Do New York and Delaware prohibit giving food and water to voters in line? No, that's not true: In New York it is not illegal to provide refreshment to voters, as long as the value of the refreshment is less than $1, and the person or ent
Snopes→ Canada Pauses AstraZeneca Vaccine for Under 55
Updated recommendations come amid new data from Europe that suggests the risk of blood clots is now potentially as high as one in 100,000.
Snopes→ Capitol Riot Suspect Wore ‘I Was There’ Shirt When Arrested
Garret Miller's shirt had a photograph of former President Donald Trump, and it said “Take America Back” and “I Was There, Washington D.C., January 6, 2021.
Snopes→ Does Dolly Parton Have Her Own Ice Cream Flavor?
The singer and musical icon added another cherry on top of her already long list of accomplishments.
Snopes→ Did Utah Ban Pornography on Cellphones?
Utah's H.B. 72 prompted a surge of media coverage in March 2021. But what did the law actually say?
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Physical Books Continue to Massively Outsell E-Books Every Year’
On March 27 2021, the Facebook page “Little Free Library” shared a screenshot of a tweet by Twitter account @UberFacts: Physical books continue to massively outsell e-books every year — UberFacts (@UberFacts) March 17, 2021 It said
AFP Fact Check→ Disneyland has not banned screaming on its rides
Facebook posts shared more than 150,000 times claim that California theme park Disneyland banned screaming on its rides. This is false; a Walt Disney Company spokesperson said it does not have such a policy, and there is no mention of it on the park’
The Dispatch→ The Curious Case of Roxanne Torres
On today’s podcast, our hosts discuss the Supreme Court’s March 25 ruling in Torres v. Madrid, a Fourth Amendment case involving a failed attempt by police officers to restrain suspect Roxanne Torres using physical force. “She
AFP Fact Check→ Nike denies ties to rapper’s ‘Satan Shoes’
US rapper Lil Nas X's so-called “Satan Shoes” feature the famous Nike swoosh, prompting critics to accuse the footwear and clothing giant of heresy. But the shoes were designed by a different company, and Nike denies any official tie-up with the r
Snopes→ Pepsi Drops Limited-Edition PEPSI x PEEPS Marshmallow Cola for Spring
PEPSI is making the start to spring more exciting this year with a new, one-of-a-kind collaboration with the PEEPS® Brand.
Snopes→ Biden, CDC Director Warn of Virus Rebound If Nation Lets Up
“This is deadly serious,” Biden said, urging governors to reinstate mask mandates and other restrictions that some states have been easing.
Snopes→ Is This a Photo of a Men’s Beauty Contest From 1919?
Beauty standards, like swimsuit fashions, certainly change over time.
Snopes→ Nofap: Can Giving Up Masturbation Really Boost Men’s Testosterone Levels?
Nofap is a growing online movement devoted to giving up masturbation and even sex for extended periods – typically around 90 days.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Miss Universe Parade of National Costumes’ Facebook Post
In March 2021, a February 2016 Facebook image gallery circulated, purportedly showing the “Parade of National Costumes” in a Miss Universe pageant. The page also commented, “Please watch this FULLY XD.” Roughly 35 images were at
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Gas Station Did NOT Have A Sign Recommending Customers Have ‘Your Gun In Your Hand’
Did a gas station display a message on its roadside price sign telling customers, "For your safety have your gun in your hand while visiting this gas station"? No, that's not true: This image was generated by a prank website that allows p
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Of Aircraft Carrier In Suez Canal Is NOT Related To The Container Ship Grounded There
Was an aircraft carrier with 38 military jets deployed to the Suez Canal to the scene of the grounded container ship that conspiracy theorists claim was carrying trafficked children and nuclear weapons? No, that's not true: Lead Stories f
Snopes→ Did Biden Rely on ‘Cheat Sheet’ During His First Press Conference?
Taking the podium equipped with notes is neither new nor remarkable at a presidential news conference.
Snopes→ Does Pelosi Have the Right To Seat or Not Seat New House Members?
The speaker of the House claimed this "right" in relation to the outcome of a tight congressional race in Iowa.
Snopes→ CDC Director Has Feeling of ‘Impending Doom’ Amid New Spike
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made an impassioned plea to Americans not to let their guard down in the fight against COVID-19, warning of a potential fourth wave of the virus.
