This primary season, Democrats have taken to the airwaves — not just in Democratic primaries, but in Republican ones, too. But observers, including some Democrats, worry that the tactic could backfire, possibly electing more extreme Republicans.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – This viral image was manipulated to show a fake story from The Atlantic about Biden and the economy
The Atlantic published a story titled “Quiet Courage of Biden’s Negative Growth Economy”
Snopes→ Is the ‘Humpback Whale Swallows Two Girls in California’ Video Real?
Two women who were enjoying a day of kayaking received the surprise of their lives when they had a close encounter with a humpback whale.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Dominion Voting Machines Did NOT Fail Testing For Colorado Secretary Of State Recount
Did Dominion voting machines fail testing for a primary recount in the race for Colorado secretary of state? No, that's not true: Dominion Voting Systems, the Colorado secretary of state's office and the El Paso County clerk and recorder'
Snopes→ Beyoncé to Remove Offensive Word from New Song
Beyoncé is removing an offensive term for disabled people from a new song on her record “Renaissance," just weeks after rapper Lizzo also changed lyrics to remove the same word.
PolitiFact→ National Republican Congressional Committee – National Republican group falsely claims Spanberger backs defunding police
“Abigail Spanberger is raking in thousands from defund the police groups because she supports defunding the police.”
Truth or Fiction?→ Applebee’s ‘Adult Spouse’ Sign
A viral July 30 2022 tweet showed an image of a purported sign at an Applebee’s restaurant, advising patrons that minors were not permitted in an area without a parent or “adult spouse”: Fascists attacking drag bars, meanwhile Appl
Snopes→ Browns QB Deshaun Watson Suspended for 6 Games
Watson, who played for four seasons with Houston before being traded to Cleveland, recently settled 23 of 24 lawsuits filed by women alleging sexual harassment and assault.
PolitiFact→ Mariannette Miller-Meeks – Fact-checking Rep. Miller-Meeks claims that Democratic bill would allow abortion up until birth
The Democrats’ Women’s Health Protection Act of 2022 “would permit abortion up until delivery.”
Snopes→ Did Trump Say Biden ‘Has Dementia’ and Is Moving to a Wisconsin Nursing Home?
Former U.S. President Donald Trump used his own social media platform, Truth Social, to spread baseless claims about the current president's health.
PolitiFact→ Kari Lake – Ad about reduced tuition for Arizona’s immigrant students leaves out important information
"Karrin Taylor Robson gave illegals tuition discounts and made us pay for it."
Snopes→ Is Danish King Who Gave Name to Bluetooth Buried in Poland?
More than 1,000 years after his death in what is now Poland, a European king whose nickname lives on through wireless technology is at the center of an archaeological dispute.
Truth or Fiction?→ Bank of America ‘We Hope Conditions for American Workers Will Get Worse’ Memo
On July 31 2022, posts to Twitter and Reddit referenced signs about a leaked Bank of America memo and a quote — “we hope conditions for American workers get worse”: Posters Everywhere At Bank Of America #BankOfAmericaScandal #Boycot
PolitiFact→ Why many voters in Arizona, Missouri will use voting centers, not precincts, on Election Day
When many Arizona voters show up to cast a ballot in the Aug. 2 primary, they will be able to choose from several vote c
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Greenpeace Did NOT Place Banner On Trump Tower In Las Vegas On July 28, 2022
Did Greenpeace put a banner on Trump Tower in Las Vegas on July 28, 2022? No, that's not true: This is a doctored image. A Greenpeace representative told Lead Stories that they did not place this banner on Trump Tower in Las Vegas. Lead S
Snopes→ China Says Remains of Rocket Booster Fall to Earth
Debris from a rocket that boosted part of China’s new space station into orbit fell into the sea in the Philippines.
PolitiFact→ How will social media platforms respond to election misinformation? It isn’t clear
Will a tweet with misinformation get blocked this election season? It’s hard to say.
The Dispatch→ Fact Check: Do the COVID Vaccines Contain Scopolamine, a Potentially Fatal Narcotic?
(Photograph by Patric T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images.)A widely shared article from Real Raw News, which describes itself as an “independent publisher” that “explores content often avoided by the mainstream media,” claims that “
Snopes→ Report: Prince Charles’ Charity Got Donation from Bin Ladens
Britain’s Prince Charles is facing more questions over his charities after a newspaper reported that one of his funds accepted a 1 million pound ($1.2 million) donation from relatives of Osama bin Laden.
