The recipes have shaped the foods that American Jews have eaten, guiding what scholars call “vernacular religion,” or religion as it is lived, writes this University of Michigan historian.
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Snopes→ Sniper Denied Parole, 20 Years After Terrorizing D.C. Area
Virginia has denied parole to convicted sniper killer Lee Boyd Malvo, ruling that he is still a risk to the community.
PolitiFact→ CatholicVote – Catholic group’s ad attacking Biden overstates role of abortion rights as motive in church arsons
Three churches were targeted during arson attacks over the summer “because they protect unborn babies and women in need.”
Logically→ Net Zero Watch claims that a research paper suggests sea ice plays a greater role in the carbon dioxide cycle than biology.
Sea ice potentially has a greater correlation to the carbon dioxide cycle, but only when specifically compared to certain aspects like vegetation.
Logically→ Biden administration is selling millions of American oil barrels from strategic petroleum reserves to China in the middle of the energy crisis.
U.S. law does not restrict awarding SPR crude oil contracts to companies from countries. The sale is expected to ease the gas prices.
FactCheck.org→ U.S. Selling Oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the Highest Bidding Companies
Q: Is the Biden administration selling crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to other countries? A: The oil is sold to eligible companies that make the highest offers. Some of the companies are U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies, and some
Health Feedback→ Consuming sufficient vitamin C is necessary for health and plays an important role in many of the body’s chemical processes
REVIEW Footage of a speech by the late Alfredo Bowman, who also went by Doctor Sebi even though he didn’t hold a doctoral degree, circulated on social media in July 2022. Bowman, who died in 2016, was a herbalist who made several inaccurate claims
AllSides→ Why U.S. Petroleum Reserve Oil Went Overseas
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2022/07/08/why_us_petroleum_reserve_oil_went_overseas_147862.html
AllSides→ Biden Sold a Million Barrels From US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China-Owned Gas Giant
https://freebeacon.com/national-security/biden-sold-a-million-barrels-from-us-strategic-petroleum-reserve-to-china-owned-gas-giant/
PolitiFact→ Rob Astorino – GOP challenger overstates parole board’s record under Hochul
“We’ve got a parole board right now that has released 20 cop killers in the last two years under Hochul.”
Health Feedback→ Justin Bieber’s facial paralysis is caused by a viral infection; no evidence that COVID-19 vaccine played a role
REVIEW On 10 June 2022, pop singer Justin Bieber published an Instagram video announcing that he had been diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called Ramsay Hunt syndrome. In the video, Bieber explained that the condition was caused by “th
Snopes→ Did Disney Deny Tim Allen ‘Lightyear’ Role Due to His Political Beliefs?
While Allen wasn't cast in the 2022 "Lightyear" movie, he was working on a different project with Disney.
Snopes→ Rudy Giuliani Faces Ethics Charges over Trump Election Role
At issue are claims Giuliani made in supporting a Trump campaign lawsuit seeking to overturn the election results in Pennsylvania.
Snopes→ Michigan GOP Candidate Kelley Charged for Capitol Riot Role
Ryan Kelley, 40, was arrested in western Michigan and awaits a court hearing in Grand Rapids, FBI spokeswoman Mara Schneider said.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Arizona Woman Did NOT Plead Guilty To Role In Supposed Ballot Trafficking Ring From 2020 Presidential Election
Did a Yuma County, Arizona, woman plead guilty to a role in a sophisticated ballot trafficking ring that supposedly stole the 2020 presidential election from Donald Trump? No, that's not true: Guillermina Fuentes did plead guilty on June
PolitiFact→ Beto O'Rourke – O'Rourke right about property tax going up under Abbott, but governor's role is indirect
"Under Greg Abbott, property taxes have gone up $20 billion."
Poynter→ Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a look back at yellow journalism’s role in the Spanish-American War
Scroll through social media feeds today and you can expect to be bombarded with dubious claims about Russia’s war in Ukraine. Many were created by or on behalf of Russia, […] The post Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a look back at yellow j
Snopes→ Yes, Hillary Clinton Will Play an Off-Stage Role in a Theater Production
The role will most likely be pre-recorded.
The Dispatch→ Fact Check: Did Donald Trump Build Up the Strategic Petroleum Reserves to ‘100% Full’?
