This email, which purports to be from the UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), claims that your automatic tax refund payment didn't go through. It urges you to open an attached file and follow the instructions to claim your refund. The post HM
Washington Post→ Tom Perez’s claim that DNC broke fundraising records in January
“We raised more money in January, for instance, of 2018 than any January in our history. So if the question is, ‘Do we have enough money to implement our game plan?’ Absolutely.” — Democratic National Committee Chairman To
Hoax-Slayer→ Phishing Scammers Continue To Target Citibank Customers
Criminals continue to distribute scam emails and text messages designed to trick Citibank customers into divulging sensitive personal and financial information. The post Phishing Scammers Continue To Target Citibank Customers appeared first on Hoax-S
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Hanging Naked Man’ Orchid Flower Images
Circulating message claims that attached images show the 'Naked Man' orchid, which has flowers that resemble tiny - and clearly male - figures. The post ‘Hanging Naked Man’ Orchid Flower Images appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Conspiracy Theorists Arrested After Harassing Sutherland Springs Pastor
The pair have spent months stalking families of victims and their communities in a failed attempt to prove the November 2017 mass shooting in Texas was a "false flag."
ABC News→ Storm nears as more than 180K on East Coast are still without electricity
Residents are facing their second nor'easter in less than a week.
Internet Archive→ Transportation Secretary Chao Testifies on Infrastructure Agenda : CSPAN3 : March 6, 2018 8:04pm-11:24pm EST
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao testified on the Trump administration's infrastructure agenda before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Secretary Chao confirmed that President Trump asked House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) to block
Snopes→ Did a Little Girl Have a ‘Joker Smile’ Carved Into Her Face in South Africa?
A gory image of a child who had been attacked by a dog was stolen and used by propagandists to spread fear about "white genocide" in South Africa.
Snopes→ What’s Fresh at McDonald’s? The Beef in Some Burgers
McDonald's said that it is serving Quarter Pounders with fresh beef rather than frozen patties at about a quarter of its U.S. restaurants.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Bogus Embassy Boast
President Donald Trump often likes to boast about his ability to negotiate better deals for the government. This week, the boast was the cost of a new embassy in Jerusalem, and it was a doozy. “Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars versus a billion
Snopes→ Are Nestle and Coca-Cola Trying to Privatize a South American Aquifer?
Some fringe blogs in North America picked up a claim about the Guarani Aquifer that has already been debunked by Brazilian journalists.
ABC News→ False story claims Cadbury stopped making chocolate
Cadbury says online story falsely claimed it stopped making chocolate due to brief water supply problem at English plant
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump is correct about record-low ratings for 2018 Oscars
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Donald Trump is correct about record-low ratings for 2018 Oscars President Donald Trump -- who has often invoked television ratings either as a sign of his own strength or of his rivals’ weakness -- appeared to
FactCheck.org→ Meme Falsely Claims We ‘Exposed’ Snopes.com
Q: Did FactCheck.org expose Snopes.com as an “extremely liberal propaganda site”? A: No. That false claim was made in a meme circulating online. FULL QUESTION A Facebook post states that your org found that snopes was biased in favor of li
Snopes→ Did Pope Francis Forgive 4,444 Pedophile Priests in Australia?
A recent fake news item sought to distort the results of an inquiry into sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Australia.
Snopes→ Teacher Accused of Espousing White Nationalist Views Says It was ‘Satire’
Suspended Florida middle school teacher Dayanna Volitich insists that the racially charged messages she posted under the pseudonym "Tiana Dalichov" were just a "hobby."
ABC News→ Soros not funding students’ gun control fight
Soros not funding student fight for gun control and school safety following mass shooting in Florida
Snopes→ 20-Year-Old Sues Dick’s, Walmart over New Gun Policies
A 20-year-old man in southern Oregon has filed a lawsuit against Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart after he says they refused to sell him a rifle.
Snopes→ In Reversal, Former Trump Aide Says He’ll Probably Cooperate
Sam Nunberg said he was angry over a request to have him appear in front of a grand jury and turn over thousands of emails with other ex-officials.
Snopes→ UK Counterterror Help Inquiry After Ex-Russian Spy Collapses
It has been reported by the British media that the man is in critical condition after exposure to 'unknown substance' in English city of Salisbury.
