Clint Eastwood Wins Appeal to Overturn “R” Rating For “The 15:17 to Paris”-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Clint Eastwood successfully appealed to have the rating of his film “The 15:17 to Paris” changed from “R̶
Truth or Fiction?→ Friends the Movie Coming Out in April 2018-Fiction!
Friends the Movie Coming Out in April 2018-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A trailer claiming that Friends the movie is coming out in April 2018 has fans feeling nostalgic for the 1990s-era hit sit-com. The Truth: A YouTube channel where fans post “c
Snopes→ Are Stores Locking Up Tide PODS So People Won’t Eat Them?
Although stores are securing Tide detergent PODS in locked cases, retailers confirmed the measure was not related to any social media challenge.
Snopes→ 2 Dead, 19 Injured in Kentucky School Shooting; Suspect Held
A 15-year-old student opened fire with a handgun inside a rural Kentucky high school on 23 January 2018, killing two classmates and injuring 19 people.
Snopes→ Trump Overstates Missing Texts Involving FBI Agent
President Trump called news the FBI was missing five months' worth of texts from the agent, Peter Strzok, "one of the biggest stories in a long time."
Snopes→ Does the ‘Bar’ in ‘Bar Exam’ Denote a Secret Lawyers’ Conspiracy?
A "sovereign citizen" conspiracy theory about the licensing of lawyers is riddled with bad logic and historical inaccuracies.
Snopes→ Did Nancy Pelosi Say Building a Wall Will Violate the Rights of ‘Millions of Illegals’?
A quote from the House Minority Leader about how building a wall on the Mexican border would violate the rights of undocumented people is a hoax.
Snopes→ Did Melania Trump Ban White House Staff from Taking Flu Shot?
Disreputable web sites reported that the first lady banned flu shots in the White House after learning of "adverse health effects."
Snopes→ Do E-Cigarettes Help or Harm? Report Says Not Clear Yet
A new report wrestles with the potential benefits and harms of the vapor-emitting devices which have been sold in the U.S. for more than a decade.
Snopes→ Did Sylvester Stallone Say Obama Is a ‘Closet Homosexual Living a Lie’?
The 'Rocky' star supposedly decried the former president for having 'lived his whole pathetic life as a lie.'
Snopes→ New California Law Bars Employers From Asking About Criminal History?
California joined nine other states in enacting a "ban-the-box" law intended to reduce recidivism.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Do immigrants cost U.S. taxpayers $300 billion annually?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Do immigrants cost U.S. taxpayers $300 billion annually? President Donald Trump wants immigrants to come based on skills, not family ties, so he’s pushing to limit the number of relatives lawful permanent r
Snopes→ Doughnut-Eating Champ Charged with Stealing From Dunkin’
A North Carolina man who made headlines when he was caught for break-ins after winning a doughnut-eating contest has been arrested again.
Snopes→ Alaska Hit by 7.9 Earthquake; Tsunami Warning Canceled
Officials at the National Tsunami Center canceled the warning after a few tense hours after waves failed to show up in coastal Alaska communities.
Washington Post→ The debate over DACA: a guide to the numbers used by politicians
“A lot of people say 800,000; some people said — yesterday, first time I heard 650 [thousand]. I also heard 3 million. The fact is, our country was such a mess, nobody even knows what the numbers are.” — President Trump, remarks at a bipartisan
Snopes→ Neil Diamond Says He Has Parkinson’s Disease, Retires from Touring
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer offered his "sincerest apologies" to those who planned to go to his shows and says he plans to still write, record and work on other projects "for a long time to come."
Snopes→ Trump Applies Tariffs to Solar Panels, Washing Machines
President Donald Trump has approved tariffs on imported solar-energy components and large washing machines in a bid to help U.S. manufacturers.
Hoax-Slayer→ Kroger ‘Free $100 Coupon To Everyone’ Facebook Scam
Post being shared on Facebook claims that US retailer Kroger is giving everyone a $100 coupon as a means of celebrating its anniversary. The post Kroger ‘Free $100 Coupon To Everyone’ Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Kroger ‘Free $100 Coupon To Everyone’ Facebook Scam
Post being shared on Facebook claims that US retailer Kroger is giving everyone a $100 coupon as a means of celebrating its anniversary. The post Kroger ‘Free $100 Coupon To Everyone’ Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
PolitiFact→ Ted Cruz – Ted Cruz says he's opposed shutdowns, but he hasn't always
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Ted Cruz says he's opposed shutdowns, but he hasn't always With an end to the federal government shutdown in sight, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, tried to argue that, contrary to popular belief, he was not the dri
Snopes→ Naomi Parker Fraley, Woman Who Inspired ‘Rosie the Riveter,’ Dies at 96
A woman identified by a scholar as the inspiration for Rosie the Riveter, the iconic female World War II factory worker, has died in Washington state.
