“The CBO says (the Build Back Better Act) is $3 trillion of deficit spending.”
Snopes→ Banks Slowly Reconsider Overdraft Fees, Amid Public Pressure
The banking industry appears to have overdone it on overdraft fees.
Full Fact→ What booster target has the government announced to tackle the Omicron variant?
Everyone eligible aged 18 and over in England will have the chance to get their booster before the New Year. Boris Johnson, 12 December 2021. On Sunday evening, the Prime Minister set a target to give booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to every eli
Full Fact→ Laws can be made without a parliamentary vote, contrary to the health secretary’s claim
On 11 December the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) tweeted that Covid-19 passes would be required at some events in England from 15 December. However at the time of writing, this controversial measure is not yet law and has not yet been pa
Snopes→ Air Force Discharges 27 for Refusal to Get COVID Vaccine
All of them were in their first term of enlistment.
Logically→ People are dropping dead of heart attacks because of COVID-19 vaccines.
There is no evidence that vaccinated people are at a higher risk of heart problems or are more susceptible to heart attacks.
Snopes→ Data Indicate Omicron is Milder, Better at Evading Vaccines
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous versions of the coronavirus.
Logically→ The effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines has dropped from 88 percent to just 13 percent.
A significant decline in effectiveness was seen only in the Janssen vaccine, and it coincided with the emergence of the Delta variant.
Logically→ The effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines has dropped from 88 percent to just 13 percent.
A significant decline in effectiveness was seen only in the Janssen vaccine, and it coincided with the emergence of the Delta variant.
Full Fact→ Full Fact welcomes Joint Committee’s Online Safety Bill report—but questions on freedom of expression unanswered
Today the Joint Committee on the Draft Online Safety Bill published their report on the government’s proposed legislation, due next year. We thank the MPs, Peers, and staff who produced this important and thoughtful report in such a short t
Logically→ CDC admitted that the RT-PCR test gives a positive result even for the Influenza virus.
The CDC revised the tests to check for influenza and COVID-19 simultaneously. It does not mean the RT-PCR tests are erroneous.
Poynter→ Fact-checking Glenn Beck’s claim that the US government ‘co-owns’ the COVID-19 vaccine
In an episode of Glenn Beck’s Blaze TV program that has been clipped and widely shared on Facebook and TikTok, Beck holds up a stack of papers for the camera. “This is […] The post Fact-checking Glenn Beck’s claim that the US governme
Logically→ People getting COVID-19 vaccines will die within five years.
Vaccines have undergone thorough clinical trials and pose no danger. This claim is not based on any scientific evidence.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Japan’s Myocarditis Warnings NOT In Contrast To Worldwide COVID-19 Vaccines Warnings
Did Japanese health ministry panels of experts add myocarditis to warning labels for COVID-19 vaccines? Yes, that's true, but they are not in "stark contrast" to the rest of the world. The addition of warnings about myocarditis (inflammat
Snopes→ Are These Steep Driveway Photos Real?
The pictures were often referred to as being "older than the internet."
Snopes→ Jan. 6 Panel Votes for Contempt Charges Against Mark Meadows
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection voted to recommend contempt charges against former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows as lawmakers demand his testimony about then-President Donald Trump’s actions before and during t
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Story Of Bristol Zoo Parking Scam Is NOT Real — It’s A Myth
Is the story of a man scamming visitors by posing as a parking lot attendant at the Bristol Zoo Gardens in Bristol, England, real? No, that's not true: The claim about a man who pretended to be a parking attendant for 25 years at the Bris
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Teachers in South Dakota Compete in a ‘Dash for Cash’ Event?
A reporter’s account of a “Dash For Cash” promotion in South Dakota in December 2021 unintentionally turned into a glimpse at something more dystopian. Annie Todd of the Sioux Falls Argus Leader newspaper documented the contest, hoste
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Review did not find more illegal votes than Biden’s margin of victory in Wis.
“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.