Internet Archive→ Morning Joe : MSNBCW : March 6, 2018 3:00am-6:00am PST
Former GOP representative Joe Scarborough and Mika Brezinski interview newsmakers, politicians and pundits about the issues of the day..This item belongs to: movies/TV-MSNBCW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fin
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s trade rhetoric
In defending his threatened new tariffs on steel and aluminum, President Trump has made a number of statements about trade deals and tariffs. Here’s a guide to the rhetoric. Because this is a quick roundup, we’re not assigni
Internet Archive→ Fox News @ Night : FOXNEWSW : March 5, 2018 8:00pm-9:00pm PST
A recap of the day's headlines and a look at what's in store for tomorrow..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FOXNEWSW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerpr
Internet Archive→ President Trump & Israel PM Netanyahu Meet in Oval Office : CSPAN : March 5, 2018 9:25pm-9:38pm EST
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with their wives, met in the Oval Office at the White House. The two leaders hailed each other's cooperation on the recent decision to move the U.S....This item belongs to: movies/TV-
Snopes→ Ex-Trump Aide Plans to Defy Mueller, Says ‘Arrest Me’
"Why do I have to do it?" Sam Nunberg asked CNN of the request to turn over thousands of emails and other communications with other ex-officials to the special counsel's investigation.
Hoax-Slayer→ Apple ID ‘Information Missing or Invalid’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which was supposedly sent by Apple, some of your account information is missing or invalid and you must open an attached file to verify your details. The post Apple ID ‘Information Missing or Invalid’ Phishing Sc
Snopes→ Did Target Issue an Easter Egg Recall?
A questionable, undated blog reported the recall as "fresh" — ignoring the fact that it was issued in 2017.
Snopes→ Was Ex-California State Senator and Gun Control Advocate Leland Yee Arrested for Gun Trafficking?
Yee pleaded guilty to arms trafficking in 2016.
Hoax-Slayer→ Hoax – Eating Shrimp and Taking Vitamin C Can Cause Death by Arsenic Poisoning
Circulating health message warns recipients not to eat shrimp or prawns while taking vitamin C because it can cause a chemical reaction that can lead to sudden death by arsenic poisoning. The post Hoax – Eating Shrimp and Taking Vitamin C Can Cau
Snopes→ Is This a Jumping Baby Elephant?
An image that appeared to be a luckily timed photograph was actually created with digital manipulation software.
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Is Trump Building A $250,000 Embassy in Jerusalem?
In a meeting with Israel's prime minister, Trump appeared to be conflating the price tag for a permanent embassy and a temporary upgrade.(Image credit: Evan Vucci/AP)
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Is Trump Building A $250,000 Embassy In Jerusalem?
In a meeting with Israel's prime minister, Trump appeared to be conflating the price tag for a permanent embassy and a temporary upgrade.(Image credit: Evan Vucci/AP)
FactCheck.org→ Video: Gun Violence
In this video, CNN’s Jake Tapper reviews claims made by members of both parties about gun violence in the U.S. The video covers President Donald Trump’s statement Feb. 28 in a bipartisan meeting with members of Congress at the White House.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump on the Russia probe
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's latest statement on the Russia probe is problematic
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump off about auto trade
AP FACT CHECK: Trump tweets distort auto trade and the bigger picture
FactCheck.org→ The Gun Debate
President Donald Trump and some members of Congress met Feb. 28 at the White House for a freewheeling discussion on how to reduce gun violence at schools. The meeting came two weeks after the mass shooting in Florida in which 17 people were killed, in
ABC News→ Trump’s boasts aside, trade wars typically leave no victors
Trump's boasts aside, here's why trade wars typically leave no victors
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – No, Keanu Reeves did not call Donald Trump a ‘role model’ for American youth
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | No, Keanu Reeves did not call Donald Trump a ‘role model’ for American youth An online hoax purports to quote actor Keanu Reeves expressing full-throated support for President Donald Trump. The item appe
Snopes→ ‘M.A.S.H.’ Actor David Ogden Stiers Dies
David Ogden Stiers, a prolific actor best known for playing a surgeon on the "M.A.S.H." television series, was 75.
Truth or Fiction?→ Deadly Klebsiella Plague from China Poses Public Health Threat to U.S.-Mostly Fiction!
Deadly Klebsiella Plague from China Poses Public Health Threat to U.S.-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The deadly Klebsiella plague from China is coming to the United States, and citizens have been warned to take action. The Truth: Chinese rese