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
PolitiFact→ Robert Reich – Fact-checking how much governments in US, other nations spend on early childcare
“Norway spends about $30,000 per child on early childhood care, Finland spends $23,000, Germany $18,000” and the U.S. $500.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Prime Minister of New Zealand Did NOT Appear On A Billboard Promoting A ‘Christmas Booster’
Did Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, appear on a billboard that includes the phrase, "No Jab, No Job, no refunds"? No, that's not true: Ardern's media staff told us that the billboard was fake. We also found the original
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Begging After ‘Accidents’ Appear Fraudulent – Many Common Pictures, Stories, Different Bank Accounts
Does a direct deposit fundraising campaign go to help a 22-year-old named Jerry Stephen or a 7-year-old named Jerry David who both developed congestive heart failure for different reasons, one after a car accident, the other after a fever
FactCheck.org→ Pope Francis Continues to be Active, Despite Unsupported Report of Declining Health
Q: Is Pope Francis dying? A: There is no credible evidence that he is terminally ill. The viral claim is based on a single news story published Dec. 7 by Newsmax, a conservative news outlet, which attributed the information to an unidentified Vatican s
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Former President George W. Bush Was NOT Arrested On Veterans Day, Denied Tribunal Extension
Was former President George W. Bush arrested on November 11, 2021 -- which was Veterans Day -- and denied an extension after being indicted in a military tribunal? No, that's not true: There is no evidence that Bush was arrested. Real Raw
PolitiFact→ Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. – No, the COVID-19 vaccine is not the deadliest vaccine ever made
The COVID-19 vaccine is the “deadliest vaccine ever made.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – German chemist was not killed by ‘government operatives’ after revealing ‘secret’ about vaccine
German chemist Andreas Noack was “assassinated just hours after publishing the secret of the vax by government operatives.”
Snopes→ Did Biden Read ‘End of Message’ During Bob Dole Tribute?
Right-leaning critics of the president seized upon what appeared to be an unfortunate mistake during a speech in December 2021.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Heart health warnings about cold weather are real, and predate the pandemic
Warnings about heart problems and blood clots in cold weather are to cover up COVID-19 vaccine side effects.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 60,000 Scientists Do NOT Call For End To Mass Vaccination
Did 60,000 scientists call for an end to mass vaccination? No, that's not true: In an October 2020 document called "The Great Barrington Declaration," three health experts from Harvard, Stanford and Oxford described their plan as "Focused
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Hillary Clinton didn’t replace Kamala Harris
“Hillary replaces Kamala Harris.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Grocery shopping in Canada is possible without COVID-19 vaccination
"Canada joins the no jab, no food trend"
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Pfizer Scientists Did NOT Warn Of Weekly Vaccinations For The Omicron Variant
Did Pfizer scientists warn the public that weekly vaccinations would need to begin to provide protection against the Omicron variant? No, that's not true: This claim is in an article from a website that defines itself as a "financial sati