Nike Keeps Plans for Arizona Factory Despite Controversy
Despite his earlier criticism, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey welcomed Nike to Arizona.
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Nike Pulls Flag Sneaker After Kaepernick Complaint
The shoe's heel has a U.S. flag with 13 white stars in a circle on it, known as the Betsy Ross flag.
Kaepernick, Eric Reid Settle Collusion Grievances with NFL
"The resolution of this matter is subject to a confidentiality agreement so there will be no further comment by any party."
Was Taylor Swift ‘Busted’ on a Date with Colin Kaepernick?
Junk news sites published a spurious report saying Swift was photographed with the controversial former NFL quarterback at a San Francisco nightclub.
Did Nike Donate Vastly More to Republicans Than Democrats In the 2018 Election Cycle?
News reports captured some of the important details about campaign contributions by Nike workers, but their headlines over-simplified the reality.
Did the National Association of Police Organizations Call for a Boycott of Nike?
The police union's president called Colin Kaepernick a "shallow dilettante" who disrespected the American flag in a letter to Nike's CEO.
Did Colin Kaepernick Donate $25,000 to a Group Honoring Assata Shakur?
The group is named after the Black Liberation Army member who was convicted in the murder of a state trooper and fled to Cuba.
Has Warrick Dunn Built More Than 145 Homes for Single Parents?
‘If you are going to live in this community, you want to be a part of this community and give back.’
Did Nike Release a Line of ‘Burned’ Sneakers to Clap Back at Protesters?
A creative sneaker-based artwork was wrongly associated with later protests against Nike.
Did Ford Make Colin Kaepernick the Face of Their New Ad Campaign?
A joke posted to the political humor section of Reddit was mistaken as genuine news by a number of social media users.
Did Nike Fire Colin Kaepernick After an Arrest?
Junk news sites reported that the currently unsigned NFL quarterback lost his endorsement deal after being arrested for trespassing on a football field.
Did Nike Say They Can Afford to “Let Go of All ‘Make America Great Again’ Customers”?
Nike may not be "taking a drastic hit to their bottom line," but they didn't say that quite so bluntly themselves.
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Were Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Created as an ‘Anti-Masturbatory Morning Meal’?
Numerous websites exaggerated the role of J.H. Kellogg's odd beliefs about sexual health in the creation of the breakfast cereal.
Are Ingredients in ‘Impossible’ and ‘Beyond Meat’ Burgers Indistinguishable from Dog Food?
The burger-imitation products do share a few ingredients with some brands of vegan, grain-free “ultra-premium” dog food.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook or Instagram from Making Your Posts Public?
"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"
Did ‘Fox and Friends’ Call Fred Rogers an ‘Evil, Evil Man’?
The segment prompted numerous rebuttals condemning the "maliciousness of the attack" on the legacy of the children's TV host.
Did Jeffrey Epstein Have a Painting of Bill Clinton Wearing a Dress in His Flat?
Snopes spoke to the artist behind the painting, who could not corroborate August 2019 news reports that cited anonymous sources.