President Donald Trump offered a rosy assessment of American life in his first State of the Union address — but several of his points were factually flawed. "This is our new American moment," Trump said. "There has never been a bet
FactCheck.org→ Trump Takes Undue Credit on Black Unemployment
Firing back at criticism from Jay-Z, President Donald Trump went too far when he claimed the black unemployment rate is the lowest in recorded history “because of my policies.” While it’s true that the black unemployment rate recently rea
Snopes→ Tom Hanks to Play Mister Rogers
It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood for Tom Hanks, who'll star as Mister Rogers in the upcoming biopic "You Are My Friend."
FactCheck.org→ Parton Me? Dolly Didn’t Praise Trump
Q: Did Dolly Parton say, “Trump in one year is already better than 16 years of Bush, Obama put together?” A: No. A public relations consultant said that on a Breitbart radio show. FULL ANSWER Brett Decker, a consultant at a Washington D.C. p
Snopes→ Did a Plane Fly a ‘Where’s My Damn Dinner?’ Banner Over the Women’s March?
The "alpha" who purportedly flew the plane over the Women's March is entirely fictional — but that didn't stop a legitimate news outlet from posting the image.
Snopes→ Did Trump Tell George Soros to ‘Go to Hell’ at Davos?
A well-known purveyor of fake news spread the fabricated claim that President Trump called out George Soros at the 2018 World Economic Forum.
Snopes→ Daughter Writes Humorous Obituary for Father in Indiana
The obituary for Terry Ward also says he "escaped this mortal realm" with a belief that "The Blues Brothers" was the best movie ever.
Snopes→ Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Hired by ABC News
Christie was characterized on "Good Morning America" as a friend and adviser to President Donald Trump.
Snopes→ US Releases ‘Putin List’ of Russian Politicians, Oligarchs
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has lauded the Trump administration's list of Russian oligarchs and politicians as a "good list."
Snopes→ Trump to Herald Economic Progress in State of the Union
President Donald Trump will herald a robust economy and push for bipartisan congressional action on immigration in his State of the Union address.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s 2017 proposals to Congress: What flopped and what succeeded
Every president announces a slew of initiatives in a State of the Union address. Although President Trump’s first address to Congress in 2017 was not officially a State of the Union message, here, in order of delivery, is a summary of t
Snopes→ Child Experts: Just Say ‘No’ to Facebook’s Kids App
Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids under 13.
Snopes→ Trump Administration Says No New Russia Sanctions Needed
The State Department allowed a 29 January 2018 deadline to pass without imposing new sanctions authorized in an August 2017 bill signed by President Donald Trump.
Snopes→ Was an NFL Lawyer Who Claimed the Super Bowl Is ‘Rigged’ Found Dead?
This year the hoaxes and fake news about a "rigged" Super Bowl started even before the game was played.
Snopes→ Keurig Buys Dr Pepper Snapple, Creating a Beverage Giant
Keurig is buying Dr Pepper Snapple Group, bringing together the make-at-home coffee brand with the company behind Dr Pepper soda, Mott's apple juice and Snapple iced tea.
Snopes→ Did Marcel Marceau Save Hundreds of Jewish Children From Nazis?
The Frenchman who would become known as the world's greatest pantomime artist helped smuggle Jewish children to safety in Switzerland during World War II.
Snopes→ Trump to Display Names of Campaign Donors During the State of the Union?
If you donate to President Donald Trump’s campaign, your name will appear during a campaign-run livestream of his State of the Union address.
Snopes→ Super Bowl Ads Aim for the Heart – And Sometimes Lower
After a year of political and cultural upheaval, Super Bowl advertisers appear to be pulling back from themes of unity in favor of in-game stunts and ads that aim for the heart.
Snopes→ Mispelled Tickets Issued for ‘State of the Uniom’ Address?
Sitting senators tweeted images of the misspelled tickets on 29 January 2018.
