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PolitiFact→ Trump takes aim at Amazon in barbed tweet. What are the facts?
Donald Trump took to Twitter to once again unload on Amazon (its owner, Jeff Bezos, also owns the Washington Post) and appeared to accuse the online retail giant of avoiding taxes, killing jobs and hurting American communities. All in under 140 charact
FactCheck.org→ Trump Press Conference, in Context
President Donald Trump held a contentious press conference in which he answered critics who said he waited too long to condemn the white nationalists who staged a protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Aug. 12 that turned violent. Here we put into c
FactCheck.org→ Obama Center Not Federally Funded
Q: Did President Trump cancel funding to build Barack Obama’s presidential library? A: No. That story originated on a satirical news site. All presidential libraries have been constructed using private or non-federal funds. FULL ANSWER On Aug.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: No evidence killer motivated by Trump hatred
Police and prosecutors have offered no evidence that the fatal shooting of a Republican activist outside Philadelphia was politically motivated despite online stories that strongly suggest his assailant was inspired by hatred of President Donald Trump
Snopes→ Did Russian Scientists Discover a ‘Cure’ for Homosexuality?
Online reports of the discovery by Russian medical researchers of a "cure" or "vaccine" for homosexuality are fake news.
Truth or Fiction?→ Nancy Pelosi in Fatal Car Accident, Tests Positive for Cocaine-Fiction!
Nancy Pelosi in Fatal Car Accident, Tests Positive for Cocaine-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was in a car accident and later tested positive for cocaine. The Truth: A series of reports published by a self-described R
Truth or Fiction?→ Starbucks “Dreamer Day” on August 11 Offers Free Products-Fiction!
Starbucks “Dreamer Day” on August 11th Offers Free Products to Illegal Immigrants-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A Starbucks “Dreamer Day” promotion on August 11, 2017, offers discounts or free products to all undocumented immigran
Snopes→ FBI Warning to ‘All Americans’ About Poisoned Produce
An online article misleadingly suggested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had warned Americans to be alert of grocery store produce possibly sprayed with poison.
Snopes→ Did John McCain’s Vote Stop the ACA Repeal for the 2017 Fiscal Year?
A theory spread online overstated the consequences of the Arizona senator's July 2017 vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Truth or Fiction?→ Solar Eclipse August 2017: Solar Eclipse Glasses-Scam!
Solar Eclipse August 2017: Solar Eclipse Glasses-Scam! Summary of eRumor: As Americans prepared for a full solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, online retailers began pushing solar eclipse glasses as a must-have safety device for viewing the solar ecli
FactCheck.org→ Celebrity Quote Mismatch
Q: Did Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Rihanna say they feel “unsafe” under President Donald Trump, and “can’t even look at an American flag anymore”? A: No. Those are altered versions of statements made by singer Lana Del
Truth or Fiction?→ Kirk Cameron Diagnosed with Rare Form of Leprosy-Fiction!
Kirk Cameron Diagnosed with Rare Form of Leprosy-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Actor, musician and outspoken Christian Kirk Cameron has a rare form of leprosy that turns people into walking piles of rotting flesh. The Truth: False reports that Kirk Ca
Snopes→ Is Snapchat Building a Facial Recognition Database for the Feds?
Online conspiracy theorists claim Snapchat's image filter feature called "Lenses" is covertly amassing a database of users' faces to share with law enforcement agencies.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Wrong About Campaign Donations
Twice in two days, President Donald Trump falsely tweeted that acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe’s wife received $700,000 in campaign donations from Hillary Clinton. The nearly $675,000 — not $700,000 — donated to Dr. Jill McCabe, who
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Is Amazon a ‘no-tax monopoly,’ as Donald Trump said?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Is Amazon a ‘no-tax monopoly,’ as Donald Trump said? President Donald Trump took to Twitter to launch his latest salvo at Amazon, accusing the company of being a monopolistic tax cheat. "Is Fake New
Truth or Fiction?→ Phantom “JAJKET” Item Shows Up on Walmart Receipts, Shoppers Charged $10-Investigation Pending!
Phantom “JAJKET” Item Shows Up on Walmart Receipts, Shoppers Charged $10-Investigation Pending! Summary of eRumor: Facebook posts warn shoppers to watch out for a phantom item that appears on receipts as “jajket 000000000001K”
ABC News→ Snopes meets $500K crowdfunding goal amid legal battle
Fact-checking website Snopes.com has quickly met a $500,000 goal set for an online fundraiser amid a legal battle with an outside vendor that Snopes says is holding it hostage
FactCheck.org→ Is Bacon Better for You Than Tilapia?
Q: Is bacon better for you than tilapia? Does tilapia cause cancer and/or Alzheimer’s disease? A: No. These false claims, spread by multiple websites, are not supported by solid scientific evidence. FULL QUESTION What is the truth about wa
Truth or Fiction?→ Get 5,000 Kroger Fuel Points on Social Media-Scam!
