Q: Were illegal voters bused in to Alabama to swing the election to Doug Jones? Were thousands of fraudulent votes recorded for him? A: Those claims were made by self-described “satirical” websites. The Alabama Secretary of State says ther
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FactCheck.org→ More Claims of Alabama Voter Fraud
Q: Were illegal voters bused in to Alabama to swing the election to Doug Jones? Were thousands of fraudulent votes recorded for him? A: Those claims were made by self-described “satirical” websites. The Alabama Secretary of State says ther
FactCheck.org→ Video: Claims about the GOP Tax Plan
In this video, we highlight six common — and inaccurate — claims from Republicans and Democrats about the GOP tax plans. The House and Senate have both passed their versions of tax legislation, and the differences in the two bills now need
Truth or Fiction?→ “Core Competency: Read Please and Wake Up America!” Commentary on Facebook-Fiction!
“Core Competency: Read Please and Wake Up America!” Commentary on Facebook-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A column headlined “Core Competency: Read Please and Wake Up America!” has circulated on Facebook. The Truth: T
FactCheck.org→ Debunking False Vaccine Claim
Q: Has the Food and Drug Administration announced that vaccines cause autism? A: No. FDA statements are grounded in scientific evidence. There is no evidence that vaccination is linked to autism. FULL QUESTION FDA ANNOUNCED THAT VACCINES ARE CAUSIN
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump’s Chemical Chlorpyrifos Action Motivated by $1 M Payment-Truth! & Disputed!
President Trump’s Chemical Chlorpyrifos Action Motivated by $1 M Payment From Dow Jones-Truth! & Disputed! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump allowed the use of chlorpyrifos in chemical pesticides because Dow Chemical paid him $1 mil
PolitiFact→ The origins of Thanksgiving
Before gobbling turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie -- or engaging in a well-informed political spat with your family -- some of you might wonder where the Thanksgiving tradition originated. We wondered, too. So we talked with historians to get the facts
FactCheck.org→ Tax Cut Ad Lacks Context
A TV ad by a coalition of liberal groups leaves the false impression that 47 million “middle-class” households would be “stuck with the tab” for Republican tax cuts that benefit the wealthy. The 47 million figure refers to all h
Truth or Fiction?→ Mexico-Argentina Trade Agreement Signed, U.S. Farmers to Lose Billions-Truth! & Fiction!
Mexico-Argentina Trade Agreement Signed, U.S. Farmers to Lose Billions-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Mexico and Argentina have reached a trade agreement that enables Mexico to import wheat, corn, rice and soybeans from Argentina in respons
Snopes→ FDA Warns of Injury, Death With Herbal Supplement Kratom
The Food and Drug Administration is blocking shipments of kratom, which is touted as an alternative to opioid painkillers, but has been linked to 36 deaths.
FactCheck.org→ Senator Misleads on ‘Absurd’ Science
Sen. Rand Paul misrepresented two studies supported by federal grants, while advocating legislation he introduced to change the federal grant funding process. In both cases, Paul, a 2016 presidential candidate and Republican from Kentucky, confused the
Truth or Fiction?→ Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Truth! & Fiction!
Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: Warnings about a nationwide listeria outbreak that has led to recalls of vegetables sold at Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Albertson’s, Safeway,
Truth or Fiction?→ Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Truth! & Fiction!
Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: Warnings about a nationwide listeria outbreak that prompted voluntary product recalls from Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Albertson’s, Safeway,
Climate Feedback→ BBC article on ocean acidification report accurate but brief
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This BBC article describes an as-yet-unreleased report on ocean acidification from a major collaborative scientific project called BIOACID. The report will summarize the state of research on the impacts of ocean ac
Truth or Fiction?→ Woman Finds Severed Human Finger Found in Wendy’s Chili-Fiction!
Woman Finds Severed Human Finger Found in Bowl of Wendy’s Chili-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Rumors that a California woman found a severed finger in a bowl of Wendy’s chili have been circulating for years. The Truth: A California woman fals
Climate Feedback→ Tony Abbott speech on climate change rehashes misleading, inaccurate talking points
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott recently gave a speech at a climate “skeptic” conference hosted by the UK Global Warming Policy Foundation (led by Nigel Lawson who recently made incorrect claims about temperature evolution in a BBC int
FactCheck.org→ A Tax Hike or Benefit for the ‘Middle Class’?
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi claimed that the Republican tax cut plan “raises taxes on [the] middle class,” while President Donald Trump claimed that “everybody’s gonna benefit” from a plan that “is for the middle
FactCheck.org→ Puerto Rican Teamsters Stories are Bogus
Q: Did a Teamsters strike hinder aid efforts in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria? A: No. Stories claiming so misrepresented an actual quote from an Air Force colonel. FULL QUESTION Did the Teamsters strike in Puerto Rico hinder the supplies getting
Snopes→ Was a Rapist Given Joint Legal Custody of His Victim’s Child?
