The striking picture of an elderly man holding a sign that read "Men of quality do not fear equality" has proven popular online since 2020.
The Dispatch→ Did the Maricopa County Audit Find 17,322 Duplicate Ballots?
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Snopes→ Ex-Facebook Manager Alleges Social Network Fed Capitol Riot
A data scientist who was revealed as the Facebook whistleblower says that whenever there was a conflict between the public good and what benefited the company, the social media giant would choose its own interests.
Snopes→ Leaked ‘Pandora’ Records Show How the Powerful Shield Assets
A new report sheds light on how world leaders, powerful politicians, billionaires and others have used offshore accounts to shield assets collectively worth trillions of dollars over the past quarter-century.
Logically→ Brexit has led to supply shortages in a Brussels supermarket.
The image of empty shelves is being incorrectly linked to Brexit. Carrefour's supply chain has been hit amid a strike at its logistics provider.
Logically→ Bill Gates calls for the withdrawal of all COVID-19 vaccines.
Bill Gates advocates vaccination. The claim originated from a satirical article on a conspiracy site and was amplified on social media.
Snopes→ Crews Race to Limit Damage from Major California Oil Spill
Crews on the water and on shore worked feverishly to limit environmental damage from one of the largest oil spills in recent California history.
Poynter→ CNN host Don Lemon says Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema vote with Republicans. They don’t.
CNN hosts Don Lemon and Chris Cuomo don’t see eye to eye on the political leanings of two key senators. During the transition between their shows, Cuomo mentioned Democrats’ problem of finding unity. “You also have two Republicans in the Demo
Washington Post→ Kevin McCarthy’s claim that Biden’s plan will raise taxes on families making over $50,000
The House minority leader charged that the president “lied” about his promise not to raise taxes on people making under $400,000, but he’s relying on some fishy metrics.
Snopes→ Is the Original ‘Law & Order’ Returning to Television?
It would mark the hit television show’s 21st season.
Snopes→ Did a Group Set New Record for World’s Longest Charcuterie Board?
The meat and cheese table was said to measure 315.3 feet long.
Snopes→ Yes, Skittles Is Bringing Back Its Lime Flavor
And the internet had a few things to say about it.
Snopes→ Yes, It’s Possible To Book the ‘Scream’ House on Halloween
But the chances are slim.
Snopes→ Did Bobby Leach Survive Niagara Falls, Only To Die After Slipping on Orange Peel?
Bobby Leach was the second person in history to survive the plunge over Niagara Falls.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Humans Have Stripes’
On September 28 2021, the following post made a series of claims about humans having “stripes” that are visible but aren’t actually stripes, and that they also have stripes that do exist but which are not visible. The post’s c
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence To Substantiate Report Bill Clinton Fatally Poisoned At Guantanamo
Was former President Bill Clinton found dead in a jail cell at Guantanamo Bay, and was it ruled a homicide by poison? No, that's not true: This claim was made on Real Raw News, a self-described satirical website that publishes articles li
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: White House Did NOT Set Up Fake Scene To Deceive Public About Biden’s Booster Shot
Did the White House set up a fake scene to deceive the public about President Joe Biden's COVID-19 booster shot? No, that's not true: The White House was clear about where the scene was shot, namely the South Court Auditorium of the Eisen
Snopes→ Biden Administration Urges Judge to Block Texas Abortion Law
U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, did not say when he would rule following a nearly three-hour hearing in Austin.
Snopes→ Is ‘National Daughters Day’ Just a Sinister Plot To Extract Private Data?
The social media trend has emerged in recent years, centered around the final days of September.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Zelenko ‘Vaccine Death Report’ Does NOT Show Credible Data — It Rehashes Disproven COVID Vaccine Claims
Does a 52-page pdf entitled, "The Vaccine Death Report" show how dangerous and deadly COVID-19 vaccines are? No, that's not true: This document contains an international cast of claims that have already been debunked. The vaccine disinfor
FactCheck.org→ Basketball Star Bradley Beal’s Misleading Comments About COVID-19
SciCheck Digest NBA star Bradley Beal made some misleading comments — shared in viral video clips — about the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines. No vaccine is 100% effective, but clinical trials and studies show the COVID-19 vaccines are very effe
Snopes→ Verified, Unofficial ‘Fox News’ YouTube Channels Spread Disinformation
Unofficial "Fox News Alert" YouTube channels with millions of subscribers posted altered video thumbnails to push political conspiracy theories.
