Rallies planned in over two dozen U.S. States worry Muslim communities still reeling from recent threats and hate crimes.
Snopes→ Wounded May Vows to Stay as U.K. Prime Minister; Says Brexit Will Go On
Theresa May's Conservative party, weakened in the British Parliament, now faces negotiations over exiting from the European Union.
Snopes→ Woman Distracted by Phone Falls Over Basement Access Doors
A 67-year-old woman distracted by her cellphone was injured when she fell through basement access doors in New Jersey.
Washington Post→ Video: James Comey versus President Trump, a case of he-said, he said
This video, expanding on The Fact Checker’s timeline about the dispute between the two men, explores the contradictory statements by President Trump and fired FBI Director James B. Comey about the same meetings and discussions.
Hoax-Slayer→ Christopher or Jessica Davies Hacker Hoax Warning
Message warns recipients not to accept a friend request from Christopher Davies or Jessica Davies because they are hackers who can gain access to your computer and the computers of your friends as well. The post Christopher or Jessica Davies Hacker Hoa
Washington Post→ President Trump’s misleading claims about new mines and ‘clean coal’
“The bottom line is that the Paris accord is very unfair at the highest level to the United States. Further, while the current agreement effectively blocks the development of clean coal in America, which it does. And the mines are startin
Hoax-Slayer→ What Is WordPress? A Quick Guide For The Non-Geeky
I was having a conversation with a friend and I mentioned that I now use WordPress for all of my sites. "What is WordPress?", he asked. The post What Is WordPress? A Quick Guide For The Non-Geeky appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Grandparent Phone Scams Continue
Reports indicate that so-called "grandparent" scams are increasingly common. In this report, we discuss how a typical grandparent scam plays out. The post Grandparent Phone Scams Continue appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ The Comey Hearing
After former FBI Director James Comey testified about his private conversations with President Donald Trump regarding the agency’s Russia investigation, the president’s lawyer gave a brief statement that contained inaccurate and disputed cl
Climate Feedback→ Breitbart misrepresents research from 58 scientific papers to falsely claim that they disprove human-caused global warming
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY In an article for Breitbart, author James Delingpole claims to provide 58 scientific papers published in 2017 that show global warming to be “a myth”. This claim is sourced entirely from a list on a blog called
Snopes→ Senate Republicans Planning to Pass ‘Trumpcare’ While the United States Distracted by Comey Hearing?
Republicans are trying to bring health care legislation to a vote, but they aren't hiding their efforts from the public eye.
Snopes→ Did 58 Scientific Papers Published in 2017 Say Global Warming is a Myth?
An article on Breitbart News used flawed interpretations from a climate skeptic blog to amplify a grossly inaccurate understanding of climatological research.
Snopes→ Did Virginia Police Kill a Three-Year-Old Child During a Shootout?
A 'prank' web site published a fake story using a real picture of police shooting and killing an undocumented immigrant.
Snopes→ GOP-Run House Votes to Roll Back Post-2008 Financial Rules
The Dodd-Frank Act was put in place by former United States President Barack Obama after the 2008 economic crisis.
PolitiFact→ Six big moments from the June 8 James Comey hearing
Fired FBI director James Comey slammed his former boss in highly anticipated testimony, saying President Donald Trump defamed the agency and that he felt Trump had personally directed him to drop an investigation into embattled former national security
Snopes→ Pennsylvania Supermarket Massacre Shooter Left Chilling Online Trail
Randy Stair, 24, left an online trail apparently expressing admiration for mass shooters and frustration about the world.
PolitiFact→ Three times James Comey’s testimony contradicted Donald Trump
Ousted FBI Director James Comey was so concerned President Donald Trump "might lie" about their conversations that he wrote memos describing their meetings in detail. Comey told the Senate Intelligence Committee in a June 8 hearing that it be
Snopes→ Is This Marilyn Monroe Posing With a Cat?
A doctored image appears to show Monroe holding a cat to her face.
Snopes→ Al Jazeera Says Cyberattacks Are Intensifying
The Qatar-based network said on its website that it suffered 'systematic and continual hacking attempts.'
