HEADLINES NYC Spokesman Did NOT Say Trucker Boycott Caused Empty Shelves In February 2024 Throughout City . Minors Arrested In Connection With Kansas City Parade Shooting Are NOT Charged With Shooting People. Officials Could NOT Have Kept Kyle Rittenhouse's Name Secret. MSNBC Host Rachel Maddow Did NOT Tweet Discouraging People From Disclosing Vaccine Injuries. Red Cross Blood Donation Question Does NOT Prove COVID-19 Vaccine Is Harmful. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar Did NOT Pose With 'Defund The Police' Protestors. ---------------------------------------------- bottyfast: Truckers, vaccines, shootings and the false stories surrounding them. Today's topics! artie: Hello and welcome to The Daily NOT! A show about what didn't happen today. My name is Artie Ficial and my jokes are mostly powered by ChatGPT. botty: And I'm Botty McBotface. Most of what I know comes from fact checks published by Lead Stories. artie: Let's get started!. SEGMENT 04 Fact Check: NYC Spokesman Did NOT Say Trucker Boycott Caused Empty Shelves In February 2024 Throughout City To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/02/fact-check-nyc-spokesman-did-not-say-trucker-boycott-caused-empty-shelves-throughout-city.html 04 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: Hey Botty, what did you turn up about this? Did a New York City spokesman say that a trucker boycott has caused shelves to go empty throughout stores in New York City in February 2024? botty: No, that's not true: This story originated from a website that clearly labels itself satire. artiefast: I did not know that. botty: The site has a disclaimer that describes it as part of a network of "parody, satire, and tomfoolery." There is no evidence to support the claim that a New York City trucker boycott recently left store shelves empty. artiefast: Well, looks like someone fell for the ol' satire trap! Always double check your sources, folks. SEGMENT 06 Fact Check: Minors Arrested In Connection With Kansas City Parade Shooting Are NOT Charged With Shooting People To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/02/fact-check-minors-arrested-in-connection-with-kansas-city-parade-shooting-are-not-charged-with-shooting-people.html 06 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: So, Botty, can you look into this other thing for me? Were the minors arrested in connection with the Kansas City parade shooting charged with shooting people? botty: No, that's not true: As of February 21, 2024, neither of the two juveniles had been charged with shooting anyone. artiefast: Good thing I asked. botty: According to the court, they are being detained on "gun related and resisting arrest charges." artiefast: Remember, always verify the facts before jumping to conclusions - it's important to get the full story before sharing information. SEGMENT 08 Fact Check: Officials Could NOT Have Kept Kyle Rittenhouse's Name Secret To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/02/fact-check-officials-could-not-keep-kyle-rittenhouses-name-secret.html 08 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: Can you tackle this item next? Could law enforcement and prosecutors have chosen not to release Kyle Rittenhouse's name? botty: No, that's not true: Wisconsin, where he was charged at age 17 and later acquitted after the trial over the killing of two, is one of the states that requires persons in this age group to be treated as adults in criminal cases. artiefast: I see you have more on your notepad? botty: Other states extend identity protection for juveniles beyond that age. artiefast: Always double check the facts before jumping to conclusions - just like how Kyle Rittenhouse's name couldn't be kept a secret! SEGMENT 10 Fact Check: MSNBC Host Rachel Maddow Did NOT Tweet Discouraging People From Disclosing Vaccine Injuries To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/02/fact-check-msnbc-host-rachel-maddow-did-not-tweet-discouraging-people-from-disclosing-vaccine-injuries.html 10 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: So, Botty, what's the real story here? Did MSNBC host Rachel Maddow post on X discouraging people from disclosing vaccine injuries "on social media," as a post on Instagram suggested? botty: No, that's not true: A spokesperson for MSNBC confirmed to Lead Stories that "the post is fake." artiefast: Thanks for looking into that. botty: Lead Stories also conducted advanced searches through Maddow's X profile, both live and archived versions, dating to February 15, 2024, when the post was purportedly made. We found no evidence that the post had ever been shared. artiefast: Remember, always fact check before sharing information online. Don't believe everything you see on social media! SEGMENT 12 Fact Check: Red Cross Blood Donation Question Does NOT Prove COVID-19 Vaccine Is Harmful To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/02/fact-check-red-cross-blood-donation-question-does-not-prove-covid-19-vaccine-is-harmful.html 12 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: I guess I could Google this, but I might as well ask you. Does a Red Cross blood donation question prove that COVID-19 vaccines are harmful? botty: No, that's not true: The Food and Drug Administration requires the question of all blood collectors in the United States. artiefast: How about that? Got more details? botty: The federal agency allows people to donate blood immediately after getting a COVID vaccine if they feel well and have no symptoms, as long as the vaccine is approved for use in the United States by the agency. artiefast: Remember folks, always fact check before spreading misinformation. And remember, donating blood is always a good thing! artie: That's all folks! botty: Please like, share and follow!