It looked too good to be true to the male Lead Stories staff (known for our love for beer and resulting bellies) but we were pleased to discover the reporting is for real: A Yale University researcher's findings suggest that men with "dad bods
PolitiFact→ Kevin Cramer – Kevin Cramer distorts record on government shutdown
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Kevin Cramer distorts record on government shutdown U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., said he would oppose a measure to close the government following President Donald Trump’s tweet about a possible govern
Snopes→ 8th Graders Can See R-rated ‘Eighth Grade’ Free This Week
The Motion Picture Association of America gave the film an R-rating for some language and sexual material.
Snopes→ Is This a 1950s Women’s Magazine Ad for a Handgun to Shoot ‘Depraved Creeps’?
A vintage women's magazine advertisement for a Colt Cobra revolver for use against 'that strange, depraved creep who won't leave you alone' is a recent fabrication.
Snopes→ NASCAR Chairman Arrested for DWI, Oxycodone Possession
NASCAR chairman Brian France has been arrested in New York's Hamptons for driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of oxycodone.
Snopes→ Did Nancy Pelosi Say the ‘Plastic Straw Ban Is Important for Gun Control?’
The House Minority Leader did not argue that the plastic straw ban would prevent "gateway guns" such as pea shooters and spitballers.
Lead Stories→ Fake News Site Pushing Michael J. Fox Death Hoax Marked As Unsafe By Google (Along With Lead Stories Debunk!)
Yesterday Lead Stories reported on a death hoax involving actor Michael J. Fox which was published by a site pretending to be Yahoo! News: Fake News: Beloved Actor And Back To The Future Star Michael J. Fox Has NOT Died At The Age Of 57 | Lea
Lead Stories→ Fake News: EU Did NOT Changes Its Name To Association of Regional States of Europe, NOT Making 2016 referendum VOID
Did the European Union rename itself to "Association of Regional States of Europe" in order to invalidate the Brexit referendum? No, that's not true: the "news" was invented by a satirical website. It is not real. The story originated from a
Snopes→ Beyonce Reveals She Had Emergency C-Section
Beyonce says she has a "little mommy pouch" and she's in no rush to get rid of it.
Snopes→ Are These ‘I’d Rather Be a Russian Than a Democrat’ Shirts Real?
A photograph of two men wearing "I'd Rather Be a Russian Than a Democrat" t-shirts was taken at a rally for President Trump in Ohio.
Snopes→ Police Seek Info for Dead Baby Floating Near Brooklyn Bridge
No parent or guardian was present at the scene and the child showed no signs of trauma, police said.
Snopes→ San Francisco’s Wild Parrots Branching Out Throughout City
They can be seen flying in formation in small flocks throughout the city now and have been sighted as far south as Brisbane, about 15 miles south of the city.
Snopes→ Iran’s Ahmadinejad Opines on Trump, James Spat
Ahmadinejad's quest to return to the spotlight now includes weighing in on a spat between President Donald Trump and basketball star LeBron James.
Snopes→ Michelin-Starred French Master Chef Joel Robuchon Dies at 73
French master chef Joel Robuchon has died at the age of 73.
Snopes→ Is Justice Blind at a Courthouse With a Confederate Statue?
Ronnie Anderson is asking for his case to be moved to another location because the courthouse where he’s being tried has a Confederate monument in front of it.
Snopes→ 5 Killed When Small Plane Crashes in California Parking Lot
The pilot of the Cessna 414 and all four passengers were killed but nobody on the ground was hurt, authorities said.
Snopes→ Is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Holding a Facebook Giveaway?
Despite the prevalence of numerous social media come-ons, Dwayne Johnson is not giving away money, cars, or anything else on Facebook.
Snopes→ Promoter Says Pink Admitted to Sydney Hospital, Cancels Show
"Pink will remain in hospital overnight, continuing her treatment and recovery," the tweet said.
Snopes→ NRA Sues New York Officials Over ‘Blacklisting’ Campaign
The NRA is suffering grave financial harm that threatens its ability to pursue its advocacy mission because of a "blacklisting" campaign by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York regulators, the gun rights group said in a federal lawsuit.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Infowars And Alex Jones Have NOT Been Permanently Banned From Facebook (Yet?)
Were Infowars and Alex Jones permanently banned from Facebook? That remains to be seen. Infowars writer Paul Joseph Watson claimed on Twitter the ban that took down their pages on monday August 6, 2018 was "permanent" but a post on Facebook's
Lead Stories→ Fake News: British Man NOT Suffering From Rare Medical Condition, Does NOT Defecate Through His Mouth
Does 56-year-old George Hamilton from Gloucester in the U.K. suffer from a rare medical condition that causes him to defecate through his mouth? No, that's not true: the site that originally posted the story is full of sh*t, it is not true.
