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
Snopes→ President Defends Donald Trump Jr., Alleging “Greatest Witch Hunt in Political History”
Trump called Donald Jr. "open, transparent and innocent" amid emails showing his son's desire to meet with a "Russian government attorney".
Snopes→ Trillion-ton Iceberg Breaks Off Ice Shelf in Antarctica, Scientists Say
The iceberg has double the volume of Lake Erie, and calved away from the Larson C ice shelf between 10 and 12 July 2017.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim ‘billions and billions’ are ‘pouring into NATO’ because of his administration
“Americans know that a strong alliance of free, sovereign and independent nations is the best defense for our freedoms and for our interests. That is why my administration has demanded that all members of NATO finally meet their full and
Hoax-Slayer→ Clever Scam Email Targets People Who Sell on Amazon
If you sell on Amazon, keep an eye out for a fraudulent email that claims that there is a balance due on your Amazon seller account. The post Clever Scam Email Targets People Who Sell on Amazon appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ U.S. Intercepts, Destroys Missile off Coast of Alaska in Planned Test
Though perhaps imbued with more relevance in light of events on the Korean Peninsula, the test had been planned long before North Korean missile activity.
Climate Feedback→ Breitbart article falsely claims that measured global warming has been “fabricated”
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This Breitbart article by James Delingpole claims that the observed warming of Earth’s surface temperatures is largely a fabrication by scientists who have altered the measurements. The source for this claim is a
Snopes→ Sinclair Broadcast Group Under Fire for Pushing ‘Propaganda’ on Local News
Critics complain that Sinclair, the nation's largest owner of local television stations, requires its affiliates to insert conservative commentary in local newscasts.
Snopes→ Did ‘Oath Keepers’ Charge an Ohio Woman to Walk Across a Mall?
An Ohio woman accused the group of harassing her and her son during a "prepper" event.
Snopes→ UFO Enthusiast Now Facing Child Pornography Charges Is Subject of Netflix Documentary
Stan Romanek, a prominent self-proclaimed "alien abductee", says his computer was hacked in a government conspiracy to silence him.
Truth or Fiction?→ Giant Florida Cane Spider Attacks House in Photo-Fiction!
Giant Florida Cane Spider Attacks House in Photo-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo of what’s described as a real giant Florida cane spider attached to the side of a house has gone viral. The Truth: A doctored photo that appears to show a gia
Snopes→ Was an American Flag Displayed on the White House?
A meme comparing White House light displays under the Trump and Obama administration used a digitally altered image.
PolitiFact→ What legal experts say about Donald Trump Jr. meeting with Russian lawyer
After months of denial by the Trump team about communication with Russia during the 2016 election, Donald Trump Jr. confirmed he met with a Russian lawyer in hopes of receiving damaging information on Hillary Clinton. Would such a meeting be illeg
Truth or Fiction?→ CLA Safflower Oil Leads to Weight Loss, Less Belly Fat-Unproven!
Safflower Oil Supplement Leads to Weight Loss, Less Belly Fat-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Claims that safflower oil and/or conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs) supplements can help you lose weight, particularly in the belly area, have been circulating
Snopes→ 7-Eleven Continues Free Slurpee Tradition on 7/11
The convenience store continued its tradition of offering free Slurpees on 11 July on 11 July 2017.
FactCheck.org→ A Fake Paul Ryan Quote
Q: Did House Speaker Paul Ryan say “22 million Americans choose to be poor, so it’s their own problem if they can’t afford to be healthy”? A: No. That fake quote comes from a satirical news story. FULL QUESTION Did Ryan reall
Snopes→ Are ‘Hail Satan’ License Plates Now Available in Tennessee?
Claims that state lawmakers had passed a bill allowing phrase to appear on license plates originated from a satire site.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Did John Podesta deny CIA and FBI access to DNC server, as Donald Trump claims?
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Did John Podesta deny CIA and FBI access to DNC server, as Donald Trump claims? In the midst of talks on the global economy, climate change and immigration at the Group of 20 summit in Germany, President Donald Trump
Snopes→ At Least 16 People Killed in Military Plane Crash in Mississippi
The KC-130 refueling aircraft crashed into a field 85 miles north of Jackson, Mississippi on 10 July 2017.
