Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, recently signed the proposal, which received widespread support in the GOP-controlled Legislature.
Snopes→ Florida Works to Avoid ‘Catastrophic’ Pond Collapse
“What we are looking at now is trying to prevent and respond to, if need be, a real catastrophic flood situation,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said
The Dispatch→ The Morning Dispatch: The Ohio Senate Race Gets Trumpy
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Poynter→ The Gateway Pundit falsely claimed two vaccines used in the US caused deaths and injuries in Europe
As states across the U.S. expand the eligibility for getting a COVID-19 shot, a conservative website blasted out a warning from Europe. The Gateway Pundit claimed two of the vaccines being used in the United States are behind thousands of deaths and in
The Dispatch→ Imbeciles Amok
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The Dispatch→ Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal Is a Giant Boondoggle
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The Dispatch→ ‘This Race Needs To Be About Ohio’
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AFP Fact Check→ The Sri Lankan protest banner featured in this image has been digitally manipulated
An image has been shared repeatedly by Sri Lankan Facebook users that shows opposition party members protesting against deforestation. The photo purports to show some protesters holding a banner that contains profanity. The banner, however, has be
AFP Fact Check→ This video shows a man paying tribute to his friend after he was allegedly shot dead — it is not related to Covid-19
A video has been viewed thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube alongside a claim it shows a man throwing money to bystanders in New York’s Times Square after his friend died from coronavirus. The video, however, has bee
Washington Post→ The GOP claim that only 5 to 7 percent of Biden’s plan is for ‘real infrastructure’
When Donald Trump left office, some Republicans stopped counting rail and water-pipe investments as infrastructure. How convenient.
AFP Fact Check→ These photos show air strikes on western Myanmar in 2020 and a military exercise in 2018
Three photos have been shared thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook and Twitter alongside a claim they show an air strike near the Thai-Myanmar border in March 2021. The images surfaced after the Myanmar military launched attacks in eastern
Snopes→ Is There a ‘No-Fly Zone’ Over Walt Disney World?
The most magical place on Earth may also be one of the safest.
Snopes→ New York City Buildings Lit Up for Easter
Three buildings in New York used their window lights to create crosses for Easter in 1956.
Snopes→ Does This Image Show ‘Moist’ Coronavirus?
And why do people hate the word itself?
Snopes→ Costco Salmon Burgers Being Recalled Over Fears They ‘May Contain Small Pieces of Metal’
Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact their healthcare provider.
Snopes→ Patchwork: Braves Cover All-Star Logo on Jerseys
The All-Star Game patch that appeared on the right sleeve of the Braves' jerseys during opening day was sewn over against Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park.
Snopes→ Tom Brady Rookie Football Card Fetches $2.25M at Auction
Quarterback Tom Brady is proving he’s the GOAT not just on the football field but also in the collectibles market: A rookie football card just sold for $2.25 million.
Snopes→ Is the Swiss Army Finally Going To Issue Women’s Underwear to Female Recruits?
The current system issues men’s underwear to all recruits.
The Dispatch→ A Resurrection Faith Retains Its Power, But Not the Power We Crave
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Health Feedback→ Not all coronaviruses are seasonal, contrary to pathologist Ryan Cole’s claim; COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing illness
REVIEW On 4 March 2021, pathologist Ryan Cole gave a speech to lawmakers at the Idaho State Capitol Building. Cole made several claims about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines, several of which were previously debunked by fact-checkers. His speech w
Snopes→ Unique 4/3/21 Date Draws Lines for Vegas Wedding Licenses
Soon-to-be newlyweds lined up out the door of the marriage license office in Las Vegas ahead of a unique date to tie the knot: 4/3/21.
Snopes→ Rapper DMX on Life Support After Heart Attack, Lawyer Says
DMX’s longtime New York-based lawyer, Murray Richman, said the rapper was on life support at White Plains Hospital.
Snopes→ Facebook Data on More Than 500M Accounts Found Online
The information appears to be several years old, but it is another example of the vast amount of information collected by Facebook and other social media sites.
Snopes→ Rapper DMX Reportedly Hospitalized in Grave Condition After OD
The rapper, 50, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was at his New York home when he overdosed.
Snopes→ Georgia Governor Vows a Fight After MLB Yanks All-Star Game
“Major League Baseball, Coca-Cola and Delta may be scared of Stacey Abrams, Joe Biden and the left, but I am not,” Gov. Brian Kemp said.
Snopes→ UK: Benefits Outweigh Risks for AstraZeneca Despite 7 Deaths
The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency said it wasn’t clear if the shots are causing the clots and that "rigorous review" is ongoing.
Snopes→ Did Pete Buttigieg Stage a Bike Ride After Riding in SUV?
The transportation secretary has been described as a “bike enthusiast.”
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff From a Week Georgia Was on Our Minds. Again.
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Snopes→ AP Source: Suspect in Capitol Attack Suffered Delusions
Police shot the suspect, 25-year-old Noah Green, who died at a hospital.
Snopes→ Did US Navy SEALs Rescue Trafficked Children from Ever Given Ship?
A website with a history of publishing dubious content advanced a conspiracy theory about the formerly stuck Suez Canal ship.
Snopes→ Amazon Apologizes to Congressman for Bogus ‘Peeing’ Tweet
Amazon also admitted that some delivery drivers might have had to urinate in bottles and it vowed to improve their working conditions.
Snopes→ Do Swedes Really Put Bananas on Pizza?
This is not an April Fools' post.
Snopes→ Historic Houston Movie Theater Closes Due to Pandemic
After nearly 82 years in business, the River Oaks Theatre turned off its projectors last month.
Snopes→ Chauvin’s Trial Leaves Many Black Viewers Emotionally Taxed
The televised trial of Derek Chauvin, the former white police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, has provoked strong emotions among many Black men and women.
Snopes→ Deadly Breach Could Delay Decisions About Capitol Fencing
The fencing had been erected to secure the U.S. Capitol after a violent mob of of then-President Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the building Jan. 6.
Snopes→ Did Smugglers Abandon Two Young Children at the US-Mexico Border?
An image shared on Facebook purportedly showed two children after they had been dropped over a fence and abandoned in the desert.
Snopes→ Vaccine Passport Efforts Draw Opposition from GOP Lawmakers
Vaccine passports are typically an app with a code that verifies whether someone has been vaccinated or recently tested negative for COVID-19.
Snopes→ Gaetz Sex Probe Suddenly Threatens a Speedy Washington Rise
The 38-year-old unblushing defender of Donald Trump is facing a federal sex-trafficking investigation.
Snopes→ Is the Brendan Fraser ‘I Like the Steak’ Autograph Real?
Actor Brendan Fraser is known for his roles in "The Mummy," "Encino Man," and "George of the Jungle."
The Dispatch→ How ‘Man of Steel’ Got Superman Wrong
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