The incident occurred in 2012.
Snopes→ John McAfee’s ‘$WHACKD’ Tattoo Provides Conspiracy Fodder
The former tech entrepreneur was found dead in his prison cell hours after Spain approved his extradition to the U.S. to face tax evasion charges.
Logically→ The Delhi administration is stockpiling vaccines by administering fewer doses despite vaccines being available.
The official Delhi COVID-19 vaccine bulletin shows there has been a steady increase in vaccinations and a steady decrease in the vaccine stockpile.
Snopes→ Widow Seeks ‘Thorough’ Investigation Into John McAfee Death
The widow of John McAfee has demanded a “thorough investigation” of his death, saying her husband did not appear suicidal when they last spoke.
Snopes→ Justice Department Suing Georgia Over State’s New Voting Law
The Justice Department is suing Georgia over the state's new election law, alleging Republican state lawmakers rushed through a sweeping overhaul with an intent to deny Black voters equal access to the ballot.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: This Poster Of A Woman Advertising Her Love Of Breathing Dust Is NOT Real — It’s Art
Is there a real poster of an older woman advertising her desire to "breathe dust"? No, that's not true: The poster was created by Alan Wagner and posted on his comedic Instagram account @truewagner. The claim appeared in a Facebook post (
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Heinz Did NOT Release A Condiment Called ‘Mayoreo’ — It’s Satire
Did the Kraft Heinz Company release a condiment called Mayoreo, a mix of mayonnaise and Oreos? No, that's not true: The company confirmed that Mayoreo is not a real product and that a viral image of the product is Photoshopped. The claim
Snopes→ Did Heinz Launch a New Condiment Called ‘Mayoreo’?
Please no.
AllSides→ Fact-checkers use automation to maximize their impact
https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2021/fact-checkers-use-automation-to-maximize-their-impact/ Wedne
Snopes→ Mom with Tiny Cabin Dreams Is Testing Off-Grid Life in Tent on TikTok
Follow Christine Blue's journey with her son, dog, cat, and even a couple of horses, all on TikTok.
Snopes→ Is Celine Dion a Las Vegas Knights Fan?
Two NHL teams are fighting over the fandom of the "My Heart Will Go On" singer.
Snopes→ No-Hitter No. 7: Cubs Blank Dodgers, Tie MLB Season Record
The Cubs’ fearsome bullpen teamed up with starter Zach Davies for the first combined no-hitter in franchise history.
Logically→ Receiving a COVID-19 vaccine triggers a potentially lethal reaction.
There is no scientific data to prove that COVID-19 vaccines are lethal. However, the vaccines may cause side effects which are listed by WHO.
Full Fact→ The BMJ didn’t say PCR tests are useless
A social media post has shared a screenshot of an article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) about PCR testing, and says “how much more proof do you want that tests are a massive part of the problem”. PCR tests are one type of test
AllSides→ Rudy Giuliani’s Bogus Election Fraud Claims
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/06/rudy-giulianis-bogus-election-fraud-claims/ A New York court suspende
Snopes→ NYC Pride Ban on Uniformed Police Reflects a Deeper Tension
The ban will be in effect next year until at least 2025, the organizers said.
Snopes→ Chauvin Could Face Decades-long Sentence in Floyd’s Death
Chauvin, 45, faces decades in prison, with several legal experts predicting a sentence of 20 to 25 years.
Snopes→ Toll in Florida Collapse Rises to 4; Dozens Remain Missing
Fire Rescue personnel and others worked through the night in hopes of finding survivors.
Full Fact→ NHS says you should perform rescue breaths on children who aren’t breathing
Following the collapse of footballer Christian Eriksen during a recent Euro 2020 match between Denmark and Finland, social media users have been sharing information on how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), a potentially life saving interv
Poynter→ The WHO did not reverse its position on kids getting COVID-19 vaccines
A social media post on Instagram claims that the World Health Organization recently flipped its policy recommendation about children receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. “The WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION recently reversed its stance on children getting the
Snopes→ Is 150 Years Really the Limit of Human Lifespan?
