He was considered to be one of the pioneers of reality television.
Full Fact→ World Economic Forum founder did not write book about ‘organised epidemics’
A number of Instagram and Facebook posts claim to show a passage from “Covid-19: The Great Reset”, a book published in 2020 and co-authored by World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab. An excerpt from the passage in the post says: “A
The Dispatch→ Did the Maricopa County Audit Show That Donald Trump Won Arizona?
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Logically→ Kamala Harris has not visited the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the U.S. Vice President.
Kamala Harris made her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border as the Vice President on June 25, 2021, to deal with immigration issues.
Full Fact→ How common is sexual abuse in schools?
Nine in 10 girls experienced sexist name-calling or were sent explicit photos or videos BBC News, 10 June 2021. Nine in ten girls experience sexist name-calling and unwanted pictures MailOnline, 10 June 2021. 9 in 10 girls are sent explicit photos T
Snopes→ Error Mars Vote Count in NYC Mayoral Primary
Election officials retracted their latest report on the vote count after realizing it had been corrupted by test data never cleared from a computer system.
Snopes→ House Poised to Launch New Probe of Jan. 6 Insurrection
The panel would be led by Democrats, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appointing a chairperson and at least eight of the committee's members.
Poynter→ In an attack on Bill Barr, Trump repeats a favorite falsehood about the 2020 election
In an excerpt for his upcoming book, ABC reporter Jonathan Karl recounts interviewing Bill Barr, the U.S. attorney general who fell out of favor with former President Donald Trump. Before the election, Barr echoed Trump’s falsehood that voting by m
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘The Great Reset’ Is NOT A Secret Plan Masterminded By Global Elites To Limit Freedoms And Push Radical Policies
Is "The Great Reset" a secret plan masterminded by global elites to limit freedoms and push radical policies? No, that's not true: It's the name of a public policy initiative the World Economic Forum (WEF) launched in response to the COVI
Washington Post→ Rep. Stefanik’s flawed comparison on border apprehensions since 2000
Much has changed since the year 2000, and the House Republican conference chair left all of it out.
Snopes→ Attorney: Woman Says Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer Assaulted Her
Police are investigating an allegation of assault against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer and an attorney for the accuser says the woman has obtained a protection order.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Alabama Power Company Did NOT Issue a Press Release Advising People To Stay Out Of Lewis Smith Lake
Did the Alabama Power Company issue a press release warning boaters and swimmers to stay out of the company's Lewis Smith Lake because flesh-eating bacteria is present? No, that's not true: The Alabama Power Company released a statement d
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence To Back Claim That ‘Thousands Of Flights Canceled As Vaccinated Pilots Fall Ill Or Die’
Are thousands of flights being canceled as vaccinated pilots fall ill or die? No, there's no evidence that's happening. The claim is made without offering proof pilots who have been vaccinated are either getting sick or dying, forcing can
Snopes→ ‘Bigfoot Chases Man on ATV’ in Woods, Viral Video Claims
"That's probably Karen in a costume just to say it is illegal to ride there," a commenter posted.
Snopes→ Every Dog Has Its Day, But It’s Not the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July can be a miserable day for dogs. The fireworks make scaredy-cats out of many canines.
Snopes→ Fox News Fined $1 Million for Sex Harassment and Retaliation
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has fined Fox News $1 million, the largest penalty in its history, for violations of laws protecting against sexual harassment and job retaliation.
Snopes→ Sheriff: Man Tried to Pay $200 Bail with Counterfeit Bills
A man in Maine tried to post $200 bail with counterfeit bills, according to the sheriff’s office.
Snopes→ No, Walmart Isn’t Writing Off Your Checkout Donations
A social media meme mischaracterized business tax practices.
Snopes→ Florida Baby Picked as Gerber ‘Spokesbaby′; Wins $25,000
A four-month-old baby boy from Florida is the new “spokesbaby” for the Gerber baby food company.
Snopes→ Did Men’s Soccer Player Reveal Sports Bra After Game-Winning Goal?