Snopes→ Did NFL Decide Not to Televise National Anthem Before Super Bowl?
An inaccurate meme claims the national anthem won't be televised before the Super Bowl.
Snopes→ Did a Woman Pretending to Be a Sex Robot File for Child Support?
A new legal frontier in human-robot sexual interactions has not yet been reached as described.
FactCheck.org→ Teaching About Islam Hasn’t Been Banned
Q: Did the U.S. Supreme Court bar public schools from teaching about Islam? A: No. That rumor originates from a website that describes itself as satirical. FULL ANSWER Public schools in America can teach about religion, but they can’t preach abo
Internet Archive→ The Lead With Jake Tapper : CNNW : January 29, 2018 1:00pm-2:00pm PST
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PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump gets polar ice trend backwards
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Donald Trump gets polar ice trend backwards President Donald Trump, who once called climate change a hoax spread by China, downplayed concerns about global temperature trends in an interview with Piers Morga
Snopes→ No Lackin Challenge
Rumors of a dangerous fad known as the "No Lackin Challenge" circulated after a Memphis teenager was accidentally shot in the head.
Snopes→ Will There Be A ‘Super Blue Blood Moon’ This Week?
NASA has called the astronomical event in late January 2018 a "supermoon trilogy."
Truth or Fiction?→ “Hi, I Am Donna Hylton,” by Women’s March Speaker Who Murdered 60-year-old Man-Truth!
“Hi, I Am Donna Hylton,” by Women’s March Speaker Who Murdered 60-year-old Man-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: A meme titled “Hi, I Am Donna Hylton” recounts the past of a Women’s March speaker who allegedly tortur
Snopes→ FBI Deputy Director Leaving Post Ahead of Planned Retirement
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is leaving his position ahead of a previously planned retirement.
Snopes→ Indians Removing Chief Wahoo Logo from Game Uniforms in 2019
The Cleveland Indians are taking the divisive Chief Wahoo logo off their jerseys and caps.
Snopes→ Did Ronald Reagan Pave the Way for Fox News?
A Facebook meme gets some facts right about the demise of the Fairness Doctrine but ignores important distinctions between broadcast and cable television.
Snopes→ Is This Mountain Cliff Shaped Like an Elephant?
A digitally edited photograph appears to show a natural wonder: a cliff that looks just like an elephant with a mountain on its back.
Snopes→ Has Pluto Been Officially Reclassified as a Planet?
The decade-long debate over Pluto's planetary status has provided fodder for April Fool's Day jokes and fake news.
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact previews Donald Trump's State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union address Tuesday night, and we’ll be live fact-checking throughout the evening. Trump ran for office on revving up the economy, and we expect he’ll shine a big spotlight on the gai
Snopes→ Panera Bread Voluntarily Recalls Some Cream Cheese
Panera Bread Co. is voluntarily recalling some cream cheese sold in its U.S. stores because of possible bacterial contamination.
Snopes→ Victims’ Families: Jealousy Drove Car Wash Shooting Suspect
A jealous ex-boyfriend killed four people at a car wash in Pennsylvania, while a woman hiding in the back of a truck suffered minor injuries.
Snopes→ 11 Afghan Troops Die in IS Attack on Kabul Military Academy
An Afghan official and an eyewitness say blasts have been heard and a gunbattle occurred near the military academy in the capital Kabul.
Washington Post→ Trump says solar tariff will create ‘a lot of jobs.’ But it could wipe out many more.
“We’ll be making solar products now much more so in the United States. Our companies have been decimated, and those companies are going to be coming back strong. … A lot of workers; a lot of jobs.” — President Trump, discussing a
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ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s half-baked claims on climate, economy
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's claims on climate and a roaring economy are at odds with science and GDP stats
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Magnus’ Facebook Hacker Hoax
According to a message that is currently circulating on Facebook, you should not accept Magnus [surname removed] as a Facebook friend. The post ‘Magnus’ Facebook Hacker Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.