Just how long could a human actually live? It’s a question people have been asking for centuries.
Snopes→ Was Coca-Cola Originally Green?
It's a common fixture of "did you know" trivia lists — but is it true?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: This Blog Post Does NOT Prove 25,800 Deaths Were Caused By The mRNA Vaccines Against COVID-19
Does this blog post prove 25,800 people have died of reactions to COVID vaccines? No, that's not true: The claim recycles an oft-rebuked misuse of the U.S. government's unverified list of vaccine reaction reports called VAERS (Vaccine Adv
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Junk Mailers DO Have To Pay USPS To Deliver Own Junk Mail Back To Them
Are you supporting the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and reducing junk mail if you return unsolicited business-reply mail to the sender using the enclosed prepaid envelope? That's mostly true: The USPS is paid per piece by marketers for retu
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: COVID-19 ‘Breakthrough Infections’ Are NOT An Unexpected Occurrence In Vaccinated People
Does a screenshot of a Newsweek headline tell the whole story about 10,000 COVID infections reported in fully vaccinated people? No, this headline has been intentionally separated from the Newsweek article that describes what the CDC repo
Snopes→ Fake Billie Eilish Livestream Fools Thousands on TikTok
At one point, more than 43,300 people were watching at 3 a.m. EDT.
Snopes→ Top General Blasts Rep. Matt Gaetz for ‘Offensive’ Comment About Military Being ‘Woke’
And the exchange went viral.
Snopes→ Songwriter Diane Warren Saves Escaped Cow from Slaughter
Songwriter Diane Warren stepped in to save the life of cow that eluded capture for more than a day after a herd escaped from a Southern California slaughterhouse and stampeded through a suburb.
Snopes→ Many Feared Dead After Florida Beachfront Condo Collapses
A beachfront condo building partially collapsed outside Miami, killing at least one person and trapping others in the tower that resembled a giant fractured dollhouse.
Snopes→ Aunt Jemima Syrup Now Hitting Store Shelves Under New Brand Name
The change was announced following the Black Lives Matter protests of the spring and summer of 2020.
FactCheck.org→ Rudy Giuliani’s Bogus Election Fraud Claims
A New York court suspended former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s law license in that state for making “demonstrably false and misleading statements” about the 2020 presidential election results to the courts and the public at lar
Snopes→ WATCH: Netflix Reality Dating Show ‘Sexy Beasts’ Has Contestants Dressing Up in Cosplay
And you thought your dating life was weird.
Snopes→ Did Someone Once Write a Check on the Side of a Cow?
A check doesn't necessarily have to be written on paper. It can be written on anything, as long as it has the necessary elements.
Snopes→ Do Senators Who Support Voting Reform Bill Represent 43M More People Than Those Against?
A filibuster by Senate Republicans halted a major piece of Democratic legislation, the For the People Act, in June 2021.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: U.S. Citizens Do NOT Pay A Percentage Of Their Taxes To The Queen Of England
Do U.S. citizens pay a percentage of their taxes to the queen of England via the IRS, and is the IRS not part of the federal government? No, that's not true: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Tre
Snopes→ Were Rudy Giuliani and Roy Cohn Both Disbarred on June 24?
Giuliani, former U.S. President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, had his law license suspended in New York.
Snopes→ Did Slaves Help Build the U.S. Capitol?
Many iconic buildings in Washington, D.C., used slave labor in their construction.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: BBC News Did NOT Post Headline About Tom Hanks Being Arrested For Child Pornography Charges
Did a BBC News Online headline report that Tom Hanks was arrested on 135 counts of child pornography possession? No, that's not true: Although an image attributed to BBC News Online displays that headline, along with a picture of Hanks an
Snopes→ Facebook Arrest Video Leads to Protests in South Carolina
About 100 people protested outside a police headquarters in South Carolina, after a video of officers wrestling and throwing punches during two arrests was posted to Facebook.
Snopes→ Nearly 4K COVID-19 Patients in Massachusetts Had Been Vaccinated. Here’s the Full Story.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that breakthrough cases are expected, even going so far as to bold the statement on its website.