The Justice Department has asked for an internal investigation after revelations that former President Donald Trump's administration seized phone data from House Democrats in 2018 as part of an aggressive leaks investigation.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Coca-Cola Did NOT Produce Can With Slogan ‘Try To Be Less White’
Did Coca-Cola produce and disseminate soda cans with the slogan "Try to be less white" featured on the side? No, that's not true: A spokesperson for the beverage company told Lead Stories that such cans were never made. The claim follows
Snopes→ Indiana Jones Was Originally Indiana Smith
There are no bad ideas in brainstorming ... except maybe this one.
Full Fact→ Possible link between Pfizer second dose and mild heart inflammation in young men
“SIDE EFFECT? Possible new link found between Pfizer jab and heart condition - the 5 symptoms to watch for” The Sun, 3 June 2021. We’ve seen reports in the media of a “probable link” between the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine an
AllSides→ Did Biden Fail To Commemorate D-Day in 2021?
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/biden-d-day/ In June 2021, U.S.
Full Fact→ Covid-19 is real and not a government euthanasia policy
Conspiracy theorist David Icke has released a long video that has been shared on social media, talking about the use of a drug called midazolam during the Covid-19 pandemic. He claims that midazolam was used to facilitate the “culling of ol
Health Feedback→ CDC study finds five percent of teens hospitalized due to COVID-19 require ventilation, vaccinating against COVID-19 can help reduce the risk of severe disease in teens
REVIEW On 8 June 2021, radio host Wendy Bell posted photos and a video on Facebook in response to an article in the Washington Post reporting on a new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)[1]. The report, which analyzed r
Snopes→ Your Guide to ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and the ‘Star Wars’ Easter Eggs
A few familiar characters pop up in Indiana Jones, if you know where to look.
Logically→ Covishield vaccine is likely to produce more antibodies than Covaxin.
There is no peer-reviewed scientific evidence to compare Covidshield and Covaxin's efficacy in producing COVID-19 antibodies.
Snopes→ Racial Tensions Simmer As Southern Baptists Hold Key Meeting
Over the past year, however, several Black pastors have exited the Southern Baptist Convention in frustration over what they see as racial insensitivity within its overwhelmingly white leadership.
Logically→ India has given the world two made-in-India COVID-19 vaccines.
Bharat Biotech developed the only made-in-India vaccine - Covaxin. Covidsheild is produced in India but was not developed in the country.
Snopes→ Trump DOJ Seized Data from House Democrats in Leaks Probe
The records of at least twelve people connected to the intelligence panel were eventually shared, including Chairman Adam Schiff, who was then the top Democrat on the committee.
Logically→ COVID-19 vaccines can produce magnetic reactions in vaccinated people.
None of the approved COVID-19 vaccines contain metallic elements to trigger the magnetic reactions, and the dosage size is too tiny to hold a magnet.
Snopes→ Dog Ejected from Vehicle in Idaho Crash Found Herding Sheep
The unharmed but stunned dog then ran away, prompting an immediate search.
Logically→ A viral image shows a 29-year-old man from Lucknow who failed the UPSC exams due to the reservation system.
The photo used in the viral post is of Sayeed Rimon, which is part of a Bangladeshi unemployment campaign. The caption about the cut-off is baseless.
Health Feedback→ No increased risk of miscarriage from COVID-19 vaccines or other safety concerns for pregnant women or their babies
REVIEW On Monday, 7 June 2021, the state of São Paulo in Brazil began vaccinating all pregnant women who are 18 years and older against COVID-19. Pregnant women have been added to vaccination priority lists in a number of other countries, including
Washington Post→ The bogus claim that Democrats voted against funding for Israel
A conservative group is attacking Democrats for a procedural vote that made no mention of funding Israel.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Cat Did NOT Watch Video of Supposedly Deceased Owner
Did a cat watch a video of its deceased owner and then show grief? No, that's not true: This video has been digitally altered. It was initially recorded and posted by the cat's owner, Sevilay Deryal, who was very much alive when she shot
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Walmart Will NOT Stop Using Bags — Except In Select Locations
Is Walmart banning plastic and other bags at all its locations on July 1, 2021? No, there's no plan for a corporation-wide move to go "bagless," according to a Walmart spokesperson. However, single-use plastic bags are banned in some stat
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: You CANNOT Always Tell The Difference Between A Venomous And A Nonvenomous Snake By How They Swim
Can you tell the difference between a venomous snake and a nonvenomous one by the way they swim? No, that's not always true: Some venomous snakes do swim on top of the water, but some swim submerged and the same is true for nonvenomous sn
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Dr. Fauci Did NOT Throw An Opening Day Pitch Six Feet From Home Plate
Did Dr. Anthony Fauci throw his 2020 opening day pitch six feet from home plate? No, that's not true: He was standing near the edge of the pitcher's mound, which is over 48 feet from the front of home plate. The claim appeared in an Insta
Snopes→ Where Did the Term ‘Pink Slip’ Originate?
