Gmail has confirmed that it is investigating reports of Google Docs-based phishing attacks.
Snopes→ Have Sixty Holistic Doctors Died Suspicious Deaths in the Past Year?
This claim, inelegantly formulated on an alternative health website, is remarkable for both its incoherence and its lack of substantiating evidence.
FactCheck.org→ Russia’s Ban on Jehovah’s Witnesses
Q: Did President Trump urge Jehovah’s Witnesses to seek asylum in the U.S. after the religious group was banned in Russia? A: No. A fake news story attributed that statement to Trump. FULL ANSWER The fake news story “Trump Warns Russia O
Truth or Fiction?→ Prayer Requests for Dakota, Boy Airlifted with Repeated Seizures -Unproven!
Prayer Requests for Dakota, Boy Airlifted with Repeated Seizures –Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Prayer requests for a boy named Dakota who was suffering from continuous seizures and was airlifted to a hospital in Dallas made the rounds on soci
Snopes→ Did a Missouri Teacher Staple Her Student’s Lips Shut?
A disreputable web site fabricated a story about an instructor's attacking a disrespectful student.
FactCheck.org→ Clinton Wrong on Debate Claim
Hillary Clinton, who declared that she is “now back to being an activist citizen and part of the resistance,” falsely claimed that no debate moderator ever asked Donald Trump, “so exactly how are you going to create more jobs”?
Snopes→ Do E-Cigarettes Really Contain Ten Times the Carcinogens of Tobacco Cigarettes?
According to rumors, a Japanese study found that electronic cigarettes contain far more cancer-causing ingredients found in tobacco products.
Snopes→ Woman Prosecuted for Laughing During Jeff Sessions Confirmation Hearing?
Desiree Fairooz, a member of the protest group Code Pink, was charged with disorderly conduct after laughing during the introduction of Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions.
Snopes→ Did Melania Trump ‘Like’ a Tweet Lampooning Her Relationship With President Trump?
The personal Twitter account for Melania Trump "liked" (then quickly "unliked") a post speculating about her relationship with her husband.
Snopes→ Stuck 71 Hours in an Elevator, Man Kills and Eats his Wife to Survive?
A well-known fake news web site peddled the story, along with several mislabeled photographs.
Snopes→ Does Donald Trump Have a Plaque on His Golf Course Commemorating a Civil War Battle That Never Happened?
A New York Times story about a historically inaccurate plaque on a Trump golf course has drawn new attention after the president's controversial comments on the Civil War.
Snopes→ The Maiken and the Birth of an Island
Photographs taken from a yacht show the formation of a small island via a volcanic eruption at sea.
Washington Post→ Budget director Mick Mulvaney’s claim that Obama imposed regulations without considering costs
“It is our position that the previous administration failed to follow the law in many, many circumstances. And that they simply imposed regulation without proper regard to the cost side of that analysis.” — White House budget
Hoax-Slayer→ The Freebie Trends Facebook Page is Yet Another Scam
Facebook Page that calls itself "Freebie Trends" claims that you can win expensive prizes just by liking, sharing, commenting, and clicking a link to "validate your entry". The post The Freebie Trends Facebook Page is Yet Another Scam appeared first
Snopes→ Six Flags Roller Coaster Flooding
A photograph of a roller coaster submerged by floodwaters was not taken in St. Louis in 2017.
Hoax-Slayer→ TRUE – ‘Researchers Monitoring Cow Digestion Through Windows in Their Sides’
Circulating reports claim that cows have been fitted with 'windows' that allow researchers direct access to the rumens of the animals to monitor how food is processed. The post TRUE – ‘Researchers Monitoring Cow Digestion Through Windows in
Snopes→ Arizona Woman Reportedly Discovers Hidden Note from Chinese Prison Laborer
Other letters asking for help have been found inside items purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue and Kmart.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump says Michael Flynn got security clearance from Obama administration
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Donald Trump says Michael Flynn got security clearance from Obama administration President Donald Trump says that when Michael Flynn joined his campaign, President Barack Obama’s administration had already give
Snopes→ Did ‘Nazis’ Tape an Antifa Member to a Box?
A photograph showing a person duct-taped to an electrical box is real, but the context with which it is offered is misleading.
Snopes→ Did a Car Run Over Trump Protesters on a Highway?
A video showing a car driving through a demonstration is real, but it took place in Brazil and has nothing to do with the Trump administration.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s TV Campaign Ad
A TV ad from the Donald J. Trump for President campaign committee praises Trump’s first 100 days, but it stretches the facts on some of his accomplishments. The ad exaggerates the president’s record on job growth, giving Trump credit for jo
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump Pressures Argentine President to Cancel Jimmy Carter Award-Unproven!
