Does Stacey Abrams own 16% of a firm that counted votes in Fulton County, Georgia? No, that's not true: The claim is in reference to a company called Happy Faces, which was contracted by the county to provide staffing for the 2020 electio
Snopes→ Is This ‘Bullet Bra’ Image Real?
The item was popular in the 1950s.
Snopes→ US Rep. Madison Cawthorn Botches John Adams Quote About Facts
It's not the first time the first-term Republican Congressman has made an irony-laden mistake about American history.
FactCheck.org→ Misinformation About WHO’s COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Children
SciCheck Digest A World Health Organization advisory group has concluded that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine “is suitable for use by people aged 12 years and above,” and is specifically recommending it for children ages 12 to 15 who are at hig
Snopes→ Yes, Tucker Carlson Called a Top U.S. Military General a ‘Pig’
Carlson's comment elicited a strong reaction from critics online.
Snopes→ ‘There Is Stuff’: Enduring Mysteries Trail US Report on UFOs
The U.S. government has been taking a hard look at unidentified flying objects.
Snopes→ Were Black World War II Veterans Excluded from GI Bill Benefits?
After fighting wars abroad, Black former servicemen faced segregation, violence, and discrimination at home.
Snopes→ Chauvin Gets 22 1/2 Years in Prison for George Floyd’s Death
The punishment fell short of the 30 years that prosecutors had requested.
Snopes→ Did John McAfee Hide Files at Collapsed Miami Building?
Some social media users attempted to use McAfee's death to turn the tragic collapse of a Miami building into a conspiracy theory.
FactCheck.org→ The Facts – and Gaps – on the Origin of the Coronavirus
A year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic — and with a death toll approaching 4 million lives — how the coronavirus came to spark a global scourge remains unknown. Was it the result of a spillover from an animal to a human, as has happen
Snopes→ French Woman Convicted of Killing ‘Monster’ Abuser, Set Free
The case had drawn broad attention and support for the defendant amid a national reckoning with long-held taboos around domestic abuse.
Snopes→ Tennessee Sued Over New Transgender Bathroom Sign Law
The ACLU has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s first-of-its-kind law that requires businesses and government facilities to post signs if they let transgender people use multiperson public bathrooms of their choice.
The Dispatch→ Are Missouri Republicans Trying to Outlaw Birth Control?
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Snopes→ University of Alabama Police Car Hit by Golf Ball in TikTok Video
Judging by the reaction of the man who swung the golf club, it appeared to be an accident.
Snopes→ Was George Jetson Born in 2022?
The birth years of cartoon characters are subject to some speculation, but 2022 is a sound estimate in George Jetson's case.
Snopes→ Knife Attack in German City Leaves 3 Dead, Suspect Arrested
It was unclear how many people were injured in the attack in a central part of Wuerzburg.
Snopes→ ‘Iron Man’ Racer, NASCAR Champion Jack Ingram Dies at 84
Jack Ingram, a hard-hosed, hot-tempered racer who won five NASCAR championships and more than 300 races, has died, the NASCAR Hall of Fame said. He was 84.
Snopes→ Was George Floyd Statue in NYC Defaced With White Nationalist Symbol?
Reports of the vandalism spread about a day before the sentencing hearing for Derek Chauvin, the ex-cop convicted of murdering Floyd.
Snopes→ Does a Pic Show Gorillas Dismantling a Poacher Trap?
The incident occurred in 2012.
Snopes→ John McAfee’s ‘$WHACKD’ Tattoo Provides Conspiracy Fodder
The former tech entrepreneur was found dead in his prison cell hours after Spain approved his extradition to the U.S. to face tax evasion charges.
Logically→ The Delhi administration is stockpiling vaccines by administering fewer doses despite vaccines being available.
The official Delhi COVID-19 vaccine bulletin shows there has been a steady increase in vaccinations and a steady decrease in the vaccine stockpile.
Snopes→ Widow Seeks ‘Thorough’ Investigation Into John McAfee Death
The widow of John McAfee has demanded a “thorough investigation” of his death, saying her husband did not appear suicidal when they last spoke.
Snopes→ Justice Department Suing Georgia Over State’s New Voting Law
The Justice Department is suing Georgia over the state's new election law, alleging Republican state lawmakers rushed through a sweeping overhaul with an intent to deny Black voters equal access to the ballot.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: This Poster Of A Woman Advertising Her Love Of Breathing Dust Is NOT Real — It’s Art
Is there a real poster of an older woman advertising her desire to "breathe dust"? No, that's not true: The poster was created by Alan Wagner and posted on his comedic Instagram account @truewagner. The claim appeared in a Facebook post (
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Heinz Did NOT Release A Condiment Called ‘Mayoreo’ — It’s Satire
Did the Kraft Heinz Company release a condiment called Mayoreo, a mix of mayonnaise and Oreos? No, that's not true: The company confirmed that Mayoreo is not a real product and that a viral image of the product is Photoshopped. The claim
Snopes→ Did Heinz Launch a New Condiment Called ‘Mayoreo’?
Please no.
AllSides→ Fact-checkers use automation to maximize their impact
https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2021/fact-checkers-use-automation-to-maximize-their-impact/ Wedne
Snopes→ Mom with Tiny Cabin Dreams Is Testing Off-Grid Life in Tent on TikTok
Follow Christine Blue's journey with her son, dog, cat, and even a couple of horses, all on TikTok.
Snopes→ Is Celine Dion a Las Vegas Knights Fan?
Two NHL teams are fighting over the fandom of the "My Heart Will Go On" singer.
Snopes→ No-Hitter No. 7: Cubs Blank Dodgers, Tie MLB Season Record
The Cubs’ fearsome bullpen teamed up with starter Zach Davies for the first combined no-hitter in franchise history.
Logically→ Receiving a COVID-19 vaccine triggers a potentially lethal reaction.
There is no scientific data to prove that COVID-19 vaccines are lethal. However, the vaccines may cause side effects which are listed by WHO.
Full Fact→ The BMJ didn’t say PCR tests are useless
A social media post has shared a screenshot of an article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) about PCR testing, and says “how much more proof do you want that tests are a massive part of the problem”. PCR tests are one type of test
AllSides→ Rudy Giuliani’s Bogus Election Fraud Claims
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/06/rudy-giulianis-bogus-election-fraud-claims/ A New York court suspende
Snopes→ NYC Pride Ban on Uniformed Police Reflects a Deeper Tension
The ban will be in effect next year until at least 2025, the organizers said.
Snopes→ Chauvin Could Face Decades-long Sentence in Floyd’s Death
Chauvin, 45, faces decades in prison, with several legal experts predicting a sentence of 20 to 25 years.
Snopes→ Toll in Florida Collapse Rises to 4; Dozens Remain Missing
Fire Rescue personnel and others worked through the night in hopes of finding survivors.
Full Fact→ NHS says you should perform rescue breaths on children who aren’t breathing
Following the collapse of footballer Christian Eriksen during a recent Euro 2020 match between Denmark and Finland, social media users have been sharing information on how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), a potentially life saving interv
Poynter→ The WHO did not reverse its position on kids getting COVID-19 vaccines
A social media post on Instagram claims that the World Health Organization recently flipped its policy recommendation about children receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. “The WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION recently reversed its stance on children getting the
Snopes→ Is 150 Years Really the Limit of Human Lifespan?
Just how long could a human actually live? It’s a question people have been asking for centuries.
Snopes→ Was Coca-Cola Originally Green?
It's a common fixture of "did you know" trivia lists — but is it true?