A screenshot from Twitter, on the costs of NHS Test and Trace, has been widely shared on Facebook. But the calculations in the post use inaccurate figures. The post says: “Something doesn't add up. There have been 93M tests to date. £37Bn e
Snopes→ Poll: 1 in 5 in US Lost Someone Close in Pandemic
In a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, people still in mourning express frustration at the continued struggle to stay safe.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Barrasso’s Claims About Stimulus Check Recipients
Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming defended his vote against the American Rescue Plan Act, in part, by claiming that the legislation would provide $1,400 stimulus checks to prisoners and “illegal immigrants” who shouldn’t receive them. But, l
AFP Fact Check→ These photos were taken during a protest against the detention of Uganda’s opposition leader in 2020
Facebook posts circulating in Uganda show several images alongside a claim that they depict recent demonstrations in two Ugandan cities. The claim is false; the photos have been online since November 2020 when supporters of opposition leader Bobi Wine
Snopes→ EU Regulator Approves J&J’S One-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine
The one-dose shot is now the fourth vaccine to be approved in the bloc.
Snopes→ One Year at the Center of the Infodemic
The end of the COVID-19 pandemic is coming into into view, but the misinformation infodemic is here to stay. Here's what Snopes has learned.
AFP Fact Check→ Social media posts falsely claim that Denmark passed a law banning its Muslim voters
Multiple Facebook posts have shared a text graphic alongside a claim that Denmark has passed a new law that prohibits Muslims from voting in the elections. The claim is false; Denmark has not passed such a law and the country’s parliamentary website
Poynter→ Factually: Covid disinformation turning up in the mail
Factually is a newsletter about fact-checking and misinformation from Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network. Sign up here to receive it on your email every Thursday. In your traditional mailbox: pizza coupons and COVID-19 disinformation Germa
AFP Fact Check→ Facebook posts misleadingly claim half of South Koreans suffer from underlying medical conditions
Multiple Facebook posts shared repeatedly in March 2021 claim that 50 percent of South Koreans suffer from underlying medical conditions. The claim is misleading: there are no official reports to support the claim and the figures cited in the misleadin
AFP Fact Check→ Old images from India and Israel passed off as recent fire incident in Pakistan
Numerous social media accounts with a history of promoting religious content in Nigeria are circulating four images of a building engulfed in flames, what appears to be shrouded bodies lined up on the ground and a book stained red, in posts purporting
AFP Fact Check→ This is a flag of a Pakistani feminist organisation — it is purple, not the blue found on the French tricolour flag
Images and videos of activists waving a flag at a Women’s Day March in Pakistan in 2021 have been shared in Facebook, Twitter and YouTube posts that claim that they were waving the French tricolour national flag. The claim is false: the flag seen i
Climate Feedback→ Atlantic ocean circulation system is slowing down, as accurately described in The New York Times article
SUMMARY The article published in The New York Times discusses findings from a study published in February 2021 that reconstructed the evolution of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), an ocean circulation system that strongly infl
Washington Post→ Schumer’s claim that Democrats ‘didn’t block’ coronavirus bills when in the minority
The Senate Majority leader claims Senate Democrats did not block coronavirus legislation in 2020, but that depends on which narrative you embrace.
AFP Fact Check→ The footage is from a Bastille Day parade in France in 2017
A Facebook live stream broadcast on March 10, 2021 purports to show former US president Donald Trump arriving at a parade. The claim is misleading; the footage in fact shows a 2017 Bastille Day parade in Paris, France, where Trump had been invited as a
AFP Fact Check→ Misleading Facebook posts claim woman died from Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Japan
Facebook posts circulating in the Philippines share a news report about a “victim” of Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine who died after receiving the jab in Japan. However, the posts are misleading; they exclude the part of the news report that
Snopes→ How a Silent Movie Informs the Debate Over the Right to Be Forgotten
The right to be forgotten has sparked concern over “erasing” history. But neither regulation nor voluntary actions are aimed at protecting public figures, or those who have committed serious crimes.
Snopes→ Man Sues Hertz Over Receipt That Cleared Him of Murder
A Michigan man who spent nearly five years in custody is suing a car rental company for failing to produce in a timely manner a receipt that would have proved his innocence long before he was convicted of a 2011 murder.
Snopes→ Report: Cuomo Groped Female Aide in Governor’s Residence
An aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he groped her in the governor’s residence, in the most serious allegation made yet by a series of women against the embattled Democrat.
