In the devastating two years since the pandemic hit, it “felt at times that live theater was endangered.”
AllSides→ Evidence Gaps in ‘2000 Mules’
https://www.factcheck.org/2022/06/evidence-gaps-in-2000-mules/ A conservative film now playing in selec
Snopes→ Country Star Toby Keith Discloses Stomach Cancer Diagnosis
Country music star Toby Keith announced that he has been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer since last fall.
Snopes→ Senate Negotiators Announce a Deal on Guns, Breaking Logjam
The proposal falls far short of tougher steps long sought by President Joe Biden and many Democrats.
Logically→ ASI Swaran Singh was murdered in Jalandhar, Punjab, on May 30, 2022.
Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Swaran Singh shot himself with a service revolver in Jalandhar, Punjab. He was not murdered.
Logically→ Volcanoes emit more carbon dioxide than human activity.
Volcanoes emit approximately 280 metric tonnes of CO2 annually. However, human activity emits more carbon dioxide than volcanoes.
Logically→ Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla introduced ingestible pills with a dissolvable chip during the World Economic Forum’s Davos summit.
A 2018 video of Bourla referring to the ingestible pill monitoring technology by Otsuka Pharmaceutical has been used to claim Pfizer introduced it.
Poynter→ As America watched Jan. 6 hearing, Fox viewers heard Tucker Carlson’s alternate reality
Fox News host Tucker Carlson didn’t just ignore the first prime-time House hearing dedicated to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He spent the show rehashing many […] The post As America watched Jan. 6 hearing, Fox viewers heard Tuc
Logically→ An image shows shops in Prague that have put up signs prohibiting Ukrainians from entering.
The images being circulated on social media are digitally altered.
Snopes→ Rudy Giuliani Faces Ethics Charges over Trump Election Role
At issue are claims Giuliani made in supporting a Trump campaign lawsuit seeking to overturn the election results in Pennsylvania.
Health Feedback→ Scientific evidence shows that mask-wearing is effective at limiting community transmission; claims that face masks increase mortality are based on flawed correlation studies
REVIEW Mask mandates in public spaces have been a common feature in most countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, as countries sought to limit the spread of the virus. But the proliferation of mask mandates was equally met with growing resistance pro
Snopes→ Is This Paul Pelosi’s Mug Shot?
A purported police mug shot of a bruised and disheveled Paul Pelosi miraculously turned up on social media after Pelosi's 2022 DUI arrest.
Snopes→ Judge Blocks Texas Investigating Families of Trans Youth
The temporary restraining order halts investigations against three families who sued.
Snopes→ 9 Excellent Resources for New York History Research
There's much more to historical research than old, dusty books.
Snopes→ Roy Moore Seeks to Revive Defamation Lawsuit Against Sacha Baron Cohen
Moore's attorney is arguing he wasn’t treated fairly when a judge tossed his lawsuit last July.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 58% Of SIDS Cases Reported To VAERS Do NOT Happen Within 3 Days Of Vaccination, Nor 78% Within 7 Days
Did 58 percent of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) cases reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) happen within three days of vaccination and 78.3 percent within seven days? No, that's not true: Since the VAERS sy
Snopes→ Snopestionary: The ‘Red Herring’ Logical Fallacy
This logical fallacy is sometimes referred to as the fallacy of distraction.
FactCheck.org→ Evidence Gaps in ‘2000 Mules’
A conservative film now playing in select theaters around the country isn’t “determinative, definitive” proof of widespread voter fraud, as former President Donald Trump has claimed. “It’s called ‘2000 Mules,'” Tru
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Mermaid Washed Up On Beach In Kenya Or South Africa Is NOT Real — It’s Video Hoax
Was this an actual child mermaid who cried in distress with the voice of a pig, reeled in or washed up on a beach in Africa, amazing onlookers who poked and videoed the half-human half-fish creature without trying to help? No, that's not
PolitiFact→ Ask PolitiFact: What are red flag gun laws and do they keep people safe?
Democratic and Republican senators may find rare consensus on gun legislation by supporting the expansion of "red f
Snopes→ Did Queen Elizabeth Describe a Black Ambassador as a ‘Gorilla’?
