Thursday, December 22, 2022

Snopes Debunker - Rumors about the CDC and COVID vaccines, Elon Musk, Dolly Parton, and Donald Trump

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Today: Rumors about the CDC and COVID vaccines, Elon Musk, Dolly Parton, and Donald Trump

Did CDC Confirm That Thousands 'Died Suddenly' as a Result of COVID Vaccines?

A superficial analysis of publicly available data published by an anti-vaccine outlet named "The Exposé" went viral this month. The piece, entitled "CDC quietly confirms at least 118k Children & Young Adults have 'Died Suddenly' in the USA since the roll-out of the COVID Vaccines," frequently cited its own inability to find publicly available information as evidence of a nefarious plot.
 
What's going on here? Alex Kasprak has more.

The Grift Empire

Snopes' five-part investigation into how Max Polyakov hides his financial interest in an international web of online deception.

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Did Elon Musk Say He Would Step Down as Twitter CEO?

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Dolly Parton 'Allegations' Ads, CBD Gummies Claims Are False

Facebook users shared links to paid ads that claimed "allegations" against Dolly Parton had been "confirmed" and that she had endorsed CBD gummies. Read Story.

Yes, Elon Musk Was Photographed with Russian State TV Personality at 2022 World Cup

It didn't seem like he knew who she was, though. Read Story.

Does Aide Follow Trump Around Golf Course Sharing Positive Press About Him?

Trump’s golf cart reportedly is equipped with a laptop and sometimes a printer for this purpose. Read Story.

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