Was "Bad Boys" star Martin Lawrence "hospitalized in critical condition and fighting for his life" in October 2021? No, that's not true. A headline made the claim but the video, posted in October 2021, refers to a 1996 incident when the H
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Full Fact→ Standards in public life cannot be upheld without a focus on honesty
Full Fact response to 'Upholding Standards in Public Life', the Final report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life Standards Matter 2 review: In failing to address dishonesty in politics in its report, we appear to be left with the committee for
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘June 1954 – Jack Albertson Lamented the Loss of Blackface and Felt Minority Groups Were Making Life Rough for the Comedian’
On October 23 2021, Twitter user @ClassicShowbiz shared a purported archival clipping, which showed a newspaper excerpt dated 1954 newspaper excerpt quoting “ex-burlesque comic” Jack Albertson on Americans having “lost” their co
Snopes→ Wildlife Agencies to Cancel Trump Endangered Species Rules
President Joe Biden's administration announced that it will cancel two environmental rollbacks under former President Donald Trump that limited habitat protections for imperiled plants and wildlife.
Health Feedback→ Contrary to claims in a LifeSiteNews article, COVID-19 vaccination makes it less likely for someone to get COVID-19
REVIEW An article about the COVID-19 vaccines was published by LifeSiteNews on 30 September 2021. Earlier this year, LifeSiteNews was permanently banned by Facebook for repeatedly violating the company’s COVID-19 policies. The website, whose a
Snopes→ Maryland Newspaper Gunman Gets More Than 5 Life Prison Terms
The assault was one of the worst attacks on journalists in U.S. history.
Snopes→ Is Dina Sanichar the ‘Real-Life Mowgli’?
The fantastical fictional work "The Jungle Book" may have some roots in the truth.
Snopes→ Did Biden Visit Tree of Life Synagogue?
Eleven people were murdered by a white supremacist at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh in October 2018.
Snopes→ Was Navy Seaman Elgin Staples Saved by a Life Belt Made by His Mom?
The story of Elgin Staples and his mother, Vera Mueller-Staples, has wowed audiences since the 1940s.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Eating One Hot Dog Takes 35 Minutes Off Your Life’
On August 23 2021, the New York Post tweeted that eating one hot dog “takes 35 minutes off your life,” citing a “new study”: Eating 1 hot dog takes 35 minutes off life, study suggests https://t.co/9a9kHICofd pic.twitter.com/AX
Logically→ Full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine would result in large-scale loss of life.
Full FDA approval could persuade vaccine-hesitant people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a good idea.
Snopes→ Don’t Blame Cats for Destroying Wildlife
Conservationists and the media often claim that cats are a main contributor to a mass extinction, a catastrophic loss of species due to human activities.
Snopes→ Does This Photo Show a ‘Real-Life’ Spongebob and Patrick?
The duo was reportedly photographed at a depth of over 6,000 feet.
Full Fact→ Macron didn’t say he would no longer sacrifice his life for people who refuse Covid-19 vaccines
It has been widely claimed on social media that French President Emmanuel Macron gave a speech in which he said he will no longer sacrifice “my life, my time, my freedom and the adolescence of my daughters” for people who refuse the Covid-1
Snopes→ Has Harvard University Launched a Project to Search for Extraterrestrial Life?
The aliens are coming!
Snopes→ Man Pleads Guilty to 4 Asian Spa Killings, Sentenced to Life
Robert Aaron Long, 22, still faces the death penalty in the four other deaths, which are being prosecuted in a different county.
Snopes→ Did US Life Expectancy in 2020 See Biggest Decline Since WWII?
News outlets in the summer of 2021 made a remarkable assertion about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on American public health.
Logically→ The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine reduces your life expectancy by five to ten years.
There is no scientific evidence to prove that mRNA vaccines impact life expectancy.Randomized controlled trials, including thousands of people, found the mRNA vaccine to be safe and effective. In addition, there is no evidence to suggest tha
Snopes→ Mom with Tiny Cabin Dreams Is Testing Off-Grid Life in Tent on TikTok
Follow Christine Blue's journey with her son, dog, cat, and even a couple of horses, all on TikTok.
Snopes→ Is 150 Years Really the Limit of Human Lifespan?
