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FactCheck.org→ SciCheck on the Air
This year, SciCheck writer Vanessa Schipani has appeared on NBC10 in Philadelphia several times to discuss some of her stories. Tilapia On Aug. 13, Schipani discussed deceptive articles that claim bacon is healthier than tilapia. Many of these article
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Hollow Claim about ‘Inner Cities’
President Donald Trump claimed that his administration is “spending a lot of money on the inner cities.” But there has been little change in spending so far, and his first budget proposes to cut or eliminate funding for some programs that b
Truth or Fiction?→ Sign at Swiss Hotel: Jewish Guests Must Shower Before Using Swimming Pool-Truth!
Sign at Swiss Hotel: Jewish Guests Must Shower Before Using Swimming Pool-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A sign posted at a hotel in Switzerland in August 2017 advised Jewish guests to shower before using the swimming pool, sparking accusations of anti-semi
FactCheck.org→ Video: Trump on the RAISE Act
In a segment that aired on several local NBC news stations, FactCheck.org Deputy Managing Editor Robert Farley discussed President Donald Trump’s inaccurate claim that the RAISE Act “prevents … new immigrants from collecting welfare.̶
FactCheck.org→ ‘Buy America’ Spin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin goes too far when she says U.S. steelworkers were “left behind” last year by Republican leaders who killed her “buy America” bill. Baldwin’s bill would have required U.S. steel to be used on projects funded by the Drink
Truth or Fiction?→ Justin Bieber: Pedophiles Control the Evil Music Industry-Fiction!
Justin Bieber: Pedophiles Control the Evil Music Industry-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Justin Bieber told a Bible study class that pedophiles control the “evil” music industry in August 2017. The Truth: A website known for publishing fabrica
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s West Virginia Rally
At a rally in West Virginia, President Donald Trump falsely claimed that his administration is “bringing back to America” manufacturing jobs “by the hundreds of thousands.” In fact, about 70,000 manufacturing jobs have been adde
FactCheck.org→ Trump Overstates Impact of Immigration Bill
President Donald Trump is wrong on two fronts when he claims that the RAISE Act “prevents … new immigrants from collecting welfare.” “They’re not going to come in and just immediately go and collect welfare. That doesn’t
Climate Feedback→ Wall Street Journal op-ed on economic consequences of climate change found naive by scientists
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This Wall Street Journal commentary by David Henderson and John Cochrane argues that the world would be better off adapting to climate change than eliminating the greenhouse gas emissions that cause warming. Scient
Snopes→ Was Kirk Cameron Diagnosed With a Rare Form of Leprosy?
A shocking report about the former child actor was just another hoax from a well-known purveyor of satire.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s Rally in Ohio
President Donald Trump’s latest campaign-style rally was in Youngstown, Ohio, where the president made some false and misleading claims about military spending, immigrants and job creation: Trump claimed to have “achieved a historic increa
Truth or Fiction?→ President Nixon Pardoned John McCain of War Crimes-Fiction!
President Nixon Pardoned John McCain of War Crimes-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Senator John McCain confessed to being a war criminal and to committing treason during the Vietnam War, and President Nixon pardoned McCain, sparing him from death by firing
Truth or Fiction?→ Walmart Jelly Sandals, Jelly Shoes Contain Lead-Unproven!
Walmart Jelly Sandals, Jelly Shoes Contain Lead-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Warnings that Walmart jelly sandals and jelly shoes contain lead spread across social media in June 2017. The Truth: Despite widespread warnings that Walmart jelly shoes an
Snopes→ Mother and 3 Kids Found Dead, Dad Arrested
The same fake news report of an estranged husband who murdered his wife and three children has been spread via multiple domains to target varying locales throughout the U.S.
FactCheck.org→ Video: Donald Trump Jr.’s Shifting Statements
In this fact-checking video, CNN’s Jake Tapper and FactCheck.org examine Donald Trump Jr.’s shifting statements about his June 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer at Trump Tower. In a July 8 statement, President Donald Trump’s eldest s
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Misleading Defense of Son
President Donald Trump emphasized that an attorney who met with his eldest son during the 2016 presidential campaign was a “Russian lawyer” and “not a [Russian] government lawyer.” That may be true, but it doesn’t change t
FactCheck.org→ Donald Trump Jr.’s Evolving Statements
We now know that Donald Trump Jr., during the presidential campaign, met with a Russian lawyer offering information that was “part of Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump.” And we now know that the president’s eldest son was l
Truth or Fiction?→ Verizon Backpack Giveaway in July 2017-Truth!
Verizon Backpack Giveaway in July 2017-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A Verizon backpack giveaway promotion that was held in July 2017 sparked questions on social media. The Truth: Social media posts about a Verizon giving away backpacks full of school s
Truth or Fiction?→ Warning: Do Not Accept Friend Request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schimdit-Fiction!
