Israeli police say Palestinians opened fire at Israelis near an important Jerusalem holy site, wounding two seriously before being killed in a gunfight.
Hoax-Slayer→ British Airways ‘Free Airline Tickets’ Facebook Scam
Facebook message claims that British Airways is giving EVERYONE two free tickets as a means of celebrating its anniversary. The post British Airways ‘Free Airline Tickets’ Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ Phony Pelosi Drug Arrests
Q: Were Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s daughters arrested for smuggling cocaine into the U.S.? A: No. That story and several spin-offs were intended as satire. FULL QUESTION Were Nancy Pelosi’s daughters really arrested for drug possession? FULL ANSWER
Hoax-Slayer→ Lizzie Borden ‘You Will get Hacked’ Joke Causing Confusion
A series of silly hacker hoaxes have been rocketing around the Interwebs in recent weeks, duping many users as they travel. The post Lizzie Borden ‘You Will get Hacked’ Joke Causing Confusion appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Federal Judge in Hawaii Further Weakens Trump’s Travel Ban
The ruling expanded the list of family relationships that can be used as part of a visa application by people in six affected countries.
Snopes→ Lion Spotted Nursing Leopard Cub in Rare Act of Cross-Species Care
The photographs were taken by a visitor to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania.
Snopes→ Trump’s Lawyer in Russia Investigation Threatens Stranger Who Emailed Criticism
Marc Kasowitz said he "intends to apologize" for a series of abusive and profane responses to an email imploring him to resign his position.
Washington Post→ Fighting falsehoods around the world: A dispatch on the growing global fact-checking movement
This is a report on the fourth Global Fact-Checking Summit, which Michelle Ye Hee Lee of The Fact Checker attended. MADRID — “Nos encanta la verdad.” We love the truth. Political fact-checking has existed in the United States for many
FactCheck.org→ Donald Trump Jr.’s Evolving Statements
We now know that Donald Trump Jr., during the presidential campaign, met with a Russian lawyer offering information that was “part of Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump.” And we now know that the president’s eldest son was l
Snopes→ Was James Comey Taken from His Home by Feds at 3 A.M.?
Articles reporting that former FBI Director James Comey was handcuffed and taken into custody by federal agents are fake news.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump’s comments about campaign meeting with Russian lawyer
President Donald Trump downplayed talk about a meeting Trump campaign officials held with a Russian lawyer in hopes of receiving damaging information on Hillary Clinton during the 2016 campaign. "Most people would have taken that meet
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking President Donald Trump’s interview with Pat Robertson on 'The 700 Club'
President Donald Trump talked about his first face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network’s Pat Robertson on The 700 Club. Trump said that the two nuclear superpowers need to
Snopes→ Woman Comes Out of Grave and Walks After Being Dead for Three Years?
Tall tales of "walking dead" corpses in Indonesia appear to have been inspired by the unusual funerary practices of the Toraja people of Sulawesi.
Snopes→ Did an Oklahoma State Representative Say Rape and Incest are the ‘Will of God’?
Republican George Faught was put on the spot by fellow state representatives while defending his bill to restrict abortions in Oklahoma.
Truth or Fiction?→ Verizon Backpack Giveaway in July 2017-Truth!
Verizon Backpack Giveaway in July 2017-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A Verizon backpack giveaway promotion that was held in July 2017 sparked questions on social media. The Truth: Social media posts about a Verizon giving away backpacks full of school s
Snopes→ Were the Georgia Guidestones Stolen and Taken to New Hampshire?
A satirical web site reported that the granite monument disappeared — and then unexpectedly reappeared in another state.
Truth or Fiction?→ Nancy Pelosi’s Daughters Arrested for Selling Cocaine-Fiction!
Nancy Pelosi’s Daughters Arrested for Selling Cocaine-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s daughters, Julie and Nicole Pelosi, were arrested for trafficking cocaine and other drugs in July 2017. The Truth: A we
Snopes→ Verizon Backpack Giveaway
Readers were skeptical of posts promoting a backpack giveaway complete with school supplies, but it is real — with some caveats.
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Assault a Marine Then Rip Off His Cover?
A video of the president picking up and returning a hat was reversed to make it appear as though he had pulled it off a Marine and then tossed it.
Snopes→ Political Prisoner and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Liu Xiaobo Dies in Detention
Liu had been detained by police since 2008 for advocating political reforms and human rights in China.
