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Snopes→ Is Kyle Rittenhouse’s Race Described Differently in Separate Court Records?
Law enforcement officers often make subjective judgements regarding suspects' racial identities.
Snopes→ The ‘Bystander Effect’ Is Real — But Differently Among Larger Groups
A witness to a troubling situation who is in a group may feel a lesser sense of personal responsibility than a single individual.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Georgia Ballots Were NOT Printed Differently for GOP Areas Versus Democrat Areas To Enable Election Rigging
Were ballots used in Republican areas of Georgia different from ballots used in Democratic areas of the state, resulting in a rigged election? No, that's not true: A purported elections expert -- who the Georgia secretary of state's offic
The Dispatch→ Will the Supreme Court Hear the Texas Case if the State Files It Differently?
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Truth or Fiction?→ Twitter Amends Flag from ‘Official Sources Called This Election Differently’ to ‘Multiple Sources Called This Election Differently’
In mid-November 2020, Twitter updated one of its election information flags, changing the wording from the uncertain-sounding, “Official sources called this election differently” to the even less forceful, “Multiple sources called th
Truth or Fiction?→ Twitter Amends Flag from ‘Official Sources Called This Election Differently’ to ‘Multiple Sources Called This Election Differently’
In mid-November 2020, Twitter updated one of its election information flags, changing the wording from the uncertain-sounding, “Official sources called this election differently” to the even less forceful, “Multiple sources called th
Snopes→ Prosecutor: Trump Ally Roger Stone Was ‘Treated Differently’
A federal prosecutor is prepared to tell Congress that Roger Stone, a close ally of President Trump, was given special treatment ahead of his sentencing because of his relationship with the president.
Snopes→ Coronavirus Cases Hit 2 Largest US Cities Differently
Health experts don't know why there's such a big difference between New York City, the U.S. epicenter of the outbreak, and Los Angeles, which has several times fewer confirmed coronavirus cases.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Proof Castor Oil Can ‘Break Up’ Gallstones, Kidney Stones
When applied to the "liver area," does castor oil "break up" gallstones and kidney stones, as a video on Facebook claimed? No, that's not true: No substantive evidence exists that topically applied castor oil can treat gallstones or kidne
Truth or Fiction?→ Sugar & Child Hyperactivity: Myth or Fact?
Many believe that sugar is the culprit behind children’s hyperactive behavior, a topic that has sparked much debate and investigation over the years. This article aims to shed light on the origins of this myth and explores what scientific resea
Truth or Fiction?→ Knuckle Cracking & Arthritis: The Truth
Many of us have heard the distinct pop that comes from cracking knuckles and have also heard various opinions about what it means for our health. This article aims to shed light on the real effects of this common habit, exploring the science behind w
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video of Alexa’s Answers Does NOT Prove Chemtrails Conspiracy Theory That Government Is Spraying Aluminum In Sky
Does a video on Instagram of an Alexa digital assistant prove the accuracy of the chemtrails conspiracy theory that the U.S. government sprays aluminum in the sky for nefarious purposes? No, that's not true: There is no verified evidence
FactCheck.org→ Online Posts Share Altered Photo of Taylor Swift With Bogus Political Sign
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take Taylor Swift has previously endorsed political candidates, including Joe Biden in the 2020 election. Online posts, however, share an altered photo of Swift that purports
FactCheck.org→ Viral Posts Misuse Rat Study to Make Unfounded Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines and Autism
SciCheck Digest COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy benefits both mother and baby. Side effects are generally mild, and studies don’t show negative effects on the baby. A criticized study that gave COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant rats doesn’
Health Feedback→ Dubious Facebook ads promote unproven supplement SightCare alleged to restore “perfect” vision and cure macular degeneration
REVIEW Numerous ads purporting to reveal a “simple 7-Second Bedtime Ritual” that would restore vision went viral on Facebook in December 2023. Examples of such ads can be seen here and here. All the ads we found were published by a single Facebo
Truth or Fiction?→ Winter Solstice Dates: Fact Check
As the cold embrace of winter tightens its grip on the northern hemisphere, a pivotal astronomical event occurs, heralding the shortest day and longest night of the year—the winter solstice. Commonly accepted as falling on December 21st, this celes
Truth or Fiction?→ Was Jesus Born on December 25?
Delving into the enigmatic history of early Christianity, one question frequently arises: Was December 25th the true birth date of Jesus Christ? This inquiry has fascinated scholars and the faithful alike, igniting a meticulous examination of histori
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Of Palestinian Child Detained By Israeli Soldiers Is NOT From 2023 — This Incident Was In 2018
Was a 3-year-old Palestinian child detained in 2023 in the West Bank by Israeli soldiers as shown in a video? No, that's not true: This incident did happen in the town of Hebron in the West Bank; but it happened in 2018. As recorded in t
Truth or Fiction?→ Santa Claus Roots: Is Saint Nicholas the Inspiration?