A man who reportedly raped and threatened to kill a girl in 2008 was awarded joint legal custody of the victim's child when she applied for food stamps.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump's tweets about Puerto Rico
As Washington mobilized more people and supplies to ease the suffering in Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump lambasted his critics on Twitter. Trump himself described the damage from Hurricane Maria as devastating, but when frustrations on the ground
PolitiFact→ Lamar Smith – Did taxes go up by 41 percent between 2013 and 2016?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Did taxes go up by 41 percent between 2013 and 2016? As Congress prepared to debate a high-stakes tax bill, a reader asked us to check a letter about tax policy emailed by Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas. "A new r
FactCheck.org→ Obama’s Final Numbers
Summary The numbers are nearly all in now. What they show about what really happened during the eight years that Barack Obama was president is sometimes different from what politicians claimed. The economy gained a net 11.5 million jobs. The unemploym
Climate Feedback→ New York Times’ “straightforward answers” to common climate questions are accurate, too
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This article in The New York Times serves as a primer by briefly answering seventeen basic questions about the cause and consequences of—and possible solutions to—climate change. Twelve scientists reviewed the
Snopes→ ‘Nothing, Nothing.’ Aid Lags in Hurricane-Torn Puerto Rico
Many of the more than 3.4 million U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico were still without adequate food, water and fuel five days after Hurricane Maria hit.
Snopes→ Was the Red Cross Instructed to Throw Away Donated Supplies in Texas?
A viral video from Houston, Texas makes claims about the Red Cross' treatment of food and other items in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Truth or Fiction?→ Sargento Cheese Recalls 7 Types of Cheese in August or September 2017-Fiction!
Sargento Cheese Recalls 7 Types of Cheese in August or September 2017-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Sargento Cheese recalled seven types of cheese in August or September 2017 for listeria contamination; consumers have been warned that eating recalled Sar
FactCheck.org→ Clinton Foundation Isn’t Charging FEMA
Q: Is the Clinton Foundation charging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to send supplies to victims of Hurricane Harvey? A: No. That claim originated on a satirical news site. The Clinton Foundation has not charged FEMA for bottled water or o
Snopes→ On Muslim Holiday, Houston’s Mosques Open to Harvey Evacuees
Houston's Muslim community opened many centers, sent volunteers to provide food and donations, and even rescued neighbors from high water after Harvey.
Snopes→ Donald Trump Donated Play-Doh, Other Items to Louisiana Flood Victims?
Presidential candidate Donald Trump was criticized for donating Play-Doh to flood victims in need of food and water, but that wasn't the only item among his donations.
FactCheck.org→ Does Glyphosate Cause Cancer?
Q: Does the herbicide glyphosate cause cancer? A: There is evidence to suggest it may cause cancer at very high doses, but not at the low doses typically found in foods. FULL QUESTION A FoodBabe.com article says glyphosate has been found in prepa
Snopes→ Was Barack Obama Serving Meals in Texas During Hurricane Harvey?
Images of the former president serving food appeared alongside claims that he was in Houston after massive flooding there, but the picture was actually taken during a 2015 charity event.
Truth or Fiction?→ AIDS Warning: Worker Adds HIV-Positive Blood to Pepsi-Fiction!
Pepsi AIDS Alert: Worker Adds HIV-Positive Blood to Pepsi-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: SMS messages warn consumers not to drink Pepsi products for the next couple weeks because a worker who’s HIV-positive added his blood to the company’s pro
Truth or Fiction?→ Sign at Swiss Hotel: Jewish Guests Must Shower Before Using Swimming Pool-Truth!
Sign at Swiss Hotel: Jewish Guests Must Shower Before Using Swimming Pool-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A sign posted at a hotel in Switzerland in August 2017 advised Jewish guests to shower before using the swimming pool, sparking accusations of anti-semi
Truth or Fiction?→ Starbucks Muslim Workers Slip Feces into Coffee, Spread Tuberculosis-Fiction!
Starbucks Muslim Workers Slip Feces into Coffee, Spread Tuberculosis-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: After committing to hiring Muslim refugees, Starbucks’ Muslim workers have been slipping feces into coffee and spreading tuberculosis. The Truth: A w
Hoax-Slayer→ Bogus Warning – Canned Fruit From Thailand Contaminated With HIV
Circulating message claims that HIV carriers in Thailand have deliberately contaminated canned fruit in a factory by dripping their blood into the food. The post Bogus Warning – Canned Fruit From Thailand Contaminated With HIV appeared first on H
Truth or Fiction?→ McDonald’s McRib Sandwiches Made From Inverted Pork Rectums-Fiction!
McDonalds’ McRib Sandwiches Made From Inverted Pork Rectums-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Persistent claims that McDonalds’ McRib sandwiches made from inverted pork rectums surfaced in December 2016 and again in August 2017. The Truth: Althou
FactCheck.org→ CO2: Friend or Foe to Agriculture?
Rep. Lamar Smith said climate change “alarmists” ignore the “positive impacts” of more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, such as increased food production and quality. But the impact of increased CO2 levels on agricultur
Truth or Fiction?→ Starbucks “Dreamer Day” on August 11 Offers Free Products-Fiction!
Starbucks “Dreamer Day” on August 11th Offers Free Products to Illegal Immigrants-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A Starbucks “Dreamer Day” promotion on August 11, 2017, offers discounts or free products to all undocumented immigran
FactCheck.org→ Trump Overstates Impact of Immigration Bill
President Donald Trump is wrong on two fronts when he claims that the RAISE Act “prevents … new immigrants from collecting welfare.” “They’re not going to come in and just immediately go and collect welfare. That doesn’t
Climate Feedback→ Wall Street Journal op-ed on economic consequences of climate change found naive by scientists
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This Wall Street Journal commentary by David Henderson and John Cochrane argues that the world would be better off adapting to climate change than eliminating the greenhouse gas emissions that cause warming. Scient