The head, part of a statue of the Roman emperor Augustus, was found by archeologists in Lahnau in western Germany.
Snopes→ New Mom Cardi B Drops Out of Bruno Mars Tour
In an Instagram post, Cardi B said told she's not physically recovered from childbirth and doctors advised that it wasn't healthy to bring the baby on the road.
Snopes→ Superintendent Accused of Defecating on School Track Resigns
In an email and voicemail sent to staff, the board said it became clear his continued service became "too much of a distraction."
Snopes→ Taylor Swift Donates Tickets to Mourning Police Department
Swift donated "a significant number of tickets" to the town for her shows in Foxborough, which were distributed among city police officers.
Snopes→ Bad Week in Social Media Gets Worse; Twitter Hammered
Cracking down on hate, abuse and online trolls is also hurting Twitter's standing with investors.
Snopes→ Mysterious Missing Parts of Malcolm X’s Autobiography Found
The manuscript of the autobiography was for years owned by Gregory Reed, a lawyer for Rosa Parks who purchased the collection from author Alex Haley's estate.
PolitiFact→ 6 questions about the timing of the Mueller investigation
Americans of all political stripes are waiting to see what happens with the special counsel investigation headed by Robert Mueller. How might the midterm elections -- and the desire not to put a thumb on the political scales -- affect the timing of Mue
Snopes→ Auctioneer: Rosa Parks House Has Buyers, Working Out Details
The house where Parks sought refuge in Detroit after fleeing the South will be auctioned with a minimum bid of $1 million.
Snopes→ White House Defends Decision to Bar CNN Reporter from Event
The White House defended its decision to bar a CNN correspondent from attending an open press event but contended it had nothing to do with the questions she asked.
Snopes→ Roseanne Barr on Racist Tweet: ‘I Wish I Worded It Better’
"It cost me everything," Barr said. "I wish I worded it better."
Snopes→ Extraordinary Drug Dog Worries Colombian Cartel
This is the story of a drug dog with a bounty on its head.
NPR→ Jeffrey Howard: Should A Culture Dedicated To Free Speech Limit Hate Speech?
Political scientist Jeffrey Howard says democracies should allow all types of speech — even if they're hurtful. The key, he says, is to respond with conversation rather than confrontation.(Image credit: Tessa Bartlett/Tessa Bartlett/ University of Es
NPR→ Jeffrey Howard: Should A Culture Dedicated To Free Speech Limit Hate Speech?
Political scientist Jeffrey Howard says democracies should allow all types of speech — even if they're hurtful. The key, he says, is to respond with conversation rather than confrontation.(Image credit: Tessa Bartlett/Tessa Bartlett/ University of Es
FactCheck.org→ VA Could Fire Workers Before Trump Signed Law
As President Donald Trump often tells it, the Department of Veterans Affairs could not fire unruly or underperforming employees before he signed a bill overhauling the agency’s procedures in 2017. He’s wrong about that. Going back to 2006, the VA f
Climate Feedback→ NPR story accurately describes ecological consequences of altered spring timings in a warming climate
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This article at NPR discusses what happens when warm spring weather arrives earlier because of climate change. Animals must adjust to changes in the timing of plant flowering, for example, leading to noticeable des
Washington Post→ Have U.S. taxpayers spent $72 million on Trump’s golf outings?
VoteVets tweeted a very precise number for the cost of Trump's golf outings. But the numbers don't really add up.
Hoax-Slayer→ Baby Dakota Miller Nail Gun Prayer Request Message
This message, which is circulating rapidly via social media, asks you to help get a prayer chain going for an 8-month-old baby named Dakota Miller who is supposedly in a critical condition after shooting himself with a nailgun. The post Baby Dakota M
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Hole Under Door Lock’ Burglary Warning Message
Circulating message warns that thieves are breaking into cars by punching a small hole under the door lock. But, claims the message, instead of stealing all valuable items in the vehicle, they find out the owner's home address via a GPS or documents le
Hoax-Slayer→ “Air NZ Reward Promotion” Text Message Scam
Mobile phone users are currently being spammed by text messages claiming that they have been selected as a winner in a supposed Air New Zealand promotion. The post “Air NZ Reward Promotion” Text Message Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Report: U.S. Plane Leaves for N. Korea to Pick Up U.S. War Remains
The U.S. military and South Korean government couldn't immediately confirm the report, which was based on an unnamed South Korean government source.