Snopes→ After Failed Visa Applications, Afghan Girls Will be Allowed Into U.S. for Robotics Contest
The team had traveled hundreds of miles to the U.S. embassy in Kabul, only to have visa applications rejected twice.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘2017 Jeep Giveaway’ Facebook Survey Scam
A post that is currently being shared on Facebook claims to be giving away two 2017 Jeep Wranglers as part of a "Summer Promotion". The post ‘2017 Jeep Giveaway’ Facebook Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Washington Post→ Video: Every Russia story Trump said was ‘fake news’ or a ‘witch hunt’
When Donald Trump Jr. revealed this week that he had met with a Russian lawyer in the summer of 2016, it was the latest revelation in the continuing story about alleged ties between the Trump camp and Russia, and Russian influence on the 2
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Your Mac Has Been Blocked’ Tech Support Scam
While browsing the web, a "critical alert" message may suddenly appear that claims that your Mac has been blocked and you must urgently call a support number to seek help. The post ‘Your Mac Has Been Blocked’ Tech Support Scam appeared firs
Hoax-Slayer→ Death Scam Post Again Targets Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean) — Mr. Bean is NOT Dead
According to a "breaking news" post that is currently being shared on social media, much-loved actor Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean) has died in a car crash while attempting a stunt. The post Death Scam Post Again Targets Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean) — Mr.
Climate Feedback→ Scientists explain what New York Magazine article on “The Uninhabitable Earth” gets wrong
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY New York Magazine published an article by David Wallace-Wells detailing the potential impacts of climate change if no action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Much of the article explores “worst case
Snopes→ Does Lil’ Wayne Have One Month to Live?
The rapper has been a frequent subject of hoax stories about a supposed fatal cancer diagnosis.
Snopes→ The Lies of Donald Trump’s Critics, and How They Shape His Many Personas
An in-depth analysis of the false allegations and misleading claims made against the 45th President since his inauguration.
PolitiFact→ Trump and Russia, Clinton and Ukraine: How do they compare?
Donald Trump Jr.’s 2016 meeting with a lawyer tied to the Russian government prompted a resolute response from Fox News host Sean Hannity: Democrats looked for dirt on the Republican nominee, too. And they were willing to turn to a foreign govern
Snopes→ Did a ‘Muslim Figure’ Demand Pork-Free Menus in the United States?
Questionable and clickbait web site completely misrepresented objections to a French mayor's push against so-called "alternative menus".
PolitiFact→ 5 questions about opposition research and Russia
The White House has been grappling with recent revelations that Donald Trump Jr. met with a Russian lawyer thought to have sensitive information from the Russian government that would assist then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. In its defense, the
PolitiFact→ The future of fact-checking is in digital technology, human trust
MADRID — For four years in a row, fact-checkers from around the world have gathered together to discuss best practices and highest principles. We come together to confab, commiserate and encourage as we all go about our work of holding the powerf
PolitiFact→ Pat Toomey – Is Medicaid driving the budget deficit, as Pat Toomey said?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Is Medicaid driving the budget deficit, as Pat Toomey said? Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Penn., defended the Senate health care bill’s curbing of Medicaid spending by calling Medicaid the single-biggest driver of
Snopes→ Kim Kardashian West: Streaks on Table Were Marble, Not Drugs
Kardashian West maintained a pair of white streaks on a black table in a social media post shared from a hotel were just part of the table’s marble stone.
Snopes→ Me Want Cocaine? Drugs Found Inside Cookie Monster Doll
In a news release on 12 July 2017, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office disclosed a Cookie Monster doll was found to have two packages of cocaine hidden inside it.
Snopes→ Is Pastor and Gospel Singer Don Moen Dead After a Short Illness?
A dubious web site falsely reported the death of the Christian Contemporary music artist Don Moen.
Truth or Fiction?→ Warning: Do Not Accept Friend Request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schimdit-Fiction!
Warning: Do Not Accept Friend Request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Social media users have been warned not to accept a friend request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt because “his name will become your na
Snopes→ Ghoulish Online Game Urges Young People to End Their Lives
The family of a teenager who died by suicide in Texas say that their son was involved in the "Blue Whale" game.
Snopes→ ‘America’s Got Talent’ Airs Audition of Contestant Who Died
'America's Got Talent' contestant Brandon Rogers, 29, died in a car accident on 10 June 2017.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – Recycled parody: CNN's Zakaria calls for jihadi rape of white women
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Recycled parody: CNN's Zakaria calls for jihadi rape of white women CNN’s Fareed Zakaria presents himself as an urbane observer of the global scene and not the sort of person to call for violence again