Is the Biden administration funding the distribution of "crack pipes" and heroin for drug use? No, that's not true: The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared none of the federal funds for harm reduction programs for drug a
Snopes→ How China Got Blue Skies in Time for Olympics
The blue skies greeting Olympic athletes here this month are a stark change from just a decade ago when the city’s choking air pollution was dubbed an “Airpocalypse” and blamed for scaring off tourists.
Snopes→ Did Biden Admin ‘Fund Crack Pipes’ To ‘Advance Racial Equity’?
News reports in February 2022 grossly misrepresented the facts about a federal harm reduction program.
Snopes→ Emhoff Whisked from Black History Event After Bomb Threat
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, was told by a member of his security detail, “We have to go.”
Snopes→ McConnell Rebukes RNC, Calls Jan. 6 ‘Violent Insurrection’
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the “violent insurrection” on Jan. 6, 2021.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Oprah Winfrey Is NOT Endorsing Diet Pill That ‘Lost Her 60 In 6 Weeks’
Does Oprah Winfrey endorse a diet pill that "lost her 60 in 6 weeks"? No, that's not true: A spokesperson for Oprah told Lead Stories the claim is "completely untrue," and that she is not endorsing a diet pill. The claim appeared as a Fac
Snopes→ Is Teddy Roosevelt Pictured Watching Lincoln’s Funeral?
Future presidents have been pictured with elected presidents before, but this story takes that concept to another level.
PolitiFact→ Dan Bongino – In graphic labeled ‘top ten most unhealthy U.S. cities,’ Dan Bongino actually showed the healthiest
The “top ten most unhealthy U.S. cities” are San Francisco; Seattle; Portland, Oregon; San Diego; Honolulu; Washington; Austin, Texas; Irving, Texas; Portland, Maine; and Denver.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Social media post is wrong about proposal to change data collection on teacher sexual misconduct
“Joe Biden wants to eliminate a regulation that requires school districts to report allegations of teacher on student rape, alleged rape, and sexual assault.”
PolitiFact→ Ron DeSantis – Ron DeSantis ad on Fauci ‘flip-flops’ leaves out reasons for guidance changes
Clips of Dr. Anthony Fauci show he “flip-flopped” on guidance for wearing masks, whether kids should be in school and whether people should change how they interact.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: This Man Was NOT ‘Crisis Actor’ Playing Dead In Germany — It Was Protest In Austria About Climate Change
Did a crisis actor blow their cover in Germany and forget that they were on TV? No, that's not true: The man moving on the ground in a video was an activist protesting climate change at a demonstration in Vienna, Austria -- not in Germany
FactCheck.org→ Facebook Post Misleads on NIH’s Position on Ivermectin
SciCheck Digest The National Institutes of Health has not recommended and the Food and Drug Administration has not approved ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment. But a Facebook post misleadingly implies that an article published on the NIH website is an
Snopes→ Does Shaking Duvets Increase Heart Attack Risk?
This doctored meme was spread by anti-vaxxers to reinforce false claims about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Snopes→ ‘2001,’ ‘Blade Runner’ Effects Pioneer Douglas Trumbull Dies
His wife Julia Trumbull said he died of complications from mesothelioma.
PolitiFact→ Brian Tyler Cohen – Yes, Iowa Republican’s bill would put cameras in classrooms
"Iowa Republicans have introduced a bill that would put government-installed cameras in every single classroom to livestream school activities for parents to spy on teachers and children."
Snopes→ Was Einstein a Member of the NAACP?
The renowned scientist supported the civil rights movement.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, half of Ottawa’s police force didn’t quit in connection with the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests
“Fifty percent of the Ottawa police force have all turned in their resignation.”
Truth or Fiction?→ Ottawa Honking Ban
On February 7 2022, popular posts on Imgur and Reddit’s r/worldnews reported that a judge in Ottawa had temporarily “banned” honking in the province: Court grants injunction to silence honking in downtown Ottawa for 10 days
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, the federal government isn’t requiring COVID-19 vaccine passports to go to the movies
The federal government requires “COVID passports to visit the movies.”
Snopes→ Don’t Got Moxie? Maine’s Beloved Soda is in Short Supply
Depending on whom you ask, Maine is in the midst of either a curse or a blessing: a shortage of Moxie.
