A viral photograph shows massive crowds out on the streets of an English city, but the scene is not what far-right supporters claim it is.
Snopes→ Olympic Skier Bode Miller’s Toddler Daughter Drowns in Pool
Emeline Miller died at an Orange County hospital, a day after paramedics tried unsuccessfully to revive her after the drowning incident.
Snopes→ Does This Image Show a Toddler in a Cage Detained by ICE in 2018?
A heart-rending photograph of a crying boy in a cage has been widely shared, but its full backstory is still uncertain.
Snopes→ Trump-Kim Shake Hands, Commit to ‘Complete Denuclearization’
Yet as Trump toasted the summit's results, he faced mounting questions about whether he got too little and gave away too much — including an agreement to halt U.S. military exercises with treaty ally South Korea.
Washington Post→ Trump’s false assertion that Canada claims to ‘make’ $100 billion in trade with the U.S.
The U.S. government repeatedly has affirmed the United States has a trade surplus with Canada. But Trump ignores that.
Washington Post→ Trump’s false assertion that Canada claims to ‘make’ $100 billion in trade with the U.S.
“Fair Trade is now to be called Fool Trade if it is not Reciprocal. According to a Canada release, they make almost 100 Billion Dollars in Trade with U.S. (guess they were bragging and got caught!). Minimum is 17B. Tax Dairy from us at 27
Snopes→ Trump’s Tweets Slam Canada and Trudeau Anew from Singapore
President Donald Trump took more swipes at Canada and its prime minister over trade issues as he settled in for a summit with North Korea in Singapore, contending that "Fair Trade is now to be called Fool Trade if it is not Reciprocal."
Snopes→ Is the EPA Allowing For the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Snopes→ Attorney General Sessions Reverses Protections for Asylum Seekers Fleeing Domestic Violence, Gangs
Immigration lawyers have already vowed to take legal action against Sessions's ruling, which would deny asylum to almost all victims of gang violence and domestic abuse.
Snopes→ Did the ‘Distracted Boyfriend’ Meme Come From a Real Movie?
Saying that Charlie Chaplin invented the "distracted boyfriend" meme is a bit of a stretch, but an early version of the viral image can be spotted in the 1922 short film "Pay Day."
Snopes→ Your Internet Use Could Change as ‘Net Neutrality’ Ends
Consumers aren’t likely to see immediate changes following the formal repeal of Obama-era internet rules that had ensured equal treatment for all.
Snopes→ Was Anthony Bourdain Killed by Clinton Operatives?
Spurious claims linking the celebrity chef's death to Hillary Clinton were published on a web site notorious for spreading fake news and conspiracy theories.
Snopes→ IHOP Confuses Social Media, Adopts ‘IHOb’
Pancake chain IHOP teased a name change to "IHOb," revealing on 11 June 2018 that the new "b" stood for "burgers."
Snopes→ Is This a Real Photograph of G7 Leaders?
A German photographer covering the summit captured an image that was circulated widely online.
FactCheck.org→ Sanders’ Misleading Wage Claim
Sen. Bernie Sanders claims that “the average American worker today, despite the strong economy, is not getting ahead.” Not so. Hourly wages have been rising faster than inflation for years, and that trend has continued under President Donal
Snopes→ Did a Child with Asthma Die After Parents Switched to Essential Oils as Treatment?
A popular cautionary tale about a child dying after his asthma medication was swapped for essential oils has not been corroborated.
Snopes→ Did Chelsea Clinton Tweet That ‘Pizzagate Is Real’?
Neither Pizzagate nor a "child trafficking bunker" in Tucson is real or connected to illegal activities supposedly directed by Hillary Clinton.
Snopes→ Did Snopes.com Ignore a Huge Child Trafficking Bust in Arizona?
Disreputable web sites conflated a homeless camp in Arizona with a carefully orchestrated multi-agency sting on the other side of the country.
Truth or Fiction?→ Anthony Bourdain Had Information on Hillary Clinton, Sex Trafficking Ring -Fiction!
Anthony Bourdain Had Information on Hillary Clinton, Sex Trafficking Ring Before His Death-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Before Anthony Bourdain’s death from an apparent suicide, he was ready to expose information on Hillary Clinton and a child sex
Snopes→ Was ‘Back to the Future IV’ Confirmed by Michael J. Fox?
