Does a picture often shared on social media show a very crowded public beach in China? No, that's not true: the photo actually shows an aerial shot of Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro during the 2013 World Youth Day when Pope Francis celebra
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FactCheck.org→ Trump ‘Quote’ Originated as Satire
Quick Take President Donald Trump didn’t call for the “death penalty” for “suicide bombers,” as social media posts say. That’s a made-up quote from a satirical story published in 2017. Full Story An old satirical s
Truth or Fiction?→ Is a Proposed Bill in Texas Trying to Disenfranchise the Elderly and Poor by Prohibiting Transportation to Polls?
On May 6 2019, the following tweet described proposed legislation in Texas that would purportedly disenfranchise voters unable to drive themselves to the polls: Texas Sen. Bryan Hughes' new bill, S. Bill 9, will disallow driving of elderly, disa
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Joe Biden Disclose the Names of the Soldiers Involved in the Bin Laden Raid in 2011?
On April 30 2019, the following post was shared to the Facebook group “Sussex County Voice” (archived here), alleging that when he was vice president of the United States, Joe Biden revealed the names and unit responsible for killing Osam
Truth or Fiction?→ Can You Grow ‘Tiffany Blue Roses’ from Seeds?
On May 5 2019, the Facebook page “Crafty Morning” shared a photograph of and affiliate link to purported “Tiffany Blue” roses (archived here), urging page fans to click through and purchase seeds to grow the stunning flowers:
Truth or Fiction?→ Can Twins Have Different Fathers?
On May 4 2019, the Facebook page “Facts that will blow your mind” shared the following meme about the ability of women to “get pregnant while already pregnant”: Text superimposed on an image of a pregnant woman read: Not on
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Bernie Sanders Say ‘Christianity is an Insult to Muslims’?
On April 20 2019, a Facebook user shared a text-based status update to their personal timeline, claiming Bernie Sanders said that “Christianity is an insult to Muslims.” The text on the post read: Bernie Sanders Says Christianity Is An Ins
Truth or Fiction?→ Do the Colors You See in a Photograph Reveal Left or Right Brain Dominance?
On May 3 2019, @CNYcentral shared the following tweet featuring a photograph of a shoe with a claim that the colors in which it appeared to render revealed whether a reader is either “left-brained” or “right-brained”: WHAT COL
Lead Stories→ Fake News: People Who Are Always Tardy Live A Longer And More Successful Life, Science Does NOT Say
Do scientific studies say that people who are always tardy live a longer and more successful life? No, that's not true: This is a mythical conclusion by a writer who stitched together a few quotes from a managment consultant and a psychologist
Lead Stories→ Fake News: 91-Year-Old Catholic Nun Did NOT Auction Her Virginity To Rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in France
Did a 91-year-old catholic nun auction her virginity to rebuild Notre Dame cathedral in France? No, that's not true: No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes a living by publishing fictional sto
FactCheck.org→ The Facts on Fuel Economy Standards
The Trump administration is in the process of rolling back Obama-era fuel economy standards, which were originally set to hit an average of 54.5 miles per gallon for passenger cars and trucks by 2025. While not yet finalized, the Trump administration&
Truth or Fiction?→ Are Venezuelans Being ‘Shot in the Streets’ After a 2012 Gun Ban?
An April 30 2019 text-based Facebook post (archived here) claiming that 2012 gun control legislation in Venezuela prompted political unrest was shared over 100,000 times in a few days: The status update, which came in text form without news links o
Truth or Fiction?→ Are Venezuelans Being ‘Shot in the Streets’ After a 2012 Gun Ban?
An April 30 2019 text-based Facebook post (archived here) claiming that 2012 gun control legislation in Venezuela prompted political unrest was shared over 100,000 times in a few days: The status update, which came in text form without news links o
FactCheck.org→ Video: Biden’s False Claim on Tax Cuts
In this week’s fact-checking video, CNN’s Jake Tapper examines a false claim by former Vice President Joe Biden that “all of” the tax cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump “went to folks at the top and corporations that pay n
FactCheck.org→ Sign of the Times: Phony Photo Politicizes School
Quick Take A doctored photo circulating on Facebook falsely claims that a California middle school congratulated President Donald Trump “on reaching his 10,000th lie.” The image came from an online generator that lets users enter their own
Lead Stories→ Fake News: President Donald Trump Did NOT Ban An ENTIRE RELIGION From Entering The Country
Did President Donald Trump ban an "entire religion" from entering the United States? No, that's not true: While during the 2016 presidential campaign candidate Trump called for "a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United Stat
Truth or Fiction?→ Turning Point USA’s ‘Truth About Social Security’ Meme
On May 1 2019, the Facebook page for youth conservative outreach organization Turning Point USA shared a meme (archived here) purporting to detail “the truth” about several changes made to Social Security over the years: An appended sta
Truth or Fiction?→ Turning Point USA’s ‘Truth About Social Security’ Meme
On May 1 2019, the Facebook page for youth conservative outreach organization Turning Point USA shared a meme (archived here) purporting to detail “the truth” about several changes made to Social Security over the years: An appended sta
PolitiFact→ How often should Trump be fact-checked? Readers weigh in
We asked readers to share their thoughts on how often President Donald Trump should be fact-checked. They had strong opinions. In our most recent weekly email to readers (sign up here), we noted that the Washington Post Fact-checker has released their
Lead Stories→ Fake News: First Slaves Shipped To The American Colonies In 1619 Were NOT 100 White Children From Ireland
Were the first slaves shipped to the American Colonies in 1619 100 white children from Ireland.? No, that's not true: While there are historical records of several thousand Irish children being shipped to the colonies decades later as orphans
FactCheck.org→ Social Posts Spin Harris’ Gun Control Proposal
Quick Take Sen. Kamala Harris, a Democratic candidate for president, has not called for Americans to “surrender” their guns, as social media posts wrongly assert. Full Story At a CNN town hall in April, California Sen. Kamala Harris said
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Experts Do NOT Say Kids That Eat Boogers Are Happier, Healthier Adults
Did experts say that children who eat boogers grow up to be happier and healthier as adults than those who do not pick at their nose and eat the scrappings? No, that's not true: It is a click bait story based on a college professor's joke and
Snopes→ Cicada Swarm About to Emerge in Parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio
The insects have been waiting underground for nearly two decades, and millions are about to make their debut.
