Did former President Donald Trump dedicate a tweet to billionaire businessman Elon Musk on April 15, 2022, as a thank you for allowing him back on Twitter? No, that's not true: Trump's account @realDonaldTrump is still suspended as of Apr
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Free Food Benefits’ Post Is NOT Real — It Leads To Third-Party Health Insurance Agency
Does this post lead senior citizens to accurate information about how to obtain free food from the government without it affecting their food stamps or other benefits? No, that's not true: The website linked in this Facebook post leads us
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Russian Warship Moskva Being Hit By Ukrainian Missile
Does a video on social media show the Russian warship Moskva -- the English-letter spelling of the Russian term for "Moscow"-- being hit by a missile before later sinking in the Black Sea? No, that's not true: The 10-second clip comes fro
FactCheck.org→ McDonald’s Ice Cream Isn’t Toxic for Dogs, Contrary to Viral Posts
Quick Take The ingredients of McDonald’s restaurant food have been the subject of bogus claims in social media posts in recent years. In April, posts falsely claimed the fast-food chain includes xylitol, which is toxic to dogs, in its ice cream.
FactCheck.org→ Posts Spread Unfounded Claims About Disney Company’s Financial Health
Quick Take The Disney Company opposed Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” law, also referred to by critics as “Don’t Say Gay.” Disney’s actions sparked calls from conservatives for a boycott of Disney R
Snopes→ It’s Not Over: COVID-19 Cases Are on the Rise Again in US
Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.
Snopes→ Clearing the Frame: Seeing Through Disingenuous Captions
Bird poop? Shaking hands with thin air? Captions can falsely frame shared content in politically partisan ways.
Snopes→ Was Biden a ‘Full Professor’ at the University of Pennsylvania?
And how much was he paid for the gig?
Poynter→ Viral photo does not show opponents protesting transgender swimmer Lia Thomas
When University of Pennsylvania transgender swimmer Lia Thomas won the 500-yard freestyle event at the 2022 NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming Championship, she made history as the first known transgender […] The post Viral photo does not show op
PolitiFact→ Sarah Godlewski – Godlewski off-base with claim on Johnson’s view on coverage for those with pre-existing conditions
"Ron Johnson is trying to let insurance companies deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions like cancer, depression, pregnancy, diabetes—or even COVID.”
PolitiFact→ Dave McCormick – In Pa. Senate run, Dr. Oz casts self as pro-Second Amendment, but he has backed gun-control measures
Mehmet Oz "called for a New Zealand-style gun ban" and said "Americans should have less access to guns."
Snopes→ Is This a Single Drop of Seawater Magnified 25 Times?
Copepods, cyanobacteria, and diatoms — oh my!
Snopes→ Twitter Adopts ‘Poison Pill’ Defense in Musk Takeover Bid
Twitter said that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company and take it private.
Snopes→ Was This Cape Spun from the Silk of Golden Orb Spiders?
It was said that a team of 80 spent five years milking over 1.2 million spiders.
Snopes→ Fuel Leak Thwarts NASA’s Dress Rehearsal for Moon Rocket
NASA's latest attempt to fuel its huge moon rocket for a countdown test was thwarted by a hazardous hydrogen leak, the latest in a series of vexing equipment trouble.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Xylitol Is NOT An Ingredient Found In McDonald’s Ice Cream — But Xylitol IS Harmful To Dogs
Does McDonald's ice cream contain xylitol, a type of sugar that is harmful to dogs? This claim contains falsehood and some truth: No, McDonald's ice cream does not contain xylitol. A spokesperson from McDonald's USA told Lead Stories that
Snopes→ Did Tom Cruise Jump Over Keegan-Michael Key?
For the record, Cruise is 5 feet 7.
Snopes→ FDA Authorizes 1st Breath Test for COVID-19 Infection
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for what it said is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.
Washington Post→ Biden’s claim 70% of inflation jump was due to ‘Putin’s price hike’
Biden blamed spiraling inflation on the jump in oil prices because of the Russian invasion on Ukraine. We explain the math.
Snopes→ Man Blaming Trump’s ‘Orders’ for Riot Actions Found Guilty
An Ohio man who claimed he was only “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted by a jury that took less than three hours to reject his novel defense.
