Does a viral photo featuring a large mass of people gathered in a city square show an anti-COVID-19 vaccination protest in Austria? No, that's not true: The image, taken in 1991, actually shows Russians gathered to protest the leadership
Snopes→ Are African Countries Planting Giant Wall of Trees To Stop Sahara Desert’s Spread?
The Great Green Wall is an ambitious effort to tackle climate change.
Snopes→ No, This Pic Doesn’t Show a Rocket Docked at the International Space Station
A flat Earth Twitter account posted a misleading tweet.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Old photo of Russian protesters mischaracterized for the COVID era
Photo shows people recently protesting in Austria.
Snopes→ Lee Elder, 1st Black Golfer to Play Masters, Dies at Age 87
Elder broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow.
Snopes→ Is Audio of the Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Available by Phone?
A phone number and access code were widely shared in late 2021.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Aboriginal Population Is NOT Being Forcibly Vaccinated Against COVID-19 In Australia’s Northern Territory
Is the Aboriginal population in Australia's Northern Territory being forcibly vaccinated against COVID-19? No, that's not true: Experts told Lead Stories that COVID-19 vaccination in Aboriginal populations is not compulsory. The claim app
Health Feedback→ No evidence that the low COVID-19 case rate in Sweden is due to herd immunity; vaccines don’t lead to new variants of SARS-CoV-2
REVIEW Various countries experienced a rise in COVID-19 cases in 2021 despite ongoing vaccination campaigns. Certain outlets took advantage of the Delta wave to question the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines. An example of this is this article
Snopes→ Yes, the Same Actor Played Ralphie in ‘A Christmas Story’ and Ming Ming in ‘Elf’
"The Billingsley Overlap" thrills film-lovers every holiday season, including 2021.
Snopes→ Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey Steps Down As CEO
He has been succeeded by Twitter's current chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal.
Snopes→ ‘Gifts from the Heart’ is Biden White House Christmas Theme
First lady Jill Biden was scheduled to unveil decorations matching the theme, said to be inspired by people the couple met as they traveled the country this year.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: There Is NO Dial-Up Audio Of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Trial, Which Is Not Televised Because Federal Courts Ban Video Cameras
Is there an audio feed that can be accessed via telephone for Ghislaine Maxwell's trial since the trial will not be televised? No, that's not true: "No, no dial-in for the trial," the public information officer for the U.S. attorney's off
Logically→ A photograph shows Prime Minister Boris Johnson with his former lover, the socialite Ghislaine Maxwell.
The image has been miscaptioned and shows Johnson with his former wife, Allegra Mostyn-Owen. His involvement with Maxwell is not known.
Full Fact→ Misleading for Nadine Dorries to say Channel 4 is ‘in receipt of taxpayers’ money’
Channel 4's been established as a public service broadcaster, and... it's in receipt of public money. Nadine Dorries MP, 23 November 2021. The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Nadine Dorries, told a select committee hearing at
PolitiFact→ Ask PolitiFact: Does the CDC lack data on reinfection of people with natural immunity to COVID-19?
Does the CDC lack data about reinfection rates among people with natural immunity to COVID-19?
Snopes→ At Jussie Smollett Trial, Osundairo Brothers at Center Stage
Two brothers stand at the center of the case that prosecutors will lay before jurors when the trial of Jussie Smollett begins this week.
PolitiFact→ Mailbag: PolitiFact, ‘this is incorrectly rated’ but ‘keep them honest’
In November, President Joe Biden signed into law a major infrastructure bill, Democrats sought to deflect criticism over inflation, and the nation argued over rules related to COVID-19 vaccines and critical race theory.
Snopes→ Wary, Weary World Slams Doors Shut, Fearing Omicron Variant
Nations around the world sought to keep the new omicron variant at bay with travel bans and further restrictions, even as it remains unclear what it means for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Logically→ Sweden is rolling out COVID-19 vaccine passports by inserting a microchip into people’s hands.
Citizens are voluntarily using microchip implants for daily activities. Sweden has no official directive for a microchip vaccine passport.
