President Donald Trump said that by allowing insurers to sell plans across state lines, “your premiums will be down 60 and 70 percent.” We couldn’t find any study supporting such a decrease, and experts we consulted disputed the idea
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PolitiFact→ Mike Pence – Did Donald Trump cut $18 billion worth of red tape, as Mike Pence said?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Did Donald Trump cut $18 billion worth of red tape, as Mike Pence said? Vice President Mike Pence says that when it comes to deregulation, President Donald Trump’s record is historic. Trump "has signed
Hoax-Slayer→ Hoax-News Report Claims Oscar Pistorius Committed Suicide — Oscar Pistorius is NOT Dead
Hoax-news report claims that South African Paralympic gold medallist and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius has hanged himself in his prison cell. The post Hoax-News Report Claims Oscar Pistorius Committed Suicide — Oscar Pistorius is NOT Dead
Hoax-Slayer→ TRUE — Circulated Warning Claims That Superheated Water In Microwave Can Explode
Circulating warning message claims that a cup of water boiled in a microwave oven can "blow up" and cause injury. The warning is valid. The post TRUE — Circulated Warning Claims That Superheated Water In Microwave Can Explode appeared first on H
Hoax-Slayer→ PayPal ‘We Declined Your Last Transaction’ Phishing Scam Email
According to an email that purports to be from PayPal, the company has declined your last transaction for your safety. The post PayPal ‘We Declined Your Last Transaction’ Phishing Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Misplaced Baltimore Bias
Trump misleadingly suggested Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein may be biased against him because Rosenstein “is from Baltimore” and “there are very few Republicans in Baltimore.” Rosenstein, who has testified that he is
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump White House, Obama White House Compared-Truth! & Fiction!
Trump White House, Obama White House Compared-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Comparisons between the size and pay of White House staff under President Trump and President Obama began circulating in July 2017, shortly after Trump released inf
Truth or Fiction?→ Special Forces Soldier John Martin Arrested After Clash with Protestors-Fiction!
Special Forces Soldier John Martin Arrested After Clash with Protestors-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Army Special Forces Master Sergeant John Martin was arrested in Berkley, California, after clashing with 100 anti-fascist protestors and sending 53 of t
Truth or Fiction?→ Federal Judge Orders Chris Tomlin to Stop Adding Choruses to Hymns-Fiction!
Federal Judge Orders Chris Tomlin to Stop Adding Choruses to Hymns-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A federal judge ordered Chris Tomlin to stop adding choruses to perfectly good hymns. The Truth: A website that publishes Christian satire is behind false re
PolitiFact→ 6 months in office, Trump’s mixed record on 6 major promises
Donald Trump took the White House six months ago after nearly 63 million voters embraced his promise to "Make America Great Again," an ethos that wove together strands of major campaign themes of law and order, economic growth and American na
PolitiFact→ 4 questions on the fight over Obamacare and what happens next
When Republicans retook the House of Representatives, one of their first votes was to repeal Obamacare. The date was Jan. 19, 2011. The vow to repeal echoed across four elections and drew roars of approval at rally after rally. Now, exactly six years a
Snopes→ Damond Family Hires Attorney from Castile Case
Justine Damond, a 40-year-old spiritual healer and bride-to-be, was shot in Minneapolis by one of the two officers responding to her 911 call.
Snopes→ OJ Simpson Making Case for His Freedom on Live TV
O.J. Simpson is seeking his release after more than eight years for an ill-fated bid to retrieve sports memorabilia.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: On a doubt voiced about 2016 election result
AP FACT CHECK: The vice chairman of Trump's voting commission casts doubt on popular vote margin in 2016 presidential race although certified results show Hillary Clinton received nearly 2.9 million more votes than Trump.
FactCheck.org→ Obama Didn’t Attend G-20 in 2017
Q: Did former President Barack Obama follow President Donald Trump to the G-20 summit in Hamburg, Germany? A: No. That claim was made on websites that don’t “make any warranties” about the reliability of their information. FULL QUE
FactCheck.org→ Trump Spins Putin Dinner Conversation
In his latest attack on the media, President Donald Trump gave a misleading account of news reports regarding a previously undisclosed second conversation that he had had with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit. The New York Times re
Truth or Fiction?→ U.S. One of Just 30 Countries With Birthright Citizenship-Truth!
U.S. One of Just 30 Countries With Birthright Citizenship-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The United States is one of just 30 countries that have birthright citizenship laws on the books, making it an outlier. The Truth: Counting the United States, there a
Truth or Fiction?→ Clinton Pilot Dimitri Noonan Found Dead After Revealing Details of Clinton/Lynch Meeting-Fiction!
Clinton Pilot Dimitri Noonan Found Dead After Revealing Clinton/Lynch Meeting-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Pilot Dmitri Noonan,was found dead in July 2017 after he disclosed what Bill Clinton, former Attorney General Loretta Lynch and House Speaker Pa
Snopes→ ‘Civil Rights’ House Bill Would Target Protections For Transgender People
While some activists say the bill has little chance of passing, others are fearful that it could impact civil rights laws on a wider scale.
