Did the Chicago mayor tell migrants they can "just rob Americans" if they run out of debit card funds? No, that's not true: The mayor never said this. The fabricated quotes came from a satire article posted by The Daily Wasp, a website th
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Health Feedback→ No, a court didn’t rule that the FDA broke the law with advisory warning against using ivermectin for COVID-19
REVIEW In June 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s consumer advisory and social media posts advising consumers not to take ivermectin for COVID-19 became embroiled in a lawsuit. The lawsuit’s settlement in late March 2024 became
The Dispatch→ Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Mifepristone Case
The suit over abortion pill regulations seems likely to hinge on standing, not substance.
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If you love our fact checks you can now also get them delivered straight to your phone via our brand new WhatsApp channel. If you follow us you won't just be getting a link and a headline each time we publish one but also a short video su
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla is still a human, not a reptile
Video proves “Pfizer CEO is a reptile.”
Full Fact→ Image of white vapour trails in the sky does not show ‘chemtrails’
Water vapour left behind by aeroplanes can appear as long, thin lines known as contrails.
The Dispatch→ What’s at Stake in the Abortion Pill Case Before the Supreme Court?
The case could result in the reinstatement of FDA rules governing the distribution of the abortion drug that were in effect until 2016.
The Dispatch→ Fani Willis May Have Won a Court Battle That Cost Her the Legal War
Plus: What a new poll reveals about Americans’ views on Donald Trump’s prosecutions.
PolitiFact→ AI-generated audio deepfakes are increasing. We tested four tools designed to detect them.
We tested four online tools that claim to detect AI-generated audio and found the majority of them to be unreliable. So what can people do to identify potential audio deepfakes?
The Dispatch→ Our Ancient Faith
More lexicological exactitudes and spelunking.
The Dispatch→ One Way to Help a Journalism Industry in Crisis: Make J-School History
There are jobs that require a great deal of education. Being a reporter isn’t one of them.
Full Fact→ Bus stop ‘eat your children’ poster was created by artist
The mock advert, which has been widely shared on social media, is the work of an artist known for his satirical creations.
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff on Kate Britt, the RNC, and ‘Labor Shortages’
Plus: Robert Hur faces scrutiny from Democrats and Republicans alike.
The Dispatch→ Know Your Role
The goodness of defining the relationship.
PolitiFact→ Four years after shelter-in-place, COVID-19 misinformation persists
Four years since the pandemic’s onset, COVID-19 misinformation centers primarily on the vaccines, which multiple studies show have saved lives. But persistent misinformation about their safety has left experts worried about vaccine willingness for ot
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – It takes longer than 24 hours to count presidential election votes, despite claim to the contrary
The 2020 election was the only time in American history that an election took more than 24 hours to count.
FactCheck.org→ Posts Distort Missouri Divorce Law Regarding Pregnancy
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take There’s no law in Missouri that prevents pregnant women from getting divorced. But social media posts claim Missouri women “cannot divorce their spouse if th
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence John Cena Lost ‘Four Sponsors Worth Millions After Humiliating Himself At The Oscars’
Did professional wrestler and actor John Cena lose four sponsors "worth millions" after "humiliating himself" at the Oscars? No, that's not true: This claim is from an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content
Full Fact→ Memorials honouring Gurkha and Sikh soldiers already exist in the UK
An announcement in the Budget about funding for a memorial for Muslim soldiers has led to misleading claims circulating on social media.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Missouri bill would make it a felony for teachers to “support” trans students’ “social transition”
A new Missouri bill “would put teachers on the sex offense registry if they ‘contribute to social transition’” of transgender students, including by using gender-affirming pronouns.
The Dispatch→ The Nobility of Journalism
What a British World War II novel can teach our post-truth media.
The Dispatch→ The State of Our Union
A response to the new Dispatch editorial.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Did a ‘traffic court judge’ try to remove Trump from the Illinois primary ballot? No
“The ‘Judge’ who took Trump off the ballot in Illinois is a traffic court judge.”
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Joe Biden’s State of the Union lasted more than an hour. There were no ‘intermissions’
“White House announces there will be 2 ‘intermissions’ during tonight’s State of the Union.”
Full Fact→ How many Labour MPs are standing down at the next election?
Treasury minister Gareth Davies claimed “nearly 50 Labour MPs” are not seeking re-election, but according to the Institute for Government only 17 have publicly announced they won’t be standing.
The Dispatch→ Supreme Court: ‘One Neat Trick’ Can’t Keep Trump Off the Ballot
Plus: A status report on all the Biden investigations.
Truth or Fiction?→ Is Blood Really Blue Inside Your Body?
Many people carry misconceptions about the color of human blood, often influenced by illustrations and the appearance of veins through the skin. This article aims to clarify these misunderstandings by exploring the true colors of blood and the role o
Truth or Fiction?→ Does Dim Light Harm Your Eyesight?
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AllSides→ Role of Illinois Circuit Court Judge Misrepresented in Post About Trump’s Removal from Ballot
https://www.factcheck.org/2024/03/role-of-illinois-circuit-court-judge-misrepresented-in-post-about-trumps-removal-from-ballot/
The Dispatch→ Indictment Watch: The Supreme Court Decides Whether States Can Disqualify Trump
Jan. 6ers running for Congress?
FactCheck.org→ Role of Illinois Circuit Court Judge Misrepresented in Post About Trump’s Removal from Ballot
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take The Supreme Court ruled that states may not remove former President Donald Trump from primary ballots based on the Constitution’s insurrection clause. A few days b
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Write this down: Apple’s Journal app isn’t telling people who and where you are
Setting on Apple’s new Journal app “lets anyone near you know your FULL NAME and EXACTLY where you’re geo-located.”
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff From the Week Before Super Tuesday
Mitch McConnell announces he’ll step down as Senate minority leader.
The Dispatch→ Our ‘Troubled’ Underclass
A new memoir by Rob Henderson captures the pain of family breakdown.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: U.S. JAG Did NOT Arrest 3rd Colorado Supreme Court Justice
Did the U.S. Judge Advocate General's Corps arrest a "third" Colorado Supreme Court justice who voted in favor of removing former President Donald Trump from the ballot in the state for the 2024 presidential election? No, that's not true:
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, your legal name is not a corporation. That claim is based on a discredited conspiracy theory.
“Your legal name is in fact a corporation. This is why you always see your name written in ALL CAPS.”
Full Fact→ Junior doctors do not earn £140 in ten hours
This was about the hourly rate of basic pay only, for first-year doctors only, last year.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Dr. Oz Being Attacked For Promoting Diabetes Cure — Footage Is Of Ukrainian Journalist Brawling With Pro-Russian Politician
Does a video show Dr. Oz being attacked on TV for promoting a supposed three-day diabetes cure? No, that's not true: The footage that purports to be of Dr. Mehmet Oz being beaten up on a TV set stage was a live broadcast of a Ukrainian jo
The Dispatch→ Dispatch Live: No Show Tonight, But Did You Catch Our Weekend Shows?
Good things come in pairs.
The Dispatch→ Alabama Supreme Court Sparks IVF Debate
The ruling protecting frozen embryos under the state’s wrongful death law, explained.