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Travis Kelce Chose To Stand When Coach Andy Reid Told Team To Kneel for Anthem?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 28, 2023 Kelce has been in the news since Taylor Swift was spotted at one of his games.
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People surround a football field. On the field, a striped red-and-white flag with 50 white starts on a blue square in the corner of the flag covers the entire field. You can see fireworks surrounding the field.

NFL Stopped Playing National Anthem Before Games: ‘Politics Should Stay out of Sports’?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 27, 2023 "The latest move by the NFL, however, could be its boldest yet," SpaceXMania reported.
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A rumor said that Deion Sanders aka Coach Prime suspended two players on the spot for kneeling during the US National Anthem.

Deion Sanders Suspends Two Players for Anthem Kneeling, Says 'Stand For The Flag'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 26, 2023 "Football and politics: two subjects that Americans are passionate about, often colliding in une ...
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A rumor claimed that Bill Gates was buying up hundreds of burned up lots in Maui following the August 2023 fires.

Bill Gates Is Purchasing Burned-Up Lots in Maui for 'Pennies on the Dollar'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 26, 2023 "Gates says he's hoping to grab enough parcels to have the southern end of Lahaina rezoned comme ...
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A white man wearing a blue shirt looks slightly up. He is wearing a blue and white hat with a blue star on it.

Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy Suspends Player for Kneeling During National Anthem?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 25, 2023 "Not on my field," McCarthy supposedly said.
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A rumor said that Bill Belichick had fired a player for kneeling during the national anthem.

Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Fired an Anthem Kneeler: 'Not On My Field'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 22, 2023 "Belichick's justification was clear and succinct: 'No anthem kneeling on my field,'" according ...
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Red States Mandate All Public Schools To Display 'In God We Trust'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 20, 2023 "Hallelujah!," one person simply commented on Facebook.
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A Lebanese man wearing a black hoodie with a New York Jets patch on it stands at a podium.

New York Jets' Head Coach Will 'Quit on the Spot' if Team Signs Kaepernick?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 19, 2023 The claim began to spread after the Jets' starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his Achillies ...
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A white woman with white hair stands before a podium that says Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Janet Yellen Was 'Arrested for Treason'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 18, 2023 We've previously fact-checked other satirical claims stemming from Real Raw News.
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Disney Selling ABC to New Owner Who Wants To Cancel 'The View'?

Written by:
David Emery
Sep 18, 2023 Bear in mind, this "news" comes from a known publisher of satire.
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An online rumor said that Riley Gaines had either filed a lawsuit or settled one with transgender athlete Lia Thomas for $1.2 million, $2 million, or $5 million.

Former Swimmer Riley Gaines Sues Lia Thomas for $2M?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 15, 2023 We took a closer look at this familiar rumor from the world of collegiate swimming.
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A Black girl wearing a camo outfit flexes her right bicep and looks up as a Black woman next to her (also wearing camo) sings.

NFL 'Unbans' Beyoncé After Public Apology?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 14, 2023 If you wanted to read the apology, it would be hard to find.
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Text says "Disney World Now Selling Park Tickets for All Pets" over a close-up picture of a dog. Cinderella's castle is in the background.

Disney World Rolls Out Tickets for Your Four-Legged Friends?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 13, 2023 Fido would be so happy.
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A rumor said that Sylvester Stallone rejected a $500 million movie offer from Disney because it was woke or because of wokeness.

Sylvester Stallone Rejects Disney’s $500 Million 'Woke' Movie Offer?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 13, 2023 Stallone had enough of what he called "woke crap," according to an online article.
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A white man is wearing a black button up and holding a microphone with red E's on each side.

Joe Rogan 'Takes On' Whoopi Goldberg?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 13, 2023 Did the podcaster "have it out" with "The View" co-host?
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NFL Issues Beyoncé Lifetime Ban for Singing Black National Anthem at Game?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 12, 2023 "This decision has sent shockwaves throughout both the sports and entertainment industries," an ...
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An image says "Disney World officially removes drinking age" over a picture that shows Cinderella's Castle in the distance. You can also see people are walking around the park outside.

Disney World Officially Removes Drinking Age?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 12, 2023 We've previously checked similar claims about Disney World's drinking age from Mouse Trap News.
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A Black man wearing a black tanktop holds a football in his left hand, looking like he is about to throw it. People sit in the stands behind him.

NFL Refuses Kaepernick's Request for Active Status?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 11, 2023 As of this writing, Kaepernick hasn't played for an NFL team since January 2017.
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Colin Kaepernick Vows Never To Kneel During National Anthem Again?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 8, 2023 The athlete has been unsigned since 2017, after he kneeled during the national anthem before a f ...
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White text on an orange background says "Toll Booths Being Built Inside Disney World Parks!" over a stop light and a building that says "Hollywood Tower."

Toll Booths To Be Added Inside Disney World Theme Parks?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 8, 2023 Such a move would surely take a toll on the resort's daily visitor count.
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