Snopes→ Is This the 1898 Oklahoma Tornado?
A centuries-old photograph purportedly showing a tornado in Oklahoma is actually an early example of composite photography.
FactCheck.org→ Is Bacon Better for You Than Tilapia?
Q: Is bacon better for you than tilapia? Does tilapia cause cancer and/or Alzheimer’s disease? A: No. These false claims, spread by multiple websites, are not supported by solid scientific evidence. FULL QUESTION What is the truth about wa
Snopes→ Do Detergent Pods Clog Drains?
A viral Facebook post claimed laundry detergent pods clog drains, but it is unclear whether the issue is widespread.
Truth or Fiction?→ Get 5,000 Kroger Fuel Points on Social Media-Scam!
Get 5,000 Kroger Fuel Points on Social Media-Scam! Summary of eRumor: Facebook users were promised 5,000 Kroger fuel points for liking and sharing a post. The Truth: A fake offer for 5,000 Kroger fuel points that surfaced in July 2017 is nothing mo
FactCheck.org→ Indiana Didn’t Legalize Marijuana
Q: Did Indiana legalize marijuana? A: No. That fake story comes from a website that invites visitors to “Create A Prank And Trick All Your Friends!” FULL ANSWER A story on Channel23news.com proclaims that “after 2 and 1/2 years of
Truth or Fiction?→ Donald Trump: Being an Atheist Gives Me a Business Edge-Fiction!
Donald Trump: Being an Atheist Gives Me a Business Edge-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump wrote in his 1987 book “The Art of the Deal” that being an atheist gives him a business advantage because Christians are too moral.
Snopes→ Bull Shark Caught in Ohio River?
A shark supposedly caught in the Ohio River near Indiana was actually captured from the Brisbane River in Australia.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump claims he got rid of the Johnson Amendment. Is that true?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Trump claims he got rid of the Johnson Amendment. Is that true? Responding to compliments about his election victory and support from evangelical voters, President Donald Trump told Christian Broadcasting Netw
FactCheck.org→ Video: Donald Trump Jr.’s Shifting Statements
In this fact-checking video, CNN’s Jake Tapper and FactCheck.org examine Donald Trump Jr.’s shifting statements about his June 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer at Trump Tower. In a July 8 statement, President Donald Trump’s eldest s
Truth or Fiction?→ CIA Agent Confesses on Death Bead: We Blew Up World Trade Center on 9/11-Fiction!
CIA Agent Confesses on Death Bead: We Blew Up World Trade Center 7 on 9/11-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A CIA agent confessed on his death bed that he took part in a U.S. plot to blow up World Trade Center 7, the third building destroyed on 9/11. The
Snopes→ Did a Former Haitian Official Commit Suicide Before Clinton Testimony?
After Klaus Eberwein's suicide, inevitable links to the "Clinton Body Count" rumor emerged, but without clear merit.
Truth or Fiction?→ Clinton Foundation Witness Klaus Eberwein Found Dead-Truth! & Unproven!
Clinton Foundation Witness Klaus Eberwein Found Dead-Truth! & Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Former Haitian government official Klaus Eberwein was found dead just before he was scheduled to expose Clinton Foundation fraud before an anti-corruption
Snopes→ Minneapolis Police Officer Fatally Shoots Australian Woman
Justine Damond was shot dead during a 911 call, but details surrounding the incident are unclear.
Snopes→ Concrete Arrows Across the U.S.
The U.S. landscape is still dotted with enormous concrete arrows that guided early airmail pilots across the country.
Snopes→ Flash Flood Kills 5 Children, 4 Adults at Arizona Swim Hole
Search crews recovered the bodies of children and adults after flash flooding poured over a popular swimming area inside the Tonto National Forest.
Hoax-Slayer→ Angolan Witch Spider – Giant Spider Hoax
NOTE: If you are arachnophobic, you may find the image in this report disturbing. Circulating message claims that an attached image depicts a huge "Angolan Witch Spider" photographed on the side of a house in Texas. The post Angolan Witch Spider –
Hoax-Slayer→ Four Quick Ways to Spot Hoax News Stories
Over recent years, more and more hoax-news websites have appeared online. These sites publish stories that are simply made up but look like news reports. The post Four Quick Ways to Spot Hoax News Stories appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Bora Bora Holiday Giveaway Facebook Scam
Facebook Page claims that you can win a holiday for four people to Bora Bora by sharing a video, entering the word "Done" as a comment, and clicking a link. The post Bora Bora Holiday Giveaway Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Is Hobby Lobby Closing All Their Stores?
The recirculation of a several-year-old, misleadingly headlined news story has spread the mistaken belief that the Hobby Lobby chain is closing.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake-News: ‘Charles Manson Granted Parole’
Circulating reports claim that notorious criminal Charles Manson has been granted parole and will soon walk free. The post Fake-News: ‘Charles Manson Granted Parole’ appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Badtimes Spoof Makes Fun of Old ‘Good Times’ Virus Hoax
This story was first published in late 2003 This email, which first began circulating back in 2003, mocks the “Good Times” virus… The post Badtimes Spoof Makes Fun of Old ‘Good Times’ Virus Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Sl