Connecticut Fish and Wildlife wrote in a Facebook post that because it was not able to examine the actual fish, authorities cannot confirm it was a white catfish.
Full Fact→ The role of antiperspirant in causing breast cancer is not proven
A widely shared Facebook post makes a number of false or unevidenced claims about the link between breast cancer and the use of antiperspirant deodorant. Cancer Research UK told Full Fact that there was “no convincing evidence” to sup
Logically→ The use of Ivermectin has resulted in zero deaths in India.
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that the drug Ivermectin treats or prevents COVID-19.
Snopes→ Former Nazi Camp Secretary in German Trial, 96, on the Run
A former secretary for the SS commander of the Stutthof concentration camp was being sought on an arrest warrant after skipping the planned start of her trial in Germany on more than 11,000 counts of accessory to murder.
Logically→ An entire ship disappeared and traveled 40 years in the future during the Philadelphia experiment.
There is no evidence that the Philadelphia experiment actually happened or that a ship disappeared and traveled in the future.
Poynter→ Arizona cannot decertify the 2020 presidential election
Some supporters of a GOP-led review of ballots cast in the 2020 presidential election in Arizona’s Maricopa County have engaged in wishful thinking that the process would lead to decertification of the election results. The idea is nothing but a fant
Washington Post→ Fact-checking the second McAuliffe-Youngkin gubernatorial debate
Both candidates stretched the truth about each other’s positions and backgrounds. Here’s a roundup of key moments.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Reiner Fuellmich’s ‘Coronavirus Investigative Committee’ Report Does NOT Reveal New Evidence For Debunked Claims
In this video, did trial lawyer Reiner Fuellmich's "Coronavirus Investigative Committee" reveal new evidence of claims that COVID-19 is no worse than seasonal flu, can be treated with vitamins and ivermectin, is not accurately confirmed w
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Pine Needle Tea, Suramin Are NOT Cures For Autism Nor ‘Antidote’ For COVID Vaccine Side Effects
Does suramin or pine needle tea cure autism and serve as an antidote to people's adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines? No, that's not true: There is no evidence pine needle tea contains suramin, a drug invented by Bayer in the 20th cent
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Berlin Vote To Expropriate 240,000 Apartments Is NOT Legally Binding
Did Berlin citizens cast a "decisive vote" on the expropriation of 240,000 privately owned apartments? No, that's only partially true: In a referendum, proponents of expropriating large real estate companies won by a large margin, but it'
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Biden Administration Is NOT Implementing A Per-Mile ‘Driving Tax’ — It’s A Pilot Program
Is the Biden administration implementing a per-mile "driving tax" that would charge U.S. drivers an estimated eight cents per mile? No, that's not true: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which has not passed at the time of writi
Snopes→ Judge Suspends Britney Spears’ Father from Conservatorship
A judge on Wednesday suspended Britney Spears’ father from the conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years, saying the arrangement “reflects a toxic environment.”
Snopes→ House Panel Subpoenas Organizers of Jan. 6 Trump Rally
The announcement follows a first round of subpoenas that targeted former White House and administration officials who were in contact with Trump before and during the insurrection.
Truth or Fiction?→ Ireland vs. Alabama COVID-19 Stats
A September 28 2021 Imgur post (below) purportedly contrasted the state of Alabama with the Republic of Ireland in “Covid stats”; it appeared to be a screenshot of a post to r/Ireland from the same day: Ireland Covid stats versus
Snopes→ Fighting Wave of Misinfo, YouTube Bans False Vaccine Claims
YouTube announced a sweeping crackdown of vaccine misinformation that booted popular anti-vaccine influencers from its site and deleted false claims that have been made about a range of immunizations.
Snopes→ Did Draymond Green Wear a ‘F*ck It, Die Then’ Vaccine Shirt?
One shirt seller said: "Whether it’s a fake photo or a real one, it doesn’t matter!"
Snopes→ Dollar Tree Breaks the $1 Barrier As Costs Take a Bite
The mantra to which the Chesapeake, Virginia, company has held true for decades will now be only mostly true.
FactCheck.org→ Facebook Posts Distort Robert E. Lee’s Actions and Views on Slavery
Quick Take A statue commemorating Gen. Robert E. Lee was taken down in Richmond, Virginia, on Sept. 8. Days after the statue was removed, Facebook posts about Lee misleadingly claimed he freed his slaves, and a quote from Lee referring to slavery as a
Snopes→ Idaho Respiratory Therapist Treating COVID Patients Shares Emotional Moment in Viral Video
"I'm currently hiding in the bathroom, because every time I try to leave, I start crying again."
