“They (Germany) pay FAR LESS than they should on NATO & military. Very bad for U.S. This will change.” — President Trump, in a tweet, May 30, 2017 “This is not fair to the people and taxpayers of the United States. And many of t
Snopes→ Kathy Griffin Apologizes for Trump Photo: ‘I Went Too Far’
The comedian appeared in a video posted online holding what looks like President Donald Trump’s bloody, severed head.
Snopes→ Men Probing Ivanka Trump Brand in China Arrested, Missing
Three men investigating a company in China that produces Ivanka Trump brand shoes are missing, according to Li Qiang who runs China Labor Watch, a New York-based labor rights group.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Alibaba ‘Canceled Order’ Emails Open Spam Website
Fraudulent 'canceled order' emails purporting to be from online shopping website Alibaba are currently hitting inboxes. The post Fake Alibaba ‘Canceled Order’ Emails Open Spam Website appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Philippine Airlines is NOT Giving Away Free Airline Tickets on Facebook
Facebook post claims that Philippine Airlines is giving away flight tickets as a means of celebrating the company's 28th anniversary. The post No, Philippine Airlines is NOT Giving Away Free Airline Tickets on Facebook appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ PayPal ‘Credit Card Removed’ Phishing Scam
Email purporting to be from PayPal claims that your credit card has been removed from your PayPal account and that you should follow a link to rectify the issue. The post PayPal ‘Credit Card Removed’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Sla
Snopes→ Did Rep. Darrell Issa ‘Hide’ on a Rooftop to Avoid Protesters?
The Republican from California says he was simply taking pictures, but his political opponent says he was avoiding constituents.
Snopes→ Do ‘Angel Flights’ Release Flare Salutes for Fallen Soldiers?
A photograph purportedly showing a plane releasing a flare salute to soldiers killed in battle is often shared with misleading information.
Snopes→ Do Falling Coconuts Kill More People Than Sharks Each Year?
This factoid has been repeated so often it might as well be true, but "research" on which it is based is a press release for a travel agency with remarkably comprehensive health insurance coverage.
Snopes→ Does Texas Ban Non-Christians From Adopting Children?
House Bill 3859 would allow adoption agencies to use "religious beliefs" as a criterion for screening prospective parents.
Snopes→ Miley Cyrus Death Hoax
Reports that singer Miley Cyrus’ lifeless body was found by her entourage in a bathtub after she drowned from a prescription drug overdose are fake news.
Snopes→ Was an 11-Year-Old Girl Forced to Marry Her Rapist in Florida?
Claims about an 11-year-old girl forced to marry a man who raped her appear to be true, but were presented in a misleading fashion on social media.
Snopes→ Is This a Real White House Catering Sheet for a Middle East Visit?
A meme purporting to be a copy of President Trump's "Hotel & Catering Requirements" was likely a joke.
PolitiFact→ Does the U.S. have a 'massive' trade deficit with Germany, as Donald Trump said?
Following tension-filled interactions at the NATO and G-7 summits, President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have been engaging in something of a war of words. For instance, Merkel said at a May 28 campaign event, "The times in wh
Truth or Fiction?→ Hillary Clinton Met with Manchester Bomber’s Father-Fiction!
Hillary Clinton Met with Manchester Bomber’s Father-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo claims to show Hillary Clinton meeting with Ramadan Abedi, the father of a terrorist who attacked an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, in May
Snopes→ Did President Trump Give the Finger to the Italian Prime Minister?
A viral video that some claim shows the U.S. president making an obscene gesture at Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni is open to interpretation.
Truth or Fiction?→ Charlie Daniels Writes Open Letter to Senator Chuck Schumer -Authorship Confirmed!
Charlie Daniels Writes Open Letter to Senator Chuck Schumer –Authorship Confirmed! Summary of eRumor: Country and bluegrass legend Charlie Daniels wrote an open letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about Schumer’s resistance to
Snopes→ Google Earth Discovers Man Trapped on Desert Island for 9 Years?
Reports that Google Earth images helped locate a man who had been stranded on a desert island for years are fake news.
