Does a list of indictments, arrests and executions reveal a number of politicians, celebrities and royals who have been executed including Barack and Michelle Obama? No, that's not true. This list is completely false. It is part of the ba
Truth or Fiction?→ Was an Oregon Republican Filmed Encouraging an Attack on the State Capitol?
Footage published in June 2021 brought to light an Oregon lawmaker’s role in fomenting an armed attack against his state’s capitol nearly seven months earlier. The video, first reported by the Oregonian newspaper, was captured on December 1
Snopes→ In Photos: Florida Family Turns Kia Soul into ‘Ghostbusters’ Ectomobile
This love of Ghostbusters is a true family affair.
Snopes→ Did Guatemalan Residents ‘Greet’ Harris With Signs Reading ‘Trump Won’?
It is not unusual for leaders of countries to draw crowds of political opponents when they visit foreign regions.
Snopes→ US Increasingly Unlikely to Meet Biden’s July 4 Vaccination Goal
The White House has launched a month-long blitz to combat vaccine hesitancy and a lack of urgency to get shots, particularly in the South and Midwest.
Snopes→ Comedian Christina P. Cancels Tour Dates After Injury
The stand-up comic announced that surgery "went well" and that she was resting.
Snopes→ Did a Jameson Whiskey Heir Buy a Slave Girl to Watch Her Get Cannibalized?
In 2021, social media posts referenced a 130-year-old scandal and a horrifying anecdote from a colonial expedition to Africa.
FactCheck.org→ SciCheck on the Radio
FactCheck.org Managing Editor Lori Robertson discussed several of our recent SciCheck articles on the public radio show “Conversations on Health Care.” See the audio clips below and links to our full articles for more information. Vaccinati
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem …’ Quote
On June 8 2021, an Imgur user shared a quote-based image, attributing “Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes” to Sigmund Freud: Although the
Snopes→ About That Salacious ‘Book Report’ on JFK
A purported kid's "book report" on U.S. President John F. Kennedy precociously relates little more than rumors about JFK's sex life.
Snopes→ Man Uses His Booming Voice to Combat Phone Scammers
After covering spam and scams for more than 25 years, we were delighted to see how Roy Baker Jr. shut down an incoming call from potential phone scammers.
Snopes→ Is Biden’s DOJ Representing Trump in Defamation Case — After Biden Criticized Trump For Same Thing?
The defamation suit filed by journalist E. Jean Carroll alleged that the former president lied about not raping her in the 1990s.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 174 Batches Of Ballots Were NOT Missing In Fulton County, Georgia, Vote Count
Were 174 batches of ballots missing in the Fulton County, Georgia, vote count? No, that's not true: A spokeswoman for the county said no ballots were missing. A clip making the claim did not provide any sourcing to support it. The claim a
Snopes→ China’s Wandering Elephants Becoming International Stars
Already famous at home, China’s wandering elephants are now becoming international stars.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Airlines Did NOT Discuss Banning Vaccinated Passengers
Is there a "risk of clots" from accepting people vaccinated for COVID-19 alongside the nonvaccinated as airline passengers, and are airlines afraid of the liability and holding meetings to discuss the risks? No, that's not true: There is
Snopes→ ProPublica: Many of the Uber-Rich Pay Next to No Income Tax
The rich really are different from you and me: They’re better at dodging the tax collector.
Snopes→ Drought-Stricken Nevada Enacts Ban on ‘Non-Functional’ Grass
In Sin City, one thing that will soon become unforgivable is useless grass.
Snopes→ Are These Stiletto Crocs Real?
"The question of taste is a very subjective value," the creative director of the fashion company behind the alleged shoe once said.
Snopes→ Did the ‘Black and Red Ants in a Jar’ Quote Come from David Attenborough?
This ant quote gets shared one by one hoorah? Hoorah?
Snopes→ Vinyl Records Surge During Pandemic, Keeping Sales Spinning
Vinyl record sales surged during the pandemic as music lovers fattened their collections, and audio cassettes began a comeback as well, keeping business spinning at record stores.
