She has faced criticism from members of both parties for failing to go there despite her role leading the Biden administration’s response to a steep increase in migration.
Snopes→ McAfee Antivirus Software Creator Dead in Spanish Prison
Hours earlier, a Spanish court issued a preliminary ruling in favor of the 75-year-old tycoon's extradition to the United States to face tax-related criminal charges.
Snopes→ Michigan Senate GOP Probe: No Systemic Fraud in Election
State Senate Republicans who investigated Michigan's 2020 presidential election for months concluded there was no widespread or systemic fraud.
Snopes→ Software Magnate John McAfee Dies in Prison
The antivirus software entrepreneur has in recent years embarked on a string of eccentric and sometimes shady pursuits.
Truth or Fiction?→ Conspiracists Seize on Study to Attack COVID-19 Mask Mandates
Far-right conspiracy theorists began circling in May 2021 around a study “pre-print” they claimed vindicated their refusal to wear face masks to blunt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, posted in the journal BioRxiv (pronounced
Snopes→ Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg Will Recap the Olympics
In case you need a comedic take on the world’s major sports event.
Snopes→ Can ET See Us? Study Finds Many Stars with Prime Earth View
Feeling like you are being watched? It could be from a lot farther away than you think.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Dr. Anthony Fauci Was NOT Arrested By US Navy SEALs On June 1, 2021
Was Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, arrested by U.S. Navy SEALs on June 1, 2021? No, that's not true: Not only is there no credible information about such an arrest, but Fauci has
Logically→ Children have a 99.99 percent chance of surviving COVID-19.
Currently, there is insufficient scientific data to determine the COVID-19 survival rate in children.
Snopes→ Yes, a Florida Doctor Performed Surgery on the Wrong Testicle
Some sources falsely reported that the procedure involved removing the testicle altogether.
Snopes→ Employee Shows How KFC Mashed Potatoes Are Made
Let us echo the commenter who wrote: "Like ya never ate box instant mash potatoes cuss that's exactly what it is."
Snopes→ What Is a ‘Comptroller,’ and How Do You Pronounce It?
This puzzling English word has been annoying and confusing people since the early 1500s.
Truth or Fiction?→ Big Thunder Mountain Kidney Stones Meme
In June 2021 (and in December 2020), the Facebook page “Did You Know” shared the following meme about Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain ride, and its purported effect on painful kidney stones: Underneath the “did you know? ”
FactCheck.org→ Video: Texas Doctor Spreads False Claims About Moderna, Pfizer Vaccines
In this video, FactCheck.org and Univision Noticias team up to debunk false claims made by a Texas doctor about the two mRNA vaccines authorized for emergency use in the U.S. for COVID-19. The Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines demonstrated in cli
Snopes→ High Court Limits when Police Can Enter Home Without Warrant
The high court ruled that when officers are pursuing someone suspected of a misdemeanor, they cannot always enter a home without a warrant if a suspect enters.
Snopes→ Is Carl Nassib a Registered Republican Voter?
After Nassib made history as the first openly gay active NFL player in June 2021, attention quickly turned to his political affiliations.
Snopes→ Did a Bear Ride a Ski Lift for 2 Hours?
Well someone definitely got taken for a ride...
Full Fact→ The deadline for opting out of the NHS GP data collection has changed
A Facebook post with over 600 shares claims that the government “has told your GP to hand over your health data, including mental & sexual health, to third parties for payment” and the deadline to opt-out of this is 23 June 2021. This d
Logically→ More than 20 countries have shown interest in adopting India’s Co-WIN platform.
A global conference to present the Co-WIN development story will be held on June 30, as over 20 nations have shown interest in adopting the platform.
Snopes→ How to Consume News While Maintaining Your Sanity
The amount and variety of news produced today often tests people’s ability to determine its value and veracity.
Snopes→ Is the ‘Karen’ Horror Movie About a Racist White Lady Real?
The meme becomes a villain in a horror film, played by Taryn Manning.
