Fact Check Was Chuck Norris At The Capitol Riot

Many claimed to have seen the A Force of One actor, 80, taking part in the insurrection on January 6 with some photographs of a man pretending to be him doing the rounds on social media. The Claim A Twitter user went viral for posting a screengrab from the Instagram stories of a man at the riots that shows a man posing who is believed to be Norris. “Wait, so are we just not going to mention the fact that Chuck Norris was at the MAGA insurrection?...

December 6, 2022 · 2 min · 364 words · George Murphy

Fact Check Will Bgmi Get The Latest 2.4 Update Like Pubg Mobile

However, Indian players are awaiting information about the release of an update to India’s PUBG version, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), which was banned under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act of 2000. Thus, this article covers all the information on whether BGMI will receive a 2.4 update like PUBG Mobile. Will Krafton release 2.4 update for BGMI like PUBG Mobile? Currently, Krafton has not announced the 2.4 update for Battlegrounds Mobile India....

December 6, 2022 · 3 min · 443 words · Charles Burgess

Fact Check Would Nuclear War Solve Climate Change

Amid the discourse there has been mention of the global cooling effect that a small nuclear war might have. But does the science support this controversial narrative? The Claim On October 6, popular science and engineering Twitter account World of Engineering, which has around 2.4 million followers, tweeted that a small nuclear war would have the following effect: “Smoke from the incinerated cities rises high into the atmosphere, wrapping the planet in a blanket of soot that blocks the Sun’s rays....

December 6, 2022 · 5 min · 1002 words · John Gonzalez

Fake Doctor Arrested After Allegedly Marrying 14 Women Across India

According to India Today, Bidhu Prakash Swain, 54, who used the alias Ramesh Swain, would contact the women online posing as a doctor over dating sites and social media. Then, after a few days of marriage, Swain would allegedly leave the women with their families under the guise of traveling for work. “His targets were highly-educated and worked in senior positions at various government and private organisations [sic]. He had his eyes on their money,” Bhubaneswar DCP Umashankar Dash told India Today....

December 6, 2022 · 3 min · 457 words · Diane Samuel

Fake News Brandt Agent Denies Bayern Munich Transfer Agreement

Brandt has long been linked with a move to the Allianz Arena and recent reports suggested he will join Bayern at the end of the 2017-18 campaign, when a clause in his contract will allegedly make him available for a fee of €12.5 million. Lewy urges Bayern to keep having fun Nevertheless, the 20-year-old’s representative has made it clear no decision has been made on his long-term future just yet....

December 6, 2022 · 1 min · 143 words · Sarah Stiffler

Fake News Stephenson Denies Role In Reported La Lakers Bust Up

The Lakers (27-26) slipped to a 115-101 defeat at the Oracle Arena in a contest that superstar LeBron James, recently returned from injury, sat out in order to manage his workload. After the loss, reports emerged that Walton took aim at the experienced players on his roster over a perceived selfish approach. Michael Beasley and JaVale McGee are claimed to have taken exception to Walton’s criticism and countered by expressing concern with the coach’s rotations....

December 6, 2022 · 2 min · 316 words · Lauren Balderas

Falcons Safety J.J. Wilcox Out For Season With Torn Acl Report Says

The Falcons safety suffered a torn ACL on Monday and is out for the season, NFL Media reported , citing unidentified sources. Wilcox, who would have been the team’s third safety, went down with a right knee injury about an hour into the first practice of training camp. The team is expected to announce an official update on his status Tuesday. “I don’t have any injury updates from today,” Falcons coach Dan Quinn said after practice....

December 6, 2022 · 1 min · 181 words · Vera Martinez

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December 6, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Roderick Withrow

Fall Out Boy Apologizes For Centuries

How sick are you of hearing the Fall Out Boy song that has become this year’s sports anthem? Well, you’re not alone. MORE: Ezekiel Elliott tops early Heisman odds | National Signing Day | Heisman Trophy winners The band acknowledges that their latest single may have been a bit overused during the College Football Playoff and they’re ready to apologize. During the three playoff games, it’s estimated the song was played a whopping 45 times....

December 6, 2022 · 1 min · 108 words · William Jagger

Fact Check Did 1997 Talk Show Predict Russia War With Nato Over Ukraine

One clip circulating recently, purportedly sourced from a late 1990s Russian TV show, includes a debate that seems to describe a now painfully familiar plot involving the two neighboring countries. But where and when was the show recorded, and did it really hit the nail on the head with regard to Russia’s conflict with Ukraine? The Claim On October 18, 2022, a Twitter user shared a short clip in Russian, featuring three men discussing a potential conflict with NATO, which received thousands of interactions....

December 5, 2022 · 6 min · 1228 words · Alvaro Depalma

Fact Check Did Dr. Fauci Say No Masks Like Trump Is Claiming

The Claim “Dr.Tony Fauci says we don’t allow him to do television, and yet I saw him last night on @60Minutes, and he seems to get more airtime than anybody else since the late, great, Bob Hope,” Trump wrote in a tweet on Monday. “All I ask of Tony is that he make better decisions. He said “no masks & let China in”. Also, Bad arm!” As of 3 p.m. ET on Monday, Trump’s tweet had more than 10,000 retweets and more than 40,000 likes....