Truth or Fiction?→ Michael Jackson’s Instagram Pronouns
On June 7 2021, the Facebook page “Musick Puns & Memes” shared a May 2021 Twitter screenshot, suggesting that late entertainer Michael Jackson’s Instagram pronouns were changed to “he/he”: Who updated Michael Jackso
Snopes→ Duchess of Sussex’s ‘The Bench’ Celebrates Fathers and Sons
The first children's book by Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is a multicultural tribute to fatherhood.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Biden DID Refer To ‘Bullets’ As ‘Clips’ — But He Immediately Corrected Himself
Did Joe Biden incorrectly refer to bullets as "clips" during a 2019 campaign rally in New Hampshire? Yes -- but he immediately corrected himself. A post that cites Biden's partial remarks at a November 8, 2019, rally is missing context: a
Logically→ Weyan village is the first in India to record 100 percent COVID-19 vaccination.
Every person above 18 in Weyan hamlet received the first vaccine dose, making it the first Indian village to record 100 percent COVID-19 vaccination.
Snopes→ Tom Segura Not Done Announcing Cities for ‘I’m Coming Everywhere’ Tour
The stand-up comedian expressed frustration after some fans told him, "You're not coming everywhere."
Snopes→ Mom Attends School in Place of 13-Year-Old Daughter, No One Notices
A 30-year-old mother dressed up as her daughter and attended nearly a full day of classes in a Texas middle school before anyone in authority caught on to her.
Logically→ Milkha Singh passed away due to COVID-19.
According to the reports, Milkha Singh is stable but on oxygen support at the PGIMER, Chandigarh. His death claims were a hoax.
Logically→ Indian Medical Association is a Christian missionary organization.
The IMA is a non-political and non-religious voluntary representative organization of doctors of the modern scientific system of medicine.
Snopes→ Dash Cam Shows Huge Construction Truck Crushing Occupied SUV
Three men were lucky to escape without serious injury when the driver of a huge mining haul truck crushed the SUV in which they were sitting.
Logically→ The U.S. Defence Department will not fly the rainbow LGBT+ flag for Pride.
The Pentagon will not fly the rainbow flag for Pride in 2021, but other political buildings in the U.S. will.
Snopes→ No, UNICEF Didn’t Say Blocking Kids From Porn Violates Their Rights
Misleading headlines distorted a discussion paper about digital tools and human rights.
Snopes→ Tearful Reunion After Mom Saw Photo of Daughter at US Border
It was a fairy tale ending — for the moment — to a complicated story, one that began in Honduras and with an unhappy relationship.
Full Fact→ Matt Hancock used the phrase ‘protective ring’ about care homes long before he claims
During an appearance on The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday, 6 June, Health Secretary Matt Hancock denied claims that he had spoken about throwing a “protective ring” around care homes at the early stages of the Covid-19 crisis. Asked by M
Logically→ The Indian government has asked people to drink cow urine instead of taking the vaccine.
In India, cow urine is not promoted as a vaccine alternative, and there is no scientific evidence that cow urine will cure COVID-19.
Snopes→ Is Walmart Going Bagless on July 1?
Walmart has implemented some bagless initiatives over the years.
Logically→ Vaccinated Hong Kong residents could win a $1.4 million new apartment.
A Hong Kong developer offers a $1.4 million apartment to one lucky vaccinated resident to encourage more Hong Kongers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Snopes→ French President Macron is Slapped During Visit to Small Town
The incident occurred in the town of Tain-l’Hermitage.
Snopes→ Internet Down: Dozens of Major Sites Offline After Cloud Outage
Dozens of websites, from the New York Times to Reddit to the U.K. government's homepage, are down due to an outage at cloud service Fastly.
Logically→ The Indian government will supply free vaccines to all the states from June 21, 2021.
PM Modi has announced vaccines will be supplied free of cost to states to vaccinate everyone above 18 years.
Logically→ The Indian government will supply free vaccines to all the states from June 21, 2021.
PM Modi has announced vaccines will be supplied free of cost to states to vaccinate everyone above 18 years.