Star’s Collapse Was Unrelated to COVID-19 Vaccine
SciCheck Digest Danish soccer star Christian Eriksen is recovering well after he suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed during a match on June 12. But after the incident, social media posts falsely claimed he had recently been vaccinated for COVID-19 an
Snopes→ Disney Stores in UK Reportedly Closing
At least one Disney Store in the U.K. was said to remain.