Did a Nationwide US Coin Shortage Occur in Summer 2020?
The COVID-19 pandemic was blamed for removing coins from circulation, as well as slowing production by the U.S. Mint.
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Are ‘Blue Lives Murder’ Shirts Available to Buy on Amazon?
Social media users asked whether memes about the alleged shirts were factual.
Is Facebook Sponsoring the Republican National Convention?
Just as with food products, it pays to check the date stamped on news articles.
Did Lowe’s Donate $25M to Minority-Owned Businesses, While Home Depot Founder Gave to Trump?
A meme comparing political involvement of the home improvement chains left out some context.
Did Wendy’s CEO Donate to Trump’s Re-Election Campaign?
#WendysIsOverParty trended on social media following rumors that the fast food chain's CEO donated to U.S. President Donald Trump's re-election campaign.
Did LEGO Pull Police Playsets from Stores?
A rumor led some to believe that LEGO stopped selling police- and White House-themed toys.
Is Kroger Requiring Employees to Repay Coronavirus Emergency Pay?
An image showing a letter purportedly sent from the grocery chain to employees sparked outrage on social media.
Is the White House Gift Shop Selling Coronavirus Commemorative Coins?
Sometimes names can be deceiving.
Did Trump Admin Give $55M to ‘Bankrupt Company’ for N95 Masks It Doesn’t Make?
FEMA stated it knows the company "doesn't make" the masks because the company is a broker, not a manufacturer.
Does Ivanka Trump Hold a Trademark on Coffins in China?
In 2018, the United States' first daughter was awarded a variety of trademarks.
Will Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check Count Against Your 2020 Tax Refund?
While the stimulus payment is technically a tax credit, its categorization as such was made only so the government could disburse payments using the IRS’ existing infrastructure.
Did Corona Beer Sales Drop Sharply Due to Fear About the Coronavirus?
A trope that suggests people are so dumb they think the beer and virus are related played out in some news reports.
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Did California Democrats Introduce an LGBTQ Bill to ‘Protect Pedophiles Who Rape Children’?
A bill in the California state Senate would leave the decision of whether individuals convicted of particular sex crimes involving minors must register as sex offenders to the discretion of the court.
Was Jacob Blake Charged With Raping a Child?
Online commentators and social media users sought to undermine protests sparked by the police shooting of Blake in Wisconsin in August 2020.
Does This Video Show Biden Falling Asleep in an Interview?
The manipulated clip was shared by President Trump's social media director.
Did Antifa.com Redirect to Biden’s Official Campaign Website?
If it was a prank, it wouldn't be the first time the politician has been targeted in such a way.
Is This ‘Trump Army’ Fundraising Email Real?
The Trump campaign launched the "Army for Trump" website in March 2020.