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Snopes→ Florida Town Accidentally Sells Municipal Water Tower
“We’re human,” the Brooksville, Fla. city manager said. “Sometimes we make a mistake.”
AllSides→ Evidence Points to Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant People
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/06/scicheck-evidence-points-to-safety-of-covid-19-vaccines-for-pregnant-people/
Snopes→ Prime Peke! Wasabi the Pekingese Wins Westminster Dog Show
The 3-year-old Pekingese was “pretty nonchalant about the whole thing,” his handler said.
Logically→ Hydroxychloroquine can increase survival rates of COVID-19 by 200 percent.
There is no evidence that hydroxychloroquine can increase survival rates of COVID-19 because the drug has no beneficial effect on patients.
Snopes→ Novavax: Large Study Finds COVID-19 Shot About 90% Effective
While demand for COVID-19 shots in the U.S. has dropped off dramatically, the need for more vaccines around the world remains critical.
Logically→ COVID-19 vaccines can increase the risk of miscarriage.
Following vaccination, there are no reports of adverse effects during pregnancy, and there is no established link between a miscarriage and a vaccine.
Poynter→ The news conference attendee who told Kamala Harris ‘I voted for you’ was not a reporter
An incident at a June 8, 2021, press conference with Vice President Kamala Harris in Mexico City turned heads among journalists and non-journalists alike. But what appeared to be a breach of professional ethics turned out to be a case of misidentificat
Washington Post→ McAuliffe doubles down on false budget claim that has been fact-checked three times
The former Virginia governor, who is seeking his old job again, earns Four Pinocchios.
AllSides→ Viral image misrepresents photo of transgender high school wrestler
https://www.politifact.com/article/2021/jun/11/viral-image-misrepresents-image-trans-high-school-/ A ye
Snopes→ Ned Beatty, Indelible in ‘Deliverance,’ ‘Network’ Dies at 83
Beatty's manager, Deborah Miller, said Beatty died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Snopes→ Yes, R.L. Stine’s ‘Fear Street’ Books Are Becoming a Netflix Series
The teenage horror fiction series sold millions of copies since the initial book release in 1989.
Snopes→ Will a Company Turn Human ‘Cremains’ into Artificial Ocean Reef?
It’s described as an “urn, ash scattering, and burial at sea” all in one.
Snopes→ Knesset Approves New Coalition, Ending Netanyahu’s Long Rule
Naftali Bennett, the head of a small ultranationalist party, was sworn in as prime minister after a narrow 60-59 vote in parliament.
Snopes→ Biden and His Aviators Greet Queen on a Sunny Afternoon
The queen hosted the president and first lady Jill Biden at Windsor Castle, her royal residence near London.
Snopes→ Did an Unidentified Bidder Spend $28 Million in Auction to Join Jeff Bezos’ Flight into Space?
The space-bound flight is expected to launch July 20, 2021.
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Snopes→ Kamala Harris Marches in Pride Parade
Some publications reported that she is the first sitting vice president to do so.
Snopes→ Eriksen Sends ‘His Greetings’ to Teammates After Collapse
Eriksen fell face-forward to the ground late in the first half, and needed CPR from medical staff before regaining consciousness.
Snopes→ GOP Ramps Up Misleading Attack on Democrats’ Policing Policy
As rising murder rates gain attention in American cities, Republicans have ramped up a misleading campaign to cast Democrats as anti-police and lax on public safety.
Lead Stories→ Lead Stories Staff Wins 2020 Sigma Delta Chi Award For Covid-19 Fact-Checking
The Lead Stories staff was just awarded a 2020 Sigma Delta Chi Award by The Society of Professional Journalists for our Covid-19 fact checking. We are very happy and honored to have been chosen and will strive to continue our fact checkin
Logically→ There is no need to vaccinate people with documented COVID-19 infection.
Medical experts have suggested vaccinating vulnerable individuals before recovered patients against COVID-19 to avoid further mutations.
Snopes→ Winning Auction Bid To Fly in Space with Jeff Bezos: $28M
It will be the first launch of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket with people on board, kicking off Blue Origin's space tourism business.
Snopes→ Denmark Game at Euro 2020 Suspended After Eriksen Collapses
Christian Eriksen had just played a short pass when he fell face-forward onto the ground.
Snopes→ Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Say She Doesn’t Believe in Evolution?
The representative added to her long list of controversial statements.
Logically→ The CDC has warned about heart inflammation cases linked to mRNA vaccines.
While the CDC investigates a possible link between heart inflammation and mRNA vaccines, the health agency has not issued a warning.
Snopes→ France Is Sending Over a Second Statue of Liberty
A French sculptor was behind the creation of the original Statue of Liberty in 1886.
Snopes→ Video Shows Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s ‘Dirty Dancing’ Screen Test
The actors can be seen practicing versions of the iconic lift.
Snopes→ Is Starbucks Facing Supplies Shortages?
Even the ubiquitous coffee chain has its limits.
Snopes→ AMA Doctors Meet Amid Vocal Backlash Over Racial Equity Plan
Portions of the plan include the language of critical race theory, referencing the theft of native lands and centuries-old white supremacy.
Snopes→ China’s Wandering Elephants on the Move Again
The herd of 15 has raided farms, strolled down urban streets, and foraged for snacks in villages and even a retirement home.
Snopes→ Leslie Grace Lives Full-Circle Moment ‘In the Heights’
"The crazy thing is, this is the place where my parents’ stories are lived."
Snopes→ Police: Attacker Wounds 13 in Austin Shooting and Escapes
The gunfire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. along 6th Street, a popular area filled with bars and restaurants.
Snopes→ Arkansas Woman Sues Trooper for Flipping Her SUV During Stop
An Arkansas woman who says she was injured when a state trooper deliberately bumped into her SUV, causing it to flip, because she didn’t immediately pull over for a traffic stop is suing him and the agency.
Snopes→ Is This Elon Musk ‘Defend Billionaires’ Billboard Real?
We found no sign of it.
Snopes→ Did Hunter Biden Call His Lawyer the N-Word in Texts?
Screenshots allegedly show the president's son casually using the term with his attorney, who is white.
Snopes→ YouTube Suspends Sen. Ron Johnson for COVID-19 ‘Misinformation’
Sen. Ron Johnson was suspended from uploading videos to YouTube for one week, after the company said he violated its COVID-19 “medical misinformation policies.”
Snopes→ Lobster Diver Injured When Caught in Whale’s Mouth
A commercial lobster diver who got caught in the mouth of a humpback whale off the coast of Cape Cod morning said he thought he was going to die.
Snopes→ Teen Who Recorded Floyd’s Arrest, Death Wins Pulitzer Nod
The teenager who pulled out her cellphone and began recording when she saw George Floyd being pinned to the ground by a Minneapolis police officer was given a special citation by the Pulitzer Prizes.
Snopes→ Ice Shelf Protecting Antarctic Glacier Is Breaking Up Faster
The Pine Island Glacier's ice shelf loss accelerated in 2017, causing scientists to worry that with climate change the glacier's collapse could happen quicker than the many centuries predicted.