Snopes→ USDA Getting Tougher on Salmonella in Chicken Products
The proposed U.S. Department of Agriculture rules would declare salmonella an adulterant — a contaminant that can cause food-borne illness — in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products.
Full Fact→ Viral hot dog clip was a ‘deliberate fake’ by creator
An edited version of the TikTok clip, which supposedly shows a hot dog contaminated by dirt and parasites, has been shared without proper context on Facebook.
AllSides→ Fact Check: Is Justin Trudeau Under Investigation for Genocide
https://checkyourfact.com/2022/07/27/fact-check-trudeau-investigation-genocide/ A post shared on Faceb
Snopes→ Pat Carroll, Emmy Winner and Voice of Ursula, Dies at 95
Pat Carroll, a comedic television mainstay for decades, Emmy-winner for “Caesar’s Hour” and the voice Ursula in “The Little Mermaid,” has died.
Snopes→ Pat Carroll, Emmy Winner and Voice of Ursula, Dies at 95
Pat Carroll, a comedic television mainstay for decades, Emmy-winner for “Caesar’s Hour” and the voice Ursula in “The Little Mermaid,” has died.
AllSides→ Economist slams Facebook for ‘absolutely Orwellian’ fact-check upholding Biden’s recession denial
https://www.foxnews.com/media/economist-slams-facebook-absolutely-orwellian-fact-check-upholding-bidens-recession-denial
AllSides→ Fact check: False claim that Trump, Putin had recent meeting in Washington, D.C.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2022/07/29/fact-check-vladimir-putin-donald-trump-didnt-recently-meet-dc/10182425002/
AllSides→ Is Joe Biden Dead, Replaced by 10 Different Deepfake Body Doubles? An Investigation
https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxnn54/is-joe-biden-dead-replaced-by-10-different-deepfake-body-doubles-an-investigation
Snopes→ Western Flames Spread, California Sees Its Largest 2022 Fire
The McKinney Fire was burning out of control in Northern California’s Klamath National Forest, with expected thunderstorms a big concern just south of the Oregon state line.
Snopes→ Western Flames Spread, California Sees Its Largest 2022 Fire
The McKinney Fire was burning out of control in Northern California’s Klamath National Forest, with expected thunderstorms a big concern just south of the Oregon state line.
Snopes→ Inflation Is Spiking Around the World — Not Just in US
Here's one economist's take on rising consumer prices across the globe.
Snopes→ Inflation Is Spiking Around the World — Not Just in US
Here's one economist's take on rising consumer prices across the globe.
Snopes→ Infrastructure Damage Hampers Flood Recovery in Kentucky
Damage to critical infrastructure and the arrival of more heavy rains hampered efforts to help Kentucky residents hit by recent massive flooding.
Poynter→ Gateway Pundit distorts unofficial Georgia 2020 results
The midterms are about 100 days away, but allies of former President Donald Trump continue to promote false theories that election workers in key states shuffled Trump’s votes to President […] The post Gateway Pundit distorts unofficial Georgia
Snopes→ Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ Has Died at 89
Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89.
Snopes→ England Beats Germany 2-1 in European Championship Final
England beat Germany 2-1 in the final of the European Championship after extra time on Sunday to win its first major women’s soccer title.
Snopes→ Bill Russell, NBA Great and Celtics Legend, Dies at 88
His family posted the news on social media, saying Russell died with his wife, Jeannine, by his side.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Electric vehicle fires can be extinguished with water
You can't pour water on flames from an electric car battery because “water makes lithium burn."
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: No Evidence Backing Story Of Child Prodigy Neurologist Healing Self, 4,000 Others With ‘Unique Scent’
Did a child named Susey who was completely paralyzed with cerebral palsy, "no different than a statue," become completely healed and acquire the "intelligence of a college student" when she was only 8? Was she granted scholarships where s
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Soybeans Are NOT Unnatural Plastic Products Made In England
Do soybeans or soy-based products such as tofu contain plastic? No, that's not true: This claim is based on another false statement -- that starch, present in this plant in insignificant amounts -- is an unnatural product. The source of t
Snopes→ House Passes Semi-Automatic Gun Ban After 18-Year Lapse
Once banned in the U.S., the high-powered firearms are now widely blamed as the weapon of choice among young men responsible for many of the most devastating mass shootings.