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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Checking the Facts: No, migrants didn't try to 'hijack' school buses near border | Fact check

A social media post mischaracterizes incidents involving migrants approaching school buses. Deputies say no one committed any crimes. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Checking the Facts

Wed Sep 4 2024

 
License plate readers mounted on the side of a Clarkstown School District bus at Clarkstown North High School in New City on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The systems installed by Bus Partol capture video and photos of vehicles if they pass the bus while the stop sign is out and red lights are on.

A social media post mischaracterizes incidents involving migrants approaching school buses. Deputies say no one committed any crimes.

Construction crews prepare a monument of Robert E. Lee, who was a general in the Confederate Army, for removal in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., May 19, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman
 

No, 'beast' statue didn't replace Robert E. Lee monument | Fact check

The Lee statue was removed in 2017. The statue shown in social media posts had been there since well before its removal.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, Director-General, World Health Organization, provides the  Keynote Address as UMass Chan Medical School holds opening of its cutting-edge new education and research building, Albert Sherman Center, on the Worcester campus.
 

Mpox remains global health emergency in August 2024 | Fact check

The clip in the posts dates back to 2023, when mpox was declared to no longer be a global emergency. It was declared an emergency again in 2024.

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event on gun violence prevention in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 15, 2024. (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP) (Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)
 

Supposed Harris quote on ending 2nd Amendment isn't real | Fact check

The quotes are fabricated. There is no credible evidence that Harris or Walz made the statements attributed to them.

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris delivers her acceptance speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024.
 

Revealing photos of Kamala Harris are not legitimate | Fact check

The photos contain signs of being AI-generated, an expert told USA TODAY. There is no credible evidence that Harris used to be a sex worker.

Thursday, August 29, 2024; Savannah, Georgia; Democratic Presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia.
 

No, Democrats are not using a Nazi slogan in campaign | Fact check

Joy has become a central theme for Democrats campaigning this year, but they have not used or referenced the Nazi slogan "Strength Through Joy."

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris campaigns on Aug. 29, 2024, in Savannah, Ga.
 

Harris Communist Party card is digitally fabricated | Fact check

The image was fabricated using an online Communist Party card generator. There's no evidence Harris was a member of the Communist Party.

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 26: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on alongside Marlon Bateman (L), Marine Cpl. Kelsee Lainhart and U.S. Marine Corps. Sergeant Tyler Vargas-Andrews during a wreath laying ceremony to honor the lives of those who died at the Abbey Gate Bombing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on August 26, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. Monday marks three years since the August 26,   2021, suicide bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport, which killed 13 American service members. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
 

No, Trump didn't post about meeting Civil War vet | Fact check

The post didn't come from Trump. It originated from someone who impersonated the former president before X suspended the account.

Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with girlfriend Taylor Swift after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
 

No evidence Chiefs CEO banned Taylor Swift from games | Fact check

A spokesperson for Fox News said the outlet hasn't reported that Taylor Swift has been banned from Chiefs games by CEO Clark Hunt.

FILE PHOTO: Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
 

Image of Fox News poll about veterans, 2024 race is fake | Fact check

An August Fox News poll found Harris gained support in Sun Belt states, but it did not categorize respondents based on veteran or disability status.

 

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