Full Fact→ British Airways hasn’t told their pilots they don’t need Covid-19 vaccine
A post on Facebook claims that British Airways has released a statement telling their pilots that they don’t need to have a Covid-19 vaccine, and other airlines are not allowing people to fly who have had a vaccine. Like other posts we&rsqu
AllSides→ Fact Checking Joe Biden’s Comment on the Death of Brian Sicknick
https://factcheck.thedispatch.com/p/fact-checking-joe-bidens-comment During a press conference after hi
Snopes→ ‘Super-Hero’ in Spider-Man Outfit Meets Pope at Vatican
While Pope Francis is usually the star at Vatican gatherings, Spider-Man was the attention-grabber.
Snopes→ Tokyo Shapes Up to Be No-Fun Olympics with Many Rules, Tests
The Tokyo Olympics, already delayed by the pandemic, are not looking like much fun: Not for athletes. Not for fans.
Snopes→ Was ‘An Ode to Sean Hannity’ Written by John Cleese?
Did John Cleese say Hannity was "oozing with vanity," and "plump as a manatee?"
Snopes→ Poll: Many Democrats Want More US Support for Palestinians
A new poll on American attitudes toward a core conflict in the Middle East finds about half of Democrats want the U.S. to do more to support the Palestinians.
Snopes→ Justices Rule for Cursing Cheerleader over Snapchat Post
The Supreme Court ruled that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
AllSides→ Airlines Are Encouraging, Not Banning, Vaccinated Passengers
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/06/scicheck-airlines-are-encouraging-not-banning-vaccinated-passengers/
Snopes→ Spears Set to Make Rare Remarks to Conservatorship Judge
Britney Spears has spoken in court in the conservatorship before, but the courtroom was always cleared and transcripts sealed.
Full Fact→ Herald suggests Scotland’s 2006 smoking ban behind drop in heart attacks since 1990
“Smoking ban credited for 74% drop in heart attacks in Scotland” The Herald, 17 June 2021. Last week, a headline in Scotland’s Herald newspaper claimed that the smoking ban is credited for the 74% drop in heart attacks in Scotland.&n
Poynter→ The World Health Organization isn’t trying to ban women ages 18-50 from drinking alcohol
A proposed global action plan on alcohol consumption put together by the World Health Organization is being criticized after some believed the health agency was effectively trying to ban women “of childbearing age” from being able to drink
Washington Post→ White House chief of staff flubs tweet on Biden’s child tax credit
Ron Klain said every family with kids will get a tax credit, but some on the very high or low ends may be left out.
Snopes→ Some Used Vehicles Now Cost More Than Original Sticker Price
The lack of new vehicles and higher prices have sent more people into the used vehicle market, so demand is high there.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Four British Airways Pilots Did NOT Die In One Week And There Is NO Proof Deaths Were From COVID-19 Vaccine
Did four British Airways pilots die in one week after getting the COVID-19 vaccine? No, that's not true. Four pilots for the airline did pass away but they did not all die within one week, and there is no proof they died from a COVID-19 v
Snopes→ Should Reporters Challenge or Ignore Election Disbelievers?
Many in the news business believe that a journalist’s role is to question ideas and point out inaccuracies or outright fictions, not to pretend they don’t exist.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: There Is NOT Guidance That Women Cannot Bear Children Within Six Months Of COVID-19 Vaccine
Did a director of China's largest baby formula company, Feihe, reveal information about the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy, saying many women cannot bear children within six months of receiving a coronavirus vaccination and that he expect
Snopes→ FAA Says US Airports Will Get $8 Billion in Pandemic Relief
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a steep drop in air travel and a loss of revenue that airports expect from airlines and passengers.
Snopes→ See Hank Aaron’s 1952 Scouting Reports
"I recommend bonus," indeed.
Snopes→ Heath Ledger Hidden in ‘Dark Knight’ Scene, Video Claims
According to a TikTok video, an early scene in "The Dark Knight" shows Ledger's Joker sitting at a table near Bruce Wayne, Harvey Dent, and Rachel Dawes.