Did the Federal Government Cancel an $80 Million Nike Contract?
A junk news website reported that the government canceled a nonexistent contract with Nike because the company "has decided it hates America."
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The Death of John Crawford III
President Donald Trump's renewed criticism of NFL protests prompted the re-emergence on social media of a controversy regarding the 2014 police shooting of a black man in Ohio.
Did the Supreme Court Rule in 1943 That No One Can Be Forced to Participate in Patriotic Rituals?
The Supreme Court's 1943 ruling applied to school board officials and other government entities, not private sector enterprises such as the NFL.
Did Philadelphia Eagles Players Kneel During the National Anthem in 2017?
The White House claimed that an event with the Super Bowl champions was cancelled due to a disagreement over kneeling during the pre-game anthem, but no Eagles player knelt in protest during the regular season.
Did Tim Tebow Kneel During the National Anthem in Protest of Abortion?
Tim Tebow and Colin Kaepernick are both famous for kneeling during football games, but in dramatically different contexts.
Did the NFL Stop Donations to Breast Cancer and Military Charities in Order to Fund Black Lives Matter?
Websites misrepresented details of an agreement between the National Football League and protesting players.
Did Papa John’s Withdraw Their NFL Advertising Over Anthem Protests?
The pizza chain will be removing the NFL logo and the label of "official sponsor" from their television commercials, but they have not stopped advertising with the league.
Did a Football Fan Sit on an American Flag While Wearing a Shirt Reading ‘I Stand for the National Anthem’?
A sports news web site published the photograph, which was taken during a game between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots.
Did Donald Trump Joke Around, Fail to Salute the Flag During a Military Ceremony?
A left-leaning web site correctly points out that the President joked around during the playing of "Retreat," but he did not violate protocol.
Did the CEO of Hardwick Clothes Cut Ties With the NFL Over ‘Unpatriotic’ Protests?
News reports accurately describe a decision made by Tennessee businessman Allan Jones.
Did Nike Cut Ties with the Dallas Cowboys Over National Anthem Protests?
A "satirical" web site published a fake story about the sportswear company, which has in fact expressed support for players' right to protest.
Did a Protester Kneel During a Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
A viral photograph shows a man kneeling and recording a video at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but it's unclear whether he was also protesting.
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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.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook from Making Your Posts Public?
"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"
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.
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.
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.