FACT CHECK: Are Tolls Still In Place On Florida’s Hurricane Milton Evacuation Route?
virus image Shared by Xformerly Twitter, claims toll booths are still in place along Hurricane Milton evacuation routes in Florida. Why on earth are there still toll booths on evacuation routes? https://t.co/8bt9mf0t6T — Multitude🔻Container (@lllliatttt) October 8, 2024 Verdict: False That claim is false. In a press release on October 7, Florida Republican Governor Ron […]
Rob Gronkowski has an ‘American Sports Story’ fun fact about the actor playing him
That's a really fun fact. Rob Gronkowski stars in American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, an FX limited series about the rise and fall of his former Patriots teammate, as Rob Gronkowski stars in his best friend and commercial shadow, Reis Wohlschlager. He revealed that it is the same actor who plays him. He committed suicide […]
FACT CHECK: Did Baker Mayfield Jog Through Hurricane Milton?
Post made with X NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield was reportedly jogging just before Hurricane Milton hit. Dangerous: #buccaneers Just before Hurricane Milton hit Tampa, QB Baker Mayfield was seen jogging through it. Baker is determined to help the Bucs win their first Super Bowl in more than 25 years. 😳 pic.twitter.com/cRlwU61HM7 — Ryan Evans (@RyanEvansESPN) […]
FACT CHECK: No, Viral Montage Does Not Solely Depict Hurricane Milton
Four of the video clips depict different storms. One video clip was created by a VFX artist. Fact check: hurricane milton landed It struck Florida as a Category 3 hurricane, leaving more than 2 million Floridians without power. The storm caused massive flooding and tornadoes, according to Associated Press. Post made with X It claims […]
FACT CHECK: Threads Post Falsely Claims Trump Is Offering ‘Free Lodging’ To His Supporters Amid Hurricane Milton
Post share in thread 2024 Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump claims he is offering “free accommodation” to his supporters in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Posted by @ted.roach View in thread Verdict: False This claim is not mentioned on President Trump's official website, verified social media accounts, TRUTH social accounts, and there is […]
FACT CHECK: Does Viral Video Depict Wyoming Elk Fire?
Post made with X It claims to depict wild animals fleeing the ongoing Wyoming Elk Fire. 🚨#breaking news: Half of Wyoming is on fire right now! I'm sure you didn't hear a peep about that, did you? ⚠️You'll never guess what they're going to do next! ⚠️Approximately 73,000 acres of the Bighorn National Forest are […]
FACT CHECK: Are The $750 In FEMA Grants For Hurricane Victims Actually a Loan?
Posts about facebook Hurricane Helen victims claim $750 in government aid they are receiving from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a loan. Verdict: False The money victims receive is in the form of grants, not loans. Fact check: FEMA officials announced that approximately $344 million worth of aid has been distributed to areas […]
FACT CHECK: Is the U.S. Government Manipulating Storms in the Gulf of Mexico Using Technology?
Viral posts about × Storms moving east in the Gulf of Mexico are evidence that the U.S. government is using technology to manipulate weather patterns, they say. I grew up in the Gulf of Mexico. I have been watching storms since I was a child. I have never seen a storm start from here and […]
FACT CHECK: Video Of Man Getting Flat Tire After Driving Over Trump Sign Is Satirical
video shared on Instagram They claim it shows a man who actually got a flat tire after driving over a Trump billboard. Verdict: False This claim is false as the video is satirical. The social media user who created the video admitted that email fact-checking was satire. Fact check: According to a recent New York […]
FACT CHECK: Will Hurricane Milton Be A Category 6 Hurricane?
Post made with X They claim Hurricane Milton could be a “Category 6 hurricane.” “It's just an incredible hurricane.” “I don't need to tell you this, but global warming and climate change are causing this.” Hurricane Milton has the potential to become a Category 6 hurricane. There was just a light drizzle 5 days ago. […]