In America’s tapestry of traditions, the Thanksgiving holiday stands out as an emblem of gratitude, autumnal festivities, and familial gatherings. Part of its intrigue, unbeknownst to many, lies in a historical wrinkle known as ‘Franksgiv
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PolitiFact→ What’s behind Republicans’ claim that Joe Biden received $40,000 of ‘laundered Chinese money’?
A relative sent Joe Biden $40,000 in 2017 that originated from sources linked to China, bank records surfaced by Republicans show. The White House and the check memo said it was for “loan repayment.” Available evidence doesn’t show laundering.
Truth or Fiction?→ Truth Behind the First National Thanksgiving Proclamation
Unraveling the historical fabric of the First National Thanksgiving Proclamation, we’re drawn into a rich tapestry of social and political narrative deeply rooted in the Continental Congress of 1777. Our understanding of this important event is
Logically→ Behind the scenes video of Lebanese short film shared as Gazans ‘faking’ injuries
Truth or Fiction?→ The Brilliant Minds Behind Television’s Invention
Television, a ubiquitous component of modern life, stands as one of the most significant inventions of 20th century. With its capacity to transmit both image and sound across vast distances, it revolutionized the way humans communicate, entertain, an
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Bill Gates ‘Facing Life Behind Bars On Child Rape Charges’ Over A Purported ‘Epstein Client List’ Mention
Is Bill Gates facing life behind bars on child rape charges due to his alleged inclusion on convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's supposed client list? No, that's not true: The article making the claim offers no proof that any charges hav
The Dispatch→ Left Behind by History
To forget can be a blessing.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Behind-the-scenes footage of short film isn’t Hamas propaganda
Video shows Hamas militants “dressing up as Jewish soldiers” to create propaganda.
The Dispatch→ Wind Turbines Are Likely Not Behind a Spike in Whale Deaths
Researchers are yet to find evidence linking increased whale mortalities with offshore wind turbines.
PolitiFact→ Ramaswamy’s GOP debate rivals tied his business to China, Hunter Biden. What’s behind the attacks?
Vivek Ramaswamy’s debate opponents tied his business interests to China and, by extension, Hunter Biden. Here’s what we know.
Full Fact→ What’s behind the ‘Net Zero proposals’ the Prime Minister has said he’ll scrap?
We’ve looked into some of the “worrying proposals” that the Prime Minister mentioned in his Net Zero speech.
Logically→ 2016 image from Texas falsely shared as dog left behind during Hurricane Idalia
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Lady In Green’ Did NOT Hypnotize Mitch McConnell, Freezing Him With A Touch — Sen. Capito Was Standing Behind Him With Others
Did Sen. Shelley Moore Capito reach out and touch Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, somehow causing him to freeze midsentence while he was speaking during a July 26, 2023, news conference? No, that's not true: Capito, a Republican f
Logically→ Milankovitch cycles and solar inertial motion are not the ‘real reason’ behind climate change
PolitiFact→ TikTok posts – Studio behind ‘Sound of Freedom’ rejects claim AMC is sabotaging movie screenings
AMC is intentionally deterring people from seeing 'Sound of Freedom' with no A/C, fire alarms and other issues.
Full Fact→ Mirror wrong to say NHS standards ‘since Covid’ behind excess cardiovascular deaths
A print article claimed that poor NHS standards were the reason for almost 100,000 excess cardiovascular deaths since 2020, but it didn’t mention that Covid itself might have caused most of them.
The Dispatch→ The Bad Math Behind Economic Doomerism
It’s not getting harder for families to purchase basic necessities. Continue reading The Bad Math Behind Economic Doomerism »
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Kobe Bryant Was NOT Suing Company Behind ‘Black Mamba Hyperrush’ Over Supposed Opioid Contamination
Was basketball superstar Kobe Bryant suing the company behind Black Mamba Hyperrush over their energy supplements' supposed opioid contamination? No, that's not true: Bryant was suing a company in a trademark dispute for using the name Bl
Full Fact→ The numbers behind the PM’s maths claims fact checked
We’ve dug into the figures behind Rishi Sunak’s claims about the negative impact of poor numeracy.
Logically→ George Soros did not give $1 million to the prosecutor behind Trump’s indictment
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Taliban Sent ‘Real Tweet’ Claiming To Have ‘Second-Largest Collection Of Humvees Behind’ US
Does a "real tweet" from a Twitter account called "Taliban Public Relations Department, Commentary" proclaim that Afghanistan has the second-largest collection of Humvees behind the United States? No, that's not true: There is no proof th
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Photo doesn’t show a deputy U.S. marshal behind President Joe Biden at the State of the Union
A photo shows a deputy U.S. marshal “keeping a close eye” on President Joe Biden at the State of the Union address on Feb. 7.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Evidence shows Bolsonaro supporters were behind Brazil’s capital riot, not ‘Lula's staff’
“Lula's staff infiltrated and caused damage while the Brazilian Patriots cleaned up.”
