The Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions did not codify or ratify the creation of a new ‘One World Religion’.
Snopes→ At Least 9 Killed As Iran Protests over Woman’s Death Spread
Protesters in more than a dozen cities — venting anger over social repression and the country’s mounting crises — continue to encounter security and paramilitary forces.
Snopes→ Biden Vows US Won’t Walk Away from Storm-Struck Puerto Rico
President Joe Biden said the full force of the federal government is ready to help Puerto Rico recover from the devastation of Hurricane Fiona.
Snopes→ Alex Jones Testifies in Trial over His Sandy Hook Hoax Lies
More than a dozen relatives of the 26 shooting victims showed up to observe his often contentious testimony in Waterbury Superior Court.
Logically→ Global warming is caused by circulation patterns which are created by solar activity and the phases of the moon; it has nothing to do with humanity.
There is overwhelming scientific evidence that global warming is primarily caused by human CO2 emissions and not by solar or lunar activity.
Snopes→ Moscow-Held Regions of Ukraine in ‘Sham’ Vote to Join Russia
The Kremlin-orchestrated referendums, which have been widely denounced by Ukraine and the West as shams without any legal force, are seen as a step toward annexing the territories by Russia.
Logically→ Russian airlines ordered to not sell tickets to men between 18-65 years of age.
Major Russian airlines clarified that all flights are operating normally, and there are no restrictions on ticket sales.
Logically→ Enforcement Directorate raided the residence of an AAP member who is a textile trader in Surat, Gujarat.
Enforcement Directorate raided six locations relating to mobile gaming apps in Kolkata. The individual named in the claim is not from AAP.
Poynter→ What is a MAGA Republican?
The dispute over what it means to be a MAGA Republican has given the GOP an opening to accuse President Joe Biden of “smearing” half the voters in the country — the roughly […] The post What is a MAGA Republican? appeared first o
Logically→ Dozens of civilians died in the Begusarai shooting on September 13, 2022.
Assailants fired at the public, killing one person and injuring eleven others in the recent Begusarai shooting in Bihar.
Logically→ Hindu monk Jagadguru Shankaracharya refused to let Dalit BJP MP Ram Shankar Katheria touch his feet.
BJP MP Ramshankar Katheria has clarified that he touched Shankaracharya's feet and took his blessings during a visit to Govardhan Math in Puri.
Logically→ Queen Elizabeth II was a reptilian shape shifter.
This claim is based on the reptilian conspiracy theory, akin to antisemitic theories like the New World Order, and is baseless.
Logically→ Germany has suspended the administration of all COVID-19 vaccines.
The German government has continued the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, and the claims made in the video are baseless.
Washington Post→ Biden’s unwarranted bragging about reducing the budget deficit
The president argues he is not a big spender, pointing to a decline in the budget deficit. But his policies have increased the debt.
Logically→ David Rockefeller thanked the media for supporting his attempt to dominate the world economy.
Rockefeller's speech was taken out of context to mislead people. He did not thank the media for helping him take complete control over the world.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Republicans DID Thank Biden For Drone Strike That Killed Al Qaeda Leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri
Did no Republicans thank U.S. President Joe Biden for taking out the leader of Al Qaeda? No, that's not true: Several GOP members of Congress publicly acknowledged Biden for the July 31, 2022 drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan that killed
Snopes→ Was a Man Charged $70K After Exploiting a DoorDash Glitch?
According to the rumor, a man was charged more than $70,000 after DoorDash fixed a glitch that previously allowed users to order for free.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Military Tribunal Did NOT Convict, Recommend Execution of Brian Stelter
Did the U.S. military convict and execute Brian Stelter, a former CNN host, on September 20, 2022? No, that's not true: These claims were posted on a satirical website. Lead Stories had already debunked the site's prior claim that Stelter
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: King Charles Was NOT ‘Ordered To Appear Before International Tribunal’
Did an internationally recognized legal tribunal go after "Charles Windsor, aka 'King of England'" on September 20, 2022 to hold him accountable for "Crimes against Humanity committed by his parents"? No, that's not true: The "Internation
Snopes→ The ‘NyQuil Chicken Challenge’ Prompted an FDA Warning, but Is It a Real Trend?
The real takeaway here is, don't eat NyQuil chicken.
Snopes→ Boeing Will Pay $200 Million To Settle Charges with SEC
Boeing Co. will pay $200 million to settle allegations that the company and its former CEO misled investors about the safety of its 737 Max after two of the airliners crashed, killing 346 people.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, this isn’t a video of China’s army entering Ukraine
“Chinese military convoy enters Ukraine from Russia.”
