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5 April 2021

Was Raiders’ Bruce Campbell Involved in a Walmart Fight?

On April 5, 2021, former NFL player Bruce Campbell was trending on Twitter as social media users shared a video that supposedly showed him losing a fight at a Walmart.

Snopes reporter Dan Evon has more.

Fact Checks

Was an Asian American Woman Attacked on NYC Street but No One Helped Her?

The Internet likened a March 2021 assault near Times Square to the notorious death of Kitty Genovese 57 years earlier.

❌ False

Does This Image Show ‘Moist’ Coronavirus?

And why do people hate the word itself?

✅ True

Costco Salmon Burgers Being Recalled Over Fears They ‘May Contain Small Pieces of Metal’

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact their healthcare provider.

✅ True

Is the Swiss Army Finally Going To Issue Women’s Underwear to Female Recruits?

The current system issues men’s underwear to all recruits.

✅ True

New York City Buildings Lit Up for Easter

Three buildings in New York used their window lights to create crosses for Easter in 1956.

✅ True

Did Pete Buttigieg Stage a Bike Ride After Riding in SUV?

The transportation secretary has been described as a “bike enthusiast.”

❌ False

Did US Navy SEALs Rescue Trafficked Children from Ever Given Ship?

A website with a history of publishing dubious content advanced a conspiracy theory about the formerly stuck Suez Canal ship.

❌ False

Do Swedes Really Put Bananas on Pizza?

This is not an April Fools' post.

✅ True

Did Smugglers Abandon Two Young Children at the US-Mexico Border?

An image shared on Facebook purportedly showed two children after they had been dropped over a fence and abandoned in the desert.

✅ True

Is the Brendan Fraser ‘I Like the Steak’ Autograph Real?

Actor Brendan Fraser is known for his roles in "The Mummy," "Encino Man," and "George of the Jungle."

❌ False

Did April the Giraffe Die?

April rose to viral fame after her pregnancy and birth were livestreamed in 2017.

✅ True

Did Melania Trump Celebrate Her 56th Birthday in 2021?

A routine review of content labeled satire.

🎭 Labeled Satire

Did a Car Plow Into Taco Bell Employees in Waldorf, MD?

The driver in a video appeared to ram a crowd of people, some of whom were identified as Taco Bell employees.

✅ True

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News

High Court Sides with Google in Copyright Fight with Oracle

To create Android, Google wrote millions of lines of new computer code. But it also used 11,330 lines of code and an organization that’s part of Oracle’s Java platform.

Supreme Court Dismisses Case over Trump and Twitter Critics

The case concerned the @realdonaldtrump account with more than 88 million followers and Trump's argument that it is his personal property.

Utah Dads to Be Required to Pay Half of Pregnancy Costs

Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, recently signed the proposal, which received widespread support in the GOP-controlled Legislature.

Florida Works to Avoid ‘Catastrophic’ Pond Collapse

“What we are looking at now is trying to prevent and respond to, if need be, a real catastrophic flood situation,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said

Patchwork: Braves Cover All-Star Logo on Jerseys

The All-Star Game patch that appeared on the right sleeve of the Braves' jerseys during opening day was sewn over against Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park.

Tom Brady Rookie Football Card Fetches $2.25M at Auction

Quarterback Tom Brady is proving he’s the GOAT not just on the football field but also in the collectibles market: A rookie football card just sold for $2.25 million.

Unique 4/3/21 Date Draws Lines for Vegas Wedding Licenses

Soon-to-be newlyweds lined up out the door of the marriage license office in Las Vegas ahead of a unique date to tie the knot: 4/3/21.

Facebook Data on More Than 500M Accounts Found Online

The information appears to be several years old, but it is another example of the vast amount of information collected by Facebook and other social media sites.

Rapper DMX on Life Support After Heart Attack, Lawyer Says

DMX’s longtime New York-based lawyer, Murray Richman, said the rapper was on life support at White Plains Hospital.

UK: Benefits Outweigh Risks for AstraZeneca Despite 7 Deaths

The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency said it wasn’t clear if the shots are causing the clots and that "rigorous review" is ongoing.

AP Source: Suspect in Capitol Attack Suffered Delusions

Police shot the suspect, 25-year-old Noah Green, who died at a hospital.

Amazon Apologizes to Congressman for Bogus ‘Peeing’ Tweet

Amazon also admitted that some delivery drivers might have had to urinate in bottles and it vowed to improve their working conditions.

Historic Houston Movie Theater Closes Due to Pandemic

After nearly 82 years in business, the River Oaks Theatre turned off its projectors last month.

Chauvin’s Trial Leaves Many Black Viewers Emotionally Taxed

The televised trial of Derek Chauvin, the former white police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, has provoked strong emotions among many Black men and women.

Vaccine Passport Efforts Draw Opposition from GOP Lawmakers

Vaccine passports are typically an app with a code that verifies whether someone has been vaccinated or recently tested negative for COVID-19.

Gaetz Sex Probe Suddenly Threatens a Speedy Washington Rise

The 38-year-old unblushing defender of Donald Trump is facing a federal sex-trafficking investigation.

Texans QB Deshaun Watson Under Investigation by Houston Police

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is accused of sexual assault and harassment in lawsuits filed by 21 women, is being investigated by police after a report was filed regarding the NFL player, officials said.

EXPLAINER: Analyzing Use of Force by Police Officers

As former Officer Derek Chauvin stands trial in George Floyd's death, a central question is whether he followed the Minneapolis Police Department's guidelines on the use of force.

MMA Fighter Has Finger Severed in Match; Doctors Reattach It

A mixed martial arts fighter had his finger severed during a match in Philadelphia, but doctors were eventually able to reattach it.

EXPLAINER: What Does Georgia’s New GOP Election Law Do?

The sweeping rewrite of Georgia's election rules represents the first big set of changes since former President Donald Trump's repeated, baseless claims of fraud following his presidential loss to Joe Biden.

California to Allow Indoor Gatherings As Virus Cases Plummet

The decision is a sharp turnaround from the slow pace California has taken on lifting restrictions, and comes as the governor urges people to continue being vigilant about wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.

Photo Shows Sealed Super Mario Bros. Game Sold for $660,000

Its selling price far exceeded the $114,000 that another unopened copy that was produced in 1987 fetched in a Heritage auction last summer.

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Staff Pick

Is There a ‘No-Fly Zone’ Over Walt Disney World?

The most magical place on Earth may also be one of the safest.

Tuesday, April 6, 2021