Snopes→ Did Saudi Arabia Give Ivanka Trump a $100 Million Donation?
A partisan web site grossly misrepresented the nature of Ivanka Trump's involvement in a World Bank project to help female entrepreneurs.
Snopes→ Urinating Dog Statue Briefly Placed Near ‘Fearless Girl’ Art
A small statue of a urinating dog stood briefly next to Wall Street's 'Fearless Girl' sculpture, as a 'form of counter protest.'
Snopes→ Are Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies Infested with Worms?
A video posted to Facebook likely shows a pantry moth infestation.
Snopes→ Katy Perry’s Plea for Coexistence Inspires ISIS to Surrender?
A satirical article seized on comments by the singer, which were taken out of context.
Snopes→ Lebanon Seeks to Ban ‘Wonder Woman,’ Citing Israeli Actress
Lebanon's ministry of economy says it has asked the country's security agency to ban the movie because its lead actress, Gal Gadot, is an Israeli.
Snopes→ Police Issue Annoyed Press Release After Pot Arrest
The New Hampshire police department issued a public service announcement after arresting a man with marijuana in his car.
Truth or Fiction?→ Nancy Pelosi’s Son Arrested for 2nd Degree Murder-Fiction!
Nancy Pelosi’s Son Arrested for 2nd Degree Murder-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s son was arrested for 2nd degree murder stemming from an altercation with an umpire at a youth baseball game. The Truth: A sel
Snopes→ Was a Child Named Chloe Jones Abducted by a ‘Creepy School Bus’?
A YouTube channel posts weekly horror stories, one of which was mistaken for a real event.
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Snopes→ Tainted Buffet at Jackson Strip Club Blamed After Severe Diarrhea Incident on Stage?
A story about a tainted buffet and a "severe diarrhea incident" at a strip club originated as fake news.
Snopes→ Did Hillary Clinton Meet With the Manchester Bomber’s Father?
A real picture with a false caption is being used to spread misinformation about the former Secretary of State on social media.
FactCheck.org→ The Facts on E-Cigarettes
Q: Have scientists confirmed that e-cigarettes cause an incurable respiratory disease called “popcorn lung”? A: No. The vapor of some e-cigarettes contains a chemical associated with popcorn lung, but there’s not enough evidence
ABC News→ Prince William ‘sad’ Princess Diana never met his family: ‘They will never know her’
Prince William, who spent the spring campaigning for mental health awareness, spoke to British GQ magazine in a revealing new interview about the loss of his mother Princess Diana, his children and his goals for the future.
Snopes→ The Latest: WH Communications Director Michael Dubke Resigns
White House communications director Michael Dubke has resigned.
Snopes→ Subway Performer Attacked by Subway Dancers Using Hula Hoop
A subway performer said he was beaten with his own hula hoop at the Union Square subway station in Manhattan.
Snopes→ Former Panamanian Dictator Manuel Noriega Dies at 83
Panama's ex-dictator Noriega died Monday, May 29, 2017, in a hospital in Panama City. He was 83.
Washington Post→ Do voter ID laws help or hurt voter turnout?
“Voter turnout in 2016 was reduced by approx. 200,000 votes because of WI’s photo ID laws.” — Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), post on Twitter, May 17, 2017 “Look, in Kansas, for example, we put our photo ID law in place in 20
Snopes→ Was Scott Baio Killed in a Small Plane Crash?
Fake news sites reported that the former "Happy Days" actor died in a plane crash on his way to visit President Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
Snopes→ Does Portland Allow ‘Furries’ to Use Dog Parks?
A fake news site reported that the city council had voted to give people with animal alter egos the right to 'mate' in the parks.
Snopes→ Tiger Woods Arrested in Florida on DUI Charge, Released
Police in Florida say Tiger Woods has been arrested for DUI.
Snopes→ Did Mitch McConnell Vow to Block the Appointment of a Russia Investigation Special Prosecutor?
Reports grossly misrepresent the Senate Majority Leader's actual statements.
Snopes→ Was Nancy Pelosi’s Son Arrested for Murder?
Fake news web sites promulgated the claim that the House minority leader's son murdered his daughter's boyfriend's stepfather.