Friday, January 13, 2023

Snopes Debunker - COVID-19 booster rumors, "Mrs. Doubtfire," the BBC and Prince Harry's book, and yet another death hoax

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This Week: COVID-19 booster rumors, "Mrs. Doubtfire," the BBC and Prince Harry's book, and yet another death hoax

Collection: COVID-19 Booster Rumors

Misinformation about COVID-19 boosters was everywhere in early 2023, especially after the Bills' Damar Hamlin collapsed on field during a football game on Jan. 2 when his heart reportedly stopped, spawning unfounded rumors about his vaccination status. Since COVID-19 vaccines became available in late 2020, Snopes readers have asked us to look into a variety of claims about booster shots.
 
Continue below to check out a collection of stories about boosters.

The Grift Empire

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

The Latest From Snopes

Did Arizona Republicans Try to Cancel 'Mrs. Doubtfire'?

Released in 1993, "Mrs. Doubtfire" starred Robin Williams as a divorced father who dresses up as a woman so he can spend time with his children.  Read Story.

Did the BBC Describe Prince Harry's Book as 'Weirdest Book' Written by a Royal?

The memoir broke sales records upon its release. Read Story.

Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?

We looked at the context behind a meme that showed two messages purportedly tweeted by Trump on the day of the Capitol riot. Read Story.

Were Diamond and Silk Fired from Fox News for COVID-19 Falsities?

Online users were curious about this rumor after the January 2023 death of Lynette Hardaway, who was known as "Diamond." Read Story.

Cher Death Hoax

Are you even a celebrity if you haven't had a death hoax? Read Story.

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Why Is Friday the 13th Unlucky?

It's a question people appear to have pondered for centuries. Read Story.

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