A wildlife biologist based at Cape Lookout National Seashore said the horses instinctively know what to do in a storm.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Pedophile’s Decapitated Corpse NOT Found On Judge’s Doorstep After Bail Hearing
Was a pedophile's decapitated corpse found on a judge's doorstep after a bail hearing? No, this is not true. In fact, it is an old recycled hoax apparently inspired by a real decapitation murder in Mississippi in June 2017. The image used in t
Snopes→ Florence Could Rival North Carolina’s 1954 ‘Benchmark Storm’
Hurricane Florence could inflict the hardest hurricane punch North Carolina has seen in more than 60 years, with rain and wind of more than 130 mph (209 kph).
Snopes→ Tesla Cuts Number of Stock Colors to Streamline Production
Tesla is dropping two of the seven standard colors it had offered to customers to streamline production.
Snopes→ Were Immigrant Teenagers Strapped to Chairs with Bags Over Their Heads?
Immigrant children as young as 14 were forcibly restrained at a Virginia facility, but authorities consider the methods acceptable.
Snopes→ Elizabeth Smart Kidnapper to be Released from Prison
The surprise move comes after authorities determined they had miscalculated the time 72-year-old Wanda Barzee previously served in federal custody.
PolitiFact→ Medicare in 5 charts: A 2018 midterm report
Until recently, Republicans and Democrats debated the future of Medicare in fairly predictable ways. Republicans would offer plans to trim or cap benefits over time, and Democrats would skewer them for putting the squeeze on vulnerable Americans in the
Snopes→ Lady Mary Signals Filming Has Begun for ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie
The primary cast members are all set to return, but the plot remains very hush-hush.
Snopes→ Bruno Mars Not Playing Prince in New Movie
A representative for Bruno Mars says a report claiming he will portray Prince in a new movie is "100 percent false."
Snopes→ Does This Photograph Show Barron Trump Wearing Nike Shoes?
An ongoing controversy over Nike's endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick expanded to include an old photograph of the president's 12-year-old son.
Snopes→ Bernie Sanders’ Son in Crowded New Hampshire Primary Field
Accustomed to going first in the presidential primary, New Hampshire voters are among the last to nominate candidates for November.
Snopes→ Did Nike Release a Line of ‘Burned’ Sneakers to Clap Back at Protesters?
A creative sneaker-based artwork was wrongly associated with later protests against Nike.
FactCheck.org→ Girl in Trump Rally Video Not Related to Pelosi
Q: Was Nancy Pelosi’s granddaughter seen wiping her nose with the American flag? A: No. The young woman in a video from one of President Trump’s rallies is not Pelosi’s grandchild. FULL ANSWER At a Sept. 6 Montana rally featuring P
NPR→ High And Dry: Swiss Army Airlifts Water To Cows In Drought-Stricken Mountains
Snopes→ Big Safety Testing Failure Rate for California Pot Products
The testing has been especially tough on cannabis-infused cookies, candies and tinctures: About one-third have been blocked from store shelves.
Snopes→ Attorneys for Family Criticize Affidavit in Dallas Shooting
Attorneys for the family of a black man who was shot and killed by a white Dallas police officer who says she mistook his apartment for hers are criticizing an affidavit that gives a narrative of what happened.
Snopes→ Serena Williams’ Treatment Resonates Among Black Women
If they're not careful, they say, they risk being branded an "Angry Black Woman."
Snopes→ US Marks 9/11 with Somber Tributes, New Monument to Victims
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence headed to two places where hijacked planes crashed on Sept. 11, 2001, in the deadliest terror attack on American soil.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Saudi Man NOT Sentenced To Death, Did NOT Masturbate To Drawing Of Prophet Muhammad
Was 21-year-old Abdullah Al Samir sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia for masturbating to a drawing of the prophet Muhammad? No, that's not true: the story was made up for entertainment purposes by a website that specializes in fictional storie
Lead Stories→ Old News: R.I.P Actor Steve Reevis of ‘Fargo,’ ‘Dances With Wolves’ Dies at 55
Did actor Seeve Reevis die on September 6, 2018? No, that's not true: he passed away on December 7, 2017 but foreign clickbait websites pretending to be run by native Americans keep reposting his obituary in order to reap advertising revenue
Washington Post→ Did Brett Kavanaugh signal he supports ‘going after birth control’?
