Q: Did NASA confirm that there will be 15 days of darkness on Earth in November? A: No. Variations of that false claim have been circulating since at least 2015. FULL ANSWER On May 29, the website twofeed.org posted a story with the headline “
Snopes→ Scientists Spot Rare, Endangered Whales in the Bering Sea
One of the North Pacific right whales had not been seen in a decade.
Snopes→ High School Student Dies After Log Falls on Him During Football Drill
Joshua Mileto died during a Navy SEALs-style drill at a high school in Farmingville, New York.
Snopes→ Trump Warns US ‘Locked and Loaded’ as North Korea Readies Missiles
The exclamation came after President Donald Trump warned Pyongyang of "fire and fury like the world has never seen."
Washington Post→ Trump’s effort to blame Obama for the opioid epidemic
“Federal drug prosecutions have gone down in recent years. We’re going to be bringing them up and bringing them up rapidly. At the end of 2016, there were 23 percent fewer than in 2011. So they looked at this scourge and the
Hoax-Slayer→ Check Your Receipts – Cash Back Scam Warning Email
Message warns shoppers to always check their receipts before leaving the check-out because people are being caught out by a scam in which unscrupulous cashiers add unauthorized cash back requests to transactions. The post Check Your Receipts – C
Snopes→ Did a University of Georgia Professor Let Students Pick Their Own Grades?
The professor had a syllabus posted to his web site outlining a "stress reduction policy" — which appears to have been satire.
Snopes→ ‘I Was Seth Rich for a Day’ — DC Man Misidentified as Murder Victim by Conspiracy Theorists
For Washington, D.C. business owner Jeff Gero it was just another day — until he saw a tweet identifying him as slain Democratic National Committee employee Seth Rich.
Snopes→ ‘I Was Seth Rich for a Day’ — Washington, D.C. Man Misidentified as Murder Victim by Conspiracy Theorists
For Washington, D.C. business owner Jeff Gero it was just another day — until he saw a tweet identifying him as slain Democratic National Committee employee Seth Rich.
Snopes→ Did Fukushima Officials Warn that Humans Should Never Eat Fish Again?
The claim comes from a 2013 blog post about preparing for the collapse of civilization, but it is just as wrong now as it was then.
Snopes→ Did Singer Lana Del Rey Ban American Flags at Her Concerts?
In an interview with a music magazine, the singer said she's taken the flag away as a backdrop during the performance of the song "Born to Die".
Snopes→ Can Drinking Cocktails From a Copper Mug Cause Poisoning?
News articles exaggerate the health risks associated with normal consumption of cocktails such as the popular Moscow mule.
Snopes→ Was Sasha Obama Murdered in a Drive-By Shooting?
A hoax news article reported that the daughter of former president Barack Obama had been killed.
Snopes→ Are Memberships No Longer Necessary to Shop at Costco?
Clickbait articles on Facebook are misleading users into thinking people no longer need a memberships to shop at the warehouse stores.
Snopes→ Utility Bill Payment Scam
Scammers claim a government grant will pay your utility bill in full for one month, then take your money.
Snopes→ Huge Blue Whale Under a Rowboat?
An image showing a blue whale dwarfing a rowboat under which it appears to be swimming is actually a piece of digital artwork.
Climate Feedback→ BBC Today airs false statements by Lord Lawson in the name of balance
On Thursday August 10, BBC Radio 4’s “Today” broadcasted an interview in which Nigel Lawson commented on Al Gore’s new film sequel to “An Inconvenient Truth”—and on Gore’s own interview on “Today” about that film. We asked scientist
PolitiFact→ A Trump nuclear strike against North Korea: constitutional or not?
President Donald Trump’s threats against North Korea and tweets about the United States’ powerful nuclear arsenal have raised the specter -- however small -- of nuclear war. But some members of Congress argue that the current process by whi
PolitiFact→ Sebastian Gorka – No, the Obama administration didn't invent the term 'lone wolf' for terrorists
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | No, the Obama administration didn't invent the term 'lone wolf' for terrorists Sebastian Gorka, a deputy assistant to President Donald Trump, is none too fond of the terrorism-fighting approach of former Pre
ABC News→ Channeling Trump? Beleaguered Netanyahu assails media
Israel's Netanyahu is increasingly resembling President Trump as he battles a burgeoning corruption scandal
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: No evidence killer motivated by Trump hatred
Police and prosecutors have offered no evidence that the fatal shooting of a Republican activist outside Philadelphia was politically motivated despite online stories that strongly suggest his assailant was inspired by hatred of President Donald Trump
Truth or Fiction?→ McDonald’s McRib Sandwiches Made From Inverted Pork Rectums-Fiction!
