Is a Christmas card with Donald Trump wearing a tuxedo that appears to create a phallic image a real one from the former president? No, that's not true: A card making the rounds of social media showing Trump wearing a black tuxedo with wh
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Most Detailed Image of a Human Cell’
On November 27 2021, a Facebook user shared what they described as a photograph of “the most detailed model of a human cell to date”: Alongside the image, text appeared (but no links or citations). It read: This photo is the most detailed
Snopes→ NYC to Impose Vaccine Mandate on Private Sector Employers
The move by Mayor Bill de Blasio comes as cases are climbing again in the U.S.
The Dispatch→ Was Ghislaine Maxwell at Chelsea Clinton’s Wedding?
With Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial currently underway, and a number of famous politicians and celebrities named as having been part of her former employer Jeffrey Epstein’s circle, social media has seen an uptick of pictures of Epstein an
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: New COVID Restrictions in Germany Do NOT Ban People With Disabilities From Society
Snopes→ Did Trump Send This Phallic Christmas Card in 2021?
The card with a picture of former U.S. President Donald Trump read: "Merry Christmas From The Winter White House."
Snopes→ Skiing Santas Back to Shredding Maine Slopes for Charity
Santa is back to “sleighing” it on the ski slope.
Full Fact→ Facebook posts falsely advertise weight loss pills as endorsed by judges on US Dragons’ Den
Clips advertising weight loss pills have been shared tens of thousands of times on Facebook, claiming endorsement from judges on Shark Tank, the US version of Dragons’ Den. This is false. Weight loss pills have never featured on the US version of
Full Fact→ Boris Johnson did receive his third Covid-19 vaccine
A number of Facebook posts suggest photos of Boris Johnson receiving his third Covid-19 vaccination do not actually show him being vaccinated. Claims include that the injection can’t be seen, while others say the needle was covered with a protect
Snopes→ Stressed? You’re Not Alone. Here Are Some Tips for Holiday Relief
Let's be honest: Not everyone feels "merry" this time of year.
Snopes→ UK Police Contacted over Report of Cocaine Use in Parliament
House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said he was contacting police after the Sunday Times reported that illegal drugs were being used inside Parliament buildings.
Logically→ Like COVID-19 vaccines, the Omicron variant causes heart problems.
Rare instances of myocarditis following vaccines are still being investigated. There are no reports of heart issues due to the Omicron variant.
PolitiFact→ When it comes to COVID-19, is it time to change the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’?
When it comes to COVID-19, is it time to change the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’?
Snopes→ Michigan Parents Found in Building; Bond Set at $500K Apiece
A judge imposed a combined $1 million bond Saturday for the parents of the Michigan teen charged with killing four students at Oxford High School.
Snopes→ Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Gets 4 Years in Trial Seen As Political
Aung San Suu Kyi, the civilian leader of Myanmar who was ousted in a de facto coup this year, was convicted of incitement and another charge and sentenced to four years in prison.
Poynter→ COVID-19 vaccines are not gene therapy and a Forbes article doesn’t say they are
After an opinion column was published by Forbes, glee emanated from people who believed it to prove an often-disproven claim: that COVID-19 vaccines are actually gene therapy. “Pretty sure I […] The post COVID-19 vaccines are not gene thera
Logically→ The syringe used to give the booster jab to PM Boris Johnson was covered with a cap.
Videos posted online of Johnson receiving the booster jab clearly show an exposed needle.
Snopes→ CNN Fires Chris Cuomo for Helping Brother Deal with Scandal
The network had suspended its prime-time host days earlier to investigate his conduct.
Snopes→ Has the Mystery of the ‘Lost Colony’ of Roanoke Been Solved?
The fate of the colony is one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in the history of the United States.
Snopes→ Senate Leader, Presidential Candidate Bob Dole Dies at 98
Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, has died.
Snopes→ Archaeologists Discover ‘Lost’ Sun Temple in Egypt
The temple was buried under another one uncovered in the 19th century.
