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.
Snopes→ Facebook Heading for Its Worst Trading Day Ever
Facebook's user base and revenue grew more slowly than expected in the second quarter of 2018 as the company grappled with privacy issues, sending its stock tumbling after hours.
Snopes→ Did a TEDx Speaker Say Pedophilia Is an ‘Unchangeable Sexual Orientation’?
A TEDx talk broadcast from Germany prompted widespread controversy over the speaker's comments about the nature of pedophilia.
PolitiFact→ Kevin McCarthy – Could Trump tax cut save up to $44,697 per family?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Could Trump tax cut save up to $44,697 per family? As Republican lawmakers seek to gain momentum for "tax cut 2.0" -- legislation to expand the tax law signed in December by President Donald Trump -- th
Snopes→ Did the U.S. State Department Legalize the Publication of Instructions for 3D-Printed Guns?
A settlement between the U.S. government and a gun-rights group has, in that group’s words, ushered in “the age of the downloadable gun.”
Snopes→ Donald Trump Jr., Wife Arrive at Court for Divorce Hearing
Vanessa Trump filed for divorce in March 2018.
Snopes→ Former Trump Aide Omarosa Has “Explosive” Book Coming
Manigault Newman was a Trump ally who joined his administration in January 2017 as a White House communications director.
Snopes→ White House Bars CNN Correspondent from Open Press Event
It is standard protocol for reporters to ask the president questions at such events, and Trump, unlike some of his predecessors, often engages.
Snopes→ Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Passes Yet Another Test
Einstein's theory says the fabric of the universe is not simply space, but a more complex entity called space-time, which is warped by the presence of heavy objects.
PolitiFact→ Senate Leadership Fund – Did Sen. Joe Donnelly profit from his family's outsourcing to Mexico?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Did Sen. Joe Donnelly profit from his family's outsourcing to Mexico? A super PAC with ties to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is attacking incumbent Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly in a new ad, referring to
Washington Post→ Once again, ‘fake news’ decried by Trump turns out to be true
The Trump administration has a consistent habit of flatly denying media reports that turn out to be correct.
Hoax-Slayer→ Nasty Scam Email Threatens Violence and Death
According to this email, someone has paid the sender £30000 to kill you and take your severed hands. But, claims the message, you can cancel the impending assassination and save your life by paying the would-be killer £5000 via Bitcoin. The post
Hoax-Slayer→ TRUE: Kraft Heinz Recalls Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip
Messages circulating via social media claim that Kraft Heinz in the US has recalled around 7000 cases of Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip because of a botulism risk. The claims are true and should be taken seriously. The post TRUE: Kraf
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Blackmail Sextortion Scam Emails Using Real Passwords
A new and rather sinister twist on the old fake blackmail sextortion scam is panicking some recipients into sending their money to criminals. The post Fake Blackmail Sextortion Scam Emails Using Real Passwords appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
PolitiFact→ Kamala Harris – Is housing unaffordable for full-time minimum-wage workers in 99 percent of counties in America?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Is housing unaffordable for full-time minimum-wage workers in 99 percent of counties in America? Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., has recently made it a point to support affordable housing, both in her social medi
Snopes→ Jerry Jones: Cowboys Can’t Stay in Locker Room for Anthem
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has doubled down on insisting that his players stand for the national anthem, saying he wouldn't support anyone who chose to stay in the locker room.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and the case of the missing question
Right after President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had their news conference in Helsinki, a writer for The Atlantic magazine highlighted a curious omission in the White House transcript. A Reuters reporter had asked Putin, "Di
FactCheck.org→ Mars, the Moon and a Fictional ‘Cosmic Event’
Q: Will Mars be “as big as the Moon” on July 27 for the first time in 35,000 years? A: No. A viral story spreads a repeatedly debunked myth. FULL ANSWER A viral story that grabbed the attention of Facebook users this week tells of a hi
Snopes→ Is This Image of a Lenticular Cloud Over the Giza Pyramids Real?
The Giza Pyramids and lenticular clouds are spectacular photographic subjects individually, but did someone manage to capture both in one shot?
Snopes→ Man Accused of Stealing McDormand’s Oscar Ordered to Trial
The ruling came after a hearing in which a worker with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences testified about taking the Oscar away from Bryant as he tried to leave the ceremony's official after-party.
Snopes→ Judge Allows Emoluments Case to Proceed Against Trump
In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte rejected arguments from the Justice Department that earnings from business activities do not qualify as unconstitutional gifts.
Snopes→ Did Missouri Republicans Pass a Law Lowering the St. Louis Minimum Wage from $10 to $7.70?
Missouri's Republican-controlled state legislature passed a law in May 2017 rolling back a minimum wage increase enacted by the city of St. Louis.
Snopes→ Did an Obese Man Survive Without Eating for 382 Days?
In 1965, an obese man actually survived without eating for over a year, living entirely off his body fat and supplemental vitamins.
PolitiFact→ Amy Klobuchar – Brett Kavanaugh ruled Consumer Financial Protection Bureau structurally unconstitutional
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Brett Kavanaugh ruled Consumer Financial Protection Bureau structurally unconstitutional Democrats are using a court decision on their hard-fought financial industry watchdog to raise red flags about President