Sexual harassment in public spaces is widespread, but police said they had no evidence of traffickers targeting women in Pinellas County, Florida.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Post Malone’s Tour Manager Did NOT Quit, Did NOT Say Post Malone Smells Like Expired Milk And Moldy Cheese
Did the tour manager of rapper Post Malone quit because he smells like expired milk and moldy cheese? No, that's not true: the rapper did say in interviews he doesn't wear any deodorant but the story about the manager comes from a known "faux
Snopes→ Publix $75 Coupon Scam
A free $75 Publix grocery coupon Facebook offer is just another version of the ubiquitous survey scam.
PolitiFact→ Mike Bishop – Campaign ad accuses Elissa Slotkin of carpetbagging in Michigan 8th Congressional District
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Campaign ad accuses Elissa Slotkin of carpetbagging in Michigan 8th Congressional District It has been 18 years since a Democrat held the U.S. House seat in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. Even so, t
Snopes→ ‘Sesame Street’ Wants to Clarify: Bert and Ernie Aren’t Gay
The workshop did not answer questions about why some puppets have been given girlfriends.
Snopes→ Is This a Photograph of Christine Blasey Ford Holding a ‘Not My President’ Sign?
A conservative Facebook page's attempt to smear Christine Blasey Ford used a stock photograph of an entirely different woman.
Snopes→ Did David Attenborough Say ‘I Am Unaware of Any Animal That Is as Cruel as Israelis’?
A stray comment on an Iranian news web site formed the basis of a bizarre meme involving Sir David Attenborough.
Snopes→ Does This Video Show School Lemonade Spiked with Laxatives?
A video appears to capture the disturbing and messy aftermath of a school prank.
Snopes→ India Bans Instant Divorce by Muslim Men
Most of the 170 million Muslims in India are Sunnis governed by the Muslim Personal Law for family matters and disputes.
Snopes→ Florence Death Toll Climbs to 37; Trump Visits Stricken Area
Little River continues to rise in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence in Linden, N.C.
Snopes→ California City is Latest to Redo ‘Sexist’ School Dress Code
If students want to come to school in pajamas, that's OK, too.
Snopes→ Delaware DMV Selfie Zones Aim to Discourage License Photos
According to a DMV informational image, the top of the backdrop is emblazoned with the words "Look who's driving now!!"
Snopes→ Too Soon? Fans Find Red Sox Division Title Banner in Street
A Red Sox spokesman tells the station the banner apparently fell off a vendor's delivery truck.
Snopes→ Police in New Jersey Search for Alligator on the Loose
Animal protection workers are helping police search for the alligator. Anyone who saw it is asked to contact police.
Snopes→ Trump to Visit NC as Governor Pleads for Patience
"I know it was hard to leave home, and it is even harder to wait and wonder whether you even have a home to go back to," Gov. Roy Cooper said.
Snopes→ Kavanaugh’s Accuser Wants FBI Probe Before She Testifies
An FBI investigation "should be the first step in addressing the allegations," lawyers wrote.
Washington Post→ Would the House GOP plan have prevented ‘price discrimination’ against people with preexisting conditions?
Republicans are scrambling to defend their efforts to replace Obamacare. We examine a claim that people with preexisting conditions would not face higher prices.
Snopes→ Citizens from Kansas and Arizona Report Birth Certificates Weren’t Enough Proof for U.S. Passports
People who were born outside hospital setting say the government is demanding a burdensome amount of evidence.
Snopes→ A Breakdown of Everything Wrong in That “Shocking Secrets of the Food Industry” Viral Video
None of the items described in the video could accurately be described as either shocking or secret.
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Appoint the First Native American to Lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs?
In August 2018, the U.S. Senate confirmed Tara Sweeney's appointment as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs.
Snopes→ German Doctors: Pussy Riot Poisoning ‘Highly Plausible’
Pyotr Verzilov has been receiving intensive care since arriving in Berlin from Moscow.
Snopes→ Michael Jordan Donates $2M for Hurricane Relief in NC
Michael Jordan grew up playing high school basketball in Wilmington, North Carolina. So when the former NBA star watched the destruction caused by Hurricane Florence to his hometown and surrounding area, he acted quickly to help.
