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Thursday, August 8, 2024

Checking the Facts: Picture of Hitler raising fist altered to resemble Trump | Fact check

Aspects of a photo taken of Hitler were digitally combined with artificial elements, including the people standing on either side of him. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 

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Checking the Facts

Thu Aug 8 2024

 
TOPSHOT - Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. Donald Trump was hit in the ear in an apparent assassination attempt by a gunman at a campaign rally on Saturday, in a chaotic and shocking incident that will fuel fears of instability ahead of the 2024 US presidential election.  The 78-year-old former president was rushed off stage with blood smeared across his face after the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, while the gunman and a bystander were killed and two spectators critically injured. (Photo by Rebecca DROKE / AFP) (Photo by REBECCA DROKE/AFP via Getty Images)

Aspects of a photo taken of Hitler were digitally combined with artificial elements, including the people standing on either side of him.

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Floral tributes lie near the scene where a teenage suspect was arrested after children were stabbed in Southport, Britain, August 5, 2024. REUTERS/Manon Cruz
 

False claim photo shows suspect in Southport stabbings | Fact check

The photo does not show the suspect in a recent knife attack that took place in Southport, U.K.

Former president Donald J. Trump speaks during a rally at the New Holland Arena, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa. The rally marked Trump's first appearance in Pennsylvania since his attempted assassination in Butler, Pa.
 

Viral photo of Trump and Black women is AI-generated | Fact check

The creator of the picture confirmed it is AI-generated, and an expert in AI pointed out telltale clues that show that as well.

Hannah Whipple chants "My body my choice" during a protest of the overturning of the Roe versus Wade decision by the Supreme Court at the Monroe County courthouse on Friday, June 24, 2022.    1 Roe Versus Wade Protest
 

Baseless claim of 'My Body My Choice' rallies on July 30 | Fact check

The claim originated on a satirical account that posted it on X in 2022, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Much of Florida was under a tornado watch until 4 p.m. ET Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, as Hurricane Debby passes over the state.
 

False claim video shows July 7 Florida 'beach tornado' | Fact check

There is no record of a tornado report or verified sighting in Florida on July 7. The clips in the video were posted online prior to that date.

PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 09: Flag bearer of Islamic Republic of Iran Samaneh Beyrami Baher and teammates enter the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February
 

Video doesn't show Iranian censorship of female Olympians | Fact check

The video was created by a satirical news network in 2013. It doesn't show an authentic national broadcast of the Olympics.

Jul 26, 2024; Paris, FRANCE; The Olympic rings are lit as a laser show is displayed during the Opening Ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games along the Seine River. Mandatory Credit: Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports
 

No, Samsung did not end Olympics sponsorship | Fact check

A satirical claim that Samsung ended its sponsorship over the Olympic games' controversial opening ceremonies is circulating online as real.

Vice President Kamala Harris waves to supporters during a presidential campaign rally on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta, Ga.
 

No, Kamala Harris did not pledge to close the VA | Fact check

Satire from 2021 portraying Kamala Harris as opposed to providing veterans with benefits is being shared online as an authentic statement.

This picture shows a Mastercard credit card, Thursday 01 August 2024.  BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK (Photo by NICOLAS MAETERLINCK / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS MAETERLINCK/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
 

Scam post claims Americans can get a $500 stimulus card | Fact check

There is no credible evidence such a stimulus program is being offered. The image used in the claim does not show real Google search results.

FILE PHOTO: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks to the press after attending a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and other Democratic governors at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 3, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
 

False claim Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan has replaced Walz | Fact check

Walz has not stepped down as Minnesota's governor, and he is not required to resign to be Harris' running mate.

 

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