There is no conclusive evidence to suggest a causal link between the Pzifer-BioNTech vaccine and paralysis.
Snopes→ Yes, Trump Wished a Happy Father’s Day to ‘The Losers of the World’
The message was reminiscent of Trump's message to "haters and losers" on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Snopes→ Supreme Court Sides with Ex-Athletes in NCAA Compensation Case
The ruling will help determine whether schools decide to offer athletes tens of thousands of dollars in those benefits for things including tutoring, study abroad and internships.
Snopes→ Tornado Sweeps Through Suburban Chicago, Causing Damage
In Naperville, about 25 miles outside Chicago, 16 homes were left “uninhabitable” and dozens of other homes were damaged when a reported tornado touched down late at night.
Logically→ A furniture company has manufactured COVID-19 resistant mattresses in Maharashtra.
An FIR has been filed against Bhiwandi's furniture shop for posting an advertisement in a newspaper that its mattress prevents COVID-19.
Snopes→ Claudette Regains Tropical Storm Strength After 13 Deaths
The storm was expected to move into the Atlantic Ocean, then travel near or south of Nova Scotia.
Poynter→ How should top-tier sports handle the coronavirus?
As coronavirus vaccination rates rise and the United States opens up after a lengthy pandemic, one of the emerging flashpoints involves elite sports. The questions sports teams and leagues are facing are the same types of questions that are puzzling bu
Snopes→ Officials: Deadly Pride Parade Crash Appears Unintentional
A member of a men’s chorus group unintentionally slammed into fellow chorists at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, killing one member of the group and seriously injuring another, the group's director said Sunday.
Snopes→ Is a Turtle Shell Really Modified Ribs?
It’s thought that the evolution of turtles' shells started more than 220 million years ago.
Snopes→ Were Some Slave Owners Paid Reparations by US Government When Slavery Ended?
Reports claim that each former slave owner in the District of Columbia was paid $300 — the equivalent of nearly $8,000 in 2021 dollars.
Snopes→ 15 Months Later, Radio City Reopens with Dave Chappelle
New York's Radio City Music Hall reopened its doors Saturday for the Tribeca Festival premiere of a new Dave Chappelle documentary for a full-capacity, fully-vaccinated audience.
Snopes→ Diplomats: Progress Made in Vienna at Iran Nuclear Talks
Top diplomats said Sunday further progress had been made at talks between Iran and global powers to try to restore a landmark 2015 agreement to contain Iranian nuclear development that was abandoned by the Trump administration.
Snopes→ Bandit Responsible for Vehicle Break-Ins Is a Black Bear
Police believe the bear was rummaging for food and that the bear is responsible for damaging other vehicles.
Snopes→ No, Pimple Popping Videos Were Not Banned on YouTube
Pimple popping videos have become a sensation in recent years.
Snopes→ Official: Crash, ‘Likely’ Due to Storm, Kills 10 in Alabama
Tropical Depression Claudette claimed 12 lives in Alabama as the storm swept across the southeastern U.S., causing flash flooding and spurring tornadoes that destroyed dozens of homes.
Snopes→ Was the Largest Dinosaur Tibia on Record Found in Illinois?
A TikTok video claimed the fossil was discovered when construction workers were building a foundation for a fuel tank on a farm.
Snopes→ US Sends Taiwan 2.5 Million Vaccine Doses, Tripling Pledge
The U.S. sent 2.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan on Sunday, tripling an earlier pledge in a donation with both public health and geopolitical meaning.
Snopes→ Amid Reform Movement, Some GOP States Give Police More Power
States where lawmakers pushed back against the police-reform movement included Arizona, Iowa, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Wyoming, according to an Associated Press review of legislation.
Snopes→ ‘Protected Them to Death’: Elder-Care COVID Rules Under Fire
Family members and advocates question the need for such restrictions at this stage of the pandemic, when the risk is comparatively low.
Snopes→ Reports: US Student Found Killed in Russia, Suspect Arrested
The body of Catherine Serou, 34, was found in a wooded area near the city of Bor, 250 miles east of Moscow, the reports said.
