A clip from a television sitcom showing a stop sign crashing into a weather reporter during a storm is occasionally mistaken for genuine news footage.
Snopes→ Hurricane Irma Floods Miami International Airport?
The White House's social media director mistook a video showing heavy flooding at the Mexico City International Airport for its Miami counterpart.
Snopes→ Did Hurricane Irma Draw the Water Away from Beaches in Florida and the Bahamas?
Remarkable images appear to show examples of a real meteorological phenomenon called "negative surge."
Snopes→ Did Physicist Michio Kaku Say HAARP Caused Irma and Harvey?
A 2013 CBS video segment about weather modification was dishonestly reframed as a clip about Hurricanes Irma and Harvey.
PolitiFact→ Eric Schneiderman – Has DACA been ruled unconstitutional?
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Has DACA been ruled unconstitutional? New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is leading a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to rescind a deferred deportation program, claiming the move is
Snopes→ Minnesota University Teaches Philosophy Through Harry Potter
Minnesota university is mixing the magical world of Harry Potter into philosophy teachings.
Snopes→ TV Correspondents Face Danger They Told Others to Avoid
Journalists were the shock troops allowing the nation to experience Hurricane Irma from the comfort of their living rooms.
Snopes→ French Hurricane Rescues Raise Anger, Racial Questions
Residents of the hurricane-devastated French territory of St. Martin expressed anger at a perception white tourists were given priority during evacuation.
Snopes→ Police: At Least Eight People Dead After North Texas Shooting
Police shot dead the suspect in a shooting at a home in Plano, northeast of Dallas.
Truth or Fiction?→ Sargento Cheese Recalls 7 Types of Cheese in August or September 2017-Fiction!
Sargento Cheese Recalls 7 Types of Cheese in August or September 2017-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Sargento Cheese recalled seven types of cheese in August or September 2017 for listeria contamination; consumers have been warned that eating recalled Sar
Hoax-Slayer→ Facebook Photograph of Man Riding Motorbike Over Children’s Hands
A photograph circulating via Facebook depicts a smiling man riding a motorbike across the outstretched hands of children lying on the ground in a row. The post Facebook Photograph of Man Riding Motorbike Over Children’s Hands appeared first on H
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that a wall will ‘stop much of the drugs from pouring into this country’
“Just to add on, tremendous drugs pouring into the United States at levels that nobody has ever seen before. This has happened over the last three to four years in particular. The wall will stop much of the drugs from pouring into this co
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Apple ID Used to Make a Purchase’ Phishing Scam Email
Yet another phishing scam is targeting Apple users. At first glance, the email appears to be an official Apple receipt for a recent purchase. The post ‘Apple ID Used to Make a Purchase’ Phishing Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Bitterroot Forest Fire
An awe-inspiring photograph captured wildlife fleeing a fire in Bitterroot Forest, Montana.
Snopes→ Florida Man’s Joke About Shooting Irma Gets Taken Seriously
A Florida man says that his Facebook event inviting people to shoot at Hurricane Irma was a joke that got out of hand and that he never expected anyone to take his suggestion seriously.
Snopes→ Hurricane Irma Rumor FAQ
Hurricane Irma has prompted the showering of social media with rumors, astonishing photographs, and other questionable claims.
Snopes→ Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry Dies in Helicopter Crash
Troy Gentry, one half of the award-winning country music duo Montgomery Gentry, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in a helicopter crash, according to a statement from the band’s website.
Snopes→ ‘Violent Mob’ Forced Police to Shut Down a ‘Patriot Picnic’ at Chicano Park?
No violence erupted at San Diego's landmark park honoring the city's Latino heritage, although police told far-right activists to leave the premises after tensions with a rival group escalated.
Truth or Fiction?→ U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Signs Order to Seize Guns Ahead of Hurricane Irma-Truth!
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Signs Order to Seize Guns Ahead of Hurricane Irma-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth E. Mapp signed an order allowing the National Guard to seize weapons and ammo from citizens as
PolitiFact→ Mailbag: 'You look ridiculous'
Once again, President Donald Trump has been the dominant topic in reader emails to PolitiFact, though we’ve found that Hillary Clinton remains on the minds of some readers as well. Here’s a sampling of reader emails over the past few weeks,
Snopes→ Does Equifax’s Credit Monitoring Service Bar Users From Joining a Class-Action Suit Against Them?