Washington Post→ Trump cites sketchy data — and makes it worse by mangling the details
When the president cites record numbers on small-business optimism or manufacturers' confidence, there's less than meets the eye.
Snopes→ Actress Charlotte Rae of ‘Facts of Life’ Fame Dies at 92
Charlotte Rae, who played affable Mrs. Garrett on the long-running NBC sitcom 'The Facts of Life,' died at her home in Los Angeles.
Snopes→ Trump Changes Story on Purpose of Meeting with Russian Lawyer
President Trump appeared to change his story about a 2016 meeting at Trump Tower that is pivotal to the special counsel's investigation.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Compensation Payment’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, you are eligible to receive a compensation payment because you were identified as a victim of a previous online scam attempt. The post ‘Compensation Payment’ Advance Fee Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Michael J. Fox Death Hoax
The popular actor has not passed away at 57 from complications related to Parkinson's disease.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: CNN Boss DID NOT Order ‘Blackout’ Over Chicago Unrest; DID NOT Warn "It Will Hurt Democrats"
CNN's chief Jeff Zucker did not order his producers and reporters to squash any reporting on violence in Chicago as a way to protect Democrats from criticism, contrary to a story that's trending on social media. In fact, Zucker is not calling
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Beloved Actor And Back To The Future Star Michael J. Fox Has NOT Died At The Age Of 57
Did actor Michael J. Fox die at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from complications related to Parkinson's disease? No, that's not true: the death hoax was reported by a fake news website masquerading as Yahoo! News but it is not real. The story or
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Obama Did NOT Say "I Fully Support Seizure Of White Farmers’ Land In South Africa"
Did former President Barack Obama say he supports the seizure of white farmer's land in South Africa? No, that's a fake quote, made up by a website that plagiarises articles from other websites about real news events and then adds some invente
Snopes→ Trump Rips LeBron James’ Smarts Hours Before Rally in Ohio
Trump tweeted that James was interviewed "by the dumbest man on television," CNN anchor Don Lemon, but that he "made Lebron look smart, which isn't easy to do."
Snopes→ Should You Feed ‘Starving Bees’ Sugar Water?
Experts urge that no one other than trained beekeepers maintaining colonies during a dearth of nectar should provide bees with sugar water.
Snopes→ Did Bank of America Freeze a Customer’s Account to Demand Proof of Citizenship?
A Kansas City news photographer said his account was suspended until he told a bank representative he was a U.S. citizen.
Snopes→ Election Crackdown Runs Into Speed-Tweeting Human ‘Bots’
Twitter and other sites have targeted automated or robot-like accounts known as bots, which authorities say were used to cloak efforts by foreign governments and political bad actors in the 2016 elections.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: NOT A Photo Of Woman In Iran Being Given Spoonful Of Water Before Being Stoned To Death
Is this a picture of a woman in Iran getting a spoonful of water before being stoned to death, and is this part of sharia law? No, the picture is from a 2003 protest in Colombia where activists had themselves burried up to the neck in protest
Washington Post→ ‘Mediscare’ attack ad in Ohio special election conjures up nonexistent ‘plan’ to cut spending
A super PAC accused Democrat Danny O'Connor of wanting to cut Medicare by $800 billion. Not so.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Texas Did NOT Construct Border Wall To Keep Out Unwanted Refugees From California
Did Texas construct a border wall to keep out refugees from California? No, that's not true: the story was invented by a satirical website, it is not real. The story originated from an article published by The Babylon Bee on August 3, 2018 ti
Snopes→ Supreme Court Orders New Hearing for Kansas Woman Ordered Not to Pray
The high court said that it was "impossible to analyze" Mary Anne Sause's claim that police restricted her First Amendment rights.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Woman Did NOT Choke To Death After Fiance Hides Ring In Cake To Propose
Did 27-year-old Melissa James die after choking on an enagement ring hidden in a chocolate cake by her boyfriend Martin Finn in St-Paul, MN? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian website that makes a living by inventing tal
Snopes→ Report: Trump Commission Did Not Find Widespread Voter Fraud
The now-disbanded voting integrity commission launched by the Trump administration uncovered no evidence to support claims of widespread voter fraud, according to an analysis of administration documents.
Snopes→ Man Who Harassed Yellowstone Bison Arrested at Glacier Park
An Oregon man who was caught on video harassing a bison in Yellowstone National Park was arrested in Glacier National Park.