Just how long could a human actually live? It’s a question people have been asking for centuries.
Snopes→ Britney Spears Tells Judge: ‘I Want My Life Back’
After 13 years of near silence in the conservatorship that controls her life and money, Britney Spears passionately told a judge that she wants to end the “abusive” case.
Snopes→ Did 9:21 P.M. on June 21, 2021 Mark ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Run of Numbers?
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Logically→ The anesthetics can be life-threatening for COVID-19 vaccinated people.
A false social media post says anesthetics might put a vaccinated individual's life at risk, though there is no scientific proof to back up the claim.
Poynter→ Election fraud claims proliferate in Germany, Peru and Brazil
Factually is a newsletter about fact-checking and misinformation from Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network. Sign up here to receive it on your email every Thursday. A fraudulent export As the debate in the United States rages over the voting
Snopes→ TikTok Videos Show Life on a ‘Ghost Ship’ in ‘Empty World’
The Kilian Maruta (@kilianandmaruta) TikTok account hosts entertaining videos from a fictional "alternate universe," including a "ghost ship."
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence That Tom Hanks Is Ill, Will Spend The Rest Of His Life ‘In And Out Of Hospitals’
Did actor Tom Hanks' wife Rita Wilson reveal her husband's health condition and will he "spend the remainder of his life in and out of hospitals"? No, that's not true: Hanks, who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2013 and COVID-19 in
Snopes→ Jefferson and Reagan Were Alive During Harriet Tubman’s Life
A TikTok video asked viewers to "stop saying everything was 400 years ago."
Snopes→ Did North Korea Ban Skinny Jeans as a Symbol of ‘Capitalistic Lifestyle’?
Mullets, dyed hair, and body piercings are also considered unacceptable.
Snopes→ Louisiana Gator Swaps Swamp Life for Texas Beach Getaway
A young alligator traced to the Louisiana bayous traded swamp scum for a sandy Padre Island beach in South Texas.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Life Insurers Will NOT Penalize Claimants Who Have Taken COVID-19 Vaccine
Is life insurance unavailable for a claimant who passes away due to taking an "experimental" COVID-19 vaccine? No, that's not true: COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for emergency use authorization (EUA) and life insurers do not penali
Snopes→ Are Frankie and Marta From ‘School of Rock’ a Real-Life Couple?
The former child actors who co-starred in the 2003 comedy film starring Jack Black were rumored to be dating in real life.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Car Hack Can NOT Save Your Life — Secret Button In Gas Tank To Open Doors Doesn’t Exist
Is there a car hack that can save your life -- a secret button behind the flap covering the gas tank that can unlock the doors? No, that's not true: A video posted to a satire website claims to show a trick to help a woman who locked her
Snopes→ Was Trump Banned for Life From Facebook?
The former President of the United States has been banned for life from Twitter, but Facebook?
Snopes→ Did Will Smith Say He Was in the ‘Worst Shape’ of His Life?
Even the Fresh Prince has bad days.
Logically→ An 85-year-old COVID-19 patient gives up the bed to save the younger man’s life.
Dabhadkar, a COVID-19 afflicted RSS worker, opted for a discharge against the medical advice to provide his bed to a younger person in Nagpur.
Truth or Fiction?→ Alleged Billboard Renews Interest in Online Campaign to ‘Bring Back Tony Stark to Life’
On April 22 2021, a fan campaign seeking to resurrect the Marvel Studios version of the character Tony Stark drew attention on social media with what appeared to be a photo of a billboard. We contacted Outfront Media, the company which owns the billboa
Snopes→ Will Ex-Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin Spend Life In Prison?
A jury convicted the 45-year-old man of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death.
AllSides→ Did Nancy Pelosi Thank George Floyd for ‘Sacrificing’ His Life?
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/pelosi-george-floyd-sacrificing/ On April 20, 2021, U.S. House Speake
Snopes→ Did Nancy Pelosi Thank George Floyd for ‘Sacrificing’ His Life?
The remarks in question followed the reading of the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin.
Snopes→ Was Katy Perry Banned for Life From ‘SNL’?
An article claimed to list a number of celebrities who perhaps won't reappear on NBC's iconic "Saturday Night Live" in the future.