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TrueWisconsin had a “record-breaking year” for tourism in 2023.Said by Tony EversPolitiFactJun 28, 2024False“Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.”Said by Facebook postsPolitiFactJun 28, 2024False“CNN will implement a 1-2 minute delay for tonight’s presidential debate instead of the standard 7-second delay, potentially allowing time to edit parts of the broadcast.”Said by X postsPolitiFactJun 28, 2024True“Under (the Biden) administration we have witnessed the fastest growth of Black-owned small businesses in more than 30 years.”Said by David CrowleyPolitiFactJun 28, 2024Can’t tellWNBA player Angel Reese was kicked off the U.S. women's basketball team and fined $1 million for comments she made about Caitlin Clark.SnopesJun 28, 2024FalseCNN planned to implement a one- to two-minute delay during the first U.S. presidential debate on June 27, 2024, and use it to "cut and edit" the audio as it pleased.SnopesJun 28, 2024FalseA photo shows former U.S. President Donald Trump holding hands with Donald Trump Jr. because he needed help leaving an elevated stage.SnopesJun 28, 2024Can’t tellFour venues canceled Taylor Swift concerts because of profanity concerns.SnopesJun 28, 2024TrueJoe Biden and Donald Trump are the two oldest U.S. presidential candidates ever.SnopesJun 27, 2024Can’t tellU.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez received $142,000 in student loan forgiveness in June 2024 and said she deserved it for serving her country.SnopesJun 27, 2024Can’t tellA video being shared online in late June 2024 authentically showed the Florida State Guard firing surface-to-air missiles at migrant boats.SnopesJun 27, 2024FalseA video shared on social media in June 2024 showed an official Olympic Games for babies.SnopesJun 27, 2024TrueIn the 1920s, doctors prescribed Guinness beer to pregnant women for its iron content.SnopesJun 27, 2024Can’t tellIn June 2024, pop star Taylor Swift canceled all tour dates in what she called "racist Florida."SnopesJun 27, 2024False"Hospitals murdered patients” with remdesivir, a drug banned from Ebola trials because of “53% kill rate.”Said by Instagram postsPolitiFactJun 27, 2024False“Starting from June 2024, the United States will provide a six-month free CDL course.”Said by Facebook postsPolitiFactJun 27, 2024TrueImage from 1911 authentically depicts a poster advertising "Indian land for sale."SnopesJun 27, 2024Can’t tellFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three bills establishing "Bible Day" on June 27, certifying "male" as the official state gender and allowing hospitals to sell beer and wine.SnopesJun 27, 2024TrueActor Morgan Freeman said, “I don't want a black history month. Black history is American history; there is no white history month. The only way to end racism is to stop talking about it.”SnopesJun 27, 2024Can’t tellGordon Ramsay threw Lia Thomas out of his restaurant.SnopesJun 27, 2024FalseA photo being shared online in late June 2024 authentically showed Israeli settlers trying to tear a Palestinian child apart.SnopesJun 27, 2024Can’t tellWNBA star Brittney Griner received $62,000 in student loan forgiveness despite having a net worth of $140 million.SnopesJun 26, 2024Can’t tellInternet celebrity the "Hawk Tuah girl" was fired from a preschool teaching job after a video of her went viral online.SnopesJun 26, 2024TrueThe first patented sports bra was invented by sewing together jockstraps.SnopesJun 26, 2024