Schools are putting litter boxes in bathrooms to accommodate kids who identify as furries.
AllSides→ Biden Repeats Misleading Talking Point on Preexisting Conditions
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PolitiFact→ The race for the Georgia U.S. Senate seat: A guide
After playing a crucial role in the 2020 elections, Georgia will once again be at the center of the 2022 midterm elections. Here’s our preview of the race for the seat now occupied by Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.
PolitiFact→ J.D. Vance – JD Vance’s ad about ‘open border’ and immigrant voters is wrong
“Joe Biden’s open border” means that there are “more Democrat voters pouring into this country."
Snopes→ US Navy Intends to Decommission Some of Its Newest Warships
The Navy that once wanted smaller, speedy warships to chase down pirates has made a speedy pivot to Russia and China — and many of those recently built ships could be retired.
Logically→ There is spit in the packaged food products of all halal-certified companies.
Halal certification ensures that the food product is permitted for use according to Islamic laws. Accusations of spit in halal food are baseless.
Logically→ California has introduced a new bill that allows mothers to kill their babies after birth.
The proposed California State Assembly Bill 2223 has been misinterpreted. The bill doesn't legalize killing babies after birth.
Logically→ COVID-19 vaccination is required for Ukraine’s emergency wartime payment.
The Ukrainian government has said that all citizens, regardless of vaccination status, are eligible for wartime payment.
Snopes→ Missile Kills 30 Evacuees at Busy Ukrainian Train Station
A missile hit a crowded train station in eastern Ukraine that was an evacuation point for civilians, killing dozens of people.
Logically→ The Ukrainian government has created a social credit system which combines Universal Basic Income, a digital identity, and a vaccine passport in one app.
The Ukrainian app 'Diia' allows users to access a digital copy of a number of official documents, but does not feature a 'social credit system.'
Full Fact→ Why Rishi Sunak’s wife’s tax status isn’t a direct consequence of her citizenship
It has been reported that the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s wife, Akshata Murty, does not pay UK tax on foreign earnings by virtue of having non-domicile status. Being non-domiciled means you live in the UK, but your “permanent home”
Logically→ The Pentagon stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is George Soros’ cousin.
No Pentagon officials have made any such statement. Official records and reports do not state Zelenskyy is Soros' cousin.
Poynter→ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and billionaire philanthropist George Soros are not cousins
A viral Facebook post falsely says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and billionaire philanthropist George Soros are related by birth — one in a series of baseless claims about links between the two. […] The post Ukrainian President Vol
Logically→ Himalaya has confirmed its Neem, Tulsi, and Lasuna capsules are made with bovine bone.
Himalaya sells Neem, Tulsi, and Lasuna in tablet form. The tablets do not contain meat. The screengrab of the circulated email is from 2015.
Health Feedback→ Menstrual cycles are natural and regulated by hormones; many mammals apart from humans also menstruate
REVIEW Most women experience menstrual cycles at some point during their lives, with all their characteristic physiological consequences such as ovulation or blood loss. Accounts of menstruation can be found in many ancient cultures such as ancient
Washington Post→ Unraveling the tale of Hunter Biden and $3.5 million from Russia
An irresistible talking point -- that the president's son received $3.5 million from a Russian billionaire -- does not hold up to scrutiny.
PolitiFact→ Kevin Nicholson – No, Evers didn’t refuse to remove vets board chair who was charged with possession of child porn
“Over the course of two months, Tony Evers refused to remove (Curtis Schmitt Jr.) from the (state’s veterans) Board despite having the authority to do (so).”
Full Fact→ PM’s repeat false claims shows Parliament’s corrections system is failing—we can fix it
Full Fact research shows that 71% of the population believe there was more lying and misuse of facts in politics and media than 30 years ago. Lack of faith in politics is a top 10 concern for the public. And yet, we have a political system that operate
Snopes→ Is Windex Poisonous to Dogs?
A viral Facebook post told the story of how a dog named Duke died after purportedly ingesting a paper towel that contained Windex glass cleaner.
