Just as cockroaches navigate along walls, the catheter maps its path through the heart, tapping periodically against the heart's valve and wall ever so lightly.
Snopes→ Did ‘The Simpsons’ TV Show Predict the Fire at Notre Dame?
"Simpsons" prediction hoaxes appear to be more common than actual Simpsons predictions.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did ‘The Simpsons’ Predict the Notre Dame Fire?
Among the many conspiracy theories around the Notre Dame Cathedral fire of April 15 2019 was the rumor that an episode ofThe Simpsons had predicted the blaze, continuing a rather peculiar pattern of stories around predictions made by the long-runn
Truth or Fiction?→ Cyclone Idai Flooding
On April 15 2019, a Facebook user shared images and a status update (archived here) about purported deadly flooding in Mozambique after a huge cyclone ripped through southeastern Africa: The text shared with the photographs said: Did yall know tha
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Over 30,000 Scientists Did NOT Declare Climate Change A Hoax
Did over 30,000 scientists declare global climate change a hoax? No, that's not true: The "scientists" referenced in a story making the claim were people who signed an online petition that said there was "no convincing scientific evidence" of
PolitiFact→ Jared Kushner – Jared Kushner wrong on scope of Russia’s interference
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Jared Kushner wrong on scope of Russia’s interference Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, suggested Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Trump
Truth or Fiction?→ Is There a Snapchat Sex Trafficking Ring in Lawrence, Massachusetts?
On April 24 2019, a Facebook user shared the following status (archived here), claiming that a Snapchat sex trafficking ring was operating in Lawrence, Massachusetts: So there’s a sex trafficking ring going on in Lawrence Mass. If you get a random p
Snopes→ Did President Trump Issue an ‘Immediate Pardon’ for the Arrested Border Militia Leader in NM?
Always be on the lookout for websites that attempt to impersonate legitimate news organizations.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Democratic Sen. Scott Dibble Did NOT Suggest Using ‘Allah’ In Place Of ‘God’ — As In ‘In Allah We Trust’
Did Minnesota Democratic State Sen. Scott Dibble suggest using "Allah" in place of "God" -- as in "In Allah We Trust" -- as a motto to be placed in schools? No, that's not true: Sen. Dibble actually proposed using "Yahweh," the Hebrew name for
Snopes→ Democrats Criticize GOP State Rep for Chats About Violence, Spying
The Guardian obtained Signal chats involving Republican Rep. Matt Shea and three other men proposing to confront leftists with a variety of tactics, including violence, surveillance and intimidation.
Snopes→ Man or Cyborg? ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Passes $1 Million Mark
James Holzhauer already has the top five one-day scores in the history of a game that has aired regularly since 1984.
PolitiFact→ Sarah Sanders and the history of press secretary falsehoods
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told special counsel Robert Mueller’s team that she gave false information during a press briefing. Now, some are calling for her removal. Back in May 2017, Sanders told reporters that "coun
Snopes→ Boy Scouts Could Be Hit with More Sex Abuse Claims
A veteran lawyer of major sexual abuse lawsuits against the Catholic Church said his team has signed up 186 clients in a few weeks.
Snopes→ Florida Senate Passes Bill Expanding Armed Teachers Program
So far, 25 districts have approved participating in the guardian program.
Snopes→ Trump’s Threat to Go to Court Over Impeachment Defies Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled that impeachment and removal from office is Congress' duty alone.
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Russian Interference Went Far Beyond ‘Facebook Ads’ Kushner Described
President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser said the investigations into Russian interference have been more damaging than the interference itself. But there was more to it than online ads.(Image credit: Brian Ach)
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Russian Interference Went Far Beyond ‘Facebook Ads’ Kushner Described
President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser said the investigations into Russian interference have been more damaging than the interference itself. But there was more to it than online ads.(Image credit: Brian Ach/Getty Images for Time)
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Russian Interference Went Far Beyond ‘Facebook Ads’ Kushner Described
President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser said the investigations into Russian interference have been more damaging than the interference itself. But there was more to it than online ads.(Image credit: Brian Ach/Getty Images for Time)
Washington Post→ What the Steele dossier said vs. what the Mueller report said
The "dossier" written by a former British spy had many shocking claims. We compare some key statements with the findings of the Mueller report.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Woman NOT Saved From Rapist By Gay Rapist Who Raped The Rapist
Was a woman in Alaska saved from a rapist by a gay rapist who raped the rapist? No, that's not true: the story of instant karma was made up by a site that used to publish fiction disguised as news but which now clearly labels all stories as fi
Snopes→ Migrants Fearful after Hundreds Arrested in Mexico Raid
Mexican immigration authorities said 371 people were detained in one day.