Snopes→ Does This Video Show a Lemon-Pomegranate Hybrid Plant?
A video purportedly showing the creation of a lemon-pomegranate hybrid fruit was created as a joke.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Rapper Tekashi 69 Has NOT Died Of LIGMA Overdose
Did rapper Tekashi69, aka 6ix9ine, die from a "LIGMA" overdose? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a fake news website that calls itself a "fauxtire" website. None of it is real and "LIGMA" is not even a real substance. The story
Lead Stories→ Fake News: ABC Did NOT Cancel Monday Night Football After Worst Ratings Ever
Is ABC cancelling monday night football on ESPN? No, that's not true: the entire story was made up by a liberal satire weblog that likes to invent fake stories that are just outrageous enough that conservatives and Trump supportes like and sh
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Man With Rare Medical Condition Did NOT Ejaculate First Time At Age 79 After Surgery
Did 79-year-old Dutchman Thomas Holt from Amsterdam ejaculate for the first time ever after an operation removed a blockage? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a website that invents "news" about bizarre crimes and weird sex acts (
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Canada Did NOT Open Borders To Zimbabwean Visitors, Visa Still Required
Can citizens of Zimbabwe now visit Canada for up to 90 days without needing a visa? No, that's not true: a fake news site with a misleading domain name that pretends to be the New York Times said the requirement had been waved but the story i
PolitiFact→ Phil Bredesen – Phil Bredesen says Marsha Blackburn weakened DEA opioid enforcement
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Phil Bredesen says Marsha Blackburn weakened DEA opioid enforcement Tennessee has struggled with the opioid crisis more than many states. In 2015, prescription drug deaths were twice the national rate, acc
Snopes→ Does This Photograph Show a Stretch of I-40 in North Carolina Underwater?
A photograph documents that a portion of Interstate 40 in North Carolina was completely underwater after Hurricane Florence.
Snopes→ Is This a Photograph of an Elephant Carrying a Lion Cub?
A photograph of an elephant carrying a lion cub should need to be real to be considered the "best photo of this century."
Snopes→ ACLU: Facebook Allows Gender-Biased Job Ads on Its Platform
The ACLU accused Facebook of discrimination, saying the company violated federal and state laws prohibiting businesses from excluding women from job ads.
Snopes→ Has Coca-Cola Entered Negotiations to Produce Cannabis-Infused Beverages?
The beverage giant did not confirm or refute news reports that they were in talks with a Canadian cannabis company.
Snopes→ Scare Over Needles in Strawberries Spreads Across Australia
No injuries have been reported, but the country's government has launched an investigation after the discovery of sewing needles in some supermarket strawberries.
Snopes→ Drifter Charged in Stabbing Death of Champ Golfer in Iowa
Collin Daniel Richards, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Celia Barquin Arozamena, a student at Iowa State University.
Snopes→ Elizabeth Smart: Accomplice in My Kidnapping Will Be Watched
Elizabeth Smart said she believes Barzee remains a danger.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump wrong about Puerto Rico death toll from Hurricane Maria
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump wrong about Puerto Rico death toll from Hurricane Maria As Hurricane Florence battered the Carolinas, President Donald Trump stirred a tweetstorm of his own creation by continuing to deride an estim
PolitiFact→ House Majority PAC – Did Dino Rossi take away health care coverage from 45,000 children?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Did Dino Rossi take away health care coverage from 45,000 children? Did Dino Rossi, a Republican Washington state senator running for U.S. Congress, once take away coverage from 45,000 children? That’s wh
Snopes→ Echoes of Anita Hill in #MeToo Allegation Against Kavanaugh
The sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh recall Hill's accusations against Clarence Thomas in 1991.
Snopes→ Russia Blames Israel for Plane Shot Down by Syrian Missile
The Russian military said the Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft was hit 35 kilometers (22 miles) offshore as it was returning to its home base nearby.
Snopes→ Jury Shown Shooting Video Repeatedly at Chicago Cop’s Trial
Most jurors had said during jury selection that they had already seen the footage.