Friday, August 19, 2022

Snopes Debunker - Liz Cheney's "bring it" tweet, Pepsi and Walmart Facebook scams, and the UK Holocaust teaching ban rumor

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Today: Liz Cheney's "bring it" tweet, Pepsi and Walmart Facebook scams, and the UK Holocaust teaching ban rumor

Yes, Liz Cheney Tweeted ‘Bring It,’ Then Lost to Trump’s Pick

Yesterday, a screenshot of a tweet from U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., was tweeted by @DefiantLs, showing the words, “Here’s a sound bite for you: Bring it.” 

Jordan Liles reports.

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‘Pepsi’s 119th Birthday’ Facebook Giveaway Is a Scam

We strongly recommend sharing this article with any family members or friends who might be susceptible to falling for this potentially dangerous scam. Read Story.

Scam for Walmart and Ukraine’s Independence Hits Facebook

We strongly recommend sharing this article with any family members or friends who might be susceptible to falling for this potentially dangerous scam. Read Story.

Did a 2-Year-Old in Virginia Die After Getting COVID-19 Vaccination?

The claim is based solely on a dubious report from VAERS, the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System, a database that anyone can submit reports to that is frequently abused by anti-vaccine activists. Read Story.

Is There a Holocaust Teaching Ban in the UK?

For years, the false rumor that UK schools supposedly removed the subject of the Holocaust from their curriculum has circulated online. Read Story.

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