Snopes Debunker - That rumor about the Biden admin "funding crack pipes," duvet shaking and heart attacks, and Einstein's NAACP membership

​ WEDNESDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Feb. 9,  2022 Today: That rumor about the Biden admin "funding crack pipes," duvet shaking and heart attacks, and Einstein's NAACP membership ​ Did Biden Admin ‘Fund Crack Pipes’ To ‘Advance Racial Equity’? Recently, right-leaning outlets reported breathlessly that the Biden administration had plans to fund the distribution of crack pipes in order to advance the cause of racial equity. Dan MacGuill reports. Read More Fact Checks and Original Reporting Does Shaking Duvets Increase Heart Attack Risk? This doctored meme was spread by anti-vaxxers to reinforce false claims about the COVID-19 vaccine. Read Story. Was Einstein a Member of the NAACP? The renowned scientist supported the civil rights movement. Read Story. Is Teddy Roosevelt Pictured Watching Lincoln’s Funeral? Future presidents have been pictured with elected presidents before, but this story takes that concept to another level. Read Story. View Latest Fact Checks Subscribe to OnTheIssues Snopes' first political newsletter is here! The biweekly newsletter includes healthy chunks of political content from both Snopes.com and OTI. But don’t expect just another wonky newsletter written by Beltway insiders. We’re offering up something refreshingly different. You can expect a touch of snark, a healthy dose of skepticism, and a relentless focus on facts. Read More News Justice Dept. Announces $3.6B Crypto Seizure, 2 Arrests The Justice Department announced its largest-ever financial seizure — more than $3.6 billion. Read More House OKs Bill Easing Budget Strains on Postal Service The election-year bill, coming at a time of widespread complaints about slower mail service, would also require the Postal Service to display online how efficiently it delivers mail to communities. Read More Friends Who Have Attended Every Super Bowl Plan Final Trip The three men are all in their 80s and have attended every game since the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game was held 55 years ago. Read More

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