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  • Fact Check: Denzel Washington Has NOT Said That He 'Won't Go Woke' For New Role

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    Has actor Denzel Washington said that he "won't go woke" for a new role? No, that's not true: There is no evidence that Washington ever publicly said this. This statement appeared on a self-identified satire website. The claim originated in an article published by The Dunning-Kruger Times on January 3, 2024, titled "Denzel Washington Has One Rule When He Takes…

    • Jan 4, 2024
    • by: Christiana Dillard
    Fact Check: Denzel Washington Has NOT Said That He 'Won't Go Woke' For New Role He Never Said
  • Fact Check: Sylvester Stallone Did NOT Say He Won't Work With Tom Hanks Because 'He Weirds Me Out' -- It's From Satire Site

    Fact Check

    Did Sylvester Stallone say he won't work with Tom Hanks because "he weirds me out"? No, that's not true: This claim comes from a satirical website that has a history of fabricating content surrounding popular topics. The site carries a disclaimer that states, "Everything on this website is fiction." Lead Stories found no credible reports about what would be a…

    • Dec 13, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: Sylvester Stallone Did NOT Say He Won't Work With Tom Hanks Because 'He Weirds Me Out' -- It's From Satire Site Satire Site
  • Fact Check: Candace Owens Did NOT Turn Down Spot On 'The View' -- Did NOT Say 'I'm Not Saving Their Dying Show'

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    Did conservative TV personality Candace Owens turn down an offer to be a host on "The View" television show while being quoted saying, "I'm not saving their dying show"? No, that's not true: This claim originated from an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. The website has a disclaimer that reads, "Everything on this website is…

    • Dec 11, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Candace Owens Did NOT Turn Down Spot On 'The View' -- Did NOT Say 'I'm Not Saving Their Dying Show' Satire
  • Fact Check: NFL Referees Do NOT Now Have The Authority To Disqualify Players For Anthem Kneeling -- Story Is From A Satire Site

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    Do NFL referees now have the authority to disqualify players for kneeling in protest during the national anthem? No, that's not true: This claim comes from a satirical website that has a history of fabricating content surrounding popular topics. The site carries a disclaimer that states, "Everything on this website is fiction." Lead Stories found no credible reports about what…

    • Dec 4, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: NFL Referees Do NOT Now Have The Authority To Disqualify Players For Anthem Kneeling -- Story Is From A Satire Site Satirical Site
  • Fact Check: Disney Did NOT Lose 23 Million Subscribers After 'Trying To Cancel Elon Musk'

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    Did the Walt Disney Company lose 23 million subscribers after "trying to cancel Elon Musk"? No, that's not true: This claim appeared in an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. The website has a disclaimer that reads, "Everything on this website is fiction." The claim appeared in an article published by The Dunning-Kruger Times on November…

    • Dec 1, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Disney Did NOT Lose 23 Million Subscribers After 'Trying To Cancel Elon Musk' Satirical Site
  • Fact Check: Colin Kaepernick Was NOT Fired 'From His New Job As A High School Coach After Only Six Games' -- Satire Story Was Bait

    Fact Check

    Was Colin Kaepernick "fired from his new job as a high school coach" after only six games because kids couldn't stand him? No, that's not true: The claim is derived from an article copied from a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content to embarrass conservatives who repost it as true. That website displays a disclaimer that reads, "Everything on…

    • Nov 20, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Colin Kaepernick Was NOT Fired 'From His New Job As A High School Coach After Only Six Games' -- Satire Story Was Bait Satire
  • Fact Check: Carrie Underwood Did NOT Cancel All Remaining Shows With Garth Brooks, Did NOT Say 'I Didn't Enjoy The Booing'

    Fact Check

    Did music artist Carrie Underwood cancel all remaining shows with music artist Garth Brooks, saying she "didn't enjoy the booing"? No, that's not true: This claim appeared in an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. That website has a disclaimer that reads, "Everything on this website is fiction." The claim appeared in an article published by…

    • Nov 15, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Carrie Underwood Did NOT Cancel All Remaining Shows With Garth Brooks, Did NOT Say 'I Didn't Enjoy The Booing' Satirical Site
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence 'Lia Thomas And NCAA Forced To Pay Riley Gaines Millions Of Dollars In Lawsuit' -- Claim Is From A Satire Site

    Fact Check

    Were swimmer Lia Thomas and the NCAA forced to pay swimmer Riley Gaines millions of dollars in a lawsuit? No, that's not true: This claim appeared in an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. That website has a disclaimer that reads, "Everything on this website is fiction." The claim appeared in an article published by conservativetears.com…

    • Oct 26, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: NO Evidence 'Lia Thomas And NCAA Forced To Pay Riley Gaines Millions Of Dollars In Lawsuit' -- Claim Is From A Satire Site Not Reported
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence Lia Thomas Was Booed Off Stage At NCAA Legends' Meet And Greet -- Claim Is From Satire Site

    Fact Check

    Was swimmer Lia Thomas "Booed Off Stage at the 'NCAA Legends' Meet and Greet"? No, that's not true: This claim appeared in an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. The website where this claim originated has a disclaimer that reads "Everything on this website is fiction." The claim appeared in an article published by The Dunning-Kruger…

    • Oct 19, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: NO Evidence Lia Thomas Was Booed Off Stage At NCAA Legends' Meet And Greet -- Claim Is From Satire Site Satire Site
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence Gordon Ramsay Banned Megan Rapinoe From His Restaurants For Life -- It's Satire

    Fact Check

    Did celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay ban soccer player Megan Rapinoe from his restaurants for life? No, that's not true: This claim is from a satirical website with a disclaimer that tells readers everything on the website is fiction. There is no evidence from legitimate news sources that Ramsay has banned Rapinoe from his restaurants. The claim appeared in an article…

    • Oct 18, 2023
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: NO Evidence Gordon Ramsay Banned Megan Rapinoe From His Restaurants For Life -- It's Satire Satirical Site
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