Snopes→ Celebrity College-Admissions Scam Draws Comparisons to Cases of African-American Moms Sent to Prison
"I was a first-time offender, too. A lie is a lie."
Snopes→ Brothers Sue Jussie Smollett’s Lawyers, Claiming Defamation
They say false accusations have hurt their reputations and undermined their career prospects.
Snopes→ White House: Trump Admin Officials Will Skip Press Dinner
Many White House staffers and other administration officials, including some who attended in 2018, had previously accepted invitations to be there as guests of various news organizations.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Picture of Japanese Giant Emperor Moth is NOT Real
Is a picture of a "Japanese Giant Emperor Moth" circulating online real? No, that's not true: the picture was taken from the Etsy shop of an artist named Yumi Okita who specializes in making sculptures of giant moths and butterflies. An exampl
Snopes→ Armed Mexican Soldiers Confronted US Soldiers on US Soil
U.S. officials said Mexican soldiers thought the Americans had crossed into Mexico.
Snopes→ Did Kim Kardashian Wear Mirrored Sunglasses at a Poker Tournament?
Turns out a lot of the best poker players in the world do the same.
FactCheck.org→ Meme Gets an ‘F’ on College Claims
Quick Take A popular Facebook post gives readers a false impression about the recent college admissions scandal and the cost of college for immigrants in the United States illegally. Full Story Where can you find an inaccurate comparison between the
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Research Did NOT Show Chemicals In Foods Are Making Young Men Gay In The U.S.
Did recent research show chemicals in foods are making young men in the U.S. gay? And does this happen especially in the African American community? No, that's not true: a clickbait website used two pieces of unrelated research to spin a frigh
Snopes→ Long-Serving Iowa GOP Legislator Leaves Party Citing Trump
Rep. Andy McKean said he made his choice after returning to the Legislature after years away from politics and finding the GOP had changed.
Snopes→ Feds: Ex-CEO Is First Drug Exec Indicted in Opioid Crisis
The indictment alleges Laurence Doud III ordered subordinates to ignore red flags about certain pharmacy customers to maximize company revenues and his own pay.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – No, Donald Trump is not the first president with low approval amid a good economy
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | No, Donald Trump is not the first president with low approval amid a good economy During an hours-long tweetstorm, President Donald Trump complained that he wasn’t getting enough credit for presiding o
Lead Stories→ Not Fake News: ‘Dallas’ Actor Ken Kercheval Is Dead At 83, Contrary To Denial On His Own FaceBook Page
Did actor Ken Kercheval, best known for his role as Cliff Barnes on the "Dallas" TV series, die? Yes, this is true: Kercheval died on Sunday, April 21, 2019 in his hometown of Clinton, Indiana, after a fight with lung cancer, according to a sp
Truth or Fiction?→ Christian Life International Softball Shirt Design
In April 2019, the following image started to make the rounds on Imgur, with the original poster claiming in the caption that “the elders at my brother-in-law’s church” (Christian Life International, or CLI) unwittingly produced a lewd
PolitiFact→ Mac Heller – US minorities surpassed 25 percent of electorate when Obama ran in 2008, and it's going up
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | US minorities surpassed 25 percent of electorate when Obama ran in 2008, and it's going up The election of President Barack Obama marked a turning point in the share of the minority electorate. An executive producer&n
Snopes→ Did Barack Obama Endorse the Grandson of a Terrorist for U.S. Congress?
California U.S. congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar is the grandson of a Palestinian terrorist who died 16 years before he was born.
Snopes→ Were Piles of Rubbish Left in Hyde Park By Global-Warming Protesters?
By most accounts, the protests held by "Extinction Rebellion" have been rather tidy affairs.
Snopes→ ‘Snot Otter’ Named Official Amphibian of Pennsylvania
It's the largest salamander in North America.
Truth or Fiction?→ Does a Photograph Show the Consequences of Driving Carelessly in Front of a Tractor-Trailer?
On March 24 2019, the Facebook page “TRUCK ECM” shared the following image (archived here); a caption described the moments purportedly leading up to the collision: The photograph showed an eighteen-wheeler that had crushed a smaller ve
FactCheck.org→ Our Sixth Straight Webby Award
The 2019 Webby Award for News & Politics website goes to … FactCheck.org. The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences announced all the winners April 23. This is the sixth consecutive year — and 10th overall — that we h