(Photograph by Sean Rayford/Getty Images.)In a statement released by Donald Trump, the former president claimed that “after 50 years of being virtually empty, [he] built up our oil reserves during my administration … to 100% full.”Liz
FactCheck.org→ Strategic Petroleum Reserve Oil Stocks Declined Under Trump, Contrary to His Claim
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve was set up in the 1970s as an emergency source of oil in the event of unexpected supply disruptions. When Donald Trump took office as president in January 2017, the reserve held 695.1 million barrels of crude oil. T
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump wrong that Strategic Petroleum Reserve has been ‘mostly empty’ for decades
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve has “been mostly empty” for decades.
PolitiFact→ Ted Budd – Budd exaggerates role of McCrory appointee in NC redistricting case
“Pat McCrory appointed the ‘Republican’ judge who sided with Democrats in the partisan Democrat lawsuit/power-grab over redistricting.”
Snopes→ Queen Removes Prince Andrew’s Military Roles, Patronages
Queen Elizabeth II has stripped Prince Andrew of all his honorary military titles and royal roles in charities and other civic groups.
Snopes→ Arbery Killers Get Life in Prison; No Parole for Father, Son
Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced to life in prison.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Most scientists believe genetic factors play a role in autism
It’s a myth that autism is genetic.
Snopes→ OJ Simpson a ‘Completely Free Man’; Parole Ends in Nevada
The 74-year-old former football hero and actor, acquitted California murder defendant and convicted Las Vegas armed robber was granted good behavior credits and discharged from parole.
Snopes→ Chris Cuomo’s Off-Air Role: Brother Andrew’s Strategist
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo had a bigger role than previously known in helping defend his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, from sexual harassment allegations that forced him out of office, newly released transcripts and text messages show.
PolitiFact→ Joe Biden’s release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve: What you need to know
Joe Biden’s release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve: What you need to know
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Build Back Better bill wouldn’t parole criminal immigrants
The Build Back Better bill provides “'parole' amnesty for millions of criminal illegal aliens.”
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – FBI search didn’t target woman because of her role in school board politics
The FBI targeted a woman and searched her home because she “protested local school board, elections.”
Snopes→ Jury Holds Pharmacies Responsible for Role in Opioid Crisis
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Facebook post overstates rapper’s role in Seattle’s police-free protest zone
Says Raz Simone “conquered” part of Seattle, handed out guns to form a paramilitary force that murdered three people, robbed the locals and walked away without being questioned.
Logically→ Climate change played no role in the worsening health conditions of an elderly Canadian woman
Although the woman had underlying conditions, a historic heat wave in Canada led to her physical health deteriorating further.
Snopes→ ’70s Radical David Gilbert Granted Parole in Brink’s Robbery
Gilbert, 76, has been imprisoned since shortly after the infamously botched armored car robbery in which a guard and two police officers were killed.
Snopes→ Carole Baskin Gets To Tell Her Side of the Story in Upcoming Show
More wild animal drama is headed our way.
Full Fact→ The role of antiperspirant in causing breast cancer is not proven
A widely shared Facebook post makes a number of false or unevidenced claims about the link between breast cancer and the use of antiperspirant deodorant. Cancer Research UK told Full Fact that there was “no convincing evidence” to sup
Washington Post→ Youngkin campaign targets McAuliffe’s parole record through dubious links
An emotional campaign ad features a victim complaining of McAuliffe's parole policies -- but her shooter has never been paroled.
Snopes→ RFK Assassin Sirhan Wins Parole with Support of 2 Kennedys
U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's assassin was granted parole Friday after two of RFK's sons spoke in favor of Sirhan Sirhan’s release and prosecutors declined to argue he should be kept behind bars.
Snopes→ ‘Jeopardy!’ Producer Richards Named Host; Role for Bialik
After weeks of guest hosts on “Jeopardy!” that included celebrities from TV, sports and journalism, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer, Mike Richards, as the successor to beloved host Alex Trebek.
Poynter→ Several states have deployed police to the southern border. What is their role?
It started with a plea from the Republican governors of Texas and Arizona. “We respectfully but urgently request that you send all available law enforcement resources to the border in defense of our sovereignty and territorial integrity,” G