A Facebook page posing as the actor posted a hoax message about a new movie in the popular time-traveling series.
Snopes→ Are These Immigrant Children in Orange Jumpsuits?
A viral Facebook post falsely implies a photograph of children in orange jumpsuits shows detained immigrant children.
PolitiFact→ In Context: What Justin Trudeau said that made Donald Trump angry
In two fuming tweets fired aboard Air Force One upon his departure from the Group of 7 summit, President Donald Trump accused the host, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, of lying. "Based on Justin’s false statements at his news confere
Snopes→ Is ICE Transporting Immigrant Children in Freight Trains?
A Facebook user evoked images of the Holocaust in a claim Immigration and Customs Enforcement uses trains to transport children, but there were no supporting details.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Have 101 utilities cut their rates thanks to the GOP tax bill?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Have 101 utilities cut their rates thanks to the GOP tax bill? For months, President Donald Trump has been touting the benefits of the tax law he signed in December. But in early June, he began expanding his ar
Snopes→ Did Justin Trudeau’s Eyebrow Fall Off at the G7 Summit?
A popular video clip made it appear as if the Canadian prime minister was wearing fake eyebrows at an international conference.
FactCheck.org→ Video: Has Trump’s Wall Construction Begun?
In this fact-checking video, CNN’s Jake Tapper reviews President Donald Trump’s repeated claim that construction has begun on his promised wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump has been making this claim since he signed the signed the bipartisa
Snopes→ Spain Offers to Take Migrant Ship Amid Italy-Malta Standoff
Italy and Malta immediately thanked Spain's new Socialist prime minister for the offer to receive the SOS Mediterranee rescue ship Aquarius at the port of Valencia.
Washington Post→ Video: Can the president be indicted or subpoenaed?
The Supreme Court has never weighed in directly on these questions. Here's a video primer on the current legal landscape.
Washington Post→ Video: Can the president be indicted or subpoenaed?
When an American citizen is investigated, prosecutors have the legal equivalent of superpowers. They can compel that person to produce documents or testify before a grand jury by serving a subpoena. If sufficient evidence is found, they can charge that
Snopes→ Salmonella Outbreak in Several States Linked to Pre-Cut Melon
A multistate outbreak of salmonella linked to pre-cut melon has sickened 60 people in five Midwestern states.
Snopes→ ‘Wedding Crashers’ Star Vince Vaughn Busted at DUI Stop
Actor Vince Vaughn was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and resisting arrest in a Southern California beach town.
Snopes→ Is McDonald’s Replacing All Cashiers with Robots to Avoid a Minimum Wage Increase?
A fake news site twisted information about self-serve kiosks into a false claim that McDonald's is replacing all their cashiers with "robots."
Snopes→ Was a Massive Pedophile Ring with ‘70,000 Elite Members’ Busted by Police?
A disreputable web site with a penchant for pedophilia-related clickbait deceptively reported a years-old story as current news.
Snopes→ Tyson Recalls Over 3,000 Lbs. of Frozen Chicken Products
The frozen, uncooked and breaded chicken tenderloins being recalled may be contaminated with blue and clear soft plastics.
Snopes→ Was a Man Arrested for ‘Barbecuing’ Pedophiles to Death?
An arrested Florida man professed an intent to kill child molesters, but he didn't kill, set fire to, or "barbecue" anyone.
Snopes→ Prosecutor: No Evidence of Any Foul Play in Bourdain Death
The famed cook, writer, and host of the CNN series "Parts Unknown" killed himself in a luxury hotel.
Snopes→ Did a Mother Deer Sacrifice Herself to Cheetahs to Save Her Fawns?
A haunting photograph and a stirring tale of maternal sacrifice: one is real, the other isn't.
Snopes→ Was Anthony Bourdain About to Expose an Elite Pedophile Ring?
Some fake news sites just can't get over their obsessions with pederasty, likely because it makes for effective clickbait material.
Snopes→ Was a Child’s Skull Found at an Alleged Sex-Trafficking Bunker Area in Tucson?
Authorities have determined a skull found roughly 20 miles from an abandoned homeless camp belonged to an adult.
Snopes→ Are More Than 10,000 Children in U.S. Detention Centers?
The Department of Health and Human Services announced that 10,773 unaccompanied immigrant children were indeed in detention facilities as of May 2018.