Fact Check Does Viral Video Show 300 000 People In Paris Street For Lionel Messi

The Claim A video shared on Twitter shows packed streets which the poster claimed was “over 300,000 people” in a Paris street on August 10 to welcome the player. It has been watched more than 278,000 times at time of writing. Another post of the same video has more than 46,000 views and also claims it is in Paris. A further post said the video showed fans waiting to welcome Messi to the city, and had more than 9,000 views at time of writing....

January 6, 2023 · 2 min · 409 words · Pauline Lara

Fact Check Was Cop Promoted Then Fired After Falsely Claiming He Is Black

Ortiz, an 18-year veteran of the department who has been mired in numerous controversies, was terminated by Miami Police Chief Manny Morales. “Any member of the Miami Police Department who does not carry out the department’s mission is unworthy of serving the residents and stakeholders they vowed to uphold as a sworn member of the police department,” Morales said in a statement to Newsweek. The Claim Some tweets and videos from September 14, 2022, claim Morales suggested Ortiz’s firing followed job promotions after he falsely claimed to be Black....

January 6, 2023 · 5 min · 871 words · Desiree Kochevar

Factbox Chinese Investment In European Clubs And Players

Nov 2, 2015: Chinese model car maker Rastar Group agrees to takeover La Liga club Espanyol in a deal valued between 14.3 million euros-17.8 million euros ($15.4 million-$19.10 million). Dec 1, 2015: A Chinese consortium led by China Media Capital (CMC) Holdings and CITIC Capital agrees to pay more than $400 million for a 13 percent stake in City Football Group, the owner of a number of soccer clubs, including England’s Manchester City and New York City FC....

January 6, 2023 · 5 min · 868 words · Delila Lopez

Factbox List Of French Open Women S Singles Champions

French Open champions: 2016 Garbine Muguruza (Spain) beat Serena Williams (U.S.) 7-5 6-4 2015 Serena Williams (U.S.) beat Lucie Safarova (Czech Republic) 6-3 6-7 6-2 2014 Maria Sharapova (Russia) beat Simona Halep (Romania) 6-4 6-7 6-4 2013 Serena Williams (U.S.) beat Maria Sharapova (Russia) 6-4 6-4 2012 Maria Sharapova (Russia) beat Sara Errani (Italy) 6-3 6-2 2011 Li Na (China) beat Francesca Schiavone (Italy) 6-4 7-6 2010 Francesca Schiavone (Italy) beat Samantha Stosur (Australia) 6-4 7-6(2)...

January 6, 2023 · 6 min · 1103 words · Rebecca Thresher

Faf Du Plessis Picks World Cup 2019 Favourites

In case you didn’t know… Over the decades, South Africa have choked under pressure in key moments and high-voltage encounters in the World Cup. Be it through silly run-outs, poor umpiring decisions or just the inability to keep their feet on the ground, they have failed to win the sport’s most coveted trophy. The heart of the matter Even in the last edition, a spirited performance from the Black Caps in the semis sent them packing with tears of dismay and disgust....

January 6, 2023 · 2 min · 242 words · Marie Dorsey

Fake Fb Wall Rafael Nadal Celebrates His Top Rank On Facebook

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January 6, 2023 · 1 min · 17 words · Warren Raby

Fake Nes Classic Mini Surfaces Online

The device has been selling out everywhere since it launched last year, but now it’s extremely difficult to find one since it stopped being manufactured altogether – unless you don’t mind buying a knock-off, of course. NeoGAF members discovered listings for that very thing on Chinese sites like AliExpress and AliBaba, where a Chinese-made NES Classic Mini clone could be purchased. The listings have since been removed, but the devices have migrated to eBay....

January 6, 2023 · 2 min · 309 words · Janette Carter

Fake Texts From Uk Government Target Self Employed Workers

Many of these scams have been in response to government initiatives such as the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), appearing quickly after they’re announced and becoming ever-more convincing. This particular scam targets the self-employed and involves text messages which inform victims that they are due a tax refund. They have to tap the link in the message to claim the refund, at which point they are sent to a fake version of the HMRC website complete with government branding where they must enter personal details such as home address, postcode, their HMRC email address and password, and then the refund amount will be shown....

January 6, 2023 · 3 min · 546 words · Bessie Rodgers

Fake Vaccine Card Vendors Multiply Into Thousands After Biden S New Mandate Study

On Thursday, Biden announced that he was directing the U.S. Department of Labor to develop an emergency rule that will require employers with 100 or more employees to require vaccines or they will have to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. During a press briefing, Biden also announced that he was mandating COVID-19 vaccines for Medicare and Medicaid healthcare providers, federal employees and federal contractors. Shortly after the announcement, Biden faced backlash from many, including the Republican National Committee, which said it plans to file a lawsuit against the requirements....

January 6, 2023 · 3 min · 488 words · Dolores Siddon

Falcao Becomes Colombia S All Time Top Goalscorer

The 31-year-old striker scored in the 55th minute in an international friendly against Spain to give his side a 2-1 advantage. It was Falcao’s 26th goal for his country in 65 games and moved him into the sole spot at the top of Colombia’s goalscoring charts. Donnarumma shortlisted by Real Madrid He passed Arnoldo Iguaran, who scored 25 goals playing in 68 matches for Colombia from 1973-1993. It had been a long time coming for Falcao....

