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  • Fact Check: Stephen King's Book Sales Have NOT Dropped 70 Percent Since He 'Went Woke' -- This Is Satire Story

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    Have Stephen King's book sales dropped 70 percent since he "went woke"? No, that's not true: The claim appeared in an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. The claim originated in an article published by The Dunning-Kruger Times on August 13, 2023, titled "Stephen King's Book Sales Have Dropped 70 Percent Since He Went Woke" (archived…

    • Aug 15, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: Stephen King's Book Sales Have NOT Dropped 70 Percent Since He 'Went Woke' -- This Is Satire Story Bestseller
  • Fact Check: Tom Selleck Did NOT Speak Out In Support Of Jason Aldean As Of August10, 2023

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    Did actor Tom Selleck speak out in support of country music star Jason Aldean, saying, "I'm from a small town," as of August 10, 2023? No, that's not true: This claim appeared in an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. Multiple credible media outlets have also reported that Selleck was born and raised in big cities…

    • Aug 10, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Tom Selleck Did NOT Speak Out In Support Of Jason Aldean As Of August10, 2023 Satirical Site
  • Fact Check: Jason Aldean Did NOT File Defamation Suit Against Whoopi and 'The View' With Statement 'I'm No Racist'

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    Did country music star Jason Aldean file a defamation suit against host Whoopi Goldberg and the talk show "The View"? No, that's not true: This claim originated from a self-described satirical website aimed at trolling conservatives. That website, The Dunning-Kruger Times, has a disclaimer that describes itself as part of a network of "parody, satire, and tomfoolery" and says, "Everything…

    • Aug 1, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: Jason Aldean Did NOT File Defamation Suit Against Whoopi and 'The View' With Statement 'I'm No Racist' Satire Site
  • Fact Check: 'The View' Did NOT Cancel A Scheduled Interview With Jason Aldean -- This Story Is Satire

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    Did producers for ABC's talk show "The View" rescind an invitation to Jason Aldean to be a guest on the show after he surprised them by accepting their disingenuous offer? No, that's not true: This article was published by The Dunning-Kruger Times, a publication from the satire network America's Last Line of Defense (ALLOD). The website has a clear disclaimer…

    • Jul 31, 2023
    • by: Sarah Thompson
    Fact Check: 'The View' Did NOT Cancel A Scheduled Interview With Jason Aldean -- This Story Is Satire Satire Site
  • Fact Check: Morgan Wallen Did NOT Pull His Music From CMT In Jason Aldean Controversy -- Claim Is From A Satire Site

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    Did country star Morgan Wallen pull his music from Country Music Television (CMT) in response to CMT removing a song by Jason Aldean? No, that's not true: This is a fabricated satirical article crafted to spin off the true news that CMT did pull the video for Aldean's song, "Try That In A Small Town" on Monday, July 17, 2023.…

    • Jul 24, 2023
    • by: Sarah Thompson
    Fact Check: Morgan Wallen Did NOT Pull His Music From CMT In Jason Aldean Controversy -- Claim Is From A Satire Site Satire Site
  • Fact Check: Blake Shelton Did NOT Cancel $30 Million Project With CMT Over Aldean Video Row -- Story Is From A Satire Site

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    Did Blake Shelton cancel a $30 million project with CMT, saying that "Jason is my friend," in the aftermath of the network pulling Jason Aldean's music video? No, that's not true: This claim originated from a self-described satirical website aimed at trolling conservatives. The website that posted the information, The Dunning-Kruger Times, has a disclaimer that describes itself as part…

    • Jul 24, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: Blake Shelton Did NOT Cancel $30 Million Project With CMT Over Aldean Video Row -- Story Is From A Satire Site Concocted
  • Fact Check: Miss USA Is NOT Boycotting Miss Universe Over Trans Participant Stating She 'Won't Compete Against A Man'

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    Did Miss USA "Natasha Berkelston" state she "won't compete against a man" and boycott the 2023 Miss Universe pageant after Rikkie Kollé was named Miss Netherlands, becoming the first transgender woman to take the title? No, that's not true: This claim originated from a self-described satirical website aimed at trolling conservatives. The website that posted the information, The Dunning-Kruger Times,…

    • Jul 17, 2023
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Miss USA Is NOT Boycotting Miss Universe Over Trans Participant Stating She 'Won't Compete Against A Man' No Such Quote
  • Fact Check: Publix Has NOT Dropped Ben And Jerry's Products From Their Stores -- This Is From Satirical Website

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    Did the grocery chain Publix stop selling Ben & Jerry's ice cream products? No, that's not true: The director of communications for Publix denied the claim and Ben & Jerry's products are still on Publix's website at the time of writing. This claim originated from a satirical website. The claim appeared in an article published by The Dunning-Kruger Times on…

    • Jun 13, 2023
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: Publix Has NOT Dropped Ben And Jerry's Products From Their Stores -- This Is From Satirical Website Satirical Site
  • Fact Check: Kid Rock Did NOT Say He Wants To Send A Message To Target -- Story Is From A Satirical Site

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    Did singer-songwriter Kid Rock tell The Dunning-Kruger Times that he wants to send a message to Target Corporation, like he did with Bud Light? No, that's not true: The Dunning-Kruger Times is a satirical website. There is no evidence that Kid Rock said this. The claim appeared in an article published by The Dunning-Kruger Times on May 21, 2023 titled…

    • May 22, 2023
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: Kid Rock Did NOT Say He Wants To Send A Message To Target -- Story Is From A Satirical Site Satirical Site
  • Fact Check: Michael Jordan Did NOT Turn Down $120M Disney Deal On April 3, 2023 -- It's Fictional Story

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    Did Michael Jordan turn down a $120 million deal with Disney on April 3, 2023? No, that's not true: This story originated from the website The Dunning-Kruger Times, which has a disclaimer stating, "Everything on this website is fictional." This website is in connection with the satirical network, "America's Last Line of Defense." America's Last Line of Defense has a…

    • Apr 18, 2023
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: Michael Jordan Did NOT Turn Down $120M Disney Deal On April 3, 2023 -- It's Fictional Story Fiction
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