December 5, 2022 · 3 min · 624 words · Kim Stark

Fact Check Has Covid Testing Declined Under Joe Biden

Trump, who was president when the pandemic began, accused Biden of a “testing failure” that he called a “national scandal.” The former president’s statement comes after the Biden administration announced they would purchase 500 million at-home COVID tests and distribute them for free to Americans who want them. The Claim In a statement shared by his spokesperson Liz Harrington, former President Trump’s office said “By January 20, 2021 the United States had conducted over 250 million tests....

December 5, 2022 · 3 min · 613 words · Ester Rowland

Fact Check Was Mark Hamill S Gold Jumpsuit A Rejected Luke Skywalker Outfit

The Claim A photo of actor Mark Hamill wearing a gold jumpsuit has been shared online and described as a rejected Luke Skywalker costume. The photo shows a young Hamill, who portrayed Skywalker in the original trilogy and reprised that role in the sequel movies, in a gold jumpsuit with flared sleeves posing for photographs. Alongside such posts has been the caption: “Rejected costume for Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 394 words · Harold Shults

Fall Guys Gets Super Monkey Ball Aiai Costume

Since 2020, Fall Guys had provided millions of gamers with blood-pumping, platforming mayhem. Furthermore, the titular Fall Guys have become one of gaming’s most endearing mascots; their bean-like design, large appendages, and beady eyes make them perfect candidates for silly video game crossovers. Recently, Fall Guys collaborated with Kena: Bridge of Spirts, bringing both Rot and Kena skins to the game for players to purchase. The game’s continued supply of character crossovers is a big factor of the game’s continued success, as Fall Guys has become the most downloaded PS Plus game according to Guinness....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 417 words · Kara Spann

Fall Guys Gives New Glimpse At Season 2

The medieval-themed new season of Fall Guys was revealed during Gamescom with a trailer that highlighted new skins, a fresh season pass, and perhaps most excitingly, new levels. Fans had already seen most of what is included in the latest clip, but it does give a closer look at those skins and one of the new levels. RELATED: 10 Things We Know About Fall Guys Season 2 The short clip posted on the publisher’s Twitter page shows players all trying to climb on top of a castle wall....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 402 words · Jesse Bowman

Fall Guys Leak Points To Fortnite Crossover Event

However, it seems that Fall Guys may be getting another high profile collaboration sometime in the near future. According to prominent Fortnite leaker, Fortnite Leaks, code found in Fall Guys seems to heavily suggest a Fortnite crossover is in the works, with multiple costumes referencing iconic Fortnite characters and imagery. RELATED: LEGO Rejects Popular Fall Guys Set Concept Fortnite Leaks, who also goes by Max, tweeted out the information today saying, “new strings were just added to the Fall Guys content system....

December 5, 2022 · 3 min · 465 words · Shirley Simmons

Fall Out Boy Guitarist Joe Trohman Stepping Away From Band Full Statement

The musician has been with the rock group—which also consists of singer Patrick Stump, bass guitarist Pete Wentz and drummer Andy Hurley—since its debut in 2001. They first skyrocketed to fame, and onto the pop punk scene, with the release of their 2005 album From Under the Cork Tree, followed by smash hit album Infinity on High. Trohman shared a statement explaining his decision to leave the group temporarily on social media, which was shared by the band on Wednesday, January 18....

December 5, 2022 · 4 min · 670 words · John Gooding

Facing A Grisly Past

Khieu, now 41, has a hard time talking about his role in one of the worst genocides in human history. Standing in a paddy field near his home in Kampong Tralach, two hours north of Phnom Penh, the wiry farmer vividly recalls his conflicted feelings as a child soldier: the thrill of joining the Khmer Rouge, the fear of offending his ruthless commanders, the shock of returning to a ravaged home....

December 4, 2022 · 14 min · 2837 words · Annette Ware

Fact Check Did Democrats Object To More States For 2016 Than Republicans For 2020

Members of Congress sheltered in place while rioters broke windows and made their way into lawmakers’ offices. Five people, including a Capitol police officer, died as a result of the insurrection (Newsweek reported that a sixth man from Georgia who was arrested for allegedly participating in the insurrection committed suicide on Saturday). Now, lawmakers are calling for Trump’s removal from office for inciting the violence. Newsweek reported that Democrats officially introduced their impeachment resolution in the House on January 11....

December 4, 2022 · 5 min · 911 words · Billie Morgan

Fact Check Did Marco Rubio Skip Senate Vote On Hurricane Ian Relief

Among the worst hurricanes Florida has ever seen, Ian left much of the state underwater, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Yet amid such tragedy and devastation, reports emerged recently suggesting that Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) hadn’t shown up to vote for a bill to open funding. The Claim In a tweet posted on October 19, 2022, lawyer Tristan Snell wrote: “When the Senate approved Florida’s disaster relief for Hurricane Ian, Marco Rubio did not even show up to vote....

December 4, 2022 · 3 min · 544 words · Dovie Nelms