Since actor Will Smith struck comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards, social media users have pined for new development in the celebrity drama. But in the absence of […] The post A ‘sincere apology’ from Chris Rock circulating
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Chris Rock Was NOT Wearing A Prosthetic Slap Protector On His Cheek At Academy Awards
Was Chris Rock's face fitted with some sort of prosthetic device to protect him from the staged and planned slap delivered by Will Smith at the Academy Awards ceremony? No, that's not true: A photo circulating on social media contains an
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Out-Of-Context Financial Laws Are NOT ‘6 Infinity Stones’ To ‘Snap Away Your Problems’
Are a series of U.S. financial laws rattled off in a social media video the "six infinity stones" to "snap away your problems"? No, that's not true: The laws mentioned in the 54-second video define aspects of America's financial system an
AllSides→ Does video show Russian prisoners being shot?
https://www.bbc.com/news/60907259 Ukrainian authorities are investigating video footage which has been
Snopes→ Gunman Kills 5 in Mass Shooting Spree in Central Israel
A gunman on a motorcycle opened fire in a crowded city in central Israel late Tuesday, methodically gunning down victims as he killed at least five people in the second mass shooting rampage this week.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Vatican conference was held in 2021, is not upcoming
"JUST IN: The Vatican has invited Chelsea Clinton, Dr. Fauci, New Age figure Deepak Chopra and the CEOs of Moderna and Pfizer to speak at a May conference focusing on 'health' and the 'soul.'"
Snopes→ Did Disney Vow to Help Repeal the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill?
The corporation had been previously been criticized by employees for its quiet response to the Florida bill.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – The Space Foundation didn’t revoke honors from Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin
“The Space Foundation has erased the honors previously bestowed on Yuri Gagarin, the first man to ever be in space. His name was stripped ‘in light of current events.’”
Snopes→ Maryland Bill That Would Codify Abortion Rights Draws Backlash from Anti-Abortion Groups
An expert we consulted said the bill, if enacted, would not legalize infanticide.
Snopes→ NFL Owners Approve Rule Change for OT in Playoffs
The NFL is changing its sometimes controversial overtime rules to guarantee each side gets the ball in the playoffs.
PolitiFact→ Ted Budd – Budd exaggerates role of McCrory appointee in NC redistricting case
“Pat McCrory appointed the ‘Republican’ judge who sided with Democrats in the partisan Democrat lawsuit/power-grab over redistricting.”
Health Feedback→ Lack of oxygen isn’t the root cause of cancer; no scientific evidence for claims that oxygen or ozone therapy cures cancer
REVIEW Cancer is a common subject of health misinformation, particularly exploited by those peddling scientifically unproven cures to cancer patients, which can place these patients at risk for poorer medical outcomes. One such example is a TikTok v
FactCheck.org→ Congressional Leadership Fund
Political leanings: Republican 2020 total spending: $165.9 million The Congressional Leadership Fund’s sole purpose is to win a Republican majority in the House of Representatives. The super PAC was formed in October 2011 as the conservative counte
Snopes→ Did Will Smith Make an Alopecia Joke on ‘The Arsenio Hall Show?’
An old clip of Will Smith making a bald joke resurfaced after the actor hit Chris Rock for making a bald joke at the Oscars.
Snopes→ Jan. 6 Panel Missing Roughly 8 Hours of Trump’s Phone Calls
The gap extends from a little after 11 a.m. to about 7 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021, and involves White House calls.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Chris Rock didn’t write that he ‘crossed a line’ with Oscars joke
Says Chris Rock apologized after 94th Academy Awards, saying, “Last night I crossed a line that I shouldn’t have and paid the enormous price of my reputation as a renown comedian.”
Logically→ This image shows attendees of the 2022 Oscars reacting to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.
A collage of images from the 2017 Oscars is misattributed as the audience's reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 ceremony.
PolitiFact→ Sean Ryan – Has New York state lost 99% of its historical range of wetlands?
“New York state has already lost 99% of its historic freshwater wetlands.”
