Was an extradition of former President Donald Trump "already in motion" as of June 13, 2022? No, that's not true: That claim is a satirical take on one of the first documented posts from "Q," the mysterious figure that sparked the QAnon m
Snopes→ European Star Survey Reveals Celestial Treasure Trove
The European Space Agency released a trove of data Monday on almost 2 billion stars in the Milky Way, collected by its Gaia space observatory in an effort to create the most accurate and complete map of our galaxy.
Full Fact→ Figures on benefit and tax fraud investigators misrepresented
Data uncovered by an MP about the number of fraud investigators employed by HMRC and the DWP has been reshared on social media. But the figures are out of date and misleadingly presented.
Full Fact→ A US federal agency did not say that Covid-19 was a planned ‘scamdemic’
A retired neurosurgeon expressed this opinion in a journal article, which can be found by searching PubMed on the agency’s site.
Snopes→ Bronx Zoo Elephant Named Happy Isn’t a Person, Court Rules
New York's top court rejected an effort to free Happy the elephant from the Bronx Zoo, ruling in a closely watched case that she does not meet the definition of a “person” who is being illegally confined.
Snopes→ Pope Blasts Russian ‘Cruelty,’ Lauds Ukrainian ‘Heroism’
Pope Francis has blasted the “ferocity and cruelty” of Russian troops in Ukraine while praising the “heroism” and “courage” of Ukrainians to defend their land.
The Dispatch→ Fact-Checking Day 2 of the January 6 Hearings
(Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)The second day of hearings by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol focused on Donald Trump’s role in knowingly perpetuating the false narrativ
Health Feedback→ SADS is caused by genetic mutations affecting the electrical system regulating heartbeat; no evidence it is caused by COVID-19 vaccines
REVIEW On 8 June 2022, political commentator here and here, demonstrating the article’s ability to mislead online users. Sudden arrhythmia death syndrome (SADS), sometimes incorrectly called sudden adult death syndrome, occurs in young, apparently
Logically→ Justin Bieber’s Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is linked to the COVID-19 vaccine.
There's no evidence a COVID-19 vaccine caused the singer's facial paralysis. The benefits of COVID-19 vaccines outweigh the risks.
Snopes→ Spears’ Ex Who Appeared at Wedding Charged with Stalking
A man once briefly married to Britney Spears who showed up uninvited at the pop star's wedding to longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari was charged with felony stalking.
Logically→ Humanity’s inability to access the Earth’s core is a clue that the Earth is flat.
The inaccessibility of the Earth’s inner layers are explainable by science and not proof of a design to stop humans from discovering the flat Earth.
Snopes→ Yellowstone Officials Assess Damage After Historic Floods
While numerous homes and other structures were destroyed, there were no immediate reports of injuries.
PolitiFact→ Most Republicans falsely believe Trump’s stolen election claims, a year and a half after the Jan. 6
Multiple recounts and election audits have confirmed the accuracy of the election results. But most Republicans agree with Donald Trump that the election was stolen.
Logically→ The Red Cross has been involved in the organ trafficking of over a thousand Ukrainian children in Mariupol.
There is no evidence to support this allegation. The International Committee of the Red Cross has categorically denied organ trafficking.
Snopes→ World Shares Wobbly After Wall Street Sinks into Bear Market
Global stocks drifted lower in the wake of Wall Street's tumble into a bear market, as investors anxiously contemplated a new and uncertain world of higher interest rates, international conflict and recession fears.
Snopes→ Jan. 6 Panel Hears: Trump ‘Detached from Reality’ in Defeat
Donald Trump’s closest campaign advisers, top government officials and even his family were dismantling his false claims of 2020 election fraud ahead of Jan. 6, but the defeated president seemed “detached from reality” and kept clinging to outlan
Logically→ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter, Lilibet Diana, doesn’t exist.
Lilibet has a birth certificate that reveals her date and place of birth, proving her existence.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Poem About School Prayer Is NOT New And The Author Is Unknown
Did a 15-year-old school kid from Minnesota get an A+ for writing a poem, "New School Prayer"? No, there is no evidence that is true: This poem has been circulating for decades with some revisions. There is no record of a grade given, no
Snopes→ Were Starbucks Charity Food Donations Left in a Dumpster?
We reached out to both Starbucks and Feeding America to ask about a viral tweet that supposedly showed discarded food meant for people in need.
