Does a keto diet alleviate "the issue" with the spike protein in the COVID-19 vaccine? No, that's not true: The spike protein in the COVID shot is not something to avoid. It's a desirable thing. An infectious disease expert from the Unive
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Frankincense Treats Cancer — Found To Kill Cancer Cells In Lab But More Research Needed
Does frankincense oil treat cancer? No, there's no evidence to support that: While some lab studies have shown that frankincense oil will cause cell suicide in cancer cells, there is no evidence that it can treat cancer in a human body. A
PolitiFact→ Tweets – No, Bill Gates wasn’t suspended from Twitter following Elon Musk deal
Elon Musk suspended Bill Gates from Twitter.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, this photo of intact windows in Bucha doesn’t prove the war in Ukraine is a hoax
Photo of unbroken windows proves war in Ukraine is fake.
PolitiFact→ Ohio Senate primary to test Donald Trump’s sway with voters
In a crowded Republican Ohio US Senate primary, Trump has picked J.D. Vance. The May 3 primary will reveal his sway with voters. See our fact-checks.
FactCheck.org→ Biden’s Deficit Spin
In recent speeches, President Joe Biden has been misleadingly taking credit for cutting federal deficits by historic amounts, though most of the reduction in deficits is the result of expiring emergency pandemic spending. Deficits fell between fiscal y
PolitiFact→ Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a look back at yellow journalism and the Spanish-American War
A war, atrocities, and misinformation: It’s happening today with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but today’s events also have echoes of the Spanish-American War of 1898.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Of A Child Sex Trafficking Ring Linked To The ‘Franklin Scandal’
Was there a child sex trafficking ring run by "high-ranking 'Establishment' members" that was linked to the "Franklin scandal" in Omaha, Nebraska? No, that's not true: The Franklin scandal, which consisted of rumors and statements from al
Snopes→ Did Ghislaine Maxwell Attend Chelsea Clinton’s Wedding?
We were asked by our readers if convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell truly was photographed near former U.S. President Bill Clinton as he walked his daughter down the aisle at her wedding.
Snopes→ Did Biden Say He Was Planning to Forgive All Student Loan Debt?
The president has repeatedly extended the pandemic pause on loan repayments.
Snopes→ Disney Government in Dark About Effect of Law Dissolving It
Officials said they were still confused about what the new legislation meant, even as some ripple effects were starting to be felt.
Snopes→ Did Fauci Say US Is ‘Out of the Pandemic Phase’?
Finally?
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Walt Disney World was not tax-exempt in Florida, contrary to social media claims
“DeSantis erases Disney’s tax exempt law. Will cost Disney $200 Mil in taxes. Per year!”
Snopes→ Incandescent Light Bulbs Being Phased out to Save Energy
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
Truth or Fiction?→ Jim Carrey ‘Solitude is Dangerous’ Quote
On April 26 2022, an Imgur user shared a meme that attributed a quote to actor Jim Carrey about “solitude” being “addictive”: Underneath a photograph of Carrey, text read: “Solitude is dangerous. It’s very addictive. It be
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Ruben The Cat Was NOT Knighted By Queen Elizabeth II — Post Was An April Fools’ Prank
Did Queen Elizabeth II award the honors of Knight Bachelor to a cat named Ruben? No, that's not true: This post was made on April Fools' Day 2022. The original photo from October 10, 2019, was digitally altered to replace stage actor Sir
Snopes→ Yes, ‘Aunt Jemima’ Has Been Rebranded to ‘Pearl Milling Company’
Cancel culture, or corrected culture?
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘The Amount Elon Musk Just Paid for Twitter ($44 Billion) is Nearly Equal to Biden’s Proposed Climate Budget ($44.9 Billion)’
On April 27 2022, an Imgur user shared a screenshot of a viral tweet claiming the amount of money Elon Musk would purportedly pay in order to acquire Twitter was nearly equal to funds allocated in the Biden administration’s proposed climate budge
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Snickers Did NOT Remove The ‘Veins’ From Their Candy Bars — It’s A Spoof On Tucker Carlson, Cancel Culture
Is Snickers removing the "beloved 'dick vein'" from their candy bars? No, that's not true: Snickers said on Twitter, "THE VEINS REMAIN!" The edited image is a spoof of Fox News Channel TV host Tucker Carlson and cancel culture. The claim
PolitiFact→ Claudia Tenney – Can the fentanyl seized by officials at U.S. borders kill every American seven times over?
