Snopes Media Bias for Past 90 Days

Jury Selection Begins in 1st Trial for George Floyd’s Death

crime, law and justice

This article is republished here with permission from The Associated Press. This content is shared here because the topic may interest Snopes readers; it does not, however, represent the work of Snopes fact-checkers or editors.
Snopes     Mar 08, 2021

UK Royals Absorb Shock of Revealing Harry, Meghan Interview

This article is republished here with permission from The Associated Press. This content is shared here because the topic may interest Snopes readers; it does not, however, represent the work of Snopes fact-checkers or editors.
Snopes     Mar 08, 2021

Carla Wallenda, Member of Famed High-Wire Act, Dies at 85

science and technology

This article is republished here with permission from The Associated Press. This content is shared here because the topic may interest Snopes readers; it does not, however, represent the work of Snopes fact-checkers or editors.
Snopes     Mar 07, 2021

Is Coca-Cola Giving Away Free Bags with Goodies for their 125th Anniversary?

science and technology

A post on a page falsely presenting itself as a the Facebook page for the Coca-Cola company suggested that all a person has to do to obtain a free bag of Coke goodies, including a $20 voucher, was fill out a survey and interact with a posted photo album:
Snopes     Mar 07, 2021

Are Dems Pandering to Troops with A ‘Dodge Charger Loan Forgiveness Plan’

unrest, conflicts and war

On March 5, 2021, Duffel Blog published an article describing a Democrat-led effort to win over the military vote: a proposed a plan to forgive any debts service members had accrued when purchasing a Dodge Charger:
Snopes     Mar 07, 2021

Is a Photo of Vegetarian Chicken-Flavored Ham Real?

While chicken-flavored vegetarian ham may seem to cause an oxymoronic overload for some readers, meatless meat products are becoming increasingly popular. Meat still reigns supreme, but major restaurant chains such as Burger King and McDonald’s are adding plant-based burgers to their menus, and grocery stores have seen an increase in meatless meats during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Snopes     Mar 07, 2021

Was Amber Heard Fired from ‘Aquaman 2’?

art and culture

On Feb. 28, 2021, several publications reported that actress Amber Heard had been fired from her role in the upcoming ‘Aquaman 2’ film. She had played the character Mera in the first installment as well as in an earlier DC Universe film, ‘Justice League.’ These reports have not been confirmed by Warner Bros. or DC Entertainment, and the claims come amid a larger dispute between Heard, Heard’s ex-husband Johnny Depp, and the pair’s respective fan bases.
Snopes     Mar 07, 2021

Ad Claims To Know “Real Reason Behind Joel Osteen’s Divorce”

social issue

You could be forgiven if you thought clicking on a link for an article titled “the real reason behind Joel Osteen’s divorce” might take you to a place that provided information about — or at least mentioned — the well known Houston-based televangelist. You would, sadly, be wrong:
Snopes     Mar 07, 2021

Is This “Caution: Tomatoes” Sign Real?

The sign is real, and it advertises a community garden in Friendship, PA, named “The Octopus Garden.” Owner Kristin Hughes, who bought the land on which the garden sits after an apartment building on that lot was destroyed by a fire. Hughes told Pittsburgh public radio station WESA in 2017 that “I really wanted to create something where people understand how important it is to connect with nature and also understand how easy it is to grow your own food.”
Snopes     Mar 07, 2021

The Mystery of the Man from Taured

art and culture

Common classes of paranormal tales are accounts of persons who have mysteriously appeared (e.g., from the past, the future, other worlds, other dimensions) and those who have mysteriously vanished (to no one knows where). One example of this genre that has proved popular over the last few decades involves both of these elements:
Snopes     Mar 07, 2021

States Drop COVID-19 Mask Mandates But Still Urge People to Wear Them

art and culture

This article about COVID-19 policies is republished here with permission from The Conversation. This content is shared here because the topic may interest Snopes readers; it does not, however, represent the work of Snopes fact-checkers or editors.
Snopes     Mar 07, 2021

From Vote to Virus, Misinformation Campaign Targets Latinos

politics

A nonpartisan academic report released this said most false narratives in the Spanish-language community “were translated from English and circulated via prominent platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, as well as in closed group chat platforms like WhatsApp, and efforts often appeared coordinated across platforms.”
Snopes     Mar 07, 2021

Is Viral Photo of 96-Armed Octopus Real?

health

This is a genuine photograph of a 96-armed octopus and is on display at Shima Marineland in Japan. It appears that the octopus has about eight “main” tentacles that branch off into several smaller tentacles.
Snopes     Mar 07, 2021

Would Georgia Bill Outlaw Giving Food, Water to Voters Waiting in Line?

politics

On March 3, 2021, a left-leaning Twitter account posted the below-displayed image that alleged the Georgia House of Representatives approved legislation that would allow law enforcement officers to criminalize volunteers who give free food or water to voters standing in line at polling sites on Election Day.
Snopes     Mar 06, 2021

Amanda Gorman Says She Was Racially Profiled Near Her Home

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This article is republished here with permission from The Associated Press. This content is shared here because the topic may interest Snopes readers; it does not, however, represent the work of Snopes fact-checkers or editors.
Snopes     Mar 06, 2021

Was Melania Trump Not Invited to First Lady Summit at Camp David?

On March 6, 2021, the Facebook account America’s Last Line of Defense posted a link to an article that alleged former U.S. first ladies were planning to meet at Maryland’s Camp David, a rural retreat for presidential administrations, without inviting Melania Trump.
Snopes     Mar 06, 2021

Did Navy SEALs Arrest Hillary Clinton?

crime, law and justice

On March 4, 2021, a website attempting to pass as a credible news outlet alleged U.S. military forces had arrested former Democratic Secretary of State Hillary Clinton under the direction of former Republican President Donald Trump.
Snopes     Mar 06, 2021

Was the Mid-Atlantic Accent Used Because of Early Microphone Quality?

art and culture

Snopes readers reached out to us recently with a request: What are the origins of the mid-Atlantic accent, that snobby, faux-British accent that many American actors and newscasters used in the early 20th Century?
Snopes     Mar 06, 2021