January 6, 2023 · 2 min · 235 words · Craig Woodberry

Falcons Reach For Tight End Help Sign Jacob Tamme

Tamme took to Twitter to express his excitement about his opportunity in Atlanta after three seasons in Denver. MORE: Team-by-team free agency signings, departures Tamme, a seven-year NFL veteran, will likely take over as the team’s starting tight end. The only other TE on the roster is Levine Toilolo, who caught 31 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns in 16 starts last season. Atlanta has struggled to find a replacement for future Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez, who retired following the 2013 season....

January 6, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Ruby Guida

Falcons Vs. Panthers Odds Prediction Betting Tips For Nfl Week 10 Thursday Night Football

The Falcons (4-5) are in second place behind the Buccaneers in the NFC South. The Panthers (2-7) are in last place and fading fast in the division. This short week game should be a lower-scoring affair but physical and tight again. Here’s everything to know about betting on Falcons vs. Panthers in Week 10, including updated odds, trends and our prediction for “Thursday Night Football.” NFL WEEK 10 PICKS: Against the spread | Straight-up predictions...

January 6, 2023 · 3 min · 532 words · Annie Mclain

Fall Guys Is The Perfect Battle Royale Game For Nintendo Switch

While Fall Guys may not look as good on the Switch as it does on other platforms, there are some massive upsides to this version of the bean-centric game show. If fans are looking for an entertaining battle royale experience that is just as easy to play on the Switch as it is on other platforms, Fall Guys is more than worth the download. RELATED: Best Games To Play If You Like Fall Guys...

January 6, 2023 · 3 min · 619 words · Richard Paul

Facial Plastic Surgery How To Prepare

Before your surgery, you will need to make some lifestyle adjustments and follow preoperative guidelines, such as medication modifications and not eating or drinking starting the night before your surgery. Location Cosmetic facial plastic surgery procedures may be done in the following locations, Klaus Tiedge / Getty Images Accredited office-based surgical facilityLicensed ambulatory surgical centerHospital operating room If you are having surgery at an outpatient or ambulatory surgical center, you could be transferred to an affiliated hospital if you develop a health emergency....

January 5, 2023 · 4 min · 676 words · Bennett Roos

Facing Down Abusers

Even cops twice my size say they would be scared to go into my classes. They say that domestic calls are the worst, too dangerous. I tell them, “Hey, my groups are as safe as you’ll get. Come see what it’s like. I’ll protect you.” They look skeptical since I’m a petite, 40-year-old, Korean-American woman. My bravado hides the fact that I’ve shopped for a bulletproof Kevlar vest. I’ve fingered the high-tech, impenetrable material, wondering if it would be a good investment....

January 5, 2023 · 5 min · 916 words · William Boulware

Fact Check Are There 30 000 U.S. Troops In Taiwan

The Claim A tweet from the account for Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) detailed a list of countries and the number of U.S. troops in each. The list compared the numbers to how many troops were in Afghanistan in recent months. In this list, Taiwan was referenced and it was claimed 30,000 American troops are based there. The Facts Cornyn’s figures were immediately drawn into question after he posted them on Twitter....

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 418 words · David Bowman

Fact Check Did Kamala Harris Call Joe Biden A Racist During The Democratic Debate

The Claim On August 11, Shortly after Biden named Harris as his running mate, President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign released a statement on the former vice president’s choice, in which it said that Harris called Biden a “racist” during the Democratic debates. “Not long ago, Kamala Harris called Joe Biden a racist and asked for an apology she never received,” the statement said. “Clearly, Phony Kamala will abandon her own morals, as well as try to bury her record as a prosecutor, in order to appease the anti-police extremists controlling the Democrat Party....

January 5, 2023 · 4 min · 750 words · Mary Schuchart

Fact Check Does Video Prove Zelensky Left Kyiv As Russia Claims

In a conflict that has shifted in Ukraine’s favor despite the ongoing shelling of its cities, pundits and experts are now debating the possibility of either a resolution or catastrophic escalation. With his army routing Russian forces, fresh rumors that President Volodymyr Zelensky had fled Kyiv at the height of these new victories and tensions, therefore, seemed a little ill-fitting. The Claim Claims on Telegram, posted by Russian state media and pro-Kremlin channels on October 12, 2022, showed a video of Zelensky in front of a green screen surrounded by cameras, being photographed for a holographic portrait....

January 5, 2023 · 4 min · 717 words · Justin Norris

Fact Check Have Senior Democrats Raised Concerns About The Smartmatic Voting Software As Trump S Lawyer Claims

Election officials use Dominion Voting Systems in 28 states, including several key battleground states. Members of Trump’s legal team have alleged that the company uses voting software that can be controlled by operators overseas to “steal” elections, much as they alleged the election was stolen from Trump. The Claim Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell, both members of Trump’s legal team, spoke with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo on Sunday to discuss allegations that voting software used in this election contributed to widespread voter fraud....

January 5, 2023 · 4 min · 794 words · Gus Davidson

Fact Check Is Kamala Harris Explicit Get Ahead Cnn Interview Real

Vice President Kamala Harris is no new victim to this type of misinformation; comments she made about her pronouns at a recent White House event were pulled far out of context to enrage right-wing critics. It now appears that an interview with the vice president on CNN has been, rather professionally, repurposed to vulgar effect. The Claim A tweet posted on August 15, 2022, shows Kamala Harris talking at what looks like a CNN event with the question “Should women give h*** to get ahead?...

January 5, 2023 · 3 min · 513 words · Donald Robinson