In June 2022, the Platinum Jubilee revived a disturbing old anecdote that suggested casual racism on the part of Elizabeth II.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: False Claim That Coal Provided Volt With 95% Of Electricity NOT Made By GM
Did a 2010 video "expose" climate change "fanatics" by proving that General Motors (GM) admitted that electricity for its hybrid car the Volt came 95 percent from coal? No, that's not true: The video is being used misleadingly and as of 2
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Brandon Spots His Sign’: ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Signs Help Boy with Autism
On June 10 2022, an Imgur user shared screenshots of a tweet from @RightWingCope, about the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon” and its effects on a young boy with autism whose name is Brandon: Unironically one of the most wholesome stories
Snopes→ Wreck of 17th-Century Royal Warship Found off UK Coast
Explorers and historians are telling the world about the discovery of the wreck of a royal warship that sank in 1682 while carrying a future king of England, Ireland and Scotland.
Health Feedback→ No scientific evidence supports claims that plant-based food supplements reduce blood sugar to normal levels and cure type 2 diabetes
REVIEW One in ten Americans suffer from type 2 diabetes. If left unchecked, diabetes can have dire consequences, such as damage to organs, nerves and arteries, or amputation. Diabetes is also among the top ten causes of mortality in the U.S. in 2020
FactCheck.org→ Vaccinated People Not More Susceptible to COVID-19 Than Unvaccinated
Q. Are vaccinated and boosted people more susceptible to infection or disease with the omicron variant than unvaccinated people? A. No. Getting vaccinated increases your protection against COVID-19. Sometimes, certain raw data can suggest otherwise, bu
Snopes→ Seller of Monkey to Chris Brown Sentenced to Probation
The owner of an exotic animal breeding business in Florida has been sentenced to five years' probation for illegally selling a capuchin monkey to singer Chris Brown.
Truth or Fiction?→ Was Princess Leia’s Droid Named After Carrie Fisher’s Bird?
A photo of sci-fi icon Carrie Fisher in her youth made some fans assume it was linked to a new entry in the Star Wars canon. But while the photograph is legitimate, it has its own story. The photograph, which shows the young Fisher holding a bird, bega
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, the military didn’t arrest Michael Sussmann
“U.S. military arrests Michael Sussmann.”
Snopes→ Court: Geico Must Pay $5.2 Million to Missouri Woman Who Got STD from Sex in Car
An arbitrator's decision in favor of the woman was affirmed by the Jackson County Court, and upheld by three judges with the Missouri Court of Appeals.
PolitiFact→ Tweets – No, the Ukrainian colors were not added to an official pride flag
The official pride flag was altered to include Ukrainian colors.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, a public health warning wasn’t recently issued for fluoride toothpaste
A “public health warning” was recently issued for fluoride toothpaste.
Snopes→ Sriracha Hot Sauce Maker Warns of Shortage
Bottles of the popular Sriracha hot sauce could be hard to find on store shelves this summer.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Charges haven’t been dismissed against Paul Pelosi because they haven’t been filed
"Gavin Newsom reportedly intervened at the request of Nancy Pelosi and directly ordered the California Highway Patrol to drop all charges" against Paul Pelosi for his DUI arrest.
Snopes→ Was Johnny Depp Offered ‘$301M Disney Deal’ for ‘Pirates’ Return?
We looked into the origins of a rumor alleging that Depp was being offered a deal worth $301 million for a new "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie and a Disney Plus series.
Snopes→ US Lifts COVID-19 Test Requirement for International Travel
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.
Snopes→ Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Say Jan. 6 Defendants Had Rights ‘Fragrantly Violated?’
The Georgia Republican tripped over her words while defending the rights of those charged with attacking the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Sorry, free health insurance for Americans 25 and older is not a reality
Joe Biden approved a “new card” that “gives free health insurance to Americans” who are 25 and older.
Snopes→ Membership & Mementos: 2022 Snopes Challenge Coin Drive
Snopes COO Vinny Green is sounding off with a one-of-kind opportunity to take our fact-checking mission even further.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: USDA Is NOT Predicting Egg Prices Will Be $12/Dozen By Fall 2022
Is the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicting that egg prices will be $12 per dozen by fall 2022? No, that's not true: Although prices are expected to rise in 2022, the expected cost of a dozen eggs is nowhere near $12. The clai