The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming Target’s Pride collection features a bathing suit for kids that is labeled “tuck-friendly.”
The retailer giant’s shares fell after the controversy surrounding its “pride-friendly” merchandise, which included its “tuck-friendly” swimsuits, led to nationwide boycotts.
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: Target isn't selling “tuck-friendly” swimsuits for children, contrary to widespread claims. A popular video at a Florida middle school shows books being removed as part of a routine process amid a library renovation project, not banned materials. Immigrants who cross the border illegally are given phones that use an app to monitor them but the devices can't be used to browse the internet, make unauthorized calls, or access other apps. NASA didn't publish a study about snake plants providing enough oxygen for human survival in a room without airflow.