PolitiFact→ Tom Tiffany – Tiffany misses the mark with claim that Biden left Marines behind in Afghanistan, Russia
“Joe Biden left Marines behind in Afghanistan. And now he left a Marine behind in Russia.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Deep State’ Conspiracy NOT Behind Arrest of Ex-Kickboxing Champ Andrew Tate — Satirical Site Made The Claim
Did a "deep state" conspiracy lead to Romania's arrest of former kickboxing champion and online celebrity Andrew Tate on December 29, 2022? No, that's not true: Romanian authorities have told Lead Stories that Tate was arrested following
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Experts In Study Do NOT Claim Artificial Sweeteners Behind Spike In ‘Sudden Deaths, Heart Attacks’
Does a new study claim that artificial sweeteners are to blame for "soaring rates of heart attacks and sudden deaths the past two years"? No, that's not true: The study does not suggest any such link but instead says "The findings ... sug
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Story Behind ‘FuelSave Pro’ Chip Is NOT An Authentic Narrative
Did a young engineer named Christian discover a way to make cars more fuel efficient, but get fired from his job after telling his managers? Did he then develop a chip that will calibrate a car's fuel usage? No, that's not true: Much of t
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No evidence COVID-19 vaccine behind Katy Perry’s eye closing in concert
The COVID-19 vaccine caused Katy Perry’s eye to close during a recent show.
Logically→ Image shows AAP leader Gopal Italia behind bars after Delhi Police arrested him for abusing Modi.
The image is an old photo of the leader's arrest that happened in Surat in May. The photo is unrelated to Italia's recent detention by Delhi Police.
The Dispatch→ Fact Check: Did Antony Blinken ‘Confess’ That the U.S. Was Behind the Nord Stream Pipeline Leaks?
Antony Blinken. (Photo by Chris J. Ratcliffe/Getty Images.)A video from website TFIGlobal claims that Secretary of State Antony Blinken “confessed” in a recent speech that the United States was responsible for the leaks in the Nord Stream g
PolitiFact→ Facts behind Iowa’s 1st District congressional debate
Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Christina Bohannan had been exchanging opposing political viewpoints the evening of Sept. 2
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Newly Leaked Report’ From RAND Corp. Does NOT Reveal ‘True Motives Behind European Destabilization & The Russia/Ukraine War’ — It Is Fake
Does a "newly leaked report" from the RAND Corporation, a U.S. think tank, reveal the "true motives behind European Destabilization & The Russia/Ukraine War"? No, that's not true: In an email to Lead Stories and a news release on its
Snopes→ Long COVID: How Researchers Are Zeroing in on the Self-Targeted Immune Attacks that May Lurk Behind It
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, much attention focused on reports of harmful inflammation.
Full Fact→ Video does not show an aircraft spraying ‘massive’ chemtrails behind it
Specific lighting and atmospheric conditions make the vapour cloud look especially dense.
Snopes→ Monkey Business Behind 911 Call from California Zoo
At least the call wasn't long distance.
PolitiFact→ The Democrats’ big IRA bill fulfills some Biden promises, leaves others behind
Inflation Reduction Act delivers for Biden’s campaign agenda on climate and Medicare prescription drugs. Falls short on childcare, pre-school and family/medical leave.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Antifa, Federal Agents Were Behind The 2021 U.S. Capitol Attack
Were antifa and federal agents behind the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol? No, that's not true: Supporters of former President Donald Trump were behind the January 6, 2021, attack. Claims that antifa members were responsible have been rep
Snopes→ The Story Behind ‘Star Trek’ Actress Nichelle Nichols’ Iconic Interracial Kiss
The smooch was not a romantic one. But, in 1968, to show a Black woman kissing a white man was a daring move.
PolitiFact→ There’s no evidence that the virus behind the monkeypox outbreak was leaked from a Wuhan lab
Experts said there’s no evidence that the virus behind the current monkeypox outbreak came from a lab in Wuhan, China. Analysis of the monkeypox virus’s genetic material indicates the current outbreak is linked to an outbreak in West Africa.
Snopes→ Photo of Trump Figurine on Cross Behind Majorie Taylor Greene Is Fake
A TikTok video appeared to claim that the Georgia congresswoman owned a figurine of former U.S. President Donald Trump hanging on a cross.