Full Fact→ Vaccine requirement law for NHS staff in England could be enforced regardless of contracts
A widely shared post on Twitter, from a user who claims to be a former NHS human resources employee, argues that NHS workers who refuse to be vaccinated cannot be fired. Screenshots of the tweet have also circulated on Facebook. The post claims: &ldquo
Poynter→ Anthony Fauci did not ‘admit’ that COVID-19 vaccines aren’t working
On Nov. 19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to all adults. The plan to offer a third dose of the […] The post Anthony Fauci did not ‘adm
Logically→ Dr. Anthony Fauci admits that vaccine’s don’t work against COVID-19.
Dr. Fauci has regularly encouraged people to get vaccinated and supports the use of booster shots.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Kyle Rittenhouse Did NOT File $60M Defamation Suit Against Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg
Did Kyle Rittenhouse file a $60 million defamation lawsuit against Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg? No, that's not true: It is a satirical claim published by a network of websites that trolls conservatives with false articles. There is no s
Snopes→ Fashion Designer Virgil Abloh Dies of Cancer at 41
Designer Virgil Abloh, a leading fashion executive hailed as the Karl Lagerfeld of his generation, has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 41.
Snopes→ No, the Rittenhouses Haven’t Sued Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg for Defamation
It's always prudent to check the source of a claim before sharing online "news."
Snopes→ Was this Black Cowboy the Inspiration for the Lone Ranger?
Bass Reeves was a real-life former slave who became a legendary lawman.
Snopes→ USGS: Magnitude-7.5 Earthquake Strikes Northern Peru
The quake occurred at 5:52 a.m. (1052 GMT) and its epicenter was in the Amazon region, 42 kilometers (26 miles) north northwest of the city of Barranca.
Snopes→ Can Your iPhone Notify You if It’s Going To Snow?
Hey Siri, will I need my mittens today?
Snopes→ Is This Eazy-E with Betty White?
A composite image is made up of two or more photographs.
Snopes→ Anti-Government Protesters Block Bridges, Roads in Serbia
The demonstrators pledged further protests if the laws on property expropriation and referendum weren't withdrawn.
Snopes→ Did Wired Mag Publish ‘Scary Accurate’ Predictions About 21st Century in 1997?
In late 2021, Twitter users shared an old list of 10 problems that could halt the march of progress in the early 21st century.
Snopes→ Identifying the ‘Right’ Results in a Search Engine
Vigilance is the order of the day.
Snopes→ Chick-fil-A Will Be Closed on Christmas 2021, Which Is a Saturday
Some clickbait headlines made it sound like the restaurant chain might be closing on Saturdays for good.
Snopes→ World on Alert As UK Reports Cases of Omicron COVID Variant
Britain became the latest country Saturday to report cases of the new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Vaccine Ingredients Are NOT Kept From Doctors, While Chefs Know All Cupcake Contents As Allergy Precaution
Is it true that vaccine ingredients are kept from doctors, while chefs must know cupcake contents in order to protect diners from allergic reactions? No, that's not true: Doctors, pharmacists and anyone with access to the internet can loo
Snopes→ Towering Musical Theater Master Stephen Sondheim Dies at 91
Sondheim's Texas-based attorney, Rick Pappas, told The New York Times the composer died Friday at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut.
Snopes→ FDA: Merck COVID Pill Effective, Experts Will Review Safety
The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis of the pill ahead of a public meeting next week.
Health Feedback→ Natural News, others jump to conclusions unsupported by the study they cite to claim COVID-19 vaccines destroy the immune system and cause cancer
REVIEW On 5 November 2021, Natural News published a post in which they claimed a recent scientific study showed that the spike protein in the COVID-19 vaccines accumulated in the nucleus of cells and destroyed “DNA repair pathways, paving the wa
Snopes→ RECALL: Frozen Cauliflower Recalled Over Possible Listeria Concerns
The bacteria can cause a sometimes-fatal disease called listeriosis.
Snopes→ Does This Image Show Innervation of the Teeth?
The nerves are said to stem from the brain, then extend around the face before ending in the teeth.