Snopes→ Biden’s Approval Slumps After a Slew of Crises: AP-NORC Poll
President Joe Biden’s popularity has slumped after a slew of challenges at home and abroad for the leader who pledged to bring the country together and restore competence in government, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for
Snopes→ Scientists Decipher Marie Antoinette’s Redacted Love Notes
"Not without you." "My dear friend." "You that I love."
Snopes→ California Pushes 1st US Vaccine Mandate for Schoolchildren
California will enact the nation’s first coronavirus vaccine mandate for schoolchildren, aiming to have all students in seventh through 12th grades vaccinated by next fall.
Truth or Fiction?→ Carl Sagan: ‘Once You Give a Charlatan Power Over You, You Almost Never Get It Back’
On October 1 2021, an Imgur account shared a quote about bamboozlers and charlatans attributed to astrophyicist and science advocate Carl Sagan: At the bottom an “Occupy Democrats” watermark appeared; the page shared the meme on Facebook
Snopes→ Pivotal Bridge from Winnie the Pooh Series to Be Auctioned
The adventures of the honey-loving bear "Winnie the Pooh” have captivated children — and their parents — for nigh-on 100 years.
Snopes→ NWSL Calls off Weekend Games After Allegations Against Coach
North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley was fired by the team following a report in The Athletic that detailed the alleged misconduct, which included claims from two former players of sexual coercion.
Snopes→ A Mileage Tax? No, Biden’s Bill Doesn’t Impose New Driving Tax
Studying a tax is not the same as implementing a tax.
Snopes→ Workers at Bezos’ Rocket Company Allege Sexism, Safety Risks
More than 20 current and former employees are accusing Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket ship company of being a toxic work environment and not adhering to proper safety protocols.
Full Fact→ What is the advice on getting the Pfizer vaccine during pregnancy?
We have been asked on WhatsApp why there appears to be a discrepancy between information on Pfizer’s website and patient information leaflet, and the official government advice for pregnant women thinking about getting the Covid-19 vaccine.
Snopes→ Circus Owner Says Northern Ireland is Experiencing a Clown Shortage
This is no joke.
Snopes→ Justice Kavanaugh Tests Positive for COVID, Has No Symptoms
The Supreme Court says Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19.
Full Fact→ No evidence Jodie Foster said that attacking the rich was ‘self-defence’
A widely shared Facebook post claims that the actor Jodie Foster justified attacks on rich people, calling it an act of “self-defense”. The post attributes a quote to Ms Foster, which reads in full: “Attacking the rich is not envy, it
Snopes→ Former President Jimmy Carter Quietly Marks 97th Birthday
Slowed by age in recent years and keeping a low profile during the coronavirus pandemic, Carter doesn't plan on any public appearances.
Logically→ Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. exposes a major Hollywood pedophile ring.
Robert Downey Jr. has never made any statement regarding a pedophile ring in Hollywood. The false claim is resurfacing on the internet.
Snopes→ Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige, Lamar to Perform at Super Bowl
The NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced that the five music icons will perform on Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium.
Logically→ Alan Jones misrepresented research on COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria.
The ACMA investigation report on Sky News host Alan Jones states his comments on COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria in August 2020 were inaccurate.
Snopes→ Merck Says Experimental Pill Cuts Worst Effects of COVID-19
If cleared, the drug would be the first pill shown to treat COVID-19, a potentially major advance in efforts to fight the pandemic.
Logically→ Deaths among teenagers have increased by 47 percent in the U.K. since they started getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
The rise in deaths in 2021 was not necessarily because of the administration of the COVID-19 vaccines.