Snopes→ Zelenskyy ‘Florida Villa’ Rumor Goes Viral During War with Russia
Revelations about offshore financial dealings of the Ukrainian president emerged in October 2021, but we haven't seen evidence of a lavish Florida residence.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Tweet from Twitter ‘employee’ came from satirical account
Twitter employee named Jackson Mulholland resigned in a tweet after Elon Musk joined the company’s board.
Truth or Fiction?→ Disney Protests
On April 6 2022, a small but loud group of people showed up at Disney headquarters in Burbank, California to protest a vague swath of claims about the theme park “grooming” children. Local news station KTTV attempted to interpret the Disney
FactCheck.org→ Biden Repeats Misleading Talking Point on Preexisting Conditions
In praising the Affordable Care Act, President Joe Biden misleadingly warned of the consequences if Republicans ever repealed the law, saying that would mean “100 million Americans with preexisting conditions can once again be denied health care
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Coconut Oil Does NOT Prevent, Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
Does coconut oil prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease? No, that's not true: A spokesperson from the Alzheimer's Association told Lead Stories, "There isn't a single food, ingredient or supplement that -- through rigorous scientific resea
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Zelenskyy and Soros are not cousins
"Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a cousin of George Soros, Pentagon official says."
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, this Colorado law does not allow abortions ‘up until the moment of birth’
“Colorado Governor Jared Polis has just signed into law a bill legalizing abortions through all nine months, up until the moment of birth.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Well-baby visits to the doctor are safe, not harmful
“Want a healthy, happy baby? Skip the Well Baby visits. They… make your baby sick.”
Snopes→ Did Keanu Reeves Say ‘No One Has the Right To Judge You’?
A meme was posted to Facebook with a picture of actor Keanu Reeves, leading commenters to believe he really said the words quoted in the image.
Snopes→ Did Einstein Say the Universe and Stupidity Are Infinite?
Quotations attributed to Einstein — rightly and wrongly — are in seemingly infinite supply.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: UK Agency Did NOT Publish Data Suggesting People Triple-Vaccinated For COVID-19 Are Developing A New Form Of AIDS
Did the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) publish data suggesting that triple vaccinated people in England are developing a new form of AIDS? No, that's not true: The data does not show immune systems being destroyed by COVID-19 vaccines
Snopes→ Israeli Hospital: 2 Killed, 8 Wounded in Tel Aviv Shooting
At least two people were killed and several wounded in a shooting in a crowded central Tel Aviv bar and restaurant district.
Truth or Fiction?→ Russian Mobile Crematoriums
On April 7 2022, an Imgur post claimed that Russian “mobile crematoriums” had been deployed in Ukraine, specifically to conceal the high number of civilian casualties at the hands of Russian forces: Across an image of bombed out apartment
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Iconic photo is from Ukraine war, not Russia gas explosion
Photo of injured Ukrainian woman was from 2018 Russia gas explosion.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Employee Resignation Tweet Over Elon Musk Twitter Stock Purchase Is NOT Real — Satire Account
Did a Twitter employee post a public resignation because he refused to work for Elon Musk? No, that's not true: This tweet was made by @MulhollandL0ver, an account that posts mainly satire. This is not the account of a real Twitter employ
Snopes→ Dr. Oz Is Not Dead, Nor Did He Endorse Smilz CBD Gummies
Text messages with the words "America mourns Dr. Oz" falsely claimed that the Republican political candidate was dead and that he had endorsed Smilz CBD Gummies.
Snopes→ Jackson Confirmed As First Black Female High Court Justice
The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first Black female justice.
FactCheck.org→ Q&A on Second COVID-19 Boosters for Older People
At the end of March, the Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster, or fourth dose, of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for people 50 years of age and older. The idea is to shore up any flagging immunity among the most
Snopes→ Does Disney Gift Card Feature Hidden Penis?
Some phallic shapes are in the eye of the beholder.
Snopes→ Congress Votes to Suspend Russia Trade Status, Enact Oil Ban
House action came after the Senate approved the two bills with 100-0 votes.
Snopes→ How Many Ukrainian Cultural Sites Have Been Destroyed by the Russians?
The Russian invasion poses a threat to Ukrainian monuments and historical artifacts.