Snopes→ Woman Who Lost Child to Brain Tumor Gives Birth at Age 57
A New Hampshire woman who lost her 13-year-old daughter to a brain tumor in 2016 has now given birth to a son — at age 57.
Snopes→ WHO Report: COVID Likely 1st Jumped Into Humans from Animals
A joint World Health Organization-China study on the origins of COVID-19 says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario and that a lab leak is “extremely unlikely.”
Snopes→ ‘Captain Underpants’ Spin-Off Pulled for ‘Passive Racism’
A graphic novel for children that was a spin-off of the wildly popular “Captain Underpants” series is being pulled from library and book store shelves after its publisher said it “perpetuates passive racism.”
Poynter→ Does homework spelled backward translate to ‘child abuse’ in Latin?
Scrolling through social media recently, you may have come across the viral claim that the word “homework” spelled backward translates to “child abuse” in Latin. This claim has been everywhere lately, racking up thousands of views across Instag
Snopes→ Firearm Suicides Are Much More Common Than Mass Shootings
Every year, homicides – one person killing another – make up about 35% of gun deaths. More than 60% of gun deaths are suicides.
The Dispatch→ Did the University of Florida Suspend Conservative Student Groups?
Earlier this month, Rep. Madison Cawthorn claimed that the University of Florida had suspended conservative clubs on campus:Madison Cawthorn @CawthornforNCBREAKING: 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 -Turning Point
The Dispatch→ Did the University of Florida Suspend Conservative Student Groups?
Earlier this month, Rep. Madison Cawthorn claimed that the University of Florida had suspended conservative clubs on campus:Madison Cawthorn @CawthornforNCBREAKING: 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 -Turning Point
Full Fact→ Claims house prices have quadrupled since 1990 are about right
A graph shared on Facebook and Twitter shows average UK house prices quadrupling since 1990, while the average household income rose by about half. This is about right. The graph gives its source as the Land Registry—a government department regis
Snopes→ Did Elmo Ask To Use a Slur on ‘Sesame Street’?
The children's show "Sesame Street" has dealt with some difficult topics — including racism — over the years.
The Dispatch→ Fact Checking President Biden’s Claims on Immigration
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The Dispatch→ Fact Checking President Biden’s Claims on Immigration
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Snopes→ Sarah Obama, Family Matriarch, Has Died in a Kenyan Hospital at 99
Mama Sarah, as the step-grandmother of the former U.S. president was fondly called, promoted education for girls and orphans in her rural Kogelo village.
Logically→ The number of people filing for weekly unemployment insurance has fallen by nearly 100,000.
President Biden's comments on unemployment insurance figures made in his press conference are correct.
Snopes→ Canal Service Provider Says Container Ship in Suez Set Free
The obstruction has created a massive traffic jam in the vital passage, holding up $9 billion each day in global trade and straining supply chains already burdened by the coronavirus pandemic.
Snopes→ WHO Report Says Animals Likely Source of COVID
The long-expected report from the WHO is being closely watched since discovering the origins of the virus could help scientists prevent future pandemics.
AFP Fact Check→ This 2014 image shows protesters in Burkina Faso, not Nigeria
An image of heavily-armed soldiers facing a group of men with their hands in the air has been shared multiple times on Facebook, alongside claims it shows the Nigerian army shooting at protesters calling for a separate state. But this is false: the pi
The Dispatch→ The Morning Dispatch: The Iran-China Crossover
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AFP Fact Check→ Facebook account impersonating Ugandan newspaper promotes fabricated job listings
A Facebook account falsely purporting to be run by Ugandan newspaper the Daily Monitor is spreading the claim that the Covid-19 task force for Uganda’s Ministry of Health is recruiting new employees. This is false; the account is fake and not affilia
The Dispatch→ How the GOP Can Reverse the Progressive Advance
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The Dispatch→ The Passing of A Diplomatic Legend and a Master of Grand Strategy
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Poynter→ Fact-checking Joe Biden’s first White House press conference
President Joe Biden blamed Donald Trump for the surge of migrants at the southwest border, saying his predecessor dismantled the country’s immigration system and failed to provide enough beds for child migrants. At the first press conference of his p