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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Checking the Facts: Post misrepresents net worth growth for Biden, Harris | Fact check

The post exaggerates Biden and Harris' net worths by tens of millions of dollars. Neither has a net worth that exceeds $11 million, Forbes reports. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Checking the Facts

Thu Sep 26 2024

 
President Joe Biden speaks and Vice President Kamala Harris during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

The post exaggerates Biden and Harris' net worths by tens of millions of dollars. Neither has a net worth that exceeds $11 million, Forbes reports.

February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; American actress Megan Fox during the second quarter in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
 

Celebrities' wiped socials unrelated to Diddy arrest | Fact check

Fox's and Pink's deleted posts and abandoned accounts predate Combs' arrest. Usher said his X account was hacked, and his posts have been reinstated.

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance (R-Ohio) delivers remarks on Sept. 5, 2024, at Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.
 

Yes, JD Vance actually owns a dog | Fact check

The post doesn't mention the part of Vance's remarks that shows he wasn't seriously admitting to having a "rent-a-dog" for the presidential campaign.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 23, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
 

Purported Trump post about 'miserable' women is fabricated | Fact check

The image of the Truth Social post is a fabrication that originated from an account that posts satirical content.

Mosquitos are studied at the Vector Control office off Division Drive Aug. 21, 2024 in Wilmington, N.C. Mosquito numbers are increasing thanks to the drenching Tropical Storm Debby brought to the region as areas that have been dry for years are suddenly flooded, activating egg sacks that have been dormant since as far back as Hurricane Florence. KEN BLEVINS/ STARNEWS
 

No mosquitoes released in Massachusetts, contrary to post | Fact check

A state public health spokesperson said mosquitoes have not been released anywhere in Massachusetts, whether by helicopter or any other means.

Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) runs off the field after a victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
 

Claim Harrison Butker turned down Nike began as satire | Fact check

The claim originated from a satirical social media account. There is no credible evidence that Butker made the statement attributed to him.

A man holds an Icom walkie talkie device after he removed the battery during the funeral of persons killed when hundreds of paging devices exploded in a deadly wave across Lebanon the previous day, in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 18, 2024. Hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon on September 17, killing at least nine people and wounding around 2,800 in blasts the Iran-backed militant group blamed on Israel. (Photo by ANWAR AMRO /   AFP) (Photo by ANWAR AMRO/AFP via Getty Images)
 

No, iPhones did not explode in Lebanon | Fact check

The list of exploding electronic devices belonging to Hezbollah militants is far shorter than some social media users are sharing.

Sep 17, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) shoots the ball against LA Sparks guard Kia Nurse (10) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
 

No, WNBA players weren't 'disqualified' for kneeling | Fact check

There is no evidence two players were disqualified for kneeling during the national anthem. The WNBA rulebook does not include such a punishment.

Usher performs during his Past Present Future tour at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
 

Usher said on 'The View' he supports Harris as candidate | Fact check

Usher did not refuse to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. He said he supports her in an interview on "The View."

Vice President Kamala Harris makes remarks at a campaign rally on Friday September 20, 2024 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis.
 

No, Kamala Harris was not 'hammered' during speech | Fact check

Video of Kamala Harris speaking in September 2024 in Atlanta was altered to slow her speech and create the impression she was drunk.

 

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