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.
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Louisiana Mayor Bans Purchase of Nike Products for City Recreational Facilities
"Under no circumstances will any Nike product ... be purchased for use or delivery at any City of Kenner Recreation Facility," the mayor declared in a memo.
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.
Did Nike Urge Disgruntled Consumers to Donate Their Unwanted Shoes to Veterans?
A purported statement from the company asked critics to "respect our troops" and donate clothing rather than burn it.
Is This Nike ‘Make America Great Again’ Hat Real?
An image purportedly showing the Nike 'swoosh' symbol on the tag of a 'Make America Great Again' hat is a hoax.
Did Nike Offer ‘People of Color’ a 75 Percent Off Coupon?
Users of the controversial online forum 4Chan produced racially-charged and potentially dangerous fake coupons, in the aftermath of Nike's endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick.
Did Michael Jordan Resign from the Board at Nike and Take ‘Air Jordans’ with Him?
The former NBA superstar has not taken umbrage with the company's decision to use Colin Kaepernick in an ad campaign.
Did the University of Alabama Cut Ties with Nike Over the Colin Kaepernick Endorsement Deal?
A false viral Facebook rumor was fabricated using an online "fake news generator."
A Look at Companies Embroiled in Recent Political Debates
American companies are increasingly being pulled into the country's political and cultural wars.
LeBron James Says in Kaepernick Reference: I Stand with Nike
The basketball superstar — and new Los Angeles Laker — made the remarks as he received an award for both his style and his philanthropy from Harlem's Fashion Row.
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."
Did Colin Kaepernick Immediately Lose a Nike Endorsement After an Anti-White Rant?
Reports that Nike rescinded their offer to make Kaepernick one of the faces of their 'Just Do It' campaign were junk news.
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As cures go, these ones are lemons.
Should COVID-19 Patients Avoid Taking Ibuprofen?
French medical advice warned that "adverse effects" of drugs such as ibuprofen had been reported in coronavirus patients.
Did the Obamas Buy Controlling Interest in Home Depot?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Was COVID-19 Created to Distract Us from a Doomsday Asteroid?
Please stop.
Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.