Did Russia target Africa with missiles for talking about its war with Ukraine? And did Russian President Vladimir Putin declare war on Kenya? No, neither of those claims are true: Putin does not threaten Africa -- or, more specifically, K
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Snopes→ Did an Anti-War Protester in Moscow Display Apologetic Sign?
While sharing a viral photograph of a protester, some claimed it was taken during a demonstration in Moscow.
Snopes→ Video Doesn’t Show Russian and Ukrainian Soldiers Dancing Together
This miscaptioned video was circulated by those attempting to downplay Russia's attack on Ukraine.
Snopes→ Rioter Carrying Pelosi’s Podium in Viral Photo Gets Prison
The image of Adam Johnson smiling and waving as he carried Pelosi's podium went viral after the pro-Trump mob's attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
Snopes→ Did Putin Threaten Nuclear Retaliation Against Anyone Who Gets in His Way?
During a Kremlin speech, the Russian president said there would be "consequences" like "never seen in history" to those who interfere with Russia's military incursion into Ukraine.
Logically→ Type two diabetes is caused and worsened by green vegetables.
Green leafy vegetables are full of essential vitamins and minerals. They might reduce the risk of type two diabetes.
Full Fact→ Irish reporter did not get hit by sign during storm
A video on Facebook shows a journalist reporting outdoors during a heavy storm before she appears to be hit in the face by a stop sign. The caption says: “One reason why sending news reporters into bad storms can be a terrible idea. WAIT FOR IT!&
Poynter→ Even George Washington was a target of misinformation
While it’s easy to consider President George Washington as a Founding Father from long ago, his political milieu of the 1700s had at least one thing in common with today: […] The post Even George Washington was a target of misinformation appear
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Is NOT Correct That Healthy Children ‘Never Ever’ Get Severe COVID-19
Do healthy children "never ever" get severe COVID-19 and do mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 undermine children's immune systems, putting them at risk for other infectious diseases? No, that's not true: Pediatric infectious disease research
Snopes→ ‘Surprising Ways To Get Rid of House Mold’ Ad Is Just Clickbait
We looked at an online ad that had popped up on various news websites to see what it was all about.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, you won’t get free groceries from Aldi for sharing a Facebook post
Grocery chain Aldi will send people who share a Facebook post a “bag full of family necessities” worth $750, and 100 random bags also have a voucher for $500.
Truth or Fiction?→ How Did Hush Puppies Get Their Name?
On February 12 2022, a Facebook user shared the following post, which purportedly describes how “hush puppies” got their name: Escaping slaves used to throw balls of fried cornmeal out to distract the hounds from tracking them. The hound st
Truth or Fiction?→ Bob Saget Predicted Death on His Podcast?
On February 16 2022, a brief recent clip of late comedian Bob Saget saying he didn’t “have long to live” and would be “found dead in bed” began circulating on Twitter: Bob Saget knew how he was going to be “found dead
PolitiFact→ North Carolina state House Democratic Caucus – NC Democrats target Republicans but leave out context
Republican state Sens. Paul Newton and Warren Daniel “refused to even give testimony” in North Carolina’s latest redistricting case.
Full Fact→ Wales and Scotland are getting money to fund a council tax rebate
Members of the Scottish and Welsh governments have claimed that they will not receive any new funding to match the UK government’s £150 council tax rebate in England for homes in bands A-D. Last week @HMTreasury said Wales would rece
Snopes→ 2,500-Year-Old Terracotta Gets Valentine Day’s Love in Italy
A pair of terracotta lovers caught in a tender embrace for 2,500 years are getting some Valentine’s Day TLC from Italian cultural officials.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Bob Saget didn’t predict his death
Says Bob Saget predicted his death
Snopes→ Capitol Rioter Gets Prison As Feds Reach 100 Sentencings
A Seattle man who punched two police officers during last year's riot at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to six months imprisonment on Thursday.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Requesting a chargeback probably isn’t the best way to 'get back' at GoFundMe
Requesting a chargeback is “a better way to get back at” GoFundMe.
Snopes→ AOC Did Not Say ‘I Don’t Need Truckers, I Get My Food from the Grocery Store’
Some "satirists" simply repeat old jokes.
