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Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Putin Did NOT Declare War On Kenya, Did NOT Target African Countries For Talking About Russia’s War With Ukraine

2022-02-28 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 Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Did an Anti-War Protester in Moscow Display Apologetic Sign?

2022-02-26 While sharing a viral photograph of a protester, some claimed it was taken during a demonstration in Moscow. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Video Doesn’t Show Russian and Ukrainian Soldiers Dancing Together

2022-02-25 This miscaptioned video was circulated by those attempting to downplay Russia's attack on Ukraine. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Rioter Carrying Pelosi’s Podium in Viral Photo Gets Prison

2022-02-25 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. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Did Putin Threaten Nuclear Retaliation Against Anyone Who Gets in His Way?

2022-02-24 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. Go to site post…»

Logically→ Type two diabetes is caused and worsened by green vegetables.

2022-02-22 Green leafy vegetables are full of essential vitamins and minerals. They might reduce the risk of type two diabetes. Go to site post…»

Full Fact→ Irish reporter did not get hit by sign during storm

2022-02-22 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!& Go to site post…»

Poynter→ Even George Washington was a target of misinformation

2022-02-22 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 Go to site post…»

Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Is NOT Correct That Healthy Children ‘Never Ever’ Get Severe COVID-19

2022-02-22 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 Go to site post…»

Snopes→ ‘Surprising Ways To Get Rid of House Mold’ Ad Is Just Clickbait

2022-02-21 We looked at an online ad that had popped up on various news websites to see what it was all about. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, you won’t get free groceries from Aldi for sharing a Facebook post

2022-02-21 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. Go to site post…»

Truth or Fiction?→ How Did Hush Puppies Get Their Name?

2022-02-18 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 Go to site post…»

Truth or Fiction?→ Bob Saget Predicted Death on His Podcast?

2022-02-17 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 Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ North Carolina state House Democratic Caucus – NC Democrats target Republicans but leave out context

2022-02-17 Republican state Sens. Paul Newton and Warren Daniel “refused to even give testimony” in North Carolina’s latest redistricting case. Go to site post…»

Full Fact→ Wales and Scotland are getting money to fund a council tax rebate

2022-02-15 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 Go to site post…»

Snopes→ 2,500-Year-Old Terracotta Gets Valentine Day’s Love in Italy

2022-02-14 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. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Bob Saget didn’t predict his death

2022-02-10 Says Bob Saget predicted his death Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Capitol Rioter Gets Prison As Feds Reach 100 Sentencings

2022-02-10 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. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Requesting a chargeback probably isn’t the best way to 'get back' at GoFundMe

2022-02-10 Requesting a chargeback is “a better way to get back at” GoFundMe. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ AOC Did Not Say ‘I Don’t Need Truckers, I Get My Food from the Grocery Store’

2022-02-10 Some "satirists" simply repeat old jokes. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ States Get Go-Ahead to Build Electric Car Charging Stations

2022-02-10 The administration announced the availability of $5 billion federal money, sketching out a vision of seamless climate-friendly car travel from coast to coast. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Family: Bob Saget Died After Accidental Blow to the Head

2022-02-10 The comedian and “Full House” star was found dead Jan. 9 in a Florida hotel room. Go to site post…»

Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Fictional Story Of College Student Arrested After Getting Pregnant By Cadaver Originated On Satire Website

2022-02-09 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 Go to site post…»

Snopes→ House OKs Bill Easing Budget Strains on Postal Service

2022-02-09 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. Go to site post…»

Logically→ If you have less than £4 left on your pre-payment meter, you can get a gas voucher worth £49.

2022-02-07 There is no evidence of this scheme. Various support packages are available for those struggling with fuel payments. Go to site post…»

Logically→ Goa received an estimated budget of Rs.432 crores from Congress in the 2013-14 fiscal year.

2022-02-02 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. Go to site post…»

Logically→ India’s 2022 Union Budget levies 30 percent tax on cryptocurrency transactions.

2022-02-01 A flat rate of 30 percent tax will be imposed only on gains derived from any digital asset. Go to site post…»

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

2022-01-31 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 Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ PolitiFact Mailbag: ‘Get out of left field’ and ‘facts are the foundation of truth’

2022-01-27 PolitiFact readers sound off about our fact-checks and articles about President Biden’s record, voter ID, vaccines and Congress Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ PolitiFact Mailbag: ‘Get out of left field’ and ‘facts are the foundation of truth’

2022-01-26 PolitiFact readers sound off about our fact-checks and articles about President Biden’s record, voter ID, vaccines and Congress Go to site post…»

Logically→ New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern faked getting her booster jab on January 17.

2022-01-25 Videos and photos from different angles show Ardern receiving her booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Tāmaki Vaccination Clinic in Auckland. Go to site post…»

Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Allison Coleman Or Lachlan Leary Were Australian Children Who Died After Getting COVID-19 Vaccine

2022-01-25 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 Go to site post…»

Logically→ Children do not get strokes.

2022-01-20 It is rare for children to experience strokes, but they do occur. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Supreme Court Allows Jan. 6 Committee to Get Trump Documents

2022-01-20 The justices rejected a bid by Trump to withhold the documents from the committee until the issue is finally resolved by the courts. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Bloggers – Bogus claims about Gavin Newsom being executed, cloned get picked up at Trump rally

2022-01-19 “Gavin Newsom Gets Death Penalty.” Go to site post…»

Logically→ It is safer to get COVID-19 than take a vaccine against the virus.

2022-01-18 You are at greater risk of getting severe COVID-19 if you are unvaccinated. The current vaccines have saved thousands of lives. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Hong Kong to Kill 2,000 Animals After Hamsters Get COVID-19

2022-01-18 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. Go to site post…»

Logically→ American actor Bob Saget died from the COVID-19 vaccine.

2022-01-18 Saget's detailed autopsy report is yet to be released. Claims linking the COVID-19 vaccine to his death are baseless. Go to site post…»

Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Cooler Cameras in Walgreens Are NOT To Scan For ‘Mark Of The Beast’– They Enable Real-Time Targeted Ads

2022-01-14 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 Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Viral image – Former Presidents and members of Congress don’t get salaries ‘for life’

2022-01-13 Retired U.S. presidents and members of Congress collect full salaries “for life." Go to site post…»

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