Snopes→ Health Workers Once Saluted As Heroes Now Get Threats
Some are being issued panic buttons in case of assault and ditching their scrubs before going out in public for fear of harassment.
Snopes→ First All-Black Team Will Try to Climb Mount Everest
Thousands have scaled the mountain over history, but only a very small number of them have been Black.
Truth or Fiction?→ Do National Son’s Day and National Daughter’s Day Even Exist?
On September 27 2021, Facebook user Owen Youngman posted about “National Son’s Day” and “National Daughter’s Day,” two purported “National Days” prompting significant social media engagement. YoungmanR
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Joe Rogan Did NOT Lose His Spotify Deal Because Of Ivermectin — He’s Still Working With Spotify
Did Joe Rogan lose his Spotify deal and millions of dollars after he promoted the horse dewormer, ivermectin, as the cure for COVID-19? No, that's not true: The blog that wrote the claim, Laughing in Disbelief, is a satirical blog with a
Snopes→ Judge Blocks Key NYPD Tactic: Scouring Sealed Arrest Records
A judge barred New York City police officers from accessing sealed arrest records without a court order.
Snopes→ Photos Spark Flurry of Rhetoric About ‘Whips’ at the Border
The photographs drew sharp criticism and backlash. Then the backlash sparked its own backlash.
Snopes→ Is This ‘Mountain Face’ Photo Real?
At the right angle, this mountain in Spain resembles a human face looking up into the sky.
Snopes→ Rags to Riches: Boxing Great Pacquiao Announces Retirement
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is officially hanging up his gloves.
Logically→ Currently, there is no shortage of fuel or truck drivers in the U.K.
Although there is an adequate fuel supply, a shortage of truck drivers in the U.K. has led to dry fuel stations.
The Dispatch→ Fact Checking Claims That Melbourne Protesters Were ‘Shot in the Back’
A viral tweet claims to show anti-lockdown protesters in Melbourne, Australia, being “shot in the back as they run away from [the police].”Razorback1111 @razorback11111Aussie’s are being shot in the back as they run away from 👮
Full Fact→ CDC has not said SARS-CoV-2 has never been isolated
An Instagram post shows a screenshot of a headline from the website Daily Expose, which describes Covid-19 as a “hoax” and states: “CDC documents admit they have never isolated the virus”. Isolating a virus means tak
Full Fact→ No evidence government spreading fuel shortage rumours to sell surplus
Posts on Facebook claim recent fuel shortages were orchestrated by the government and industry in order to sell off fuel surpluses accumulated during the pandemic before they expired. There is no evidence for this. Oxidation and evaporation can,
Climate Feedback→ Rain fell on Greenland summit for the first time on record, as accurately reported by CNN
SUMMARY An article published in CNN discusses observations made by scientists stationed at the highest point on the Greenland ice sheet. Reporting on a summary released by the US National Snow and Ice Data Center, the article describes how rain, ins
Snopes→ It’s National Coffee Day! Here’s Where You Can Get the Best Deals
In case you need a pick-me-up.
Snopes→ Is the Oodhu Paavai Medicinal Plant Real?
Plants, as far as we know, don't produce orchestral instrument sounds.
Snopes→ SCAM ALERT: Texas Roadhouse Vouchers on Facebook
The bogus promotion ran on at least 13 separate inauthentic Facebook profiles, in September 2021.
Logically→ A medicinal plant called Oodhu Paavai “blows out” pollen with a peculiar sound.
Computer-generated imagery created by graphic artist Luke Penry has been shared with a false narrative.
Snopes→ Lava from La Palma Eruption Reaches the Atlantic
A bright red river of lava from the volcano on Spain’s La Palma island finally tumbled over a cliff and into the Atlantic Ocean.
Snopes→ NBA Releases Protocols to Teams for Virus Safety This Season
Unvaccinated players will be tested far more often than their vaccinated colleagues and face a slew of other restrictions.
Snopes→ US Says Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, 22 Other Species Extinct
It’s a rare move for wildlife officials to give up hope on a plant or animal, but government scientists say they've exhausted efforts to find these 23.
Poynter→ Trump said Biden ‘lost in Arizona based on the forensic audit.’ But that’s not what it found.
A GOP-led review of 2 million ballots in Maricopa County, Arizona, confirmed on Sept. 24 what official election results showed months ago: Joe Biden won the county in the 2020 election. But speaking the next night to a crowd of fans in Georgia, Trump i