A screenshot of a tweet posted on Instagram claims: “The UK government now oddly admits the vaccines have damaged the natural immune system of those who have been double-vaccinated”. A paraphrased version of the claim has also appeared on F
PolitiFact→ 10 photos falsely linked to Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests
Supporters of the ‘Freedom Convoy’ are using images of large gatherings of trucks — some decades old, some taken in other countries — to claim that their demonstrations against vaccine mandates are more numerous and widespread than they actuall
Snopes→ Russian Skater Can Compete, but Medal Ceremony Won’t Be Held
Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics despite failing a pre-Games drug test.
Logically→ The COVID-19 vaccine doubles your chances of catching the virus.
Claims that the vaccine weakens the immune system are based on a misrepresentation of the available data.
Snopes→ Key US-Canada Bridge Reopens As Ottawa Protest Persists
The busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing was open after protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 measures blocked it for nearly a week.
PolitiFact→ ‘Cheap fakes’: Viral videos keep clipping Biden’s words out of context
Opponents of President Joe Biden have repeatedly circulated videos that cut his comments short or take his words out of context to leave a misleading impression.
Logically→ Drinking hot water with lemon and consuming coconut oil can kill cancer cells.
There is no evidence that drinking lemon with hot water or consuming coconut oil can cure cancer.
Snopes→ Trevor Noah to Headline White House Correspondents’ Dinner
It will be the first time the event, usually held annually, will take place since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – COVID-19 vaccines do not contain HIV
“The second booster has eight strains of HIV.”
Logically→ The all-cause mortality rate of males aged between 15 to 19 years old has increased due to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
There is currently no evidence indicating COVID-19 vaccines caused rise in mortality rate of young males between 15 to 19 years old.
Logically→ A viral video shows Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath bribing voters amid the ongoing assembly elections in the state.
A video from 2012 is recirculating with a misleading caption that Yogi Adityanath was distributing money ahead of the 2022 assembly elections.
Poynter→ Will parents trust Pfizer’s pediatric vaccine after a new postponement?
Covering COVID-19 is a daily Poynter briefing of story ideas about the coronavirus and other timely topics for journalists, written by senior faculty Al Tompkins. Sign up here to have […] The post Will parents trust Pfizer’s pediatric vaccine a
Poynter→ A Facebook post cries foul at Washington Post headline, but COVID-19 data supports the journalism
The omicron variant of COVID-19 has proved to be less severe than previous strains of the virus, but deaths in the U.S. have remained high due to its higher transmissibility, […] The post A Facebook post cries foul at Washington Post headline, bu
Snopes→ Ivan Reitman, Producer, ‘Ghostbusters’ Director, Dies at 75
Reitman died peacefully in his sleep Saturday night at his home in Montecito, Calif., his family told The Associated Press.
Snopes→ Kupp’s Late TD Lifts Rams over Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl
In a venue built for champions, the Los Angeles Rams carried off the crown jewel: a Super Bowl trophy.
PolitiFact→ Glenn Youngkin – Has Virginia's economic growth "stalled at less than 1%," as Youngkin says?
Virginia’s economic growth “has stalled at less than 1% per year for eight years.”
PolitiFact→ Jesse Haw – Fact-checking a claim that Nevada ranks close to last on election integrity
“Nevada ranks 50th in election integrity ratings.”
Snopes→ Was ‘World’s Largest Log Cabin’ Oregon’s Forestry Building?
A picture of two children posing with a balloon in front of Oregon's massive Forestry Building is real, but the caption it's often shared with is a bit off.
Snopes→ Did Einstein’s First Wife Co-Author His Work Without Credit?
The Nobel Prize winner may have had some support in the early years of his career.
Snopes→ Does Pic Show Ella Fitzgerald Arrested for Singing to Integrated Audience?
“I have nothing to say,” she reportedly told journalists at the time.
Snopes→ New Zealand Blasts ‘Macarena’ to Flush Out Protesters
Some countries might send in a riot squad to disperse trespassing protesters. In New Zealand, authorities turned on the sprinklers, Barry Manilow, and "Macarena."
Snopes→ Biden Warns Putin of ‘Severe Costs’ of Ukraine Invasion
President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios,” the White House said.
Snopes→ Did US $1,000 Bill Feature President Grover Cleveland?
The $1,000 bill may not look familiar to most Americans because it hasn't been produced in decades.
Snopes→ Why Did Napoleon Hide His Hand in His Coat?
We looked to historical records to find answers about why the famous warrior-emperor chose the stylish stance.
Snopes→ Was Aretha Franklin’s Voice Declared a ‘Natural Resource’ in Michigan?
The late singer's home state honored her in many ways.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Clips Do NOT Provide Evidence of Reptilian Beings Or Shapeshifters
Does this compilation of video clips provide evidence of a race of shape-shifting reptilian beings who live among us? No, that's not true: This collection of videos shows an assortment of interesting video artifacts with a variety of expl
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – COVID-19 vaccines do not contain HIV
“The second booster has eight strains of HIV.”
Snopes→ Tennessee Parents, Teachers Push Back Against ‘Maus’ Removal
The book has moved to the center of a growing national debate about the teaching of disturbing history, including slavery as well as the Holocaust.
Snopes→ US Ramps Up Ukraine Warning, Says Russia May Invade Any Day
The Biden administration on Friday escalated dire warnings of a possibly imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying it could happen at any moment.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Magnetic Bracelet Does NOT Increase Metabolism, Promote Fat Breakdown
Does this magnetic bracelet increase metabolism and promote fat breakdown? No, that's not true: "There really is no scientific evidence to prove these work," UCLA Prof. Zhaoping Li, M.D., PhD told Lead Stories. The claim appeared as a vid
Snopes→ Pornhub Email Scam Lures Replies with Fake Subscription Confirmation
The email's subject line read: "To STOP receiving these emails from us hit reply and let us !!"
Snopes→ The ‘Man Finds Buried Chain’ Ad Is Misleading Clickbait
Wales is a long way from Alabama.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – No, COVID-19 vaccines aren’t responsible for an increase in deaths
COVID-19 vaccines caused a 40% increase in deaths identified by a life insurance company.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, COVID spelled backward doesn’t mean evil spirit possession in Hebrew
COVID spelled backward is “divoc” which means "possession of the evil spirit" in Hebrew.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Nobel Laureate Luc Montagnier Said People Vaccinated, Boosted For COVID Should Test For AIDS, Then Sue Government
Did Nobel Laureate Luc Montagnier say people fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 should be tested for AIDS and then sue their government? No, that's not true: The prominent French virologist, who died on February 8, 2022, did say so
PolitiFact→ Charlie Crist – Florida produces more solar power than most states, though it lags smaller ones on rooftop panels
“New Jersey and Maryland produce more solar power than Florida, the Sunshine State!”
Snopes→ NASA’s New Space Telescope Sees 1st Starlight, Takes Selfie
All 18 segments of the primary mirror on the James Webb Space Telescope seem to be working properly 1 1/2 months into the mission.
PolitiFact→ Dave McCormick – No evidence for Senate hopeful McCormick’s claim that China created COVID-19
“We all know China created COVID.”
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – GOP lawmaker’s proposal to decertify Arizona election won’t change anything about 2020
Arizona House bill to “decertify” 2020 results “could effectively recall the Biden electors.”
PolitiFact→ ‘Cheap fakes’: Viral videos keep clipping Biden’s words out of context
Opponents of President Joe Biden have repeatedly circulated videos that cut his comments short or take his words out of context to leave a misleading impression.