With new coronavirus variants coming out such as the strain found in South Africa, many wonder about the efficacy of masks and if more than one should be worn. The Claim British YouTuber and writer Paul Joseph Watson tweeted, “Less than one week after advising Americans that wearing two or even three masks would be ‘more effective’ against the spread of coronavirus, Dr Fauci has done a complete 180.”...
However, President Joe Biden may have broken an unofficial presidential tradition by omitting Dr. Seuss from his official proclamation to mark the day. The Claim Conservative voices have accused Biden of breaking with a tradition by not mentioning Seuss. A Fox News article shared more than 400,000 times on Facebook, said Biden had “erased” the author from Read Across America. Shortly after the president’s address, Republican California Governor candidate Errol Webber said “Biden has just removed Dr....
Since she was ousted, Cheney has publicly criticized the party for embracing Trump and “his cult of personality,” and has confirmed a possible run for president, despite her recent defeat. In the wake of her loss, it appeared Cheney also made a particularly cruel dig at one of her long-standing rivals, Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz. The Claim A tweet sent on August 18, 2022, suggested that Liz Cheney had called Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz “evil Quagmire”, daring him to make further attacks against her....
The Claim A video was posted by Meidas Touch, a political media network, that shows the audience at the Capitol Visitor Center Congressional Auditorium on Wednesday morning standing to greet Zelensky before his speech. The video, which is gaining traction on Twitter, zooms in and highlights Greene, who appears to stand with other members of Congress. Rather than applauding Zelensky, the video shows Greene grabbing her phone before it fades back to a shot panning the rest of the audience....
Several states have called for Russia to be assigned the “state sponsor of terrorism” status, though the Biden Administration has for now pushed back against those plans. And with Dutch investigators reportedly mulling a Nuremberg-style trial for Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and the Moscow leadership for their alleged crimes against Ukraine, the Russian leader’s past statements may come back to haunt him. The Claim A 2014 video from a Vladimir Putin press conference has been shared on Twitter and Reddit, with one of the most prominent posts coming from the Advisor to Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, Anton Geraschenko....
The Claim The latest research into the impact of cannabinoid compounds on SARS-CoV-2 replication has generated a buzz on mainstream and social media, leading some users to claim that consumption of marijuana can help prevent or fight COVID infection. “All this time we’ve been listening to the CDC, we should have been eating CBD,” ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel said on his show last week. “Now, if you’re skeptical about the science here, let me remind you, this study has been reviewed by the CDC’s stoner nephew the THC,” The Late Show host Stephen Colbert joked....
The Russian leader has often been the subject of speculation, whether it is over his purported wealth, family ties, or health issues. The latest bit of hearsay has made waves in the British tabloids on Monday, but are there any hard facts behind it? The Claim Several English-language outlets, including the Mirror and the Daily Mail, published articles claiming that Putin faced an assassination attempt while his motorcade was driving through Moscow....
In New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 203 in June to direct local police agencies statewide to review their forces and develop plans to improve them. The directive led the city of Ithaca, New York, in collaboration with Tompkins County, to release a recommendations report on Monday that reimagines its public safety and law enforcement. The Claim “My state is a black hole of stupidity. Ithaca (NY) Mayor Calls for Abolishing Police Dept, Replacing With ‘Community Solution Workers’,” one Twitter user posted on Thursday....
While the former president has demanded an audit of materials seized from his home, disclosures by the DOJ appear to show the president was in possession of highly classified national security documents. The potential mishandling of such sensitive government material has sparked a comparison between Trump and two other prominent controversial figures of U.S. security history. The Claim In a tweet published on September 1, 2022, former Homeland Security official Miles Taylor pointed out the “irony” that Trump may face the same criminal charges brought against Julian Assange and Edward Snowden—charges that the former president called for their executed upon....
With cases rising again across the country as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus takes hold, politicians, journalists and social media users are taking stock of President Joe Biden’s pandemic-handling abilities in his first year. The Claim This week, multiple public figures and social media users attempted to directly compare how current and previous administrations fared in the battle against COVID by analyzing the cumulative number of deaths from the virus under each president....
