Snopes Daily Debunker - Another Swine Flu Pandemic?

Another Swine Flu Pandemic? It seems like everything old is new again these days. This time, it’s swine flu. Reports have been circulating about a new “relative” strain of the H1N1 virus that may cause yet another pandemic. But what are the chances? Snopes reporter Alex Kasprak has the latest. Read more

 

Fact Checks Did a Couple Dubbed ‘Ken and Karen’ Point Guns at Protesters? A chaotic scene in St. Louis sparked outrage, memes, and confusion. True   Are California Dems Trying to Change the Name of John Wayne Airport? The small airport in Orange County, California, has borne the name of the Western film star since 1979. True   Does a 1994 Denver Airport Mural Show a Masked Global Population? The problem with most online "predictions" is that they seem to occur after an event takes place, not before. Miscaptioned   Did Biden Say 120 Million People Had Died from COVID-19? A gaffe took on new life in the hands of Republicans and right-wing media. Mostly False   Could Mixing Dawn Dish Soap with Clorox Bleach Kill You? Public health officials urge against mixing cleaning products to avoid toxic results. Mixture   Did Mark McCloskey Donate to Democrats? After the couple pointed guns at protesters, rumors started to circulate about the McCloskeys' political affiliations. Mixture

 

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In the News Social Media Platforms Face a Reckoning Over Hate Speech Civil rights groups have called on large advertisers to stop Facebook ad campaigns during July, saying the social network isn’t doing enough to curtail racist and violent content on its platform. Read more   Mississippi Removes Confederate Symbol From State Flag Cheers rang out in the Mississippi Capitol after the vote to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag. Some spectators wept. Read more   No Kidding Around: Woman Sues for Paternity Test on Goats A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit seeking either a paternity test on her goats or a refund. Read more   Citing Racial Bias, San Francisco Will End Mug Shots Release San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said the department will no longer release booking photos of suspects to the media or allow officers to post them online. Read more

 

Staff Pick Does a Photograph Show a Species of Megabat? The largest bats in the world have wingspans of more than 5 feet. Read more

 

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