‘Muslim Invasion: UK Overrun’ Chain Emails
An email claiming that a Muslim Invasion has taken over the United Kingdom makes claims that are true and false, but it’s overall point is mostly fiction.
Christian Office Holders Must Wear Scarlet Cross Under Bernie Sanders Bill-Fiction!
False rumors that Bernie Sanders introduced a bill requiring Christians holding public office to wear scarlet crosses are based on a satirical article.
ICE Raids Dozens of Convenience Stores in St. Louis-Truth!
ICE agents took part in a DEA-led raid of convenience stores in the St. Louis area that resulted in 35 indictments on narcotics and other charges.
Charles Manson Granted Parole, Will Be Released from Prison-Fiction!
An old false report about Charles Manson’s parole resurfaced in 2017, but the convicted murderer isn’t due for another parole hearing until 2027.
Big Tobacco Must Pay: Get $2,300 in Tax-Free Payments Per Month-
Claims are false that big tobacco must pay individuals thousands of dollars per month to settle a deceptive advertising lawsuit from the 1990s.
Democratic Senator Hal Lindsay Arrested, Dies in Custody-Fiction!
A hoax report is behind false claims that Democratic Senator Hal Lindsay was arrested and was later killed while in protective custody.
Kids Are Catching Staph Infections from Bounce Houses-
Warnings that kids are catching staph infections from bounce houses are credible, but it’s not clear how widespread the issue is.
People Mark Anniversary of 'Killdozer' in Colorado-Truth! & Fiction!
Accounts marking the anniversary of Marvin Heemeyer’s killdozer are true, but important details have been left out or changed.
The Trump Administration’s Misleading Push For the U.S. to Abandon Efforts to Combat Global Climate Change
The reasoning behind the move was attributed to a familiar source of right-wing disinformation campaigns.
President Trump Ends Barack Obama’s ‘Vacation Scam’?
A fake news websites is behind false reports that President Trump has ended President Obama’s vacation scam and sent him a bill.