The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Are Nicaragua and Syria the only countries not to sign Paris Agreement? Just a few hours before President Donald Trump was set to announce whether he will withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate
Snopes→ Did a Pigeon Salute Vladimir Putin?
A video of a pigeon that appears to salute Vladimir Putin is fake.
Snopes→ Painting Break Results in Town’s Greeting Visitors with ‘Sex’
Thanks to an ill-timed painting break, a water tower emblazoned with the word "sex" is greeting drivers as they pass through a southeast Wisconsin town.
Snopes→ Did President Trump’s USDA Pick Say Scientists Are ‘Dumb’ for Believing Dinosaurs Existed?
Although Sam Clovis is believed to be in line for a Department of Agriculture appointment, he did not say that scientists are "stupid" and that dinosaurs are "a hoax".
Hoax-Slayer→ The Best Address in England (Adult Joke)
The following joke has circulated far and wide. I include it here simply because I have had a number of messages asking if the supposed address is real. The post The Best Address in England (Adult Joke) appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Does Donald Trump Sit Through Meetings of World Leaders Without Notes?
A meme cherry-picked one snapshot from a longer meeting where the United States president did use notes.
Hoax-Slayer→ Reshipping Fraud – Parcel Mule Scams
Jobs offered online or via email claim that participants can earn money by receiving items and resending them to specified addresses. The post Reshipping Fraud – Parcel Mule Scams appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Gareth & Catherine Bull Advance Fee Lottery Scam
Emails purporting to be from UK lottery winners Gareth & Catherine Bull claim that the couple has decided to give several million pounds to randomly selected people as part of a charity project. The post Gareth & Catherine Bull Advance Fee Lo
Snopes→ China Will Continue With Climate Pact Even if U.S. Pulls Out
China is the top emitter of man-made carbon dioxide, and the United States is second.
Hoax-Slayer→ Amazon ‘Canceled Order’ Spam Emails
Inboxes are currently being hit by fraudulent emails that claim that your Amazon order has been successfully canceled. The post Amazon ‘Canceled Order’ Spam Emails appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Dunkin’ Donuts Sends Cease-and-Desist to Local Coffee Shop
Window art reading "North now runs on Mike's" on Mike's Coffee shop in North Attleborough prompted Dunkin' to send a cease-and-desist.
Snopes→ Tweet That: #Covfefe Signals @realDonaldTrump is Back
For more than a week, the tweets from @realDonaldTrump were, well, boring ... Twitterverse, he's back.
Snopes→ Chris Cornell’s Widow Still Awaiting Details About His Death
Vicky Cornell said on 1 June 2017 that she’s awaiting toxicology reports she hopes will clarify the circumstances around her husband’s apparent suicide.
Snopes→ Does Trump Have the Authority to Pull Out of the Paris Climate Agreement?
From a Constitutional perspective, the answer is less clear than you might think.
Washington Post→ Every Russia story Trump said was a hoax by Democrats: A timeline
There have been twists and turns over the past year in the saga of President Trump’s alleged ties to Russia and Russian influence on the 2016 presidential election to help Trump win. Yet one thing has remained consistent: Trump b
Climate Feedback→ In Paris Agreement op-ed, US Senator Ted Cruz misrepresents the costs and benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY In an op-ed published by CNN, US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) argues for a US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, an international agreement with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming. S
Snopes→ Did a Texas Man Discover a Hired Escort Was His Wife?
A hoax article appeared to report that a man from Katy, Texas hired a prostitute and was subsequently shocked to learn the woman was his wife.
Snopes→ Did a Valedictorian Drop Out Just Before Graduating to Become a CEO?
Gio Managadze wrote a viral Facebook post claiming he was valedictorian at the University of Maryland, but dropped out just before graduating to pursue his dreams.
Snopes→ Is the Trump Administration Selling Subscription ‘Big League Boxes’?
E-mail screenshots touting boxes of Trump campaign merchandise were presumed by some readers to be either hoax or satire — but they're real.
Snopes→ Drano Bottle Bombs
Alert warns about neighborhood residents finding unexploded 'bottle bombs' in their yards.