Get 5,000 Kroger Fuel Points on Social Media-Scam! Summary of eRumor: Facebook users were promised 5,000 Kroger fuel points for liking and sharing a post. The Truth: A fake offer for 5,000 Kroger fuel points that surfaced in July 2017 is nothing mo
Snopes→ Do You Know the Danger of Turning on the A/C After Starting the Engine?
Contrary to online scarelore, automobile components do not emit dangerous levels of cancer-causing benzene fumes.
Hoax-Slayer→ Four Quick Ways to Spot Hoax News Stories
Over recent years, more and more hoax-news websites have appeared online. These sites publish stories that are simply made up but look like news reports. The post Four Quick Ways to Spot Hoax News Stories appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Climate Feedback→ Scientists explain what New York Magazine article on “The Uninhabitable Earth” gets wrong
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY New York Magazine published an article by David Wallace-Wells detailing the potential impacts of climate change if no action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Much of the article explores “worst case
Snopes→ Was An Oregon Man Fired For Helping Police Stop a Kidnapping?
Home Depot offered Dillon Reagan his job back after his case garnered widespread attention online.
Snopes→ Airline Ticket Giveaway Scam
Airlines are not giving away free tickets or spending money to Facebook users who share and like a page. Those offers are a form of online scam.
Truth or Fiction?→ Fixer Upper’s Chip and Joanna Gaines Are Divorcing-Fiction!
Fixer Upper’s Chip and Joanna Gaines Are Divorcing-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Chip and Joanna Gaines are divorcing after the latest season of their reality show, “Fixer Upper,” concludes on the HGTV network. The Truth: A misleading
Truth or Fiction?→ Bernie Sanders Under FBI Investigation for Bank Fraud-Reported as Truth! & Disputed!
Bernie Sanders Under FBI Investigation for Bank Fraud-Reported as Truth! & Disputed! Summary of eRumor: Bernie Sanders and his wife, Jane, are under FBI investigation. It’s been reported that Jane falsified bank documents in a land acquisiti
Snopes→ Social Media Hacker Warning
Accepting a Facebook friend request from a stranger will not provide hackers with access to your computer and online accounts.
Snopes→ Does Jon Ossoff Live Outside Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District?
The Democratic candidate has drawn criticism online from President Donald Trump for living just outside the district boundary, but he is not legally required to live within the region he represents.
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?→ Bernie Sanders Drives $170,000 Audi R8 Sport Car-Fiction!
Bernie Sanders Drives $170,000 Audi R8 Sport Car-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Photos show Bernie Sanders driving a $172,000 Audi R8 sport car that he purchased with donations to his 2016 presidential campaign. The Truth: An unidentified man with a pas
Hoax-Slayer→ Fancy a New Range Rover? Me Too, But Liking and Sharing on Facebook Won’t Get you One!
Over the last few years, I've seen dozens of different like-farming and survey scams on Facebook that all promise you the chance to win a brand new Range Rover just for liking, sharing, commenting, and filling out the odd online survey. The post Fancy
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
Climate Feedback→ How sea ice can still be thick in places in a warming Arctic
EXPLAINER A June 12th Winnipeg Free Press story titled “U of M climate change study postponed due to climate change” describes a climate study delayed by unusual sea ice conditions around Newfoundland that necessitated the reassignment of
FactCheck.org→ Will Paris Have a ‘Tiny’ Effect on Warming?
President Donald Trump and his top environmental official said the Paris Agreement would reduce the global average temperature by only 0.2 degrees Celsius. Former Vice President Al Gore said that’s “not true.” Who’s right? Trump and Scott P
Climate Feedback→ Breitbart misrepresents research from 58 scientific papers to falsely claim that they disprove human-caused global warming
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY In an article for Breitbart, author James Delingpole claims to provide 58 scientific papers published in 2017 that show global warming to be “a myth”. This claim is sourced entirely from a list on a blog called
Hoax-Slayer→ Netflix ‘Trouble Authorizing Your Payment Method’ Phishing Scam
Online criminals are once again targeting Netflix customers via phishing scam emails. The post Netflix ‘Trouble Authorizing Your Payment Method’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ Timeline of Russia Investigation
Since July 2016, the FBI has been investigating the Russian government’s attempt to influence the 2016 presidential election, including whether President Donald Trump’s campaign associates were involved in those efforts. “Russian President V
Hoax-Slayer→ Reshipping Fraud – Parcel Mule Scams
Jobs offered online or via email claim that participants can earn money by receiving items and resending them to specified addresses. The post Reshipping Fraud – Parcel Mule Scams appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Climate Feedback→ Report Heartland Institute sent to influence US teachers on climate change earns an “F” from scientists
Tens of thousands of science teachers in the US have recently received an unsolicited booklet titled “Why Scientists Disagree about Global Warming”, which looks like a scientific report. It was published by the Heartland Institute (self-described a