Snopes→ States Get Go-Ahead to Build Electric Car Charging Stations
The administration announced the availability of $5 billion federal money, sketching out a vision of seamless climate-friendly car travel from coast to coast.
Snopes→ Family: Bob Saget Died After Accidental Blow to the Head
The comedian and “Full House” star was found dead Jan. 9 in a Florida hotel room.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Fictional Story Of College Student Arrested After Getting Pregnant By Cadaver Originated On Satire Website
Did college student Melanie Goodhue get arrested after getting pregnant by a cadaver? No, that's not true: The claim appeared on a satire website, and the story and name of the student are completely made up. The article did use a real ph
Snopes→ House OKs Bill Easing Budget Strains on Postal Service
The election-year bill, coming at a time of widespread complaints about slower mail service, would also require the Postal Service to display online how efficiently it delivers mail to communities.
Logically→ If you have less than £4 left on your pre-payment meter, you can get a gas voucher worth £49.
There is no evidence of this scheme. Various support packages are available for those struggling with fuel payments.
Logically→ Goa received an estimated budget of Rs.432 crores from Congress in the 2013-14 fiscal year.
In 2013-14, Goa received Rs.673.58 crores, up from Rs.438.42 crores in 2012-13. Congress had raised the grant by 53.64 percent from the previous year.
Logically→ India’s 2022 Union Budget levies 30 percent tax on cryptocurrency transactions.
A flat rate of 30 percent tax will be imposed only on gains derived from any digital asset.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Say He Decided To Become A Republican After Spilling Beans On Himself In Movie Theater And Getting Laughed At
Did former President Donald Trump say in a People magazine interview that he spilled baked beans all over himself watching "Cars 2" in a theater, a Black teenager laughed at him and that is when he decided to become a Republican? No, that
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact Mailbag: ‘Get out of left field’ and ‘facts are the foundation of truth’
PolitiFact readers sound off about our fact-checks and articles about President Biden’s record, voter ID, vaccines and Congress
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact Mailbag: ‘Get out of left field’ and ‘facts are the foundation of truth’
PolitiFact readers sound off about our fact-checks and articles about President Biden’s record, voter ID, vaccines and Congress
Logically→ New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern faked getting her booster jab on January 17.
Videos and photos from different angles show Ardern receiving her booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Tāmaki Vaccination Clinic in Auckland.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Allison Coleman Or Lachlan Leary Were Australian Children Who Died After Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
Did two 7-year-old Australian children, Allison Coleman and Lachlan Leary, both die shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in the week the COVID vaccines were being rolled out in New South Wales to children in the 5- to 11-year-old ag
Logically→ Children do not get strokes.
It is rare for children to experience strokes, but they do occur.
Snopes→ Supreme Court Allows Jan. 6 Committee to Get Trump Documents
The justices rejected a bid by Trump to withhold the documents from the committee until the issue is finally resolved by the courts.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – Bogus claims about Gavin Newsom being executed, cloned get picked up at Trump rally
“Gavin Newsom Gets Death Penalty.”
Logically→ It is safer to get COVID-19 than take a vaccine against the virus.
You are at greater risk of getting severe COVID-19 if you are unvaccinated. The current vaccines have saved thousands of lives.
Snopes→ Hong Kong to Kill 2,000 Animals After Hamsters Get COVID-19
The city will also stop the sale of hamsters and the import of small mammals, according to officials from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
Logically→ American actor Bob Saget died from the COVID-19 vaccine.
Saget's detailed autopsy report is yet to be released. Claims linking the COVID-19 vaccine to his death are baseless.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Cooler Cameras in Walgreens Are NOT To Scan For ‘Mark Of The Beast’– They Enable Real-Time Targeted Ads
Can these cooler doors read microchips, tattoos or clothing logos that might identify someone as vaccinated or unvaccinated or as a Satan worshipper who wears the "mark of the beast"? No, that's not true: Cooler Screens technology is "ide
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Former Presidents and members of Congress don’t get salaries ‘for life’
Retired U.S. presidents and members of Congress collect full salaries “for life."