PolitiFact→ Bernie Sanders – Bernie Sanders inflates Trump tax plan benefits to billionaires
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Bernie Sanders inflates Trump tax plan benefits to billionaires Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., called President Donald Trump’s budget a massive transfer of wealth from working families, the elderly, childre
Snopes→ Crowdfunding for Portland Stabbing Victims Tops $1 Million
Campaigns on GoFundMe and other crowdfunding sites have raised more than $1 million on behalf of victims of the attack and their families.
Snopes→ Did a New York Mosque Burn an American Flag to Protest President Trump?
Incendiary claims that appear to be calculated to create hostility were created from whole cloth and illustrated with old photographs unrelated to the Trump administration.
Climate Feedback→ Report Heartland Institute sent to influence US teachers on climate change earns an “F” from scientists
Tens of thousands of science teachers in the US have recently received an unsolicited booklet titled “Why Scientists Disagree about Global Warming”, which looks like a scientific report. It was published by the Heartland Institute (self-described a
Truth or Fiction?→ Secret Service Investigating Kathy Griffin for Trump Beheading Photos -Truth!
Secret Service Investigating Kathy Griffin for Trump Beheading Photoshoot –Truth! Summary of eRumor: The Secret Service is investigating comedian Kathy Griffin for performing a mock beheading of President Trump and posing with a replica of Trum
Snopes→ Did President Trump’s Twitter Account Gain Five Million New Bot Followers in Three Days?
According to archived images of Trump's Twitter page, rumors of a surge in followers were greatly exaggerated.
Snopes→ Did Cory Booker ‘Defend’ Jared Kushner After Receiving Donations From Him?
Some commentators have drawn a link between Kushner's contributions and the New Jersey Senator's stance on removing Kushner's security clearance.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Impeachment -Fiction!
President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Impeachment –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would ban the impeachment of presidents going forward. The Truth: False reports that President
PolitiFact→ What is 'covfefe'?
It started shortly after midnight Wednesday, when President Donald Trump tweeted a fragment of a sentence that made no sense. "Despite the constant negative press covfefe," the tweet read. Within hours, the tweet had been retweeted more than
Snopes→ CNN Has Cut Ties with Kathy Griffin After Video Depicting Her Holding President Donald Trump’s Severed Head
CNN has ended its relationship with comedian Kathy Griffin due to controversy involving video depicting her holding President Donald Trump's severed head.
Snopes→ Kathy Griffin Is Sorry for Her Video, But Still Taking Heat
Griffin's video, in which she was holding what was meant to look like President Donald Trump's severed head, has resulted in a lost endorsement deal and at least one club engagement for the comedian
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Claim Global Warming Is a Hoax?
Donald Trump and his campaign refused to acknowledge instances of his referring to global warming/climate change as a "hoax." What does the public record show?
Snopes→ Trump Wants Executive Order Abolishing Impeachment?
A satirical web site used the claim to poke fun at Trump's executive orders.
PolitiFact→ Uspoln Website – Fake news: Pat Robertson did NOT say gays should wear specially-colored clothes
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Fake news: Pat Robertson did NOT say gays should wear specially-colored clothes The website USPOLN, already flagged as a fake news site on our handy guide, recycled an evocative bit of fakery about televisio
Snopes→ Official Says President Trump Expected to Pull U.S. From Paris Climate Deal
The unpredictable U.S. president has not yet made an official announcement about the deal, but has said on Twitter that he will do so in the next few days.
PolitiFact→ John Kelly – Are there U.S. embassies in countries listed in Trump's travel ban?
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Are there U.S. embassies in countries listed in Trump's travel ban? Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said judges who have ruled against President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending immigration of na
Snopes→ Bombing in Diplomatic Area of Kabul Kills 80, Wounds Scores
An explosion rocked a highly secure diplomatic area of Kabul on 31 May 2017, causing casualties and sending a huge plume of smoke over the Afghan capital.
Snopes→ Pennsylvania Man Arrested After Calling 911 for Conversation
An Allentown man was arrested after police said he repeatedly called 911 'seeking conversation.'
Snopes→ Trump Says Comic Should Be Ashamed for Severed Head Video
President Trump voiced his distaste on Twitter for a photograph of comedian Kathy Griffin, Griffin says she 'went too far.'
Snopes→ Social Media Rushes to Define Trump’s ‘Covfefe’ Tweet
Trump tweeted just after midnight Eastern time on 31 May 2017: 'Despite the constant negative press covfefe.'