“Wisconsin 2020 election investigation finds more illegal votes were cast than Biden's margin of victory.”
Truth or Fiction?→ Unpacking the DC National Guard Miller Memo
A wave of reporting on an “explosive” PowerPoint document about the events of January 6 2021 renewed interest in a memo issued two days before by former Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller about deployment of the DC National Guard
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Fauci didn’t say he wants Americans to get four COVID-19 vaccine doses each year
Says Anthony Fauci “wants Americans to get 4 shots per year.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Reba McEntire Did NOT Endorse CBD Gummies In August Video — She Was Talking About COVID
Did Reba McEntire talk about relieving arthritis and back pain with CBD gummies in this short video clip? No, that's not true: This clip of McEntire speaking was taken from a live TikTok broadcast where she briefly talked about having bee
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Ivanka Trump isn’t joining the Democratic Party to challenge her father
“Ivanka Trump is joining the Democrats to run against her dad.”
Snopes→ ‘Dinner with Trump’ Contest Promotes Dinner Without Trump
The fine print of the NRSC-promoted contest stated that the dinner would be with three members of Congress, not former U.S. President Donald Trump.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – Vancouver hospital did not see a surge in stillbirths among women vaccinated for COVID-19
At Lions Gate Hospital in Vancouver, “13 babies were reportedly stillborn at the hospital in a period of 24 hours. All of their mothers had received a COVID-19 injection.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Ad for gummies endorsed by Dr. Oz is fake
“Dr. Oz releases COPD gummies that help quit smoking, detox lungs and stop COPD.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Mike Lindell Did NOT Give Closed-Door Testimonies Against Trump
Did Mike Lindell give closed-door testimonies against Trump? No, that's not true: The My Pillow founder told Lead Stories via text message that claim is absolutely incorrect. "Of course I didn't," he said, denying the allegation. The clai
Snopes→ One Year of Vaccines: Many Lives Saved, Many Needlessly Lost
One year ago, the biggest vaccination drive in American history began with a flush of excitement in an otherwise gloomy December.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: UNICEF, NHS, Others Did NOT Endorse Flyer With False Mask Information
Did UNICEF and several agencies and organizations based in the United Kingdom endorse a graphic that includes misinformation about masks? No, that's not true: Six of the eight agencies and organizations included in the graphic told Lead S
Snopes→ Has Switzerland Approved 3D-Printed Pods for Assisted Suicide?
The Sarco capsules will reportedly be ready for use in 2022.
Snopes→ ‘Panther’ the Cat Rescued After Days-Long Utility Pole Perch
Panther stayed put despite efforts by his co-owner, Alexis Soberanis and others to coax him down.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: George W. Bush Did NOT Appear Before A Military Tribunal
Did former President George W. Bush appear before a military tribunal on December 8, 2021? No, that's not true: At the time of writing, Bush is not indicted nor facing a military tribunal, a Department of Defense spokesperson told Lead St
Full Fact→ There aren’t 10,000 patients in hospital with Covid in Wales
On Sky News on 12 December Dr Ruth Hopkins, a public health lecturer from the University of Swansea, gave a figure for the number of patients currently hospitalised with Covid-19 in Wales. She said: “I’ve just looked at the figures. There a
Truth or Fiction?→ Grapefruit Antidepressants Overdose Warning
On December 7 2021, a Facebook user shared the following status update, warning that eating grapefruit while on antidepressants could have major unintended consequences: Since grapefruit season is coming up soon, this is a friendly reminder that you CA
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Whoopi NOT Suspended From The View For 2 Weeks for Refusing to Apologize To Kyle Rittenhouse
Did The View suspend Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks, or 10 episodes, for refusing to apologize to Kyle Rittenhouse for calling him a "cowardly little Nazi"? No, that's not true: There is no record of Goldberg characterizing Rittenhouse wit
Snopes→ Pandamania: Twin Cubs in French Zoo Take 1st Steps in Public
First, a steady crawl.
Snopes→ Thousands Without Heat, Water After Tornadoes Kill Dozens
Residents of Kentucky counties where tornadoes killed several dozen people could be without heat, water or electricity in frigid temperatures for weeks or longer.