Warning: Do Not Accept Friend Request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Social media users have been warned not to accept a friend request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt because “his name will become your na
Climate Feedback→ Stephen Hawking interview on climate was partly misleading but consistent with science on impacts of political inaction
On July 2nd, BBC News ran an interview with the well known theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking that touched on climate change. As we have discussed previously, such interviews can sometimes run the risk of spreading misinformation if the interviewee
Snopes→ Canada to Give Former Al Qaeda Killer $8 Million and Apology for Guantanamo Treatment – Reports
The widow of a U.S. soldier killed by Omar Khadr has applied for the compensation to be given to the former child soldier's victims, instead.
Truth or Fiction?→ Psychiatrist Dr. Keith Albow on President Trump’s Sanity-Authorship Confirmed!
Psychiatrist Dr. Keith Albow on President Trump’s Sanity: Trump is Stone Cold Sane-Authorship Confirmed! Summary of eRumor: A letter by Dr. Keith Albow said President Trump is “stone cold sane” and that “there’s a genius i
Snopes→ Paddington Bear Creator Michael Bond Dies at 91
Michael Bond, the creator of the Paddington Bear children's book series, passed away at the age of 91.
FactCheck.org→ GOP Medicaid Spin
Republicans are spinning their health care bills’ impact on Medicaid: Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey made the questionable claim that under the Senate bill “no one loses coverage” gained under the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid
Truth or Fiction?→ Mitch McConnell Had Polio, Government Healthcare Saved His Life-Fiction!
Mitch McConnell Had Polio, Government Healthcare Saved His Life-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Claims that Senator Mitch McConnell had polio as a child and free government healthcare saved his life began making the rounds as McConnell led Senate
Truth or Fiction?→ Canada Legalizes Sex With Animals, Most Beastiality is Legal-Truth! & Misleading!
Canada Legalizes Sex With Animals, Most Beastiality Legal-Misleading! Summary of eRumor: In a bizarre move, Canada has legalized most sexual acts with animals. The Truth: In 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada overturned British Columbia man’s
Truth or Fiction?→ Cannibal Babysitter on Meth Eats Toddler-Fiction!
Cannibal Babysitter on Meth Eats Toddler-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A babysitter in Missouri ate a 3-month-old toddler after smoking crystal methamphetamine. The Truth: A notorious fake news website is behind false reports that a babysitter ate a to
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s Iowa Rally
The 2020 presidential campaign is more than 1,200 days away, but President Donald Trump held yet another Make America Great Again rally — this time in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. And, as he did in past campaign speeches, Trump spoke for a long time and r
Truth or Fiction?→ Alex Jones Appointed White House Press Secretary-Fiction!
Alex Jones Appointed White House Press Secretary-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: InfoWars host and noted conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been named the White House press secretary. The Truth: A website that specializes in “Christian news satire&#
Snopes→ Missouri Babysitter on Crystal Meth Eats Toddler?
Reports that a meth-addled Missouri babysitter consumed a small child are fake news.
Snopes→ Is This a Meerkat Getting a Bath?
An image that appears to show group of children giving a meerkat a bath is a composite of at least two different photographs.
Washington Post→ Justice Alito’s misleading claim about sex offender rearrests
“Repeat sex offenders pose an especially grave risk to children. ‘When convicted sex offenders reenter society, they are much more likely than any other type of offender to be rearrested for a new rape or sexual assault.’” –Su
Truth or Fiction?→ Barron Trump Wins National Academic Science Award-Fiction!
Barron Trump Wins National Academic Science Award-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump’s son, Barron Trump, won a national academic science award for a project that focus on the regulation of thermodynamics in shale rock. The Truth:
Snopes→ Barron Trump Wins National Academic Award?
A fake news article claimed that the President's youngest child had won a national academic award.
Truth or Fiction?→ Wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randall Wight Jr. Shot and Killed in Ring-Fiction!
Wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randall Wight Jr. Shot and Killed in Ring-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: WWE wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randal Wight Jr. was shot and killed during in a steel change match in June 2017. The Truth: A well-know
Truth or Fiction?→ Michigan Governor Candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s Ties to George Soros-Mostly Fiction!
Michigan Gov. Candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s Ties to George Soros-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Candidate for Michigan governor Abdul El-Sayed has been groomed by billionaire philanthropist George Soros to become the next Barack Obama. The Tru
FactCheck.org→ Schumer Didn’t Resign, Sessions Wasn’t Fired
Q: Did Sen. Chuck Schumer resign? Was Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired? Are the Clintons divorcing? Is Monica Lewinsky dead? A: No. Each claim was made by the same website that writes “fiction as fact.” FULL ANSWER Sen. Chuck Schumer
Snopes→ Kids Tossed from Windows to Escape London High-Rise Blaze
Desperately trying to avoid the flames, residents threw one baby and other small children from high windows to people down on the sidewalk, witnesses said.
Snopes→ Kanye Scores 106 Points Against Wheelchair Basketball Team?
Reports that rapper Kanye West trounced a team of children in wheelchairs in a charity basketball game are fake news.