PolitiFact→ Bernie Sanders – Yes, millions of families spend the bulk of income on housing
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Yes, millions of families spend the bulk of income on housing Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., argued in a CNN town hall that a major sign of inequality can be seen in how much people pay for housing. "I believe
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Lindsey Graham Call Donald Trump a ‘Kook’ and ‘Not Fit to Lead’ in 2016?
On May 1 2019, the Facebook page “The Other 98%” shared the following meme (archived here), contrasting 2016 with 2019 quotes from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and characterizations of President Trump as a “kook” who
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Beto O’Rourke Did NOT Say Elderly And Wounded Veterans Should Be Thrown In The Trash
Did Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke say that the elderly and wounded veterans should be thrown in the trash? No, that's not true: It is a false quote in a meme circulated widely on social platforms that runs counter to the form
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Pornhub Does NOT open first SIPR website
Did Pornhub open a SIPR (Secret Internet Protocol Router Network) so that U.S. military personnel can access pornography in war zones? No, that's not true: The claim was made in a satirical article published by a humor website targeted at mili
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Robert DeNiro Did NOT Lose $40 Million Reunion Contract, Did NOT Blame Trump
Did actor Robert DeNiro lose a $40 million contract to star in a Goodfellas sequel because he criticized Donald Trump? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to educate gullible Trump supporters and
FactCheck.org→ Did Barr Mislead Congress?
Democrats claim Attorney General William Barr misled Congress last month when asked if he was aware of concerns that special counsel Robert S. Mueller’s team may have had with his March 24 memo summarizing the Mueller report. We’ll lay out
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Chicago Police Urinate on Food for a Black Panthers Free Breakfast Program in 1969?
On April 29 2019, a researcher shared the following tweet showing a screenshot of text reporting that in 1969, police in Chicago had urinated on food and supplies gathered by the Black Panthers for a free breakfast program: Holy shit – I’m r
Truth or Fiction?→ Do Four Photographs Show the ‘Sunny Sanctuary State’ of ‘Once Beautiful California’?
On April 24 2019, a Facebook user shared the following images and status update (archived here), purportedly showing images from California that included piles of trash on a beach and by roads and trails: In the status update (“Welcome to the S
Snopes→ Professor: Gunman Burst into Classroom During Fatal Attack
Teams of students were delivering their presentations when the gunman opened fire at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Deceptive Arms Trade Treaty Argument
In announcing that he will withdraw the United States from the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, President Donald Trump falsely claimed that under the international agreement, the U.S. would “surrender American sovereignty” and allow “
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Psychologists Did NOT Warn Parents Don’t Allow Children To Watch Peppa Pig
Did pyschologists in a Harvard study warn parents not to let children watch Peppa Pig because it causes autism? No, that's not true: It is a hoax first published in 2015 and that cites a scientific study that does not exist to scare parents in
FactCheck.org→ Biden’s Campaign Kickoff Claims
Former Vice President Joe Biden kicked off his third campaign for president with a speech in Pittsburgh that contained a few false and misleading statements: Biden said “we have the most productive workers in the world.” U.S. workers are
Truth or Fiction?→ Is Twitter Withholding a ‘Nazi-Hunting’ Algorithm for Fear of Inadvertently Banning Republican Lawmakers?
On April 25 2019, a Twitter user posted a claim that the social media platform possessed a “Nazi-hunting” algorithm, but opted not to employ it specifically because it would also filter the tweets or accounts of some Republican lawmakers:
Truth or Fiction?→ Is Atlanta Urging People ‘Not to Dump Trash on White Supremacists’ Lawns’?
On April 29 2019, an image of a purported notice from the City of Atlanta urging residents “not to” dump trash on white supremacists’ lawns went viral: yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Lead Stories→ Fake News: 7 Eleven Is NOT Giving Away Free $100 Coupon In Exchange For Survey
Is 7 Eleven giving away a free $100 coupon in exchange for filling out a survey? No, that's not true: a scam website is luring visitors by promising a free coupon in exchange for completing surveys but the whole thing is a scam designed to ste
Lead Stories→ Fake News: New Bills Do NOT Allow Drivers to Run Over Protesters if They’re Standing in the Street
Did some states pass bills that would allow drivers to run over protesters standing in a street? No, that's not true: Several state legislatures did consider measures in 2017 that would have given limited protection to drivers who hit protesti
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Boston Man Does NOT Try To ‘Fill Scuba Tank With Weed Smoke’; Loses Testicles
Did a Boston man try to fill a scuba tank with marijuana smoke and then he lost his testicles in an explosion? No, that's not true: This is a fake story published by a known fake news website that tends to post hoaxes involving men losing part