Snopes→ Group to Restore Bowling Alley, Crux of Orangeburg Massacre
After years of neglect, the National Park Service is helping a non-profit group renovate the All-Star Bowling Lanes.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Fun Little Trick in the Sunday New York Times Crossword’
On February 8 2022, screenshots of a tweet about a “fun little trick” in the Sunday, February 6 2022 New York Times crossword appeared on Imgur and Facebook: Fun little trick in the Sunday New York Times crossword yesterday: the central t
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Fully Vaccinated Are NOT 80% Of Serious COVID Cases In Israel
Are 80% of serious COVID-19 cases in Israel fully vaccinated people? No, that's not true: As of February 6, 2022, just over 49% of those severely ill from COVID in Israel were fully vaccinated, according to the nation's Ministry of Health
Logically→ Gauri Khan accompanied Shah Rukh Khan at singer Lata Mangeshkar’s funeral.
Shah Rukh Khan's manager Pooja Dadlani was misidentified as his wife, Gauri Khan.
Snopes→ 31M Americans to Bet on Super Bowl, Gambling Group Estimates
The American Gaming Association forecasts that over $7.6 billion will be wagered on pro football's championship game.
Full Fact→ False US military health data misrepresented as NHS figures
A post on Instagram claims that incidences of health conditions such as female infertility, neurological abnormalities and cancers have dramatically increased, citing figures claimed to have come from the NHS. It’s not clear what time perio
Full Fact→ We don’t know how many children aren’t on school rolls
A BBC article, published in January, claims that “between 80,000 and 100,000 children [are] not on any school rolls at all” following national Covid-19 lockdowns. This is not accurate. The article attributes this figure to the Children&rsqu
Logically→ Taking large doses of ivermectin to treat COVID-19 is dangerous and can cause serious harm.
High doses of ivermectin can cause seizures, hypotension, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It does not help fight against COVID-19.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, this video doesn’t show a German crisis actor
“Crisis actor in Germany forgets he’s filming on TV.”
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, Biden didn’t give his used face mask to Justice Stephen Breyer
Joe Biden gave his used face mask to Stephen Breyer.
AllSides→ Biden Repeats False Claims at Gun Violence Meeting
https://www.factcheck.org/2022/02/biden-repeats-false-claims-at-gun-violence-meeting/ In remarks at a F
Full Fact→ Australian police taking no action over politician ‘arrest warrants’
A screenshot of a post being shared on Facebook makes a number of claims, including that the Prime Minister of Australia and state premiers across the country are about to be arrested. The post says that New South Wales police have been “served&r
Snopes→ The Apple ‘iRing’ Smart Wedding Ring Is Concept Art Mixed with Satire
Some satire never dies.
Snopes→ Retired Pope Asks Pardon for Abuse, but Admits No Wrongdoing
An independent report criticized Pope Benedict XVI's actions in four cases while he was archbishop of Munich, Germany.
Logically→ The Sarco assisted suicide pod has been cleared for legal use in Switzerland.
While assisted suicide is legal in Switerland under particular circumstances, there has been no official approval for the Sarco device.
PolitiFact→ Ronna McDaniel – GOP chair McDaniel’s false claim about ‘persecution’ and ‘legitimate political discourse’
"We've had two members engage in a Democrat-led persecution of ordinary citizens who engaged in legitimate political discourse.”
PolitiFact→ False flags: They’re real, but far less widespread than social media suggest
The U.S. has accused Russia of planning a false flag operation to spur an invasion of Ukraine. Don’t assume that means other false flag accusations are real.
Snopes→ Spanish Retiree Fights Digital Bank Divide, Seeks Human Help
A Spanish retiree campaigning to keep in-person customer services at banks because he felt “left out” by the shift to online banking is handing government officials a petition with more than 610,000 signatures.
Snopes→ Oscar Nominations Announced; ‘Dune,’ Kristen Stewart Tapped
This year's Oscar nominees have been announced.
Logically→ The U.K. is planning to remove the Human Rights Act to “apply reforms to the unvaccinated.”
The proposed reforms to Human Rights Act would not deny the unvaccinated their rights.