The study by Sweden's defense research agency comes amid broader concerns over misinformation ahead of the election.
Snopes→ Germany: Saxony Governor Visits City Shaken by Protests
A man has died and two others were injured in an altercation between several people of "various nationalities" in the eastern German city of Chemnitz.
Washington Post→ Beto O’Rourke’s claims on African Americans and police shootings
The Democratic senatorial aspirant went viral with a defense of NFL players. But his phrasing, depending on how you hear it, could merit Pinocchios.
Hoax-Slayer→ Christmas Lights were NOT Banned in Cardwell, North Queensland
Circulating rumours claim that the local council in the small north Queensland town of Cardwell has banned the displaying of Christmas lights after receiving a complaint from a local mosque. The post Christmas Lights were NOT Banned in Cardwell, North
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake British Airways Page Scamming Facebook Users
A fraudulent Facebook page, which falsely claims to be associated with British Airways, is duping Facebook users into giving their personal information to dodgy marketing companies. The post Fake British Airways Page Scamming Facebook Users appeared
Snopes→ Florida GOP Candidate Under Fire for ‘Monkey This Up’ Comment
In the Florida governor's race both nominees made predictions: The Democrat said voters aren't looking for a misogynist, racist or bigot, while the Republican said voters shouldn't "monkey this up" by choosing his African-American opponent.
Snopes→ Classmates Can’t Find Time Capsule Buried 30 Years Ago
Former classmates reunited in Michigan to uncover a time capsule buried 30 years ago. The result? They couldn't find it.
Snopes→ CNN Stands by Story About Whether Trump Knew of Russian Meeting
CNN is sticking by a story casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s claim that he did not have prior knowledge of a June 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer to get damaging information on Hillary Clinton.
Snopes→ Google Denies Trump Charge It Rigs “Trump News” Searches
Google is pushing back sharply, saying Trump's claim simply wasn't true: "We never rank search results to manipulate political sentiment."
Snopes→ Lab: 13 Pounds of White Powder Seized Is Sugar, Not Fentanyl
A North Carolina sheriff's office thought it made a huge drug bust, seizing 13 pounds of fentanyl worth $2 million on the street.
Snopes→ Did Musician Sean Combs Fail to Buy a Twitter Handle from Comb-Seller ‘Sean’s Combs’?
Screenshots purportedly documenting Puff Daddy's futile attempt to buy a Twitter handle from comb-seller 'Sean's Combs' was created for a humor web site.
Snopes→ Is This a Picture of an Unusually Short Giraffe?
A photograph purportedly showing an unusually short, stocky giraffe was created for a digital image editing contest.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Win a Free Samsung Smart TV’ Scam Message
According to a message currently spreading rapidly via social media, you can win a 65 inch Samsung Smart TV by entering a code into Google and clicking on the first link in the results page. The post ‘Win a Free Samsung Smart TV’ Scam Mes
Snopes→ Were a Couple Unable to Conceive for Four Years Because They Were Having Sex the ‘Wrong’ Way?
A story about a couple's futile attempts to conceive may be nothing more than a recycled joke or legend about sexual ignorance.
Snopes→ Review Board Says Baltimore Detective Likely Killed Himself
About ten months after Sean Suiter's mysterious death, the board has concluded that he most likely killed himself.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Augusta Man Did NOT Shoot Off Penis Taking Selfies With Gun
Did a 20-year-old from Augusta, Georgia shoot off his penis while trying to take a selfie with a gun? No, that's not true: a fake news website using the logo and layout of Fox News copied a story from two years ago made up by a satire website
Snopes→ Boy Swept in Sewer Sticks Finger out of Manhole and is Saved
Deputy Fire Chief Wesley Pompa said the water was rushing so quickly it would have sucked a full-grown man into the culvert.
Snopes→ Charges Dismissed Against 3 in New Mexico Compound Case
A New Mexico judge has dismissed child neglect charges against three defendants arrested at a remote compound in where 11 children were found living in filth and the body of a 3-year-old boy was discovered.
Snopes→ Sen. John McCain’s Family Cries Over Flag-Draped Casket
During the service, Gov. Doug Ducey remembered McCain as a senator and internationally known figure as well as a major figure in the history of Arizona.
Snopes→ Is This a Picture of a Snake Found in a Milk Jug?
A viral image supposedly showing a snake in a milk jug was created for a 2006 Photoshop contest.
