A 4-year-old Utah girl whose fingers were severed in the steps of a grocery store escalator last year is learning to color pictures again, but she could face more surgeries as her small hands grow.
Snopes→ Papa John’s Founder: I Should Be Back as Chain’s Public Face
The founder of Papa John's says the pizza chain does well with him as its public face, and that it was a mistake for the company to scrub him from its marketing materials after he acknowledged using a racial slur last month.
Snopes→ Man Who Swiped Shark Says He’s ‘Activist, Not a Criminal’
A shark police say was snatched from a petting tank at the San Antonio Aquarium and wheeled out in a baby stroller is back home alive.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – No, U.S. Steel is not opening six new mills as Donald Trump said
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | No, U.S. Steel is not opening six new mills as Donald Trump said President Donald Trump has boasted about big growth in the steel industry at campaign-style rallies this summer. "U.S. Steel just announced that t
Snopes→ Demi Lovato Death Hoax
The pop singer is still being treated after an overdose but is alive and expected to leave the hospital soon.
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact's guide to key 2018 midterm races
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 Likely candidates: Open seat; primary is Aug. 28 The top Republican cont
Snopes→ Man Has Arms, Legs Amputated After Dog Lick Leads to Severe Infection
The infection caused Greg Manteufel's blood pressure to drop and circulation in his limbs to decrease rapidly.
FactCheck.org→ Video: FactChecking Trump’s Farming Claims
In this fact-checking video, CNN’s Jake Tapper reviews President Donald Trump’s false claims about the impact of trade on U.S. farmers. In recent weeks, Trump tweeted that U.S. farmers “have been on a downward trend for 15 years,” c
Snopes→ New Delhi Robbers Escape with Valuable Commodity: Hair
Hair is big business in India, estimated to bring in more than $300 million a year, with wigs and hair extensions exported around the world.
Snopes→ Tourists Frustrated as Eiffel Tower Closes in Peak Season
The visitors descending on the Eiffel Tower at the peak of the August tourist season are voicing frustration that the beloved Paris monument is closed.
Snopes→ Spotify Takes Down Alex Jones Podcasts Citing ‘Hate Content’
The music streaming service Spotify says it has removed some episodes of “The Alex Jones Show” podcast for violating its hate content policy.
PolitiFact→ Equity Forward – Ad targets HHS Secretary Alex Azar for 'generosity and charity' comment about immigrant children
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Ad targets HHS Secretary Alex Azar for 'generosity and charity' comment about immigrant children An ad targeting Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar portrays him as callously describing the situation
Washington Post→ The zombie claim that won’t die: The media exposed bin Laden’s phone.
Hey, we debunked this back in 2005
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Mark Zuckerberg Deleting Facebook’ Video Still Fooling Facebook Users
On April 1, 2018 filmmaker Andrew Oleck published a rather clever satirical video that supposedly shows Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announcing that he will be closing Facebook down for good. The post ‘Mark Zuckerberg Deleting Facebook’ Vide
Snopes→ Actor Patrick Dempsey Warns of Online Scam Soliciting Money
Actor Patrick Dempsey says someone is impersonating him online and asking his fans to give money to either him or his Maine-based nonprofit.
Snopes→ Grieving Orca Carrying Dead Calf Highlights Plight of Endangered Whales
Researchers have observed a 20-year-old whale pushing her dead young along and propping it up while swimming for miles in the waters of Washington state and British Columbia.
Snopes→ Do Dramatic Videos Show the Earth’s Crust “Moving” for the “First Time”?
Two unrelated videos, one of a large landslide and the other of a frozen debris flow, have been shared across social media with misleading descriptions.
Hoax-Slayer→ Images of Mermaid Body Found on Beach are Fake
Circulating reports feature images of a mermaid body that was supposedly found washed up on a beach. The post Images of Mermaid Body Found on Beach are Fake appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Who Is Q? Behind Conspiracy Theory Erupting at Trump Rallies
The entire, loose movement has been called everything from "a deranged conspiracy cult" to a grassroots movement "about the covert battles being waged between the deep state and President Trump."
Snopes→ Sheriff: Radio Host Art Bell Died of Prescription Overdose
Art Bell, a former syndicated AM radio host best known for nightly shows in the 1990s featuring paranormal themes and conspiracy theories, died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, authorities in Nevada said.