Poynter→ The Poynter Institute’s MediaWise announces international expansion of digital media literacy program to address global information disorder
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Dec. 13, 2021) – When the Poynter Institute launched its digital media literacy initiative MediaWise in 2018, the nonpartisan nonprofit set an ambitious goal. Teach 1 million […] The post The Poynter Institute’s Medi
Snopes→ Vicente Fernández, Revered Mexican Singer, Dies at 81
His music attracted fans far beyond Mexico’s borders.
Snopes→ Did Boris Johnson Cover CCTV Cameras With Plastic Bags?
Social media users attempted to add an extra layer of controversy to this news story.
Full Fact→ No evidence asylum seekers have used pets to argue against deportation
Article Eight expresses a right to private and family life. And what we have seen is asylum seekers, quote, they have a cat or a dog at home that constitutes their family life. And as a consequence of this, their removal from this country should be ha
Full Fact→ Downing Street quiz picture doesn’t show bin bag over CCTV
Following the emergence of a picture of Boris Johnson appearing to host a Christmas quiz from Downing Street last year, some have suggested that it also shows a security camera in the room covered by a bin bag. The photo seems to have been taken in the
AllSides→ Biden’s Wage Claims: Mostly Malarkey
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/12/bidens-wage-claims-mostly-malarkey/ President Joe Biden has been sayi
PolitiFact→ Ron Johnson – Johnson falsely says unvaccinated people around the world are being put into 'internment camps'
Around the world, people who exercise their "health autonomy" and don't get vaccinated are being put "basically into internment camps."
Snopes→ Bah! Humbug! Italy Bishop Tells Children Santa Doesn’t Exist
A Roman Catholic diocese in Sicily publicly apologized to outraged parents after its bishop told a group of children that Santa Claus doesn’t exist.
Snopes→ California Governor Wants Texas-Like Law to Ban Assault Guns
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday pledged to empower private citizens to enforce a ban on the manufacture and sale of assault weapons in the state.
Snopes→ Photo from Tornado-Damaged Home Lands Almost 130 Miles Away
When Katie Posten walked outside Saturday morning to her car parked in her driveway, she saw something that looked like a note or receipt stuck to the windshield.
Poynter→ Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the COVID-19 vaccine is the ‘deadliest vaccine ever made.’ That’s not true.
COVID-19 ushered in the biggest vaccination campaign in history. And a relentless disinformation campaign about vaccines quickly followed. One of the latest controversial statements about the vaccines came from Robert […] The post Robert F. Kenne
Snopes→ Italian Dentist Tried to Circumvent Vaccine Mandate With Fake Arm
The man later said he got vaccinated (in his real arm).
Snopes→ Anne Rice, Author of Gothic Novels, Dead at 80
Rice died due to complications from a stroke, her son Christopher Rice announced on her Facebook page and his Twitter page.
Snopes→ Snopes Tips: Honing Your Search Skills
How to harness the power of search engines to find the information you want.
Snopes→ Did Karl Rove Say ‘We’re an Empire Now’?
Many have assumed it was Rove who made the comment during the George W. Bush administration.
Snopes→ Kentucky Hardest Hit As Storms Leave Dozens Dead in 5 States
A monstrous tornado carved a storm track that could rival the longest on record.
Snopes→ Yes, a Shark in 1935 Vomited a Tattooed Human Arm in Australia
This murder mystery is a real bellyful.
Snopes→ What Does ‘Shadow-Ban’ Mean?
Sometimes the reason no one seems to be reading your social media posts is that a platform has hidden them from public view.
Snopes→ What is the Legend of the Barghest?
"The Hound of the Baskervilles" and Harry Potter’s "Grim" may come from a common creature in the United Kingdom's folklore.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: BioNTech CEO Did NOT Refuse To ‘Take The Jab’
Did the CEO of BioNTech, Dr. Ugur Sahin, refuse to "take the jab"? No, that's not true: The post where this claim was made features an outdated video and makes up a safety concern Sahin did not express in public statements nor even in the
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Presents NO Evidence Ivanka Trump Is Joining The Democrats To Run Against Her Dad
Does this video prove Ivanka Trump is joining the Democrats to run against her dad? No, that's not true: The video contents do not match the title. Also, there is no evidence the former first daughter is anything but politically loyal to