A viral meme used wildly inaccurate figures as part of a conspiracy theory about electoral fraud.
FactCheck.org→ FBI Didn’t Clear Michael Flynn
Q: Was former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn recently cleared by the FBI in the Russia probe? A: No. A website makes that claim based on an outdated news story that was published prior to Flynn pleading guilty to making false statements t
Truth or Fiction?→ Did United States President Donald Trump Threaten to Withhold Disaster Funding from California?
Sizable wildfires burning up and down California have killed at least 25 people and destroyed at least one entire Northern California town, Paradise. The exact toll and cost as of November 11, 2018 is still unknown, because at least two enormously dest
Truth or Fiction?→ Stan Lee, Comic-Book Legend, Dead at 95
Stan Lee, the Marvel Comics co-creator who left an enduring mark on popular culture and changed the world of comic books forever, has died, reports TMZ. Lee’s storied career spanned decades. ComicBook.com reports that before he was deployed durin
Snopes→ Comic Book Genius Stan Lee, Spider-Man Creator, Dies at 95
As the top writer at Marvel Comics and later as its publisher, Lee was widely considered the architect of the contemporary comic book.
Snopes→ Did an Undelivered Speech from JFK State That ‘Our Duty as a Party is Not to Our Party Alone’ But to ‘All of Mankind?’
The words of President John F. Kennedy that the world never got to hear.
Snopes→ Scientists: Wind, Drought Worsen Fires, Not Bad Management
Nature provides the dangerous winds that have whipped the fires, and human-caused climate change over the long haul is killing and drying the shrubs and trees that provide the fuel, experts say.
Snopes→ Is Mexico Providing Charter Buses to Transport Caravan Migrants to the Border?
Sketchy reports claimed the thousands-strong migrant caravan was being chartered to the U.S. border by tour bus.
Snopes→ Did an FBI Report Conclude That None of the Allegations Against Brett Kavanaugh Was True?
A viral Facebook post significantly misrepresented what the FBI said about sexual assault and misconduct allegations against the Supreme Court justice.
FactCheck.org→ Misleading Meme Pits Acosta Against ‘Neo Nazi’
Q: Did a “neo Nazi” leader get a meeting at the White House while CNN’s Jim Acosta was banned? A: No. Patrick Casey, head of Identity Evropa, went on a publicly available tour of the White House and posted pictures of it on Twitter.
Internet Archive→ Andrea Mitchell Reports : MSNBCW : November 12, 2018 9:00am-10:00am PST
Interviews with political figures and news updates..This item belongs to: movies/TV-MSNBCW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerprint TV, Item Tile, JSON, MP3, Metadata, SubRip,
Snopes→ Some Southern California Fire Evacuations Lifted
Relief and heartache awaited those starting to return home.
Snopes→ Mississippi Senator’s ‘Public Hanging’ Remark Draws Rebuke
Mississippi has a bitter history of racially motivated lynchings of black people.
Snopes→ Bar Gunman Was ‘Out of Control’ in High School, Coach Says
Authorities have not determined a motive.
Snopes→ Michelle Obama Memoir is Next Pick for Winfrey Book Club
In "Becoming," Obama shares such deeply personal revelations as suffering a miscarriage and sharply criticizes President Donald Trump for promoting the false "birther" rumor that Barack Obama was not a U.S. citizen.
Snopes→ Grim Search for More Fire Victims, 31 Dead Across California
Others continued the desperate search for friends or relatives, calling evacuation centers, hospitals, police and the coroner's office.
Snopes→ Trump Largely Alone as World Leaders Take Aim at Nationalism
For President Donald Trump in Paris, America First meant largely America alone.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Florida Officials Did NOT Admit Nearly 200k Voters May Not Be Citizens In 2018
Did Florida officials admit almost 200,000 voters in the Florida midterm election may not have been citizens? No, that's not true: a hyperpartisan website took an old report about the 2012 midterms and presented it as if it was breaking news
Washington Post→ Can dictators and enemy generals obtain birthright citizenship for their children?
President Trump has made this claim at least twice. It's not as wrong as it seems regarding generals, but it's a shakier claim for dictators.
Hoax-Slayer→ Sun Powered Key Ring Tracking Device Hoax
Message warns that a free key holder being handed out at petrol stations contains a hidden device that is being used by criminals to track the movements of potential victims. The post Sun Powered Key Ring Tracking Device Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Sla
Hoax-Slayer→ Kroger Club $200 Black Friday Coupon Scam Hitting Facebook
A post currently circulating on Facebook is claiming that US retailer Kroger is giving every family a $200 off coupon as a means of celebrating Black Friday. The post Kroger Club $200 Black Friday Coupon Scam Hitting Facebook appeared first on Hoax-
Internet Archive→ Sunday Morning Futures With Maria Bartiromo : FOXNEWSW : November 11, 2018 7:00am-8:00am PST
A weekly report on economic developments features interviews with business leaders, information on investment opportunities and financial advice..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FOXNEWSW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text,
Snopes→ Did the Same ‘Crisis Actor’ Play the Mother and Victim in Three Different Mass Shooting Victims?