Argentine President Cancels Humanitarian Award to Jimmy Carter at Trump’s Request-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Argentine President Mauricio Macri canceled a planned presentation of the Order of the Liberator General San Martín humanitarian awa
Snopes→ Is Samantha Bee’s Husband Fighting to Keep Poor People Out of His Child’s School?
Reports that Jason Jones campaigned against moving the school used outdated and incomplete quotes from the former Comedy Central star to bolster their claims.
Snopes→ Does Health and Human Services Appointee Charmaine Yoest Believe Abortion Causes Breast Cancer?
Yoest claimed there was sufficient research to back up the claim in a 2012 interview with the New York Times.
Snopes→ Did Trump Warn Russia Over Jehovah’s Witnesses Ban and Urge Members to Seek Asylum in the U.S.?
A series of fake news articles portrayed Trump defending Jehovah's Witnesses after a Russian court labeled the group extremist.
Snopes→ McDonald’s ‘Fundamentally Superfluous Frork’ Is a Sneaky Burger Promo
The "frork," a fork made of french fries, is a gimmick to promote a new line of burgers and sandwiches.
Snopes→ President Trump: Andrew Jackson Could Have Prevented the Civil War
Does Trump's suggestion that Andrew Jackson could have stopped the Civil War have any basis in history?
Truth or Fiction?→ Tornado Carries Mobile Home 130 Miles with Family Inside-Fiction!
Tornado Carries Mobile Home 130 Miles with Family Inside-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An F4 tornado that swept through Tulsa, Oklahoma, carried a mobile home 130 miles, and five family members inside were remarkably unharmed. The Truth: A well-known f
PolitiFact→ Can Donald Trump get rid of national monument protections?
President Donald Trump marked the week leading up to his 100th day in office by signing an executive order to reconsider the protected status of millions of acres of land and ocean seabed. Trump’s April 26 order covered more than 20 large parcels
PolitiFact→ What's up with Donald Trump and Andrew Jackson?
If it were possible to have a bromance across the centuries, Presidents Andrew Jackson and Donald Trump would almost certainly qualify. Repeatedly over the past year, Trump has invoked and praised his predecessor in the White House, who served from 182
Washington Post→ Schumer’s claim that ‘millions would pay more’ under Trump’s tax plan
Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.): “Well, but he also takes away things like the mortgage interest deduction, the local — state and local property …” Chris Wallace: “No, no, no, that’s not true. He doesn’t take away the mortgag
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s 100-Day Boasts
Summary President Donald Trump did a flurry of TV interviews and held a campaign-style rally to mark his first 100 days, and he left a trail of false, misleading and sometimes puzzling statements in his wake: Trump, who is seeking to renegotiate the N
Snopes→ Did the Trump Administration ‘Veto’ Argentina’s Decision to Honor Jimmy Carter?
A chain of blog posts advanced a rumor that President Trump forced Argentina not to honor President Jimmy Carter in April 2017.
Truth or Fiction?→ After Hit-and-Run, Sarah Palin Emerges from Coma, Identifies Attackers-Fiction!
After Hit-and-Run, Sarah Palin Emerges from Coma, Identifies Attackers-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was in a coma after a hit-and-run, and she later emerged from the coma to identify her attackers. The Truth: False repor
PolitiFact→ Rex Tillerson – Does China account for 90% of North Korean trade, as Rex Tillerson said?
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Does China account for 90% of North Korean trade, as Rex Tillerson said? The Trump administration has cited China's trade relationship with North Korea as a key lever to deter the regime from producing a nuclear m
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump's 100-days campaign ad
In a sign that it’s never too early to start planning for re-election, President Donald Trump’s campaign released an ad on May 1 -- approximately 1,360 days before the 2020 election -- to tout the accomplishments of his first 100 days
Snopes→ Fox News Co-President Bill Shine Resigns
The troubled network's interim CEO, Rupert Murdoch, confirmed Shine's resignation in an email sent to staffers.
Snopes→ Clouds Over Mount Fuji
A spectacular video purportedly showing clouds rolling over Japan's Mount Fuji was digitally created from a still photograph.
Snopes→ Did Clint Eastwood Get ‘Terribly Tragic News’ Over His Latest Movie?
A dubious web site claimed that the director received 'heavy insults" over the film, but failed to provide any evidence.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake ‘Error Alert’ Email Tries to Steal Your Yahoo Account Login Details
This email, which claims to be from the "Profile Team" at Yahoo, warns that your account will soon be deleted due to an error detected in your mailbox. The post Fake ‘Error Alert’ Email Tries to Steal Your Yahoo Account Login Details appea