PolitiFact→ In GA-6 race, fact-checking attacks about campaign cash
The special election to fill a closely contested Georgia congressional seat has broken a campaign cash record. With about $36 million spent, it is now the most expensive race for Congress the country has ever seen. The seat, left vacant when President
Snopes→ Did Feds Just Raid a ‘Muslim’s House’ in Virginia and Uncover a Plan to Take Over America?
A fake news item claims that a Muslim Brotherhood plot to overtake the country was foiled by an FBI raid.
Snopes→ Does the Gardasil Vaccine Come With Crippling Side Effects?
A prominent anti-vaccine web site has promoted heartbreaking stories of illnesses and deaths which they say are a direct result of the Gardasil vaccine, but the causal links are just speculation.
Snopes→ Dry Drowning
An account of a 10-year-old boy's death explains dry drowning and its symptoms.
Snopes→ Etymology of ‘News’
The English word 'news' is not an acronym formed from the words 'north,' east,' 'west,' and 'south.'
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact Live for June 8: Comey testimony, Paris agreement falsehood
PolitiFact dputy editor Katie Sanders and Tampa Bay Times editor Neil Brown appear on PolitiFact Live! to discuss the testimony of fired FBI director James Comey and President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Pari
Snopes→ Singer Phil Collins Cancels Show After Hotel Room Fall
Singer Phil Collins has been rushed to the hospital after a fall in his London hotel room left him with a severe gash near his eye that required stitches.
Snopes→ Making Cents
U.S. pennies now cost considerably more than one cent each to manufacture.
Snopes→ Did Sean Spicer Claim Trump Has the Authority to Change Spellings Like ‘Covfefe’?
Although Spicer's actual reaction to the tweet drew widespread media attention, he did not claim that the President has the authority to change words.
Snopes→ Sporty Hijabs Help Muslim Girls Keep Up Pace in Athletics
Deering High School is providing sport hijabs with the goal of making Muslim girls comfortable and boosting their participation in sports.
Snopes→ Road Paved with Clamshells Emits Stench, Covered in Maggots
Residents of a small Rhode Island community say their neighborhood has been beset by a terrible stench after a neighbor paved a road with clamshells.
Snopes→ The Latest: Elmo Costume Photobombs Theresa May’s Picture
Theresa May leaves after voting in the general election as a person wearing a costume of TV character Elmo waves at polling station in Maidenhead, England.
PolitiFact→ James Comey testifies before Senate about Trump, Russia
Former FBI Director James Comey is tesifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee about his interactions with President Donald Trump before Trump fired him. Read our Q&A about what to watch and our story about Comey's prepare
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s dodgy data on health care, stimulus
AP FACT CHECK: Mangled numbers from Trump on health care, Obama stimulus
Washington Post→ The Trump administration’s tally of $350 billion-plus in deals with Saudi Arabia
“I have just returned from a trip overseas where we concluded nearly $350 billion of military and economic development for the United States, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs.” — President Trump, remarks in the Rose Gard
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘$75 Safeway Coupon’ Survey Scam Hitting Facebook
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, supermarket chain Safeway is giving free $75 coupons to EVERYONE as a means of celebrating its 50th anniversary. The post ‘$75 Safeway Coupon’ Survey Scam Hitting Facebook appeared fir
Snopes→ A Guide to the UK General Election
How it works, how you can follow the results, and why this is one that's worth putting on the kettle for.
Hoax-Slayer→ Netflix ‘Trouble Authorizing Your Payment Method’ Phishing Scam
Online criminals are once again targeting Netflix customers via phishing scam emails. The post Netflix ‘Trouble Authorizing Your Payment Method’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Coon Rapids Walmart Trafficking Warning
A woman's warning about a man who gave her a "bad feeling" at a Walmart in Coon Rapids, Minnesota probably had nothing to do with human trafficking.
FactCheck.org→ Timeline of Russia Investigation
Since July 2016, the FBI has been investigating the Russian government’s attempt to influence the 2016 presidential election, including whether President Donald Trump’s campaign associates were involved in those efforts. “Russian President V
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘IOU Enclosed’ Macro Malware Email
According to this email, you can check an IOU document by opening an attached Microsoft Word file. The post ‘IOU Enclosed’ Macro Malware Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.