Three women who have suffered grievously deserve more respect than to be made the subject of japes or ridiculous conspiracy musings.
Hoax-Slayer→ Google Street View and the Donkey
Widespread speculation on the Internet suggests that the Google Street View car knocked over and possibly killed a donkey while driving down a bush road in Botswana. The post Google Street View and the Donkey appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Trump Visit to U.S. WWI Cemetery in France Canceled Due to Rain
President Donald Trump canceled a planned visit to a cemetery for Americans killed in World War I, the White House citing bad weather that grounded his helicopter.
Snopes→ Were the Remains of Two Missing Girls Found Buried in the Vatican?
Speculation regarding a pair of girls who disappeared in 1983 mounted again after some grisly findings in late October 2018.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Big Lottery Fund’ Advance Fee Scam Email
According to this email, you have won £1,130,883 via the Big Lottery Fund and should contact the Foreign Exchange & Remittance Department manager to request payment. The post ‘Big Lottery Fund’ Advance Fee Scam Email appeared firs
Hoax-Slayer→ Costco ‘Free $75 Coupon Per Family’ Facebook Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, Costco is giving every family a free $75 coupon to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. The post Costco ‘Free $75 Coupon Per Family’ Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Alleged Son of Adolf Hitler NOT Planning to Write Sequel to Mein Kampf
Is a man named Helmut Guaro Sanchez from Buenos Aires, Argentina claiming to be the son of Adolf Hitler and is he planning to write a sequel to Mein Kampf? No, that's not true: a Canadian website that makes up stories for entertainment purpose
Snopes→ Did Clint Eastwood Say Obama Was the “Biggest Fraud Ever Perpetrated on the American People”?
Eastwood made something approximating this remark in 2012, following his appearance in support of Mitt Romney at the Republican National Convention.
Snopes→ Did 71 Percent of Trump’s Endorsements Lose in the 2018 Midterms?
This figure may be accurate if limited to people Trump has supported via his Twitter account, but it is not an accurate representation of how his overall list of endorsements fared.
Hoax-Slayer→ Exploding Cactus Spider Hoax
Message warns that certain kinds of cacti can harbour large tarantula spiders that will be explosively released from the plants when they reach maturity. The post Exploding Cactus Spider Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ The Wayback Machine is an Amazing Resource And It Needs Our Help to Keep Going
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a place that you could go to find older versions of web pages that may have gone offline or been lost somewhere in the wilds of cyberspace? The post The Wayback Machine is an Amazing Resource And It Needs Our Help t
Hoax-Slayer→ HIV Food and Drink Contamination Hoaxes Continue
In recent years, a series of would-be warnings have circulated that claim that particular food or beverage products have been contaminated with HIV infected blood. The post HIV Food and Drink Contamination Hoaxes Continue appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did William Shatner Record a Christmas Album With Iggy Pop and Henry Rollins?
As people began to get ready for the holidays in November 2018, social media suddenly became aware of an odd little rumor that had evidently passed under the radar months before. Apparently William Shatner, an actor and performer who is perhaps best kn
Hoax-Slayer→ Perform a Facebook Page Purge — How to Review Liked Pages
An occasional Facebook Page purge can reduce newsfeed clutter and keep your Facebook trim and taut.Here's how to do it. The post Perform a Facebook Page Purge — How to Review Liked Pages appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Did Democrats Elect Four Horrible People?
Criticisms of four 2018 Democratic election winners included in a meme are mostly subjective or unsubstantiated.
Hoax-Slayer→ No Subject, One Link, Spam Emails Can Be More Effective Than You Might Think
My spam folders have been lately inundated with spam emails that have no defined subject line and little more than a single link in the body. The post No Subject, One Link, Spam Emails Can Be More Effective Than You Might Think appeared first on Hoax
Lead Stories→ Fake News: NO Fake Election Ballots in Georgia, Florida, Arizona Traced To Soros Compound
Were fake ballots in Georgia, Florida and Arizona traced to a "Soros Compound" in Seattle, Washington? No, that story originated on a liberal satire website mocking voter fraud conspiracy theories making the rounds online. The Soros compound
Snopes→ Does President Trump Have Financial Interests in Saudi Arabia?
In response to Trump's tweet claiming that he has no such financial interests, social media users shared a Fox News Research tweet highlighting Trump's business dealings with the Saudis.