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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: In August 2026, New York City’s government-run grocery stores announced that shoppers would need “a special mark on hand or forehead” to buy groceries.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: The claim originated as satire. New York City did not announce any requirement that shoppers receive a mark on their hand or forehead to purchase groceries at city-run stores.
Date: 08/10/2026
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Last Updated on August 10, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check