Did Donald Trump suggest "people inject versions of poison into their veins"? No, that's not true: Although he speculated in 2020 that injecting disinfectant could have a curative effect on COVID-19, he stopped short of telling people to
Logically→ Vaccines are a means of population control.
Vaccines are the means of providing active acquired immunity against diseases.
Snopes→ No, Biden Isn’t Letting Thousands of ‘Illegal Immigrants’ into US Without COVID Testing
This is not the first time in history that immigrants have been accused of spreading disease.
Logically→ People need five doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to be fully immunized.
Apart from the elderly and vulnerable groups requiring booster shots, there is no evidence to suggest people need five vaccine doses.
Snopes→ No, the AMA Didn’t Revoke Sen. Rand Paul’s Ophthalmology License
An online source described the alleged revocation of Paul's medical license as "permanent."
Snopes→ Texas Senator Ends 15-Hour Filibuster on Voting Bill
The measure is now once again stalled since Democrats continue to stay away from the state House of Representatives in a standoff that has now entered a 32nd day.
Full Fact→ Higher deportation rates don’t necessarily demonstrate ‘disproportionate targeting’ of Jamaicans
“People from Caribbean countries such as Jamaica appear to be disproportionately targeted for deportation from the UK if they commit crimes” The Guardian, 25 July 2021. The Guardian recently reported that data it had obtained via the Free
Snopes→ Republicans Take to Mask Wars As Virus Surges in Red States
The party's base has opposed mask rules for more than a year and long recoiled at the word “mandate.”
Logically→ 100 companies are responsible for 71 percent of global carbon emissions.
A 2017 report found that 100 fossil fuel producers were responsible for 71 percent of industrial greenhouse gas emissions from 1988 to 2017.
Logically→ The CEO of AstraZeneca bought a house worth $8 million in Australia during the pandemic.
Pascal Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca, does own a house of about $8 million in Australia, but it is unclear when he purchased it.
Snopes→ Northwest Sizzles As Heat Wave Hits Many Parts of US
The high temperatures in Portland, part of a usually temperate region, would break all-time records this week if the late June heat wave had not done so already.
Logically→ It is safe for people who are allergic to bees to receive COVID-19 vaccines.
The COVID-19 vaccines are safe for people who have severe allergies to food, oral medications, latex, bee stings, or venom.
Logically→ The Pfizer mRNA vaccine has killed more people than any other vaccine in the 30-year history of VAERS.
A causal relationship between reported symptoms to VAERS and the vaccine cannot be established.
Poynter→ The CDC’s pregnancy guidance brings vaccine data deficits full term
Factually is a newsletter about fact-checking and misinformation from Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network. Sign up here to receive it in your email every Thursday. The void of uncertainty The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Logically→ The zombie frog, a new frog species, has recently been discovered.
In June 2021, German researchers discovered three new species of frog in the Amazon, one of which has been dubbed a "zombie frog."
Logically→ Full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine would result in large-scale loss of life.
Full FDA approval could persuade vaccine-hesitant people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a good idea.
Logically→ Water vapor is the biggest contributor to global warming than carbon dioxide.
About 50 percent of the greenhouse effect is due to water vapor, 25 percent due to clouds, 20 percent by carbon dioxide, and the rest by other gases.
Poynter→ There’s no evidence that vaccines are causing the summer surge in COVID-19 cases
In a video from a school board meeting gone viral, an Indiana family doctor claims that this summer’s surge in COVID-19 cases is caused by COVID-19 vaccines. More specifically, Dr. Dan Stock blames “antibody mediated viral enhancement,”
Logically→ 8,508 people have died in the last seven months after receiving the Pfizer mRNA shot.
There is no record of this specific figure. Deaths recorded after a COVID-19 vaccine do not mean that the vaccine caused these deaths.
Washington Post→ The GOP’s attack on the CDC’s mask reversal and a study from India
Lawmakers question why a study that was not peer-reviewed appeared to play a critical role in changing the CDC's guidance on whether vaccinated people should wear masks.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: LeBron James Did NOT Blame ‘Space Jam 2’ Box Office Numbers On Systemic Racism
Did LeBron James blame disappointing "Space Jam 2" numbers on the "long history of systemic racism at the box office"? No, that's not true: There is no evidence LeBron James said that or anything similar to it. This "Breaking" news story
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Global Deaths Meme Does NOT Accurately Reflect The Severity And Scope Of COVID-19
Does a global deaths meme accurately reflect the severity and scope of COVID-19? No, that's not true: It considers a three-month period at the very start of the pandemic, before deaths from COVID-19 started to skyrocket. By cherry-picking
Snopes→ Deer Survives 50-Foot Drop at Michigan Waterfall, Viral Video Shows
The video was recorded at the Upper Falls at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Snopes→ Instagram Feed Errors Continue with No Word from Company
In August 2021, Instagram users took to Twitter to discuss experiencing a "couldn't refresh feed" error when trying to load new content.