Snopes→ Are Goat and Sheep Feces Drinks Being Sold in China?
The idiom "pooh-pooh" is used to dismiss arguments, opinions, or rumors that are not worthy of consideration.
Snopes→ What Was the Flatwoods Monster?
Or maybe we should be asking "who" it was.
Snopes→ Is ‘Ecneics’ (‘Science’ Spelled Backwards) a Pagan Word?
On, siht si eslaf.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: COVID-19 Vaccines Do NOT Contain Razorlike Graphene Nanoparticles That Are Killing Vaccinated Athletes
Are COVID-19 vaccines full of razorlike graphene nanoparticles that are killing athletes and others? No, that's not true: No ingredient lists for the vaccines include graphene and no credible independent lab has produced evidence graphene
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Michigan School Shooter Pretending To Be A Sheriff
Does a video show the Michigan school shooter pretending to be a sheriff? No, that's not true: A video taken inside a classroom at Oxford High School on November 30, 2021, shows students refusing to open the door to a person outside, fear
Snopes→ Frederick Valentich’s ‘UFO’ Sighting and Disappearance
The pilot and his plane vanished in 1978. His last radio communication was said to have been: "It is not an aircraft."
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – CEOs did not resign en masse when Maxwell trial started
“On the first day of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, the CEO of Twitter resigned, the CEO of Walmart resigned, the CEO of CNBC resigned”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Facebook Post About Forced Transgender Reassignment Of Teen Is True — It’s Fabricated By Troll Farm
Is this post a real account of a transgender reassignment for a teenager? No, that's not true: There is no evidence to suggest the content in this post is real. This closely resembles another fabricated story from a Reddit troll farm that
FactCheck.org→ U.S. Oil Reserve Created for Supply Disruptions, Not Strictly Military Use
Quick Take The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve was set up as an emergency source of oil to keep supplies flowing in the event of unexpected disruptions. It’s not just designed “for when we get attacked and need the fuel to keep our Air Force in th
FactCheck.org→ Q&A on the Omicron Variant
On Nov. 24, South Africa told the World Health Organization that amid a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, it had identified a new variant — later named omicron — with a high number of mutations, raising concerns that it could spread more e
Snopes→ Chevy Chase Works at Raising Cane’s Drive-Thru in New Video
The actor who portrayed Clark Griswold appeared to be filming a new episode of "Raising Cane's Drive Thru Comedy."
Snopes→ New Dinosaur Species from Chile Had a Unique Slashing Tail
Some dinosaurs had spiked tails they could use as stabbing weapons and others had tails with clubs.
Snopes→ Did Dr Pepper Publicly Denounce Vaccine Mandates?
Contrary to popular belief, people shouldn't take health advice from a soda can.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Pfizer Document Does NOT Say Thousands Were Killed By COVID-19 Shot In First Month
Does a Pfizer document show thousands of people around the world died from the company's COVID-19 vaccine the first month it was available? No, that's not true: The analysis of adverse event (AE) reports prepared by the pharmaceutical com
Snopes→ Do Vaccinated People ‘Shed’ COVID-19 Vaccine Particles?
Some have argued that vaccinated individuals can transmit viral components to non-vaccinated people.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Fully Vaccinated People Do NOT Make Up 40% Of COVID-19 Deaths In Maryland
Were more than 40% of the people who died from COVID-19 in Maryland "over the last 6 to 8 weeks" fully vaccinated? No, that's not true: When the claim was made on October 18, 2021, the real number of deaths from COVID of fully vaccinated
Snopes→ Did Biden Say ‘Sincerely’ That Fauci Is President?
Critics of President Biden seized upon some stray remarks at a news conference in December 2021.
PolitiFact→ When it comes to COVID-19, is it time to change the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’?
When it comes to COVID-19, is it time to change the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’?
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – COVID-19 vaccines are not gene therapy and a Forbes article doesn’t say they are
COVID-19 vaccines are gene therapy and a recent Forbes article proves that.