Snopes.com - Collapsed Miami building conspiracy theory, Tucker Carlson's 'pig' comment, and the golf ball viral video

​ SATURDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker 26 June 2021 Today: Collapsed Miami building conspiracy theory, Tucker Carlson's 'pig' comment, and the golf ball viral video ​ Did John McAfee Hide Files at Collapsed Miami Building? On Wednesday, software pioneer John McAfee was found dead in his prison cell, hours after a Spanish court approved his extradition to the United States to face various charges of tax evasion. Some social media users attempted to use McAfee’s death to turn a tragic incident — the collapse of a condo near Miami Beach, Florida, that has left at least four people dead and more than a hundred more missing — into a conspiracy theory. Our reporter Dan Evon has more. Read More Support Snopes Today Every dollar that you contribute to Snopes goes directly toward growing our newsroom, expanding our fact-checking efforts, and improving our website’s experience. $5 $10 $20.21 $50 $100 Other Fact Checks Did Tucker Carlson Call a Top U.S. Military General a ‘Pig’? Carlson's comment elicited a strong reaction from critics online. Read Story. Were Black World War II Veterans Excluded from GI Bill Benefits? After fighting wars abroad, Black former servicemen faced segregation, violence, and discrimination at home. Read Story. John McAfee’s ‘$WHACKD’ Tattoo Provides Conspiracy Fodder The former tech entrepreneur was found dead in his prison cell hours after Spain approved his extradition to the U.S. to face tax evasion charges. Read Story. WATCH: University of Alabama Police Car Hit by Golf Ball in TikTok Video  Judging by the reaction of the man who swung the golf club, it appeared to be an accident. Watch Video. US Rep. Madison Cawthorn Botches John Adams Quote About Facts It's not the first time the first-term Republican Congressman has made an irony-laden mistake about American history. Read Story. Does a Pic Show Gorillas Dismantling a Poacher Trap? The incident occurred in 2012. Read Story. View Latest Fact Checks Entertainment Rumors, legends, and lore about Hollywood, the entertainment industry, and its many stars. Read More News Chauvin Gets 22 1/2 Years in Prison for George Floyd’s Death The punishment fell short of the 30 years that prosecutors had requested. Read More Trump’s Company Could Face Criminal Charges in New York City Manhattan prosecutors are considering filing criminal charges soon against Donald Trump’s company, stemming from a long-running investigation into the former president’s business dealings. Read More Justice Department Suing Georgia Over State’s New Voting Law The Justice Department is suing Georgia over the state's new election law, alleging Republican state lawmakers rushed through a sweeping overhaul with an intent to deny Black voters equal access to the ballot. Read More No ET, No Answers: Intel Report Is Inconclusive About UFOs A long-awaited U.S. government report on UFOs just released makes at least one thing clear: The truth is still out there. Read More

View Latest News Staff Pick ​ Was George Jetson Born in 2022? The birth years of cartoon characters are subject to some speculation, but 2022 is a sound estimate in George Jetson's case. Read More