PolitiFact→ The 2018 midterms: Here are key Senate races we're covering
Here are the 16 states we're paying special attention to in the 2018 midterm elections. Hear something that needs a fact-check? Email us at truthometer@politifact.com. Arizona Candidates: Republican Rep. Martha McSally vs. Democratic Rep. Kyrsten S
Snopes→ Did Jimmy Carter Announce That His Cancer Is Spreading?
Viral social media posts rehashed a three-year-old announcement about the former president, who has been cancer-free since December 2015.
Snopes→ Has Saudi Arabia Executed Activist Esra al-Ghamgam?
A prosecutor has requested the death penalty for Shia activist Israa al-Ghomgham, but she has not yet been sentenced or executed.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – No, 96% of Google news stories on Trump aren't from left-wing outlets
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | No, 96% of Google news stories on Trump aren't from left-wing outlets In a pair of early-morning tweets, President Donald Trump took aim at Google’s system of search results, saying it was biased against outlet
Snopes→ Trump: White House Counsel Don McGahn to Depart in the Fall
Trump praised his top White House lawyer, saying he has "worked with Don for a long time and truly appreciate his service!"
Snopes→ Esports Execs Say Don’t Blame the Games, Blame US Gun Laws
Executives at the Asian Games have expressed sympathy for the victims of the deadly shooting at a video game tournament in a Florida shopping mall.
PolitiFact→ How many people have lost health insurance under Donald Trump?
Democrats have deployed a staggering statistic to attack Republicans on health care. While the details might vary, the common thread is that 4 million Americans have lost their health insurance under President Donald Trump. An essay on the liberal blog
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Man Did NOT Die From Electrocution While Testing New Sex Doll
Did a man named Barry Smith, aged 31, died after being electrocuted during the testing of a sex doll he was working on? No, that's not true, the story was made up by a site that describes itself as a "satire and humor" website. It is not rea
Snopes→ Fire Dept: 2 Workers Die in Scaffolding Collapse near Disney
The accident happened just outside Disney property, Orange County Fire Rescue spokesman Mike Jachles said.
Washington Post→ John Cox’s claim that he was raised by a ‘single mother on the South Side of Chicago’
The GOP candidate for California governor has said for years he was raised by a single mother, but records and documents cast doubt on his story
Hoax-Slayer→ Lauren and the *677 Police Dispatch Cell Phone Number
Circulating message describes how a young woman named Lauren avoided being raped by a police impostor in an unmarked car by dialling *677 on her cell phone. The post Lauren and the *677 Police Dispatch Cell Phone Number appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘European Debt Recovery Unit’ Scam Email
This email claims that an entity named the European Debt Recovery Unit is "aware of your sad ordeal about your unpaid fund" and can help you receive the money previously promised to you. The post ‘European Debt Recovery Unit’ Scam Email
Snopes→ Immigrant Who Was Arrested Accompanying His Wife to Give Birth Appears in Court
Joel Arrona-Lara attracted widespread attention when his heavily-pregnant wife was left alone at an Arco station en route to the hospital.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Request to Terminate Your Google Account’ Scam Email
According to this email, which purports to be from Gmail Account Services, your request to terminate your Google Account has been accepted. The post ‘Request to Terminate Your Google Account’ Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Did a Woman Cancel Her Wedding Because Guests Refused to Pay $1,500 Each to Attend?
Purported screenshots of a Facebook rant by an unhappy ex-bride prompted a global wave of curiosity and schadenfreude in August 2018.
Snopes→ Is This Dashing Young Man Franklin D. Roosevelt?
A 1930s photograph of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., the President’s son, is a popular item online but it is often miscaptioned as a picture of his father.
Snopes→ Did a Twitter User Jeopardize Her NASA Internship by Insulting a Member of the National Space Council?
A screenshot captures a NASA intern's ill-fated Twitter exchange with a member of the National Space Council.
Snopes→ Hurricane’s Death Toll in Puerto Rico Put at Nearly 3,000
An independent investigation ordered by Puerto Rico’s government estimates that nearly 3,000 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria.
Snopes→ Doctor Accused of Killing Family with Gas-Filled Yoga Ball
An anesthesiologist is on trial in Hong Kong charged with killing his wife and daughter by placing a leaking yoga ball filled with carbon monoxide in their car.
Snopes→ Did a Scientific Study Prove That “Conspiracists” Are “The Most Sane of All?”
A conspiracy theory website drew a series of baseless or incorrect conclusions from a study that looked at the online comments of 9/11 truthers.