Snopes→ Did Customs Agents Board a Bus in Florida Asking for Proof of Citizenship?
An encounter captured on video in January 2018 depicts a longstanding practice by immigration officials.
Hoax-Slayer→ PayPal ‘You Sent an Automatic Payment’ Phishing Scam
This email, which purports to be from PayPal, claims that you have sent an automatic payment to an online entertainment company. The post PayPal ‘You Sent an Automatic Payment’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ PayPal ‘You Sent an Automatic Payment’ Phishing Scam
This email, which purports to be from PayPal, claims that you have sent an automatic payment to an online entertainment company. The post PayPal ‘You Sent an Automatic Payment’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Did Jamie Oliver Prove McDonald’s Burgers Are Unfit for Human Consumption?
An outdated controversy about McDonald's use of beef treated with ammonium hydroxide resurfaced on social media in 2018.
FactCheck.org→ The Facts on DACA
Congress is trying to agree on a bipartisan plan on what to do about DACA, after the Trump administration announced a “wind-down” of the program on Sept. 5, 2017. Lawmakers face a March 5 deadline set by the president to come up with a legi
PolitiFact→ Reaganwasright – Fake news claims Obama coup behind the government shutdown
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Fake news claims Obama coup behind the government shutdown A fake news story is claiming that the government shutdown is the result of a Democratic order to stage a coup against President Donald Trump. The J
PolitiFact→ Timeline: DACA, the Trump administration and a government shutdown
The government may soon be back open for business, but the fight over "Dreamers" is far from over. Lawmakers agreed to reopen the federal government Jan. 22 after three days of a government shutdown caused in part by a failure to agree on wha
Snopes→ Was a U.S. Pilot Shot Down After Destroying a North Korean Missile?
A United States Air Force pilot is not MIA after shooting a North Korean missile down.
Snopes→ Did an Irish Woman Legally Marry the Ghost of a Pirate From the 1700s?
Despite the claims of tabloid newspapers, Amanda Teague's marriage to her "spiritual husband" does not have any legal status.
Snopes→ Is This ‘Friends’ Movie Trailer Real?
Several viewers were fooled by a well-made "concept trailer" for a nonexistent "Friends" movie in January 2018.
PolitiFact→ Could the nuclear option get rid of the filibuster entirely? Checking Trump's tweet
As lawmakers and the White House struggled to resolve the differences that produced a government shutdown, President Donald Trump revived an idea on Twitter that he had proposed in the past -- eliminating the filibuster in the Senate. ‘Great to s
Snopes→ Does a Video Show a Muslim Engaging in a ‘Halal Slash’?
Years-old CCTV footage that captured a stabbing in London was used to make discriminatory claims about Muslims.
Snopes→ Will Eating Alligator Meat Help Save the Louisiana Wetlands?
A factually dubious story about wetland degradation published the opinions of an alligator chef — without first verifying his claims.
Snopes→ Was This 7-Month-Old White Fox Skinned Alive for Lady Gaga’s Fur Coat?
Unrelated images of Lady Gaga in a (possibly fake) fur and a baby fox were circulated with messages claiming that this animal was skinned alive for the singer's wardrobe.
Snopes→ Can this Machine Automatically Sort Balls by Color?
A video purportedly showing a "Galton board" apparently sorting balls by color fooled many internet users.
Truth or Fiction?→ Pope Francis Gives Pontifical Medal to Pro-Abortion Dutch Activist Lilianne Ploumen-Truth!
Pope Francis Gives Pontifical Medal to Pro-Abortion Dutch Activist Lilianne Ploumen-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Pope Francis bestowed the Pontifical Medal upon Lilianne Ploumen, a Dutch pro-abortion activist. The Truth: Pope Francis gave a papal honor to
Snopes→ Did George Soros Pay 3 Democrats Millions to Vote for Government Shutdown?
Of the many causes behind the January 2018 U.S. federal government shutdown, bribes to senators from George Soros was not among them.
Snopes→ Does Congress Get Paid While Military Personnel Do Not During a Government Shutdown?
Unlike military pay, which is appropriated annually, paychecks for House and Senate members are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, even during a shutdown.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump’s team misleads in tying international terrorism report to immigration
President Donald Trump claims a report on international terrorism convictions bolsters the need for changes to the U.S. immigration system. Why? Because almost three-quarters of the 549 convictions were of individuals born outside of the United States.