AFP Fact Check→ False claim that Indian ice cream brand contains pig fat circulates widely in videos on social media
Multiple videos claiming that India’s Amul ice cream brand contains pig fat have been viewed tens of thousands of times on Facebook and TikTok. However, the claim is false; the company said the additional ingredients used are “100% vegetarian
AFP Fact Check→ This photo shows the unique loop formation of the Brusio spiral viaduct in Switzerland
A scenic image featuring a loop-shaped railway has been shared in multiple Facebook posts which claim it shows a tourist attraction called the Demodara railway loop in Sri Lanka. The claim is false; the image actually shows the Brusio spiral viaduct in
Snopes→ Did Pfizer’s Former ‘Chief Scientist’ Say There Was ‘No Need for Vaccines’?
Michael Yeadon last worked at Pfizer a decade ago, and was never the company's "chief scientist." His anti-vaccine argument relies on predictions that never panned out.
Snopes→ Did a Woman Find a ‘Secret Room’ Behind the Bathroom Mirror of Her Apartment?
Samantha Hartsoe ignored the lesson learned by many a horror movie character and went in there.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Navy SEALs Did NOT Arrest Hillary Clinton
Did U.S. Navy SEALs arrest Hillary Clinton? No, that's not true: Clinton was not arrested under a secret order former President Donald Trump gave to the Navy. "The story is fabricated and not factual," Cmdr. Courtney Hillson, assistant ch
Snopes→ No Evidence Migrants at Border Significantly Spreading Virus
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has tried shifting concern about the virus’ spread to migrants with COVID-19 crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, though without evidence they are a significant factor.
Snopes→ Nursing Home Residents Can Get Hugs Again, Feds Say
Nursing home residents vaccinated against COVID-19 can get hugs again from their loved ones, and all residents may enjoy more indoor visits, the government said in a step toward pre-pandemic normalcy.
Snopes→ Did Arizona GOP Rep. Ask ‘If Masks Work, Why Weren’t They Needed in AIDS Crisis?’
Joseph Chaplik was met with bemusement after remarks he made while advocating for a bill to exempt Arizona businesses from mask mandates.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Actor Anthony Hopkins Did NOT Fake Receiving A COVID-19 Shot In A Video
Did Anthony Hopkins fake receiving a COVID-19 shot from a staffer at a California hospital in the video the actor posted on Instagram? No, that's not true: In a March 10, 2021, email to Lead Stories, a spokeswoman for CHA Hollywood Presby
FactCheck.org→ Capitol Protesters Were Armed With Variety of Weapons
Quick Take Conservative social media posts misleadingly claim the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was not an “armed” insurrection, citing FBI testimony that no guns were seized from suspects that day. But 23 people have been charged wi
Hoax-Slayer→ Quick PayPal Security Tip – Check the Greeting in Emails
Because PayPal primarily communicates with its customers via email, scammers constantly target the company using email phishing campaigns. The post Quick PayPal Security Tip – Check the Greeting in Emails appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Congress OKs $1.9T Virus Relief Bill in Win for Biden, Dems
“Help is here,” Biden tweeted moments after the roll call, which ended with applause from Democratic lawmakers.
Snopes→ Invalidations of Meghan’s Claims of Racism Hurt Black Women
As Prince Harry and Meghan’s TV interview reverberates internationally, it’s left the more than 50 million viewers who tuned in grappling with the couple’s claims of racism and lack of support.
Snopes→ Is ‘Shredder’s Revenge’ a New ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Video Game?
The "heroes in a half shell" are coming back ... again.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Dove Remove ‘Normal’ from Packaging So People Don’t Feel ‘Excluded’?
On March 10 2021, Sean Hannity continued his barrage of disinformation about so-called “cancel culture” (which has replaced the phrase “political correctness”) by sharing a claim that Dove had removed the word “normalR
Snopes→ ‘Accidental’ Venmo Payment from a Stranger May Be a Scam
Beware of strangers on Venmo "accidentally" sending money and requesting it back.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 92% Of The $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill Is NOT Going To ‘Foreign Entities’
Is 92% of the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill going to "foreign entities"? No, that's not true: The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 consists almost entirely of domestic spending, a fact that's confirmed by experts and the legislation itself.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: The Crow Is NOT The Only Bird That Dares To Peck An Eagle
Is the crow the only bird who dares to peck an eagle, and does the eagle rid itself of a pesky crow by flying to an altitude lacking in oxygen? No, that's not true: Many bird species, including crows, engage in mobbing behavior against bi
Snopes→ Is ‘Cocaine Bear’ a True Story?
Remember, only you can prevent forest overdoses.
Snopes→ No, Big Ben Wasn’t Stolen from Palestinians
Disproving fake news is time-consuming. But ignoring it corrodes trust.
Snopes→ Royal Response Fails to End Anger Over Meghan Racism Claims
Buckingham Palace’s response to Prince Harry and Meghan’s allegations of racism and mistreatment has failed to quiet the controversy.
Snopes→ Russia Slows Down Twitter, Part of Social Media Clampdown
Russian authorities said they are slowing down the speed of uploading photos and videos to Twitter over its failure to remove banned content.