McDonalds’ McRib Sandwiches Made From Inverted Pork Rectums-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Persistent claims that McDonalds’ McRib sandwiches made from inverted pork rectums surfaced in December 2016 and again in August 2017. The Truth: Althou
FactCheck.org→ CO2: Friend or Foe to Agriculture?
Rep. Lamar Smith said climate change “alarmists” ignore the “positive impacts” of more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, such as increased food production and quality. But the impact of increased CO2 levels on agricultur
Snopes→ Mennonite Biker Gangs Clash with Hells Angels at Sturgis?
A satirical article about a Mennonite biker gang was mistaken by some for real news.
Snopes→ Was Hillary Clinton Offered a Plea Deal in August 2017?
A single source claimed that Hillary Clinton was offered a plea deal after the Justice Department reopened an investigation into her server.
Truth or Fiction?→ Getting to Know the Real John McCain by Burma Davis Posey-Commentary!
Getting to Know the Real John McCain by Burma Davis Posey-Commentary! Summary of eRumor: A commentary titled, “Getting to Know the Real John McCain” by Burma Davis Posey began making the rounds in August 2017 after Senator McCain voted agai
Snopes→ Queen Elizabeth II Passes on Crown as She Retires?
A fake news story reported that Elizabeth II would be retiring and passing the crown to her grandson, Prince William.
FactCheck.org→ Invented Malia Obama Stories
Q: Was Malia Obama fired from an internship for smoking marijuana? Was she arrested for buying marijuana in Chicago? A: No. Those spoof stories were made up to troll conservative readers. FULL QUESTION Was Malia Obama fired from a job (or internship
PolitiFact→ Does Mueller’s grand jury mean an indictment is imminent?
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has opened a grand jury in Washington, D.C., for his investigation into Russian election meddling and possible coordination by Trump campaign associates, according to multiple news reports. We decided to review the signif
FactCheck.org→ Trump Misfires on Nuclear Weapons Boast
A day after he threatened North Korea with “fire and fury,” President Donald Trump distorted the facts when he boasted that his “first order as President was to renovate and modernize our nuclear arsenal” and “it is now fa
Snopes→ North Korea Announces Detailed Plan to Launch Missiles Toward Guam
Japan and South Korea have vowed a strong reaction if North Korea goes ahead with the plan.
Snopes→ Hurricane Franklin Makes Landfall on Coast of Mexico
Franklin is the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.
Hoax-Slayer→ Contact Lens BBQ Warning Hoax
Message claims that staring at a BBQ fire while wearing contact lenses can cause the lenses to melt and lead to permanent blindness. The post Contact Lens BBQ Warning Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that low-skilled immigration placed ‘substantial pressure’ on U.S. workers
“For decades, the United States was operated and has operated a very low-skill immigration system. … This policy has placed substantial pressure on American workers, taxpayers and community resources. Among those hit the hardest in rece
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s unjustified boast about US nuke power
AP FACT CHECK: President Donald Trump's tweet that America's nuclear arsenal is "now stronger and more powerful than ever before" is debatable
Snopes→ Did Walmart Place a Sign Over a Gun Display Urging Students to ‘Own the School Year Like a Hero’?
The big box chain is apologizing after images of the sign near a gun display spread on social media.
Snopes→ Authorities Rule Alternative Health Practitioner’s Death a Suicide
Ann Boroch's Facebook page was taken down after announcing her death on 4 August 2017.
Snopes→ Is an Australian Company Turning Human Embryos Into Jewelry?
An Australian jeweler creates small pieces incorporating ashes of unused embryos from in vitro fertilization.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Misleading Blame on Opioids
President Donald Trump misleadingly cited a 23 percent decline in federal drug prosecutions between 2011 and 2016 to claim that the Obama administration ignored the opioid crisis. “So they looked at this scourge and they let it go by, and we̵
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s unjustified boast about US nuke power
AP FACT CHECK: President Donald Trump's tweet that America's nuclear arsenal is "now stronger and more powerful than ever before" is debatable