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Old photo of military exercise used to illustrate story about Russia’s war in Ukraine
Photo shows fighting in Ukraine.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Microbiological Culture of an Eight Year Old’s Handprint After Playing Outside’
On September 14 2022, a Facebook account shared an image labeled “Microbiological culture of an 8-Year old’s handprint after playing outside” to the public group “Weird, Fantastic and Odd Things”: Against a black backdro
Snopes→ Why Is a NASA Spacecraft Crashing into an Asteroid?
A spacecraft named Dart will zero in on the asteroid Monday, intent on slamming it head-on at 14,000 mph (22,500 kph).
Snopes→ Over 1M Teslas Recalled Because Windows Can Pinch Fingers
Tesla says in documents posted by U.S. safety regulators that the automatic window reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction.
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump ‘Peekaboo’ Truth Social Post
On September 21 2022, screenshots of a Truth Social post referencing New York state attorney general Letitia “Peekaboo” James and attributed to former United States President Donald Trump began circulating; it was quickly shared to Reddit&#
Snopes→ Khmer Rouge Tribunal Ends Work After 16 Years, 3 Judgments
The international court convened in Cambodia to judge the Khmer Rouge for its brutal 1970s rule ended its work after spending $337 million and 16 years to convict just three men of crimes after the regime caused the deaths of an estimated 1.7 million p
FactCheck.org→ Johnson’s False Claim about Barnes’ Tax Plan
Like many Democrats, Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes says he wants to cut “middle-class” taxes and make sure the wealthy “pay their fair share.” But an ad from his opponent, Sen. Ron Johnson, in the race for U.S. Senate false
Snopes→ Does Video Show Charles’ Security with Fake Arms and Hands?
A TikTok video with tens of millions of views claimed that "inanimate" hands were visible for the king's security detail as he greeted well-wishers.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: CNN Did NOT Report About "Two Nurses Who Were Fired After Being Caught At Work" — This Headline Is Fake
Did CNN report about "Two nurses fired after being caught at work"? No, that's not true: CNN never published a story with this headline. This post is designed to introduce the name of a website to an audience on social media. Similar tact
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: American Flag Was NOT Missing All 50 Stars At Trump Rally; It Was NOT Warning To Surrender
Was an American flag with no stars behind former President Donald Trump at a rally and does such a flag mean those that refuse to surrender will face "total annihilation"? No, that's not true: The lighting in the image may appear to be ob
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: "Deathbed Confession" Video Does NOT Prove Moon Landing A Hoax
Does a viral video describing a father's "deathbed confession" prove the U.S. government faked the 1969 moon landing? No, that's not true: There is a significant amount of evidence that NASA landed on the moon and experts Lead Stories spo
Snopes→ Why Are Online Death Hoaxes so Popular?
Celebrities, royalty, sports personalities — all have been unwitting victims.
Snopes→ San Francisco Police Get Real-Time Access to Private Cameras
Supervisors in San Francisco voted for a trial run allowing police to monitor in real time private surveillance cameras in certain circumstances, despite strong objections from civil liberties groups alarmed by the potential impact to privacy.
The Dispatch→ Fact Checking Claims of Biden Being Heckled in London
President Joe Biden attends the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. (Photo by Sean Smith - WPA Pool/Getty Images)A viral tweet claims to show a video of President Joe Biden in London for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral being greeted by chants of “let&
Snopes→ The Justice Department’s Dilemma Over Prosecuting Politicians Before an Election
A department rule advises federal law enforcement officials to refrain from making public comments about ongoing investigations that may impact an election in the 60 days leading up to that election.
Snopes→ GOP Raises Mar-A-Lago Search at Archives Nominee’s Hearing
Colleen Shogan, a political scientist, told the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that she has not been briefed on the details of the investigation.
Snopes→ When Should You Get the New COVID-19 Booster and the Flu Shot? Now Is the Right Time For Both
When COVID-19 and the flu co-infect, it’s ‘flurona.’ But such cases are rare, and there are effective ways to protect yourself from both viruses.
The Dispatch→ Fact Check: Nancy Pelosi Not Resigning From Congress
Nancy Pelosi (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)A viral Facebook video featuring clips of Donald Trump speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference and footage of Fox News host Tucker Carlson is accompanied by a caption that reads, “N