The former U.S. Senator Orrin G. Hatch introduced an amendment to overturn Roe v. Wade. Biden did not propose the 1982 amendment, but voted in favor.
Snopes→ WNBA’s Griner Says Poor Translation Clouded Arrest in Russia
American basketball star Brittney Griner testified at her drug trial in Russia that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her questioning.
Snopes→ Oil-Funded Rockefeller Foundation Centers Fight for Climate
The Rockefeller Foundation, created with wealth generated from the oil industry more than a century ago, plans to make the fight against climate change central to all of its work.
Snopes→ ‘Earliest Animal Predator’ Named After David Attenborough
Scientists said they believe the specimen, named Auroralumina attenboroughii, is the earliest creature known to have a skeleton.
Logically→ The drug Scopolamine was found in COVID-19 vaccines meant for children.
There is no evidence that Scopolamine is present in COVID-19 vaccines recommended for children. The claim originates from a satirical website.
Snopes→ US Military Making Plans in Case Pelosi Travels to Taiwan
The Pentagon is developing plans for any contingency.
Logically→ Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine impairs sperm count.
There are no long-term effects on male fertility after receiving a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. A low motile count might be a minor short-term effect.
Poynter→ What is a recession? Sorting out a confusing topic
In a big week for economic reports, one of the biggest is set to be released on July 28: The first look at how much the nation’s second-quarter gross domestic […] The post What is a recession? Sorting out a confusing topic appeared first on Poy
Logically→ Donald Trump released a statement on President Biden’s health after the latter tested positive for COVID-19.
Donald Trump's Director of Communication confirms the statement is fake. There are no reports to corroborate Trump wished Biden a speedy recovery.
Logically→ Mel Gibson exposes Hollywood as the hub of satanic child sacrifices.
Actor Mel Gibson hasn't made any statements about Satanism in Hollywood. He has been wrongly connected to conspiracy theories after his 2016 comeback.
Logically→ EU leaders party and enjoy live music concerts at the Parliament as citizens struggle amid high inflation.
A video of interpretive dance performed by youngsters during the closing session of the Conference on the Future of Europe is shared with an incorrect
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Entire Banking System’ In Canada Did NOT Close Down — Outage Was Resolved
Did the "entire banking system" in Canada close down? No, that's not true: Although there was a telecommunications outage in the country on July 8, 2022, that affected some banking systems, service was mostly restored by the next day. At
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NASA Did NOT Identify ‘New Cloud’ Called A Sundog In 1998
Did NASA designate a "new cloud" called a sundog in 1998? No, that's not true: A sundog is not a cloud. It is an optical phenomenon caused by refraction of the sun's rays by ice crystals in the atmosphere. This phenomenon is not caused by
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Michelle Obama Did NOT Register To Vote As A Man
Did Michelle Obama register to vote as a man in 1994 in Illinois? No, that's not true: A public information officer at the Illinois State Board of Elections told Lead Stories that this claim is inaccurate. The document that is supposedly
Snopes→ Did New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Once Say, ‘Unless You Hear It from Us, It Is Not the Truth’?
Maybe more importantly, when and in what context did she say that?
Snopes→ That Asteroid-Moon Collision Video? It’s Fake.
But that’s not to say that the moon hasn’t seen its fair share of asteroid impacts.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – U.S. laws support the collection of income tax, despite claims otherwise
"To date, nobody has been able to show that there is a law for the average American citizen working day in and day out to pay an income tax."
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Justin Trudeau Is NOT Under Interpol Investigation For Genocide
Is Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau being investigated for genocide by Interpol? No, that's not true: As of July 26, 2022, the International Criminal Police Organization made no announcement regarding Trudeau being a suspect. The ar
FactCheck.org→ Washington GOP House Candidates Attack Each Other on Social Security
Two of the Republicans running for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat are attacking each other in TV ads about Social Security that could mislead voters. An ad from Joe Kent falsely claimed that incumbent Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s
PolitiFact→ Marco Rubio – Marco Rubio's ad twists Val Demings' words on police reform
Val Demings "called abolishing the police 'thoughtful.'"
Snopes→ Co-Defendant in Central Park Jogger Case is Exonerated
Steven Lopez was exonerated in response to requests by both Lopez’s attorney and prosecutors at a court hearing in Manhattan.
Snopes→ Was ‘Twerk’ Added to the Oxford English Dictionary?
