Fred Flintstone fought the law — and he won.
Snopes→ Disneyland ‘Ghost’ Captured on Video During Fireworks Show
In the purportedly "creepy" video, the camera shows a "ghostly" figure atop Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle during a fireworks show.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Kamala Harris Did NOT Deport Reporter Who Ambushed Her With Tough Question At The Border
Did Vice President Kamala Harris order the deportation of a reporter who asked her a tough question during a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border? No, that's not true: The reporter, identified in the video making the claim as FOX News White Ho
Snopes→ Mike Gravel, Former US Senator for Alaska, Dies at 91
Gravel, who represented Alaska as a Democrat in the Senate from 1969 to 1981, died Saturday, according to his daughter, Lynne Mosier.
Snopes→ ‘F9’ Puts Charge Back into Movie Theaters with $70M Opening
The ninth installment in the “Fast & Furious” franchise opened only in theaters.
Snopes→ 5 Who Died in New Mexico Hot Air Balloon Crash Identified
All were Albuquerque residents.
Snopes→ Report: Classified UK Defense Papers Found at Bus Stop
The papers included plans for a possible U.K. military presence in Afghanistan.
Snopes→ Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Back on Track After Walk-Back
U.S. President Joe Biden said it was not his “intent” to suggest he was issuing a veto threat on the bill.
Snopes→ Families Hold Onto Hope As Condo Collapse Toll Rises to 9
Scores of rescue workers remained on the massive pile of rubble, working to find survivors among the more than 150 people who remain unaccounted for.
Snopes→ Do These Photos Show the Effects of Extreme Hot Weather?
Extreme heat waves are not to be taken lightly, even if many photographs purporting to show their effects are unrelated.
Snopes→ Bruce Springsteen Marks the Return of Live Shows on Broadway
Springsteen had ended his residency in December 2018 after 236 performances, but was persuaded to return for a summer's encore.
Snopes→ Before Building Collapse, $9 Million in Repairs Needed
At least five people were killed in the collapse.
Snopes→ Can Women ‘Hack’ Disney Parks for Free Shirts by Showing Their Boobs?
"Absolutely show your boobs when you go to Disney World if you want a free shirt," a park guest recommended on TikTok.
Snopes→ Scientists Believe ‘Dragon Man’ Skull Could Be Another Branch of Humans
A stunning discovery of an ancient skull hidden for decades has set scientists abuzz.
Snopes→ 5 Die in Hot Air Balloon Crash in New Mexico’s Largest City
Fire officials said three men, including the pilot, and two females died in the Albuquerque incident.
Snopes→ Cop Unsatisfied with Rep. McCarthy’s Response to Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theories
Officer Michael Fanone said he had tried for weeks to secure a meeting with McCarthy.
Snopes→ Report Showed ‘Major’ Damage Before Florida Condo Collapse
The 2018 report also uncovered “abundant cracking and spalling” of concrete columns, beams and walls in the parking garage.
Snopes→ US Sen. Ron Johnson: Liberals Feel America Isn’t Good Enough
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said that America is making progress on racism but liberals feel it’s not good enough and they want to impose everything they want on everyone else.
Snopes→ Police: Man Drowned Trying to Retrieve Golf Ball
The victim was found in 8 feet of murky water.
Snopes→ 8-Year-Old Shooting Chipmunks Accidentally Strikes Uncle
The man reportedly was shot in the head in Milton, New Hampshire, after a bullet ricocheted.
Snopes→ That Time Tony Lazzeri Served Up a Mushball
In 1937 the Yankee second baseman pulled an on-field practical joke using a doctored baseball.
Snopes→ BREAKING: Police in Utah Find Girl After Surveillance Vid Shows Suspected Abduction
The video caused widespread fear.
Snopes→ Britney Spears’ Public Support May Not Mean Much in Court
Experts say the conservatorship legal process will likely be long and arduous.
Snopes→ Experts Get 1st Clues on What May Have Caused Condo Collapse
Experts are closely examining a 2018 report that identified numerous issues with the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, including “major structural damage” to a concrete structural slab.
Snopes→ ‘Deep Fire’ Slowing Rescue Effort at Collapsed Florida Condo
Rescuers were using infrared technology, water and foam to battle the blaze, whose source was unclear.
Snopes→ Woman Charged for Feeding Rats That Exacerbated Rodent Issue
A woman was charged with allegedly violating a Rhode Island city ordinance against feeding wild animals.
Snopes→ Was Fidel Castro Given a Tryout by the Washington Senators?
Fidel Castro never regularly played, much less starred, on any baseball team.
Snopes→ Gorillas Find Snake at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Viral Video
The videos were apparently first posted on TikTok, showing part of the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail.
Snopes→ Just Stay
"The next time someone needs you ... just be there."
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Useless Eaters’ Text In Photo Is NOT From A Book By World Economic Forum Founder Klaus Schwab
Did Klaus Schwab, executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, write a book entitled "COVID-19: The Great Reset" and did a page in that book discuss eliminating 4 billion "useless eaters" by 2050 via wars, disease and starvation? No, t
Snopes→ AOC Joins TikTok Under Mystery Name
The announcement was made on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Instagram Stories.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Is NOT Correct That VAERS List Of Adverse Reaction Reports Is Data That Proves COVID Vaccine Caused Deaths
Is this video correct in its claim that the federal Vaccine Adverse Events Report System (VAERS) delivers data proving 6,000 people were killed by COVID vaccines? No, that's not true: The VAERS website repeatedly warns users against makin
Snopes→ Trump Rally Song Plays Briefly at Biden North Carolina Event
A song heard at every Donald Trump campaign rally blared at least twice at the close of a North Carolina event featuring President Joe Biden.
Snopes→ Mispronunciation: Why You Should Stop Correcting People’s Mistakes
The way people speak and pronounce words is very much dependent on their language background and experience.
Snopes→ Did Rihanna’s Criticism Cause Snapchat Stock to Drop By $10 Billion?
A meme exaggerated events from 2018.
AllSides→ Social Media Posts Mislead on Harris Border Trip
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/06/social-media-posts-mislead-on-harris-border-trip/ Some popular online
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Headline Does NOT Accurately Summarize Status Of Research Into COVID-19 Lockdown Effectiveness
Did the headline on this Facebook post correctly describe a draft report about the effect of lockdowns on the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. and other countries? No, that's not true: The paper is, by its own wording, still a working draft
Snopes→ Trump’s Company Could Face Criminal Charges in New York City
Manhattan prosecutors are considering filing criminal charges soon against Donald Trump’s company, stemming from a long-running investigation into the former president’s business dealings.
Snopes→ No ET, No Answers: Intel Report Is Inconclusive About UFOs
A long-awaited U.S. government report on UFOs just released makes at least one thing clear: The truth is still out there.
FactCheck.org→ Social Media Posts Mislead on Harris Border Trip
Quick Take Some popular online posts suggest that Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to El Paso is “over 1000 miles away” from the “border crisis.” It’s true that other areas — including the Rio Grande Valley &