Another linguistic mystery over the origins of something everyone's heard about but has never actually seen.
Snopes→ Cop Pulls McDonald’s McFlurry Cup Off Skunk’s Head
The moment was captured on video.
Snopes→ Yes, Jeffrey Toobin Has Returned to CNN After Zoom Call Incident
Toobin returned to CNN after a months-long leave of absence.
AllSides→ Facebook Post Misleads on Bipartisan Capitol Attack Report and Interview
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/06/facebook-post-misleads-on-bipartisan-capital-attack-report-and-interview/
Snopes→ Your Older Home Could Have Razor Blades in Its Walls
Piles of hundreds of used razor blades are sometimes found in older homes during remodeling. Here's why.
Snopes→ What Are the Origins of Juneteenth?
June 19 marks an important moment in the history of the United States.
Snopes→ ‘Shrek’ VHS Tapes Opened on TikTok to Try to Win Minivan
It's everyone's dream to win a 2002 Kia Sedona, right?
Snopes→ 3 Dead: What We Know About Shooting at Southeast Florida Publix
Three people died — including a child — in a shooting at the Royal Palm Beach Publix on June 10, 2021.
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Is Kanye West Dating Irina Shayk?
The billionaire rapper is said to be dating Bradley Cooper’s ex-girlfriend, Irina Shayk.
Snopes→ The Unanswered ‘Jeopardy!’ Question: Who’s the New Host?
“Jeopardy!” needed a host, and Lucille Ball had an enthusiastic suggestion for creator Merv Griffin: The smooth-voiced, debonair emcee of the “High Rollers” game show.
Truth or Fiction?→ White Bell Peppers
On June 10 2021, an image purportedly showing white bell peppers, part of a tweet, and a response comparing them to teeth was In the image, the first user’s handle is cropped out, and they asked if anyone had ever seen white bell peppers. In re
Snopes→ Did Rep. Gohmert Suggest Changing the Moon’s Orbit To Fight Climate Change?
It may be possible in "Star Trek" but not on 21st Century Earth.
Snopes→ Amy Schumer Trucker Photo, Explained
The answer to all of your questions is "no."
Snopes→ Are Sink-Toilet Combinations Common in Japan?
One might say they serve a double duty.
Snopes→ Prince Harry Spreads News About Invictus Games in Germany
Prince Harry took a break from paternity leave to announce the return of his Invictus Games, which supports the rehab and recovery of wounded veterans.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Doctor On ‘Stew Peters Show’ Gives NO Proof To Back His Claim That Chlorine Dioxide Has Cured ‘Thousands’ Of COVID-19 Patients
Does a doctor prove he has cured thousands of COVID-19 patients with chlorine dioxide? No, that's not true. A doctor who made the claim offers no evidence or details about the people he says he has saved from the disease with the toxic ch
Truth or Fiction?→ David Attenborough ‘Ants in a Jar’
In May and June 2021, a clumsy parable attributed to David Attenborough circulated, telling the story of 100 black ants and 100 fire ants trapped in a jar, who were happy and peaceful until unspecified outside forces began “shaking the jar”
Snopes→ Message in a Jacket: Jill Biden Offers ‘Love’ During UK Trip
Jill Biden is sending a sartorial message of “love” as she accompanies her husband President Joe Biden overseas.
Snopes→ Russia Fines Facebook, Telegram Over Banned Content
Russian authorities have ordered Facebook and the messaging app Telegram to pay steep fines for failing to remove banned content.