Poynter→ Joe Biden said taking questions on Justice Breyer was inappropriate
On Jan. 27, the Republican National Committee tweeted a short clip of President Joe Biden saying, “I’m not gonna take any questions because I think it’s inappropriate.” BIDEN: “I’m not […] The post Joe Biden said taking questions on
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Chris Rock Did NOT Apologize To Jada Pinkett Smith For Oscars Joke As Of March 28, 2022
Did comedian Chris Rock apologize - as of March 28, 2022 - to actress Jada Pinkett Smith after making a joke about her hair at the Oscars? No, that's not true: Although actor Will Smith, Pinkett Smith's husband, apologized to Rock for sla
PolitiFact→ David Perdue – Georgia’s David Perdue said elections were stolen from him and Trump. Pants on Fire!
The 2021 Georgia Senate runoff and the 2020 presidential election “were stolen.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Clarence Thomas Was Poisoned — He Was Diagnosed With An Infection
Was Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas poisoned? Is that why Thomas was admitted to the hospital on March 18, 2022? No, neither are true: There is no evidence that Thomas was poisoned. A press release from the Supreme Court stated that
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Banksy Did NOT Create Putin And Ukrainian Balloon Image — It’s From Music Video
Did British artist Banksy create a new art piece involving Ukraine and Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia? No, that's not true: A Banksy spokesperson said he did not create this image, which was altered from a screenshot of a music v
Snopes→ FDA OKs Another Pfizer, Moderna COVID Booster for 50 and Up
U.S. regulators authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older, a step to offer extra protection for the most vulnerable in case the coronavirus rebounds.
FactCheck.org→ Examining Rick Scott’s Claim That Medicare, Social Security Will Soon Go ‘Bankrupt’
In promoting his plan to “rescue America,” Sen. Rick Scott went too far in claiming that Medicare will go “bankrupt” in four years and Social Security in 12 years. Government trustees project that certain Medicare and Social Sec
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Barrett was one of three judges ruling on a Wisconsin county’s financial liability
“Amy Coney Barrett overturned a $6.7M verdict after a prison guard repeatedly raped a 19-year-old inmate who was 8 months pregnant.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Recount of Biden’s resistance to Vietnam War efforts lacks context
In 1975, then-U.S. Sen. Joe Biden opposed efforts by President Gerald Ford to aid South Vietnam and evacuate refugees.
Full Fact→ Chris Bryant wrong on 0% EU VAT for heat pumps
“Thanks to Brexit, we are no longer constrained by EU law, so I can announce that for the next five years, homeowners having materials such as solar panels, heat pumps and insulation installed will no longer pay 5% VAT; they will pay zero.&rdquo
Snopes→ Did Lady Gaga Say ‘I Got You’ to Liza Minnelli While Presenting at the Oscars?
Minnelli responded with “I know.”
Full Fact→ Facebook video shows actors making a TV series in 2020—not staging the war in Ukraine
A video of someone applying fake blood to actors is being shared on Facebook with the caption “White helmets in action, ‘innocent victims of Russian aggression’ smile and wave you [sic]”. The phrase “white helmets&rd
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Claim that Putin beheaded bioweapon engineers, called Trump to tell him has no basis in fact
Putin beheaded bioweapon engineers in Ukraine.
Snopes→ UConn Reaches 14th Straight Final Four, Tops NC State in 2OT
In a double-overtime thriller that put UConn's record streak of women's Final Four appearances at serious risk, Paige Bueckers came through for the Huskies — and earned a trip home to Minneapolis.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, Twitter didn’t suspend Virginia Tech swimmer Reka Gyorgy
Twitter suspended a swimmer for tweeting about Lia Thomas.
PolitiFact→ Mehmet Oz – Dr. Oz claimed that GOP Senate rival McCormick ‘bragged’ about offshoring jobs. That lacks evidence
"David McCormick fired Pennsylvanians and bragged about shipping their jobs to Asia."
PolitiFact→ Bob Good – Bob Good invents a position for Ketanji Brown Jackson on late-term abortions
Ketanji Brown Jackson “believes in abortion on demand up to the moment of birth.”
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, this isn’t a photo of Nicole Kidman reacting to Will Smith and Chris Rock
Photo shows Nicole Kidman reacting to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, these aren’t photos of celebrities reacting to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock
Photos show celebrities reacting to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Social media post claims without evidence Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins died from COVID-19
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins died from a COVID-19 vaccine.
PolitiFact→ Tweets – No evidence to support claim that Will Smith, Chris Rock conflict was staged to detract from Ukraine
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock “to take attention away from Ukraine.”
Snopes→ Did Chris Rock Apologize to Will Smith?
Will Smith issued a formal apology to Chris Rock, but did Rock do the same?