Snopes→ Russian Lawyer Who Met Donald Trump Jr. Says She Never Had Information on Clinton
Natalia Veselnitskaya also confirmed to NBC that Jared Kushner and Paul Manafort had attended the meeting in June 2016.
Washington Post→ McConnell’s claim that Senate GOP health bill would not ’cause anyone currently on Medicaid to come off it’
“Nothing we’ve advocated so far would cause anyone currently on Medicaid to come off of it.” — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), speech in Paducah, Ky., July 5. A reader asked us to fact-check this claim, repor
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Huge Plane Crashes Into Bridge’ Survey Scam
Facebook post that features an image depicting a passenger jet crashed into a traffic bridge includes a link that supposedly opens a news video. The post ‘Huge Plane Crashes Into Bridge’ Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Your Mailbox Quota is Full’ Email Phishing Scam
According to this email, which bills itself as a "final warning" deactivation notice, your mailbox quota is full. The post ‘Your Mailbox Quota is Full’ Email Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ FAKE-NEWS: ‘Mosque to Have Speakers That Can be Heard 15 Miles Away’
Circulating report claims that a new mosque to be built in Birmingham UK will have a speaker system that can be heard 15 miles away. The post FAKE-NEWS: ‘Mosque to Have Speakers That Can be Heard 15 Miles Away’ appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ The ‘Nuran Katikoy’ Hacker Warning is Yet Another Hoax
According to a post that is rapidly circulating via Facebook, you should tell all the people on your messenger list not to… The post The ‘Nuran Katikoy’ Hacker Warning is Yet Another Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Unfounded Leak Claim
President Donald Trump made the unfounded accusation that former FBI Director James Comey illegally “leaked CLASSIFIED INFORMATION to the media.” His claim appears to have been based on a news story that makes no such determination. The Hil
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Send a Plane to ‘Save’ Charlie Gard?
The United States president has offered to help the terminally ill boy, but there is no evidence he made this specific gesture.
Snopes→ Was Vladimir Putin Surrounded by Other World Leaders at the G20 Summit?
A photograph purportedly showing the Russian president surrounded by political counterparts is not real.
Snopes→ Was An Oregon Man Fired For Helping Police Stop a Kidnapping?
Home Depot offered Dillon Reagan his job back after his case garnered widespread attention online.
Snopes→ Is this Really an Electric Car From 1905?
A photograph of the vehicle is real, but misdated.
PolitiFact→ In Context: How the White House Edited an AP Story About Health Coverage
On July 10, 2017, the White House press office sent a blast email titled, "New Survey Shows United States Uninsured Population Grew by 2 Million This Year." The email (also posted on the White House website) referred to an Associated Press ar
PolitiFact→ Chris Murphy – Is Donald Trump responsible for rising health insurance premiums, as Chris Murphy said?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Is Donald Trump responsible for rising health insurance premiums, as Chris Murphy said? Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., blamed President Donald Trump for insurance rate hikes through the administration’s att
Truth or Fiction?→ Yellowstone Lava Geyser Erupts for First Time in Human History-Fiction!
Yellowstone Lava Geyser Erupts for First Time in Human History-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A Yellowstone Lava Geyser has erupted at the national park for the first time in recorded history after earthquakes shook Montana and Wyoming in early July 2017
Snopes→ Is This Muhammad Ali with All of His Winnings in 1964?
A photograph of Muhammad Ali standing near piles of cash in a bank vault is often shared with inaccurate or misleading information.
Snopes→ Scientists Discover a Drug That Regenerates Teeth?
Research using a chemical that stimulates stem cells in degraded teeth has been tested in mice with promising results, but the research is in its infancy.
Truth or Fiction?→ Don’t Accept Facebook Friend Request From Hacker Jayden K. Smith-Fiction!
Don’t Accept Facebook Friend Request From Hacker Jayden K. Smith-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Posts warning Facebook users not to accept a friend request from Jayden K. Smith because he’s a hacker who will immediately gain access to all y
Snopes→ British Court Considers Possible Treatment in Charlie Gard Case
Courts in the U.K. and Europe had previously ordered the terminally ill 11-month-old boy's life support to be withdrawn.