After a massive data breach, the terms of service for an Equifax product spawned allegations that the company was trying to curb potential legal action.
FactCheck.org→ Video: Trump, Sessions on DACA
In this week’s video with FactCheck.org, CNN’s Jake Tapper reviews how President Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions characterize the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals program. In announcing the phase out of the Obama-era D
Snopes→ Is This Hurricane Irma?
A wildly popular Facebook video purportedly showing Hurricane Irma actually shows a 2016 tornado in Uruguay.
Snopes→ Did a 2005 Movie Feature Hurricanes Named Harvey and Irma?
An online conspiracy theory about government-created hurricanes gets even the most basic facts wrong.
PolitiFact→ Al Franken – Did Reagan and H.W. Bush issue actions similar to DACA, as Al Franken said?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Did Reagan and H.W. Bush issue actions similar to DACA, as Al Franken said? Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., took to the airwaves to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, policy the Obama adminis
FactCheck.org→ Clinton Foundation Isn’t Charging FEMA
Q: Is the Clinton Foundation charging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to send supplies to victims of Hurricane Harvey? A: No. That claim originated on a satirical news site. The Clinton Foundation has not charged FEMA for bottled water or o
Snopes→ During a Hurricane, Should You Store Valuables in the Dishwasher?
Appliance experts and flooding victims advise against storing valuables in a dishwasher during a hurricane.
Snopes→ NFL Owner Orders His Players to Stand During Anthem?
An NFL owner didn't tell his players they were "actors" playing the role of "patriotic super heroes" and therefore had to stand during the playing of the U.S. national anthem.
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Snopes→ Airlines Battle Price-Gouging Allegations as Hurricane Irma Advances on Florida
Several companies instituted price caps after people attempting to evacuate Florida found high ticket prices online.
Snopes→ Are These People Golfing Near a Huge Forest Fire?
A photograph shows a group of people golfing near a large forest fire, but they aren't in as much danger as they appear.
Snopes→ Residents Cough, Rub Eyes in Harvey Pollution Spike
Oil industry giants reported more than 1.5 million pounds (680 metric tons) of extraordinary emissions over eight days beginning 23 August 2017.
Snopes→ Mexico Hit by One of Biggest Quakes Ever, 15 Killed
A massive 8-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of southern Mexico late on 7 September 2017, killing at least 15 people.
Snopes→ Police Shoot Armed Man at Miami Airport Amid Irma Evacuation
Police investigated an officer-involved shooting at Miami airport which shut down a terminal as people fled Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma.
Snopes→ NFL Player Case Renews Police Race Bias Debate in Las Vegas
Via Twitter, Seattle Seahawks player Michael Bennett accused Las Vegas police of racially motivated excessive force after a report of gunshots at a hotel.
Snopes→ Andrew Was a Monster; Irma Could Blow it Out of the Water
Bigger and with a 90-degree different path of potential destruction, Irma is forecast to hit more people and buildings than 1992’s Andrew.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s repeated claim of credit for Foxconn’s deal in Wisconsin
“A lot of people are coming back in. We have Foxconn, they make the iPhones, as you know, for Apple, and so many companies are building now in our country, including the auto companies who are coming back.” — President Trump,
Snopes→ Equifax Breach Exposes 143 Million People to Identity Theft
The credit tracking company says "criminals" accessed files between May and June 2017.
Snopes→ Does a Viral Video of Mercury and Aluminum Mixing Suggest That Vaccines Are Unsafe?
A science experiment on YouTube was co-opted by anti-vaccine activists to make scientifically illiterate innuendoes about vaccine safety.
Snopes→ Did the Governor of the United States’ Virgin Islands Sign an Order Allowing the Seizure of Weapons During Hurricane Irma?
Despite denials, Governor Kenneth Mapp's executive order does authorize the National Guard to seize firearms and other property — if he deems it necessary to keep public order.