Snopes→ Facebook Page’s Removal Angers Washington Protest Organizers
Facebook stunned and angered organizers of a protest against white supremacists when it disabled their Washington event's page, saying it had been created by "bad actors" misusing the social media platform.
Snopes→ Did Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri Feed 5,000 California Wildfire Evacuees?
The numbers aren't entirely clear, but the Food Network star certainly coordinated a major relief effort in Redding, California, over two days.
Hoax-Slayer→ FAKE-NEWS: Sindisiwe Lydia Chikunga ‘Switch off Headlamps’ Quote
According to a circulating report, the South African Government's Deputy Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Lydia Chikunga has advised drivers that switching your car's headlamps off when driving at night can save fuel. The post FAKE-NEWS: Sindisiwe Ly
Snopes→ Could an Impeached President Be Pardoned and Regain Office?
A meme posits a highly improbable, if not absolutely impossible, scenario under which an impeached President Trump could regain the White House.
Snopes→ Is Fatima Hemminger the First Female Muslim Commander of the 12th Air Force?
Fatima Hemminger is actually a fictional character who resides solely in realm of manipulated images.
Snopes→ U.S. Court Declares Trump’s ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Order Illegal
In a 2-1 decision, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed that the order exceeded the president's authority.
Snopes→ Advocates Say Immigrant Child Died After Leaving ICE Custody
A report that a child died shortly after being released from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas inflamed the debate over the detention of immigrant families, though there were few details about what actually happened.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Singer And Actress Demi Lovato Has NOT Died At 25
Did singer and actress Demi Lovato pass away aged 25 after a heroin overdose? No, that's not true: the part about the overdose is real but news of her passing was spread around by a website known for publishing death hoaxes. The site is very l
Snopes→ Police: Bush’s Doctor’s Killing May Have Been Act of Revenge
Joseph James Pappas, 62, should be considered armed, dangerous and possibly suicidal, Houston police Chief Art Acevedo said.
Snopes→ Did the Obama Administration Approve the Transfer of Money to a Listed Terrorism Funder?
An investigation into U.S. international aid practises in 2015 hit the headlines in July 2018.
Snopes→ Does This Photograph Show Che Guevara Executing Two Women?
Claims that a photograph shows Che Guevara executing two women appear to be based solely on the fact that the pictured man is wearing a military beret.
Snopes→ Colorado Man Fined $1K for Repeatedly Feeding Bears
The Durango Herald reports a resident reported to Colorado Parks and Wildlife that they had seen a man leaving out food in his backyard for bears.
Snopes→ Was a ‘Pedophiles Are People Too’ Notice Posted Near an Oregon School?
A sign reading "Pedophiles are People Too" was briefly pinned to a telephone pole near a school in Oregon, but this poster was likely created as part of a troll campaign.
Snopes→ Is Starbucks Replacing Plastic Straws with Paper Straws Wrapped in Plastic?
A meme criticizing Starbucks' use of paper straws wrapped in plastic packaging employed an image of an unrelated product.
Snopes→ Python That Went Missing During California Fire is Found
Sandra Dodge-Streich, owner of Redding Reptiles, says the snake was placed in a plastic bin and brought to a home after flames moved closer last week.
Snopes→ Faced With Losses, MoviePass Discount Tix Service Hikes Fee
The new $15-a-month rate for up to one movie each day still won't make MoviePass profitable.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Trade-Balance Mistake
President Donald Trump is saying that the U.S. balance of trade improved by a “tremendous” $52 billion in the second quarter of 2018. But the correct figure is much smaller — $22 billion — as two economists with expertise in tra
Snopes→ Out of Line: New Zealand Girl Gets Sexist Road Signs Changed
Seven-year-old Zoe Carew knew it wasn't right when she saw people working on power lines near the road and a warning sign that read "LINEMEN."
Snopes→ Did Outback Steakhouse Announce They Are Banning Supporters of President Donald Trump?
A notorious producer of junk news posted a fabricated meme about the popular restaurant chain.
Snopes→ House Speaker Paul Ryan Uncovers Jewish Roots on PBS Show
House Speaker Paul Ryan was surprised and proud to find out he has Jewish roots.