The video is real, the goal was good, but the "sports bra"?
Snopes→ Woman Engaged at Disney World Looking for Man Who Shot Video of the Proposal
Disney fans are banding together to look for park guests who witnessed a proposal in front of Cinderella Castle on Wed., June 23, 2021, at around 5:00 p.m.
Logically→ Video footage showing England’s Chief Medical Advisor Professor Chris Whitty being harassed was staged.
There is no evidence to suggest that video footage of two members of the public manhandling Whitty is fake.
Snopes→ Was a 1980s Meat Industry Ad Based On Nazi Propaganda?
Surely not...?
Snopes→ How Did the Superstition That Broken Mirrors Cause Bad Luck Start?
Common sense alone ought to be reason enough to deter us from smashing mirrors.
Snopes→ Woman Looking to Adopt Reunited With Dog Years After Losing Him
Dogs truly are your best friend.
Snopes→ Is the NFL Scrapping Its 1-Helmet Rule Starting in 2022?
The one-helmet policy was initially adopted in 2013.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘White Influencer Identifies As Korean’
In late June 2021, a screenshot of a headline (“White Influencer Now ‘Identifies As Korean’ After Getting Surgery To Look Like Pop Star”) circulated: That screenshot originated with a June 27 2021 LadBible item: A British influencer ha
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Of Green Mississippi River Water Meeting The Gulf Is NOT A Good Sign
Does this photo show Mississippi River water meeting but never mixing with the salt water of the Gulf of Mexico? No, that's not true: This photo shows river water which has reached the Gulf of Mexico and has flowed out over the top of the
Snopes→ Cosmic Gulp: Astronomers See Black Hole Swallow Neutron Star
For the first time, astronomers have witnessed a black hole swallowing a neutron star, the most dense object in the universe — all in a split-second gulp.
Snopes→ Is This ‘Dragon’ (Technically a Gliding Lizard) Real?
What else would you call a flying lizard other than a dragon?
Snopes→ Bear Charges Crowd at Mammoth Lakes Event in Viral Video
The videos were apparently first posted to TikTok, showing a brown-colored black bear rushing toward a Mammoth Motocross race track in California.
Snopes→ Facebook Message Leads to Warrant in Years-Old Rape Claim
Authorities in Pennsylvania have filed an arrest warrant in a 2013 campus attack at Gettysburg College, nearly eight years after the woman went to police.
Snopes→ Science Denial: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It
It is more important than ever to understand why some people deny, doubt or resist scientific explanations.
Snopes→ Video Shows Pluto’s Reaction to ‘Dougie’ Dance Invitation
The video went viral on TikTok.
Snopes→ Did the BBC Report There Was ‘No News’ on April 18, 1930?
Sometimes all the news doesn't fit because it's too small.
Logically→ Former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, has died of COVID-19.
The Thabo Mbeki Foundation slammed the death rumors of Thabo Mbeki, claiming that the reports are false. The former president is alive.
Logically→ The Maricopa County audit determined that Donald Trump won the 2020 election.
The Maricopa County 2020 election audit is still ongoing, and the results could be announced in July.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Jeff Bezos Was NOT Flipping Burgers at 23 Years Old
Was Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos flipping burgers at McDonald's at 23 years old? No, that's not true: at that age, Bezos was a Princeton University graduate who turned down various job offers to work for a start-up telecommunicat
Truth or Fiction?→ Volvo ‘Three Point Seat Belt’ Patent
On June 27 2021, the Facebook page “FACT” shared a meme about Volvo, the three-point seat belt, and how the feature purportedly became so common: Text underneath what looked like vintage photographs of drivers in vehicles read: When Volvo
Health Feedback→ Activated charcoal tablets are unlikely to be effective in counteracting date rape drugs; individuals who have been given date rape drugs should seek medical attention
REVIEW Drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) refers to any sexual assault where alcohol or drugs were used to compromise an individual’s ability to give consent. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) defines two ways a DFSA can oc