Snopes→ Prince Harry, Meghan Make Surprise Visit to Queen at Windsor
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have visited Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Bourbon County, Kentucky, Is NOT Dry — List Of Such Kentucky ‘Facts’ Is Mix of True/False/Unresolved
Is it against the law to sell alcohol in Bourbon County, Kentucky, which would make it "dry"? And is Christian County, Kentucky "wet"? No, that's only partly true: A map by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development titled, "Alcoholic
Snopes→ Nutella Is Not Part of Ferrero’s Kinder Salmonella Recall
Facebook users frantically reported seeing salmonella in their jars of Nutella, even though the bacteria can't be seen, smelled, or tasted.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Doctor’ Title Is NOT Nickname — Mehmet Oz Is Licensed Medical Doctor
Is the "Doctor" of Dr. Oz a branded nickname with no meaning, like the name of the soft drink Dr Pepper? No, that's not true: Before Dr. Oz became a household name as a regular guest on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and then in 2009, as the ho
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: North Carolina Did NOT Pass New Speed Limit Law
Did North Carolina pass a new law in April 2022 that says drivers can be stopped if they are going one mile over the speed limit? No, that's not true: A spokesperson for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol told Lead Stories, "There ha
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Prove Rothschilds, Vatican Are Trillionaires, Richest In The World
Does the Rothschild family have an amassed wealth of $2 trillion? Do the pope and Vatican City have a net worth of $20 trillion? No, a post making those claims does not substantiate the numbers. Both of these groups are extremely wealthy,
FactCheck.org→ COVID-19 Vaccines Reduce Hospitalization and Death Rates, Contrary to Social Media Claims
SciCheck Digest Those who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 are more prone to serious illness and are dying at higher rates than those who are vaccinated. But partisan social media accounts, including a post by a member of former President Donald Tru
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – McDonald’s didn’t add xylitol, a sugar alcohol toxic to dogs, to its soft serve ice cream
McDonald’s added xylitol to its ice cream which is toxic to dogs.
PolitiFact→ Viral video from Shanghai brings attention to China’s zero-COVID policies
A viral video purportedly showing Shanghai residents screaming from their balconies during lockdown is bringing scrutiny to China’s strict zero-COVID policies.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: It Is NOT Clear Whether It Is ‘Totally Safe’ To Drink Alcohol While Breastfeeding – Expert Opinion Varies
Is it "totally safe" to drink alcohol while breastfeeding? Expert opinion varies: While some cite health organizations' recommendations and research, others believe there is limited evidence to deem alcohol use safe or unsafe during breas
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: High Vaccination Rate Explains Why 92% Of English COVID Deaths Are Among Fully Vaccinated — Numbers Only Part Of Full Story
Do fully vaccinated people account for 92 percent of COVID-19 deaths in England? Yes, it's slightly exaggerated but true: However, simple ratio analysis based on that statistic doesn't fully tell the story. The report these figures come f
Truth or Fiction?→ Gilbert Gottfried Trump is Like ‘Hitler Without the Warmth’ Quote
On April 14 2022, an Imgur account shared a quote meme attributed recently deceased comedian Gilbert Gottfried, comparing former U.S. President Donald Trump to “Hitler without the warmth”: That post wasn’t the only piece of Trump-re
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, the Brooklyn subway shooting was not a false flag attack
The Brooklyn subway attack was a false flag.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Pump the brakes: no law stipulating that drivers can’t go 5 miles over limit in North Carolina
“Just passed into law today: You cannot go 5 miles over speed limit” in North Carolina.
The Dispatch→ Fact Check: Was Anthony Fauci Arrested by U.S. Special Forces?
(Photograph by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images.)A viral article from Real Raw News, which describes itself as exploring “content often avoided by the mainstream media,” claims that Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Alle
Truth or Fiction?→ Is the Damaged Russian Warship Moskva the ‘Snake Island’ Ship?
On April 14 2022, several Imgur posts referenced the Russian warship Moskva — typically in conversations related to an earlier incident on Snake Island and discussions around conflicting claims about whether it “sank” after coming und
PolitiFact→ Get Georgia Right – Fact-checking an ad against Georgia’s Brian Kemp, false claims about the 2020 election
Brian Kemp "dismissed concerns about voter fraud in the 2020 election" and "widespread illegal ballot harvesting continued, electing two Democrat senators."
The Dispatch→ Fact Checking Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines and Myocarditis
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)A viral Facebook post overstates the risk of myocarditis from the COVID-19 vaccines. The post shares a quote from Dr. Peter McCullough, a Texas cardiologist and frequent purveyor of COVID-19 misinformation, who cl
Snopes→ Brooklyn Subway Attack Suspect Ordered Held Without Bail
The man accused of opening fire on a crowded subway train in Brooklyn was ordered held without bail as prosecutors told a judge he terrified all of New York City.
Poynter→ Brazil’s fact-checkers air concerns over so-called ‘Fake News’ bill
A Brazilian bill designed to contain the spread of mis- and disinformation narrowly failed an “accelerated pathway” vote Wednesday in the lower house of Congress, one of two representative voting […] The post Brazil’s fact-checkers air conc