Snopes→ Editor, CEO Denied Bail in Apple Daily Case in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court ordered the top editor of pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily and the head of its parent company held without bail in the first hearing since their arrest two days ago.
Snopes→ Champ, the Bidens’ Dog, Has Died
U.S. President Joe Biden’s beloved German Shepherd died on June 19, 2021.
Snopes→ Why Was Dave Portnoy’s Twitter Account Briefly Suspended?
The founder of Barstool Sports has more than 2 million followers on the platform.
Snopes→ Hear Jada Pinkett Smith Read Previously Unpublished Poem by Tupac Shakur
The rapper would have turned 50 years old on June 16, 2021.
Snopes→ WHO Isn’t Banning ‘Women of Childbearing Age’ from Drinking Alcohol
Some headlines distorted details from the UN agency's global action plan on tackling harmful use of alcohol.
Snopes→ Western Heat Wave Threatens Health in Vulnerable Communities
Phoenix and other local governments around the Southwest remind people to drink lots of water, stay out of the sun if possible, and take frequent breaks on hot days.
Snopes→ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Talks New Documentary, MLK, Social Justice
The one-hour documentary explores the history of protests that shaped the course for justice in America.
Snopes→ FACT CHECK: Putin’s Twisted Tale on Rival; Biden GOP Jab
A look at the veracity of some statements from U.S. President Joe Biden’s week of diplomacy and his return to the domestic fray.
Health Feedback→ PCR tests are reliable to detect and monitor COVID-19 infections, which are real and had caused millions of deaths worldwide
REVIEW On 10 June 2021, the podcast War Room: Pandemic, hosted by Steve Bannon, published this video interview with lawyer Reiner Fuellmich. First published on Facebook, the video was later removed, but it continued to circulate on other platforms l
Full Fact→ Fake memo circulating claiming to be from Imperial College
A fake ‘leaked memorandum’ purportedly from Imperial epidemiologist Professor Neil Ferguson is circulating on social media. The document claims to be a ‘memo’ from Professor Ferguson, who advises the government as part of the Ne
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Chart Of Death Rates Of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Does NOT Prove Vaccination Solved A Minor Problem
Does this colorful graphic chart, with a footnote that the data was sourced from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fairly represent the impact of vaccines on vaccine-preventable diseases? No, that's not true: By carving off
Snopes→ John Paragon, Actor Who Played Jambi the Genie in ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse,’ Dies
The actor started his comedy career at The Groundlings in Hollywood, alongside Paul Reubens.
Snopes→ Hecklers Shout ‘Traitor’ at Mike Pence
Pence refused to block the certification of U.S. President Joe Biden's electoral win, drawing anger from Trump supporters.
Snopes→ Disney World Has Mosquitoes, Despite Claims Seen Online
For years, blogs and videos have claimed that Disney World guests would "never" see mosquitoes inside "the most magical place on earth."
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Raggedy Ann And Andy Dolls Were NOT Created To Symbolize Children Who Died From Vaccines
Were Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls created as symbols to represent children who died from vaccinations? No, that's not true: Although Johnny Gruelle, an illustrator and the creator of the dolls, had a daughter who died after getting a smallp
AllSides→ Grothman right on claim that 9.3 million jobs are open in U.S.
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2021/jun/18/glenn-grothman/grothman-right-claim-93-million-jobs-are-open-us/
Snopes→ Juneteenth Photographs from the Earliest Celebrations
Juneteenth officially became a National Holiday in June 2021, but it has been celebrated for more than a century.
FactCheck.org→ Conservative Outlets Advance Unfounded Theory About Capitol Attack
Quick Take There is no evidence that “unindicted co-conspirators” mentioned in federal indictments related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack are undercover FBI agents or informants, as conservative outlets have claimed or suggested. Legal expert
Snopes→ Top Medical Adviser Says ‘No Fans’ Safest for Tokyo Olympics
Fans from abroad were banned several months ago, and organizers are to announce early next week if some local fans should be allowed.
The Dispatch→ Fact Checking Joe Biden’s Comment on the Death of Brian Sicknick
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