The word is older than we think.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Moderna CEO Has NOT ‘Walked Away’ As Of July 26, 2022
Has the CEO of Moderna "just walked away from the company"? No, that's not true: At the time of writing, Stéphane Bancel was still listed as the CEO on the Moderna website. There have been no articles by reputable media outlets saying Ba
Snopes→ Polish Institute Classifies Cats As Alien Invasive Species
Some cat lovers have reacted emotionally to the decision and put the key scientist behind it on the defensive.
FactCheck.org→ Video Revives Old, Debunked Rumors About Tetanus Vaccines
SciCheck Digest Tetanus vaccines can prevent deadly disease in infants, but a video circulating on social media is spreading old, unfounded rumors that discourage immunization. Full Story Children’s Health Defense — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.&#
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, watching 30 minutes of Netflix does not release the same amount of CO2 as driving four miles
"The emissions generated by watching 30 minutes of Netflix is the same as driving almost 4 miles.”
Snopes→ Will Shading AC Unit With Canopy Lower Energy Bills?
While it is better for your AC unit to be in the shade, a canopy or an umbrella likely isn't enough to lower your electricity bills.
Snopes→ Viral Post Recounts Key Details of Ron DeSantis’ Life Before Politics
The popular Facebook post, which was copied and pasted many times, summarized DeSantis' accomplishments in his legal and military careers.
Truth or Fiction?→ NASA’s Climate Spiral
As heat waves blanketed the much of the planet, particularly parts of the United States and Europe, a July 19 2022 Facebook video post described as “NASA’s climate spiral” spread in viral fashion as people discussed climate change an
Snopes→ EU Reaches Deal to Ration Gas Amid Russian Cut-Off Fears
European Union governments agreed to ration natural gas this winter to protect themselves against any further supply cuts by Russia as Moscow pursues its invasion of Ukraine.
PolitiFact→ Francesca Hong – State GOP only let less than 2% of Democratic bills have public hearings, Dem says
"In the Wisconsin State Assembly this session, more than 75% of GOP bills received a public hearing. Meanwhile, the GOP allowed less than 2% of Democratic bills to have a hearing."
Snopes→ No, This Photo Isn’t Evidence the Moon Landing Was Staged
A photograph of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin taken months before the Apollo 11 moon landing has been taken out of context.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Bill Gates Is NOT Under Investigation For ‘Plandemic’
Is Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates being investigated by Interpol for the "plandemic"? No, that's not true: On July 26, 2022, the International Criminal Police Organization website did not contain any mentions of such an investigation. Ad
Snopes→ Feds Sue Poultry Producers, Alleging Unfair Worker Practices
The Justice Department alleges the companies have been engaged in a multiyear conspiracy to exchange information about the wages and benefits of workers at poultry processing plants to drive down employee competition in the marketplace.
PolitiFact→ What exactly is a recession? Sorting out a confusing topic
In advance of a big announcement about second-quarter economic growth, there’s lots of confusion about what constitutes a recession. We take a closer look.
FactCheck.org→ Protect Our Future PAC
Political leanings: Democratic/liberal 2020 total spending: N/A Protect Our Future PAC was established in January 2022 to “help elect candidates who will be champions for pandemic prevention,” the group’s website says. The group is a hybr
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: George HW Bush Was NOT CIA Director In 1963 When John F. Kennedy Was Assassinated
Was the assassination of then-President John F. Kennedy in 1963 an "INSIDE JOB BY THE THEN CIA DIRECTOR GEORGE H.W. BUSH"? No, that's not true: This conspiracy theory is based on a factual inaccuracy. Bush was not the director of the CIA
Truth or Fiction?→ GOP Lawmaker Attends Gay Son’s Wedding Days After Voting Against LGBTQ Marriage Protections
On July 25 2022, a post to r/politics referenced an unnamed “GOP lawmaker” who apparently attended his gay son’s wedding — three days after voting against same-sex marriage: GOP lawmaker attended gay son’s wedd
Snopes→ US to Plant 1 Billion Trees As Climate Change Kills Forests
Destructive fires in recent years that burned too hot for forests to regrow naturally have far outpaced the government's capacity to plant new trees.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Federal Government Is NOT Offering 2022 ‘Stimulus Loans’ Worth Up To $40,000 To Help Americans
Is the federal government offering "stimulus loans" worth up to $40,000 for Americans? No, that's not true: No such "stimulus loans" have been offered. There are many ads posted on Facebook that try to trick people into believing that fak