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  • Fact Check: In-N-Out Burger Is NOT 'Leaving California Over Wage Hikes And Woke Policies' -- Claim Is From Satire Site

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    Is In-N-Out Burger leaving California "over wage hikes and woke policies"? No, that's not true: This article originated from a website that labels itself satire. The site has a disclaimer that describes it as part of a network of "parody, satire, and tomfoolery." There is no evidence to support the claim that the fast food restaurant is leaving California amid…

    • Apr 11, 2024
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: In-N-Out Burger Is NOT 'Leaving California Over Wage Hikes And Woke Policies' -- Claim Is From Satire Site Satire Site
  • Fact Check: Jason Aldean Did NOT Say 'Straight Day Of Visibility Concert Is Happening'

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    Did country music star Jason Aldean say a "straight day of visibility concert" is happening? No, that's not true: This article originated from a website that labels itself satire. The site has a disclaimer that describes it as part of a network of "parody, satire, and tomfoolery." There is no evidence to support the claim that Aldean said this. The…

    • Apr 4, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Jason Aldean Did NOT Say 'Straight Day Of Visibility Concert Is Happening' Satirical Site
  • Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Say He Might Buy 'The View' Just So He Could Cancel It -- Article First Appeared On Satire Site

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    Did Elon Musk say he might buy the TV talk show "The View" just so he could cancel it -- as claimed in a meme on social media? No, that's not true: The text caption and composite image showing show co-host Whoopi Goldberg and Elon Musk originated in a March 4, 2023, article on the satirical website Patriot Party Press.…

    • Mar 22, 2024
    • by: Sarah Thompson
    Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Say He Might Buy 'The View' Just So He Could Cancel It -- Article First Appeared On Satire Site Satire Origin
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence John Cena Lost 'Four Sponsors Worth Millions After Humiliating Himself At The Oscars'

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    Did professional wrestler and actor John Cena lose four sponsors "worth millions" after "humiliating himself" at the Oscars? No, that's not true: This claim is from an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. This website has a disclaimer that reads, "Everything on this website is fiction." The claim appeared in an article published by The Dunning-Kruger…

    • Mar 13, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: NO Evidence John Cena Lost 'Four Sponsors Worth Millions After Humiliating Himself At The Oscars' Satirical Site
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence 'Budweiser Brands' Were Not Invited To Great American Beer Festival For First Time Since 1982

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    Did "Budweiser brands" not get invited to The Great American Beer Festival for the first time since 1982? No, that's not true: A representative from The Great American Beer Festival told Lead Stories that this claim was "incorrect." There is also a sentence in the article making this claim that says that what the satire site posts is not "necessarily…

    • Mar 12, 2024
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: NO Evidence 'Budweiser Brands' Were Not Invited To Great American Beer Festival For First Time Since 1982 Satirical Site
  • Fact Check: NYC Spokesman Did NOT Say Trucker Boycott Caused Empty Shelves In February 2024 Throughout City

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    Did a New York City spokesman say that a trucker boycott has caused shelves to go empty throughout stores in New York City in February 2024? No, that's not true: This story originated from a website that clearly labels itself satire. The site has a disclaimer that describes it as part of a network of "parody, satire, and tomfoolery." There…

    • Feb 21, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: NYC Spokesman Did NOT Say Trucker Boycott Caused Empty Shelves In February 2024 Throughout City Satirical Site
  • Fact Check: Stephen King HAS Sold Manuscripts In The Last Two Years

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    Has acclaimed author Stephen King not sold a manuscript in two years because he "went woke"? No, neither is 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 was made in an article published…

    • Jan 15, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Stephen King HAS Sold Manuscripts In The Last Two Years Bestseller
  • Fact Check: Lia Thomas Was NOT Fired As High School Coach -- Claim Is From Satire Site

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    Was transgender competitive swimmer Lia Thomas fired from her new high school coaching job after two weeks because "half the team quit"? 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…

    • Jan 5, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Lia Thomas Was NOT Fired As High School Coach -- Claim Is 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: 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
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