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Snopes→ US Targets Putin’s Daughters, Russian Banks in New Sanctions
The United States announced sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters and said it was toughening penalties against Russian banks in retaliation for “war crimes” in Ukraine.
Washington Post→ Graham’s false claim that Arabella Advisors targeted Judge Childs
Arabella Advisors has become an all-purpose villain for Republicans, but there’s no evidence to support his charge.
PolitiFact→ Ask PolitiFact: Did Vladimir Putin say that Russia would not target or harm Ukrainian civilians?
Russian officials have repeatedly claimed their forces are not targeting or harming Ukrainian civilians. News reports documenting attacks in Ukraine show otherwise. Russian attacks have hit health care facilities and residential buildings.
Snopes→ ‘Jeopardy’ Host Mayim Bialik Targeted in Phony CBD Endorsement, False Allegations
One of the false claims was that she had endorsed CBD gummies.
Snopes→ After Ukraine, Europe Wonders Who’s Next Russian Target
For some European countries watching Russia's brutal war in Ukraine, there are fears that they could be next.
Snopes→ Texas Family Targeted by Anti-Transgender Directive Files Lawsuit
A judge blocked an investigation by the state's child protective services agency pending further court proceedings.
Full Fact→ Map of Russian nuclear targets in UK dates back to the Cold War
A map being shared on Facebook claims to show the locations of potential Russian nuclear targets in the UK. Twenty towns and cities are highlighted on the map including London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. As far as we can tell, the map was first pu
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Putin Did NOT Declare War On Kenya, Did NOT Target African Countries For Talking About Russia’s War With Ukraine
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
Poynter→ Even George Washington was a target of misinformation
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
PolitiFact→ North Carolina state House Democratic Caucus – NC Democrats target Republicans but leave out context
Republican state Sens. Paul Newton and Warren Daniel “refused to even give testimony” in North Carolina’s latest redistricting case.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Cooler Cameras in Walgreens Are NOT To Scan For ‘Mark Of The Beast’– They Enable Real-Time Targeted Ads
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
Snopes→ Police: Gunman in Denver Who Killed 5 Targeted Some Victims
A gunman who went on a shooting rampage in several locations around the Denver area targeted his victims based on previous personal and business dealings.
Snopes→ Congress Approves Import Ban Targeting Forced Labor in China
Senators gave final congressional approval to a bill barring imports from China’s Xinjiang region unless businesses can prove they were produced without forced labor.
Full Fact→ What booster target has the government announced to tackle the Omicron variant?
Everyone eligible aged 18 and over in England will have the chance to get their booster before the New Year. Boris Johnson, 12 December 2021. On Sunday evening, the Prime Minister set a target to give booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to every eli
Snopes→ Food Waste Becomes California’s Newest Climate Change Target
The nation's largest mandatory residential food waste recycling program is set to take effect in January.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Fake New Zealand poster targets vaccine refusers
A campaign poster for New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with the slogan, “No jab. No job, no refunds.”
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→ ‘Diesel Brothers’ Scam Targets Facebook Users After Rittenhouse Acquittal
The real Diesel Brothers, whose likeness was used without permission, had nothing to do with the scam.
Snopes→ Legislation Targets Historic GI Bill Racial Inequities
The new legislative effort would benefit surviving spouses and all living descendants of Black WWII veterans whose families were denied the opportunity to build wealth with housing and educational benefits through the GI Bill.
Poynter→ Don’t blame inflation. A viral photo of a $123,000 turkey at Target is an old pricing error.
As supply chain issues mount, some Facebook users are sharing an image that purports to show a turkey for sale at Target for an eye-popping price: $123,199, and $9,999.99 per pound. “No Turkey for Thanksgiving this year,” said one such F
Snopes→ Photo of $123K Frozen Turkey at Target Is from 2015
Some Facebook commenters took the matter seriously and referenced politics, despite the fact that the joke or mistake showed a weight of 9,999.99 pounds.
Washington Post→ Youngkin, McAuliffe target each other with false attack ads
Both campaigns are targeting voters with ads that use partisan reports to make bogus claims.
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→ Roundup Weed Killer Settlement Scam Targets Gmail Inboxes
The body of one scam email about a Roundup settlement claimed it came from "a trusted sender."
Washington Post→ Murphy’s misfired claim that 8 out 10 U.S. drones miss their target
The Democratic senator from Connecticut made a startling statement that turns out to be wrong.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Miami-Dade Police Department Did NOT Issue Warning About A Sexual Assault Scheme That Uses Children To Target Women
Did the Miami-Dade Police Department issue a warning about a sexual assault scheme that uses children to target women? No, that's not true: A public information officer from the MDPD confirmed with Lead Stories that the letter, which has
Full Fact→ Higher deportation rates don’t necessarily demonstrate ‘disproportionate targeting’ of Jamaicans
“People from Caribbean countries such as Jamaica appear to be disproportionately targeted for deportation from the UK if they commit crimes” The Guardian, 25 July 2021. The Guardian recently reported that data it had obtained via the Free
Snopes→ Chicago Target Employees Allegedly Run in Fear of Possible Shooter, Viral TikTok Video Shows
The same TikTok user who posted the viral video later said that no one was hurt in the incident.
Snopes→ Falling Short: Why the White House Will Miss Its Vax Target
With the July Fourth holiday approaching, the White House acknowledged this week that Biden will fall shy of his 70% goal and an associated aim of fully vaccinating 165 million adults in the same time frame.
Snopes→ Canadian Police Say Family Run Down by Truck Were Targeted as Muslims
A family of five who were struck by a vehicle were targeted because they were Muslims, Canadian police said.
Snopes→ RECALL: Target Room Essentials Brand Shower Stool
In May 2021, Target recalled a shower stool over concerns that instability created a “fall hazard.”
Poynter→ Ballot drop boxes were popular in 2020. Then they became a GOP target.
As the U.S. Postal Service struggled and COVID-19 raged, millions of 2020 voters chose to return their mail ballots using official ballot drop boxes rather than risk unreliable mail delivery or crowded spaces. These drop boxes — often big, sturdy, sl
Snopes→ Did Target Temporarily Halt Pokemon Card Sales Over Safety Concerns?
The decision reportedly came after an altercation in a parking lot.
Snopes→ The Unwitting Are the Target of COVID-19 Falsehoods Online
People across the country have found themselves swept into the misinformation maelstrom, their online posts or their very identities hijacked by anti-vaccine activists and others peddling lies about the outbreak.
Snopes→ Montana Governor Signs Bill Targeting Transgender Athletes
Supporters of the bill have said it will ensure the playing field in girls’ sports remains fair.
AFP Fact Check→ Biden’s climate plan does not target US meat consumption
Republican politicians, pundits and media reports claim that President Joe Biden’s climate plan would require Americans to cut red meat consumption by 90 percent. But the figure comes from a study published more than a year before Biden took office,
AFP Fact Check→ This photo shows a Palestinian boy who survived a firebombing attack by Jewish extremists targeting his home
Multiple social media posts share an image alongside a claim that it shows a boy, who survived a terrorist attack at a hospital, meeting his friend. The claim is misleading: the photo actually shows a Palestinian boy who survived an arson attack by Jew
Snopes→ GOP Targets Ballot Drop Boxes in Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, Elsewhere
Atlanta-area voters looking to return their ballots using a drop box in the next gubernatorial election will have to do some searching.
AFP Fact Check→ Philippine official who sparked lockdown controversy becomes target of death hoax
Facebook and YouTube posts circulating in the Philippines claim CCTV footage shows a village official being shot dead after she made controversial comments about essential food products during lockdown. The claim is false: the video shared in the