While the broader picture looks bleak, the rate of unemployment has hit some of its lowest levels in American history, a remarkable recovery from the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic which left near-record numbers of people jobless. While lower unemployment may be seen as a token of strength, leaders are still grasping for clues about how to reignite the country’s economic growth. Among this conversation was the recent suggestion by a senior Republican that reducing unemployment even further could be the answer....
The Claim People have suggested the video of the rat is from New York during recent flooding caused by Hurricane Ida. The clip shows the rat spinning as it pulls itself around in the water. Various versions of the video, some with music dubbed over the top, have accrued millions of views on social media in total. One Twitter user shared the video with the words: “Flooding in NYC is on another level....
Is this “NAFTA-gate” as the Clinton campaign would like Ohio voters to believe when they vote in the March 4 primary? Or is it, as the Obama camp describes it, just a botched description by a low-level official in Canada’s Chicago office of a meeting with a senior Obama adviser? It’s now clear that a Canadian news report that started this flap wasn’t accurate. No evidence has surfaced to show that any Obama “staffer” telephoned the Canadian ambassador in Washington, and all concerned deny that any such conversation took place....
The press release and the supposed merger was quickly revealed to be untrue, and its inauthenticity was confirmed by a Walmart spokesperson to CNBC. In the press release, the claim was made that Walmart—the biggest retailer in the U.S.—would accept cryptocurrency for payments from shoppers via Litecoin beginning on October 1. A lengthy quote attributed to Walmart CEO Doug McMillon was also included in the fake announcement, which was never listed on Walmart’s official corporate website....
At the same time, Brennan defended the assassination of Osama bin Laden, which occurred during his tenure and was ordered by his former boss, President Barack Obama. Sanders went even further at the time, “applaud[ing]” the killing of bin Laden and calling it “a historic moment in our fight against terrorism.” Yet, by any standards of law, morality and common sense, the assassination of Fakhrizadeh, as well as the earlier assassination of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani—both done during President Donald Trump’s presidential tenure—were far more justified than even the assassination of Osama bin Laden himself....
Mbappe uncle names next potential club The Colombia international has been solid for the Ligue 1 side since returning from unsuccessful loan spells at Manchester United and Chelsea. With 28 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions this season, Falcao is back to his best with the French side. Although his contract expires at the end of next season, he has no thoughts about planning a move away just yet as they near the end of an excellent season....
That makes that 2011 draft-day deal the best in franchise history. Which is saying a lot, considering which trade it beat out, which player it surpassed and the controversy over that player that will last forever. No, Julio Jones isn’t the best Falcons player ever … not yet, at least. Nor will he reach the levels of fame and infamy, love and hatred, adoration and condemnation, reached by Michael Vick....
The Patriots scored two touchdowns in the second quarter and headed into halftime with a 17-point lead. New England added two field goals in the second half and cruised to a 23-7 win in Foxborough, Mass. MORE: Super Bowl hangovers for Pats’ defense, Falcons’ offense Tom Brady threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Patriots to the victory, while Dion Lewis chipped in 76 yards on the ground....
Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) reported on Sunday that Kaminskas, née Shebunova, had her residence permit revoked as the Lithuanian State Security Department said her presence in the country may pose a threat to national security, due to her links to Russia. Russian investigative outlet The Insider reported in 2019 that Kaminskas, a former stewardess at the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), which was led by Shoigu for 21 years, allegedly has two children with the defense minister—a son, born in 2001, and a daughter, born in 2008....
The former Oregon star recorded his second return touchdown in as many preseason games, this one a 68-yard scamper late in the second quarter Saturday night against the Ravens. MORE: Fantasy football RB sleepers | Sam Bradford takes huge hit While Philadelphia doesn’t need help at running back with DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews in the backfield, Barner could earn a spot with more special teams magic.