The cultural phenomenon of Santa Claus, recognized universally as the benevolent figure with a red suit and a hearty laugh who delivers gifts on Christmas eve, has deep historical roots. Anchored in fact, narrative, art, and social impact, this mythi
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Prove Israel Used White Phosphorus To Hit A UNRWA School In Gaza’s Beach Camp
Does a viral video from Gaza prove another case of white phosphorus use by the Israel Defense Forces during the Hamas-Israel war in the fall of 2023? No, that's not true: The specific shots of what was claimed to be white phosphorus proje
Health Feedback→ Studies continue to show that COVID-19 vaccines don’t harm fertility
REVIEW Claims blaming COVID-19 vaccines for innumerable alleged harmful effects have been a constant throughout the pandemic. One persistent claim that spread even before a COVID-19 vaccine was available is that the vaccines cause infertility. This
PolitiFact→ The US may not have an Iron Dome, but the military is spending on this technology. Here’s how.
The concept of an Iron Dome works differently in the U.S. than in Israel. The missile-defense technology has been deployed by the U.S., though for limited purposes. Here’s why.
The Dispatch→ Kevin McCarthy Embraced Partisanship—at His Own Peril
It’s not clear his replacement will do much differently.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Of Barrels On A Plane Shows Ballast Tanks Used For Load Testing — Center Of Gravity Tests Are Not Mysterious
Does a photo of barrels inside the fuselage of a plane show anything strange or is it legitimately unclear what they are for? Nope, these are just water ballast tanks that allow a test plane to be loaded with weight which can be distribut
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Sen. John Fetterman Has NOT Lost His Tattoos — Some Cherry-Picked Screenshots Don’t Show Them
Do photos of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman show that he lost his forearm tattoos? No, that's not true: Two screenshots taken from videos of Fetterman reacting to a question in an animated manner do not show his tattoos, but the tattoos
FactCheck.org→ Flu Shots, MMR Vaccines Have Saved Millions of Lives, Contrary to Online Claim
SciCheck Digest Flu shots and vaccines that protect children against measles, mumps and rubella have been effective in preventing illness, serious disease and death. But a meme has been circulating with the false suggestion that those vaccines are
Health Feedback→ Study didn’t show COVID-19 vaccines weaken children’s immune response, contrary to claim by Alex Berenson
REVIEW A study from researchers at the University of Melbourne[1] became the basis of claims on social media that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine damaged children’s immune response against other diseases. One example of such a claim can be seen in thi
The Dispatch→ Vivek Ramaswamy’s Garbled January 6 Hypothesis, Explained
Trying to perform the vice president’s role ‘very differently’ than Mike Pence would not have gotten very far.
Truth or Fiction?→ Were Period Products ‘Tested With Blood’ for Absorbency Claims?
In August 2023, amid larger discussions and inauthentically organized narratives about reproductive health care such as abortion, a tweet about whether period products were “tested with real blood” swirled in the context of a claim around r
Full Fact→ Andrew Bridgen misrepresents study in letter to PM
The MP has called for a halt to the Covid-19 vaccine booster programme based on a Swiss study. But the study has a number of limitations, and the authors view their findings differently.
FactCheck.org→ What RFK Jr. Gets Wrong About Autism
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes a variety of incorrect or misleading claims about vaccines, COVID-19 and other health-related topics, as we discuss in other articles in this series. But his views on vaccines rose to prominence when he began to advance the
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Illinois Governor Did NOT Sign Law Allowing ‘Illegal Immigrants To Become Police Officers’
Did Illinois Gov. Jay Robert "J.B." Pritzker sign a law that will allow "illegal immigrants" to become police officers and sheriffs' deputies? No, that's not true: Neither DACA recipients nor lawful permanent residents -- the two categori
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video, Swiss Study Do NOT Prove 1 In 35 Given COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Develop Heart Injury
Did one in every 35 people who received a Moderna COVID-19 mRNA-1273 booster vaccination suffer myocardial injury? No, that's not true: There is no reliable evidence or data to support this claim. Such a high rate of adverse reactions wou
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence World Economic Forum Launched ‘Mark of the Beast’ CBDC Microchip That Will ‘End Gun Ownership in America’
Did the World Economic Forum introduce a "mark of the beast" CBDC microchip to "end gun ownership" in the United States? No, that's not true: The United States hasn't announced the implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC)
Truth or Fiction?→ When Fats Waller Was ‘Kidnapped’ for Al Capone’s Birthday
On July 11 2023, a meme about jazz pianist Thomas “Fats” Waller attending a birthday party for crime boss Al Capone was popular on Imgur: The post (“Imagine being such a talented musician that the mafia kidnaps you to perform at a b
FactCheck.org→ Posts Misleadingly Equate Gun Case Against Hunter Biden With Rapper Kodak Black
Quick Take Hunter Biden, who has no prior criminal history, has reached a plea deal that would avoid jail time for a gun-related charge. Some conservative commentators claim the president’s son is getting special treatment, misleadingly equat
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Water Staying In Jar Does NOT Prove The Shenzhou-13 Crew Faked Spaceshot — Effect Of Surface Tension
Has the Chinese space program staged an elaborate and obvious hoax? Is an open glass jar with water in it sitting out on a table in plain sight during a mission evidence that they did not really go into space? No, that's not true: Shenzho
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Found Or Promote AI Cryptocurrency Trading Platform Bitsoft 360
Did Elon Musk launch an AI cryptocurrency trading platform called Bitsoft 360 AI? No, that's not true: This video of Musk was taken from a guest appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast on September 7, 2018, and its transcript shows Musk never
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Distortions of Federal Indictment
In the days leading up to his June 13 arraignment and in a speech several hours afterward, former President Donald Trump distorted what the federal indictment against him said and made faulty comparisons to other politicians’ actions. Trum