Hoax-Slayer→ Yet Another ‘Win a Ford Raptor’ Facebook Scam
According to a post that is currently appearing on Facebook feeds, you can win a 2018 Ford Raptor just by sharing the post. The post features images depicting a Ford Raptor in various colours. The post Yet Another ‘Win a Ford Raptor’ F
Snopes→ Egyptian Zoo Denies They Painted Stripes on a Donkey for Their “Zebra” Display
A photograph of an alleged zebra has gone viral, inviting global skepticism about the creature’s true origins.
Snopes→ Woman Strangles Rabid Fox Attacking Her in Backyard
A woman trying to fend off a rabid fox that was biting her in the leg reached down with one hand to hold shut its mouth and with the other strangled it.
Snopes→ Did a Soccer Ball Putin Gave Trump Contain a “Transmitter Chip”?
An NFC chip was present in the Adidas soccer ball Putin gave to Trump as a gift, but the chip is also present in all such balls.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Baracco Clintez Did NOT Destroy Donald Trump Walk Of Fame Star
Did an illegal immigrant named Baracco Clintez destroy Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? No, that's not true: the perpetrator was made up by a satirical left-wing Facebook page and his description was designed to match every s
Snopes→ Hungry-Man Brand Frozen Dinner Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
One variety of Hungry Man brand frozen dinners has been recalled due to concerns over a whey powder used in its production.
Snopes→ As Phoenix Sizzles, ‘Urban Island’ Phenomenon Compounds Heat
Overnight low temperatures at the city's Sky Harbor International Airport have risen over time because of the effect caused by diminishing tree cover and increased development that includes vast amounts of heat-retaining asphalt and concrete.
Snopes→ Did an Arizona State Senate Candidate Fatally Shoot His Mother?
Republican Bobby Wilson brought up a dark chapter from his past during a public debate about gun control in July 2018.
Snopes→ 3rd Suspect Arrested in Slaying of Rapper XXXTentacion
The suspect and other men are accused of killing XXXTentacion in June 2018.
Snopes→ Smile, Pardner: ‘Deadwood’ Movie Gets HBO Greenlight
HBO says it's greenlighted a long-discussed movie based on the Western drama that ended a dozen years ago.
PolitiFact→ Shadow banning: Did Twitter try to boost Dems and hurt GOP?
President Donald Trump, no stranger to Twitter, took the social media giant to task in a morning tweet. "Twitter ‘SHADOW BANNING’ prominent Republicans," Trump tweeted July 26, "Not good. We will look into this discriminatory
PolitiFact→ Missouri Democratic Party – Would 2.5 million Missourians lose health coverage if anti-ACA lawsuit succeeds?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Would 2.5 million Missourians lose health coverage if anti-ACA lawsuit succeeds? In the closely watched U.S. Senate race in Missouri, Democrats have been going on offense over health care coverage. In a July 17 t
Snopes→ Miss You: Necco/Sweethearts Company Plant Abruptly Closes
The owner of the company behind chalky, colorful confections such as Necco Wafers and Sweethearts has unexpectedly shut down operations at its Massachusetts plant and hasn't said if candy production will resume.
Snopes→ 11-Year-Old Girl Catches Piranha Relative in Oklahoma Lake
Kennedy Smith isn't exaggerating when she describes her catch.
Snopes→ Was a Carving of a Modern Bicycle Found Inside an Ancient Temple?
A 2,000-year-old carving of a figure riding a modern bicycle was supposedly found inside an ancient temple in India.
Snopes→ Promoter of Failed Event Pleads Guilty to New Fraud Charges
The promoter of a failed music festival has pleaded guilty to charges that could result in a prison sentence of over a decade.
Snopes→ Taco Bell Cheese Dip Recalled Due to Botulism Risk
An estimated 7,000 cases of Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip are being recalled because there are signs of product separation that could lead to botulism.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Navy Did NOT Approve Man-buns For Sailors
Did the U.S. Navy relax the regulations on approved hairstyles for sailors to include man-buns in order to attract more millenials as recruits? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a site specializing in military-themed satire, it is
FactCheck.org→ Noncitizens Get Narrow Access to Polls in San Francisco
Q: Has San Francisco given noncitizens “the right to vote in elections”? A: Yes, but only in San Francisco school board elections and only for parents, guardians or legal caregivers of children in the city’s schools. FULL QUESTION Ha
Snopes→ Paul McCartney Returns to Cavern Club for Exclusive Gig
The former Beatle will take to the stage at the famous venue on Mathew Street for a one-off exclusive gig.