Snopes→ YouTube Suspends Rand Paul After Misleading Video on Masks
YouTube suspended U.S. Sen. Rand Paul for seven days and removed a video posted by the Kentucky Republican that claimed cloth masks don't prevent infection, saying it violated policies on COVID-19 misinformation.
Snopes→ Schools Fight Back Against GOP Governors, Defy Bans on Masks
The showdowns have drawn in the White House and landed in courtrooms where judges have so far allowed school mask requirements in two states.
Snopes→ ‘Jeopardy!’ Producer Richards Named Host; Role for Bialik
After weeks of guest hosts on “Jeopardy!” that included celebrities from TV, sports and journalism, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer, Mike Richards, as the successor to beloved host Alex Trebek.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Jim Carrey Did NOT Say Shutting Down National Media For 30 Days Would Eliminate 80% Of World’s Problems
Did comedian Jim Carrey say that shutting down national media for 30 days would eliminate 80% of the world's problems? No, that's not true: Carrey's publicist confirmed he never made the statement. The claim was implied in a Facebook post
Snopes→ California Requires Vaccines, Tests for Teachers and Staff
California will become the first state in the nation to require all teachers and school staff to get vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing, as schools return from summer break amid growing concerns about the highly contagious delta variant, Gov
Truth or Fiction?→ No, a Study Didn’t Find That ‘the Most Highly-Educated Americans Are Also the Most Vaccine-Hesitant’
On August 11 2021, the Twitter account for the extremely disreputable disinformation site ZeroHedge shared a link to a blog post, “Study Finds The Most Highly-Educated Americans Are Also The Most Vaccine-Hesitant”: Study Finds The Most Hi
FactCheck.org→ Posts Show Manipulated Image of T-Shirt Held by DeSantis
Quick Take A manipulated image online shows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holding a T-shirt reading, “Your mask is as useless as Joe Biden.” DeSantis and the White House have sparred, including on the issue of masks, but the original photo is f
Snopes→ Do Belgium’s Solar Parking Meters Not Work Due to Lack of Sunlight?
Misinformation is still misinformation even it sounds humorous.
Snopes→ ‘Bear in Walmart’ TikTok Video Was Not Recorded in Walmart
A TikTok comedian appeared to confuse a number of commenters after making a humorous video.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: California Gas Prices Are NOT $6-Plus Per Gallon On Average — But There Are Exceptions
Are California gas stations pricing gas at over $6 per gallon? No, statewide the average gasoline price is $4.39 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association. But there are exceptions. An AAA spokesperson said that $6-plus
Snopes→ More Red Ink: US Budget Deficit Through July Hit $2.54T
The U.S. budget deficit hit $2.54 trillion for the first 10 months of this budget year, fed by spending to support the country after the pandemic-induced recession.
Truth or Fiction?→ Comedian’s Spoof Interview as ‘Flight Attendant’ Spreads Virally on Facebook Watch
On August 6 2021, Irish broadcaster and verified page “RTÉ 2fm” shared a video captioned “The greatest interview of ALL time. A classic ,” reaching five million views on Facebook Watch and purportedly showing footage of a flig
Logically→ Telangana received the highest amount of FDI among all states in India.
Gujarat has the highest FDI inflow at the end of March 2021, with Telangana at the seventh place by beating Andhra Pradesh at the fifteenth place.
The Dispatch→ Did Ron DeSantis Pose Holding an Anti-Mask T-Shirt?
A viral image purportedly shows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holding up an anti-face mask T-shirt. a.image2.image-link.image2-1294-1098 { padding-bottom: 117.85063752276868%; padding-bottom: min(117.85063752276868%,
Snopes→ CDC Urges COVID Vaccines During Pregnancy As Delta Surges
Expectant women run a higher risk of severe illness and pregnancy complications from the coronavirus, including perhaps miscarriages and stillbirths.
Snopes→ Taliban Complete Northeast Afghan Blitz as More Cities Fall
The Taliban seized three more Afghan provincial capitals and a local army headquarters Wednesday to complete a blitz across the country's northeast, giving them control of two-thirds of the nation.