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) misleadingly trimmed crucial words uttered by the Supreme Court nominee in a discussion of a case concerning access to contraceptives.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Free $30 Off Aldi Gift Card’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, grocery store chain, Aldi is gifting every family with a free $30 off gift card. The post ‘Free $30 Off Aldi Gift Card’ Facebook Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Your Apple ID Has Been Locked’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this email, which claims to be from Apple Support, your Apple ID has been locked for security reasons and you need to update your account. The post ‘Your Apple ID Has Been Locked’ Phishing Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Sla
Snopes→ Discovery of Dog Saves Man from Sex-Crime Conviction
The discovery of a black lab named Lucy led to the unravelling of a criminal case against an Oregon man who had begun serving a 50-year prison sentence.
Snopes→ Did Ford Make Colin Kaepernick the Face of Their New Ad Campaign?
A joke posted to the political humor section of Reddit was mistaken as genuine news by a number of social media users.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Bungled Twitter Attack on Obama
In a pair of tweets, President Donald Trump pushed back at former President Barack Obama for taking partial credit for the post-recession economic recovery. But, in doing so, Trump got the facts wrong: Trump misquoted Obama when he claimed that the fo
Snopes→ Man Buys Slim Jims for His Dog, Lottery Ticket, Wins $10M
A New York man will be living large thanks to his decision to buy some Slim Jims for his dog.
Snopes→ Official Defends Trump Plan to Revamp Endangered Species Act
A top Trump administration official defended a plan to revamp the Endangered Species Act, saying the proposed changes would result in more effective, quicker decisions on species protection.
PolitiFact→ Kamala Harris – Did Brett Kavanaugh call birth control abortion-inducing drugs? No
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Did Brett Kavanaugh call birth control abortion-inducing drugs? No Democrats rallied around Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s reference to popular contraceptive methods as "abortion-inducing" during his Supreme
Snopes→ Did Nike Fire Colin Kaepernick After an Arrest?
Junk news sites reported that the currently unsigned NFL quarterback lost his endorsement deal after being arrested for trespassing on a football field.
Snopes→ Autopsy Performed on Rapper Mac Miller, More Tests Needed
An autopsy has been completed but the cause of death is not yet clear for hip-hop star Mac Miller, who was found dead in his Los Angeles home.
Snopes→ Was a Racist Sign Displayed at Rollman Farms in Shawneetown, Illinois?
An image purportedly showing a racist sign at Rollman Farms in southern Illinois has not been verified.
Snopes→ Did Levi Strauss Announce a Partnership with Michael Bloomberg to Advocate for Gun Control?
Conservative web sites and the NRA gave largely accurate accounts of a September 2018 announcement by the maker of the iconic Levi's jeans.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Rapper Kendrick Lamar NOT Shot Outside Los Angeles Studio & Is NOT In Critical Condition
Was rapper Kendrick Lamar shot outside a Los Angeles studio? Not, this is a celebrity death hoax created by a known "fake news generator" website. The story originated from an article published on September 9, 2018 titled "Rapper "Kendrick Lam
Snopes→ Man Arrested in Extraordinary Airport Car Chase
Authorities say police have arrested a man who rammed his car through two glass doors at Lyon's international airport and sped onto the runway.
Snopes→ Louisiana Mayor Bans Purchase of Nike Products for City Recreational Facilities
"Under no circumstances will any Nike product ... be purchased for use or delivery at any City of Kenner Recreation Facility," the mayor declared in a memo.
Snopes→ Florence Strengthens to Potentially Catastrophic Category 4 Storm
Forecasters said Florence could become an extremely dangerous major hurricane and remain that way for days.
Snopes→ Did Madonna Say She Would Vote for President Trump in 2020?
A widely-shared meme fabricated a statement by the singer and actor, who is a fervent opponent of the 45th president.
PolitiFact→ Congressional Leadership Fund – Joe Radinovich is no stranger to traffic court
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Joe Radinovich is no stranger to traffic court Do the crime (or petty misdemeanor), pay the fine. That’s an adage of justice. What to make, then, of a congressional candidate who’s cited more than 3
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Hairdresser NOT Arrested For Making Voodoo Dolls From Customers’ Hair
Was a New Orleans hairdresser named Enoch Azaka arrested for creating voodoo dolls out of the hair of his customers? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a website that invents tales of bizarre crimes and weird sex acts for entertainm