PolitiFact→ Jan. 6 hearings: What insiders told Trump about him losing the election
If former President Donald Trump believed he won the 2020 election, it wasn’t because his hand-picked team told him he had. They told him precisely the opposite.
Snopes→ Are Folded, Fentanyl-Laced Dollar Bills a Safety Threat?
A warning issued by a sheriff's office in Tennessee prompted scary headlines in several other states.
Snopes→ Yellowstone Floods Wipe out Roads, Bridges, Strand Visitors
Some of the worst damage happened in the northern part of the park and Yellowstone’s gateway communities in southern Montana.
PolitiFact→ Tucker Carlson – Tucker Carlson is wrong. Firearms, other weapons were found at the Capitol on Jan. 6
“Not a single person in the crowd on January 6 was found to be carrying a firearm. Not one.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Well-Regulated Militia Was NOT Restricted To 1 Musket, 2 Spare Flints, 24 Bullets — That Was The Minimum For ‘Citizen’
When the Second Amendment was passed in 1791, was a well-regulated militia restricted to one musket, two spare flints and 24 bullets? No, that's not true: The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does not define what a well-regulated
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, there aren’t more female users on Facebook than women in the world
There are more females on Facebook than alive in the world.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, the military didn’t arrest congressional representatives
“U.S. military at the White House arresting Congress.”
PolitiFact→ In Jan. 6 hearing, former AG Bill Barr discredits ‘2,000 Mules’ voter fraud film
Former Attorney General William Barr said the evidence for voter fraud presented in “2,000 Mules” was “singularly unimpressive.” Here’s what else he told House Jan. 6 investigators about the documentary.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, a military takeover hasn’t been confirmed
“Military take over on May 11 confirmed!”
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Kim Kardashian ‘Ruin’ Marilyn Monroe’s Dress?
On June 13 2022, the Twitter account @PopCrave claimed that Kim Kardashian had “ruined” Marilyn Monroe’s dress when she wore it to the May 2 2022 Met Gala: Marilyn Monroe’s iconic dress has reportedly been damaged after being worn
PolitiFact→ Nikki Haley – Rules vary, but 35 states require some form of ID to vote
Americans aren’t required to show IDs to vote.
PolitiFact→ Sean Hannity – No evidence Pelosi ‘rejected’ Trump’s authorization for ‘20,000 National Guard’ before Jan. 6 attack
“Donald Trump authorized up to 20,000 National Guard troops to protect the Capitol" before Jan. 6, 2021, but was "rejected" by Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer.
Snopes→ Kevin Spacey Charged With Sexual Offenses in London Court
The alleged offenses involve three men in Britain, and Spacey is expected to appear in a court in London this week.
PolitiFact→ Matt Gaetz – Gaetz mischaracterizes Bennie Thompson’s stance on rioting
“Bennie Thompson actively cheer-led riots in the ’90s.”
Snopes→ New Restrictions on Ships to Protect Whales Coming Soon
Federal authorities spent the past few years analyzing rules for the shipping industry and are now close to releasing fresh guidelines to help protect a vanishing species of whale.
Snopes→ Do Centipedes Actually Have 100 Legs?
What’s in a name?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Biden Did NOT Approve ‘Healthcare Card’ With Free Health, Vision, Dental Benefits
Did President Joe Biden approve a "healthcare card" that provides free health, vision and dental benefits? No, that's not true: There's no such "healthcare card" approved by the president -- and the claim is an advertising ploy. The claim
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: DUI Charges Against Paul Pelosi NOT Dropped As Of June 13, 2022
Have the DUI charges against Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, been dropped? No, that's not true: The Napa County district attorney's office was working on charges stemming from Paul Pelosi's DUI arrest in Napa County, C
PolitiFact→ Julie Mayfield – No, North Carolina doesn't grow 25% of the nation's hemp
“A quarter of the entire acreage in the country that is under hemp production is here in North Carolina.”
Poynter→ No, footage of the war in Ukraine was not filmed on a movie set
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, thousands of people have taken to social media to spread awareness and donate to help the Ukrainian people. But some social media users have a […] The post No, footage of the war in Ukraine was not filmed on
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Prince Charles Is NOT King And Harry And Meghan Are NOT Permanently Banned From UK In June 2022
Were Prince Harry and Meghan Markle permanently banned from the United Kingdom since Charles became king? No, that's not true: Charles, the Prince of Wales and first in line to the throne, was not king as of June 13, 2022. Queen Elizabeth