In 2021, “11,201 pounds of fentanyl were seized by Customs and Border Protection, which is enough to kill every American nearly seven times over.”
PolitiFact→ A voter’s guide to casting a ballot in Ohio: 10 things to know
Ohio voters go to the polls May 3 for primaries including for the U.S. Senate race. We explain what voters need to know to cast their ballot.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Is NOT Real Federal DEA Drug Bust — It’s A Skit Video Series
Did several Drug Enforcement Administration agents accept the assistance of two men they pulled over who were in a purportedly stolen vehicle to then go into the woods and bust an active drug-cooking operation? No, that's not true: This v
Snopes→ Did Walt Disney Say ‘The Way To Get Started Is To Quit Talking’?
The legendary animator continues to inspire viewers more than 50 years after his death.
PolitiFact→ Opportunity Wisconsin – Johnson benefited from tax cut, but it's not a loophole
"Ron Johnson pushed through a special tax loophole that benefited his own family's business, then he cashed out of the company for $5 million and he "has doubled his wealth since taking office."
PolitiFact→ Looking at the effort to take Marjorie Taylor Greene off the ballot
Georgia voters have filed a legal challenge with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger contesting Greene’s eligibility to run for re-election. A judge will make a recommendation to Raffensperger based on the facts of the case.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – No, Marines aren’t investigating Antarctica pyramids
“Marines are investigating 3 ancient pyramids discovered in Antarctica.”
Snopes→ Explosions in Moldovan Region Near Ukraine Spark War Worries
Trans-Dniester, a strip of land with about 470,000 people, has been under the control of separatist authorities since a 1992 war with Moldova.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, your diet can’t reverse HIV naturally
You can “reverse HIV naturally.”
Snopes→ The ‘Otherkin Policy’ At Kokomo High School is Satire
Schools (still) aren't installing litterboxes for students who identify as animals.
Poynter→ No, President Zelenskyy did not tell Ukrainian soldiers to surrender
On Feb. 24, Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. During times of intense conflict, misinformation spreads rapidly. Unfortunately, many photos and videos have been taken out of context, falsely depicting […] The post No, President Zelenskyy did n
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Sadly, the queen did not knight Ruben, the influencer cat from Exeter
“Congratulations to Ruben, knighted by the Queen. Now goes by the name, Sir Ruben.”
FactCheck.org→ Red Cross Accepts Blood Donations From People Vaccinated Against COVID-19
SciCheck Digest The American Red Cross and other blood collectors in the U.S. strongly encourage everyone who is feeling healthy to donate blood, including people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine. But a social media post falsely implies the organiz
Snopes→ Did Mattel Send Barbie Dolls into Space?
The toy company is encouraging more kids to go into STEM fields.
Logically→ Seed oils are known to cause cancer.
This claim takes valid concerns about health issues linked to dietary seed oils, but there is no evidence that seed oils cause cancer.
Snopes→ Ed Balls Day Is Upon Us! Here Are the 8 Strangest Online Political Gaffes
Dead deer, cartoon cats, "covfefe." A lot can go wrong when politicians log in to social media.
Logically→ This image shows that the war in Ukraine was staged.
This image shows a neighborhood in Bucha, Ukraine, where numerous people have been found killed, and Russian war crimes have been documented.
Snopes→ Musk’s Twitter Ambitions to Collide with Europe’s Tech Rules
A hands-off approach to moderating content at Elon Musk’s Twitter could clash with ambitious new laws in Europe meant to protect users from disinformation, hate speech and other harmful material.
Logically→ Fires at food processing plants in the U.S. have been deliberately planned due to food shortages.
There is no evidence that any food processing plant fires in the U.S. were planned or that these fires have resulted in a food shortage problem.
Logically→ Pharmaceutical companies used COVID-19 vaccines to inject people with HIV protein as part of a project to create an HIV vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines do not contain HIV protein. Nobody has contracted HIV from COVID-19 vaccines.
Logically→ Elon Musk is planning to delete Facebook and Twitter.
Screenshots of tweets from the billionaire stating that he is going to delete Twitter and Facebook are fakes.