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PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Claims Elon Musk is developing a surrogate robot are unfounded
“Elon Musk launches new pregnancy robot.”
The Dispatch→ Eight Electoral Paths to the White House
We analyze some of the ways either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris could make it to 270.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Tim Walz did not promise AOC House speakership if Democrats win election
Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz “says that if Democrats win they’ll make (U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) speaker of the house.”
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – There’s no evidence Beyoncé was paid to endorse Harris at Houston rally
“Beyonce got paid $10 MILLION for her speech” at a Kamala Harris rally.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – Screenshot shows four Florida counties’ ‘zero’ early voting activity just as voting had started
Four Florida counties had “zero results” Oct. 26, and “something underhanded might be happening.”
The Dispatch→ No, the Military Cannot Use Lethal Force on Political Protesters
Viral social media claims are false.
The Dispatch→ No, the Military Cannot Use Lethal Force on Political Protesters
Viral social media claims are false.
The Dispatch→ More Partisan Journalism, Please—Just the Honest Kind
Give us the truth instead of faux objectivity.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Updated Pentagon Directive 5240.01 Does NOT Make It Legal For US Military "To Kill Americans Who Engage In Political Protest"
Does a recently updated Pentagon directive now authorize the military to kill American protesters? No, that's not true: The Pentagon told Lead Stories the new policies "do not authorize the DOD to use lethal force against U.S. citizens ..
Full Fact→ McDonald’s did not close in Iceland because of a boycott
Posts shared on Facebook suggest the closure of McDonald’s in Iceland was due to a boycott, but the branches closed in 2009 because of the country’s financial crisis.
PolitiFact→ Eric Hovde – Ballot drop boxes did not just appear for pandemic
Ballot drop boxes 'were only used for a pandemic.'
The Dispatch→ Elon Musk’s ‘Raffle’ Is Far More Dubious Than ‘Zuckerbucks’
It’s absurd to draw a parallel between Mark Zuckerberg’s 2020 election philanthropy and Musk’s cash outlay to registered voters.
The Dispatch→ Claims That Tim Walz Abused Former Students Are Entirely Unsubstantiated
The string of claims are linked to a known Russian propaganda campaign.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Unauthorized Person Receiving Mail-In Ballots In Somerset, Massachusetts
Does a video show an unauthorized person being given mail-in ballots in Somerset, Massachusetts? No, that's not true: The clip shows the assistant town clerk transferring the ballots to the registrar. The Office of the Secretary of the Co
The Dispatch→ GOP Canvasser Falsely Accuses Pennsylvania Nuns of Voter Fraud
The Benedictine Sisters of Erie’s monastery is home to 55 sisters and not complicit in voting fraud schemes.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – Story about Elon Musk buying CNN originated on a satire site
“Elon Musk reportedly eyeing CNN acquisition: ‘I’ll fix the media, one network at a time.’”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Elon Musk didn’t call for an ABC News boycott
“Elon Musk urges a boycott of ABC Network: ‘Let’s take them down!’”
The Dispatch→ Is Elon Musk’s Million Dollar Raffle Legal?
Plus: More on the history of the Electoral College.
The Dispatch→ ‘I’m Just Seeing Appalachians Do What Appalachians Do’
As Hurricane Helene recovery continues, a region trusts the traits it has always relied on.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Elon Musk still hasn’t given Caitlin Clark $10 million, but persistent online claims say otherwise
“Breaking news: Elon Musk endorses Caitlin Clark, will soon donate $10 million: ‘You are the pride of America, I support you.’”
PolitiFact→ 2 weeks, 450+ posts: How Elon Musk uses his X profile to push FEMA, immigration, voting falsehoods
Elon Musk posts and reposts misinformation narratives from conservative accounts, amplifying false claims to millions. We analyzed more than 450 of his posts and found numerous falsehoods about federal hurricane relief, immigration and voting.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Inflation ‘Since Biden And Kamala Took Over’ Did NOT Cause New York Barber’s High Electric Bill — Utility Confirms Billing Error
Did inflation "since Biden and Kamala took over" cause a New York City barbershop owner to experience unusually high electric bills, as a post on social media says? No, that's not true: A spokesperson for Con Edison, the utility company t
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Kin-spiracy theory debunked: Kamala Harris is not related to ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett
Jussie Smollett is Kamala Harris’ nephew.
The Dispatch→ Industrial Policy’s Inescapable Uncertainty Problem
A close election reveals an underdiscussed flaw in policies designed to beat the free market.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – No, Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t say Dominion Voting Systems won’t be used in Florida
“Breaking: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says Dominion voting systems will NOT operate in the state of Florida. ”
The Dispatch→ Georgia and Moldova Weigh Western Future Despite Russian Influence
Moscow and Kremlin-aligned groups make their presence known in former Soviet republics.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – Jilted out of free fries? No, Trump didn’t dupe McDonald’s customers out of a free meal
Donald Trump offered “food for everyone” at his McDonald’s press conference and then left without paying.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: TikToker Kyle Marisa Roth Did NOT Die Because She Posted Details About Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Parties — She Died Of Natural Causes
Was the death of TikTok content creator Kyle Marisa Roth connected to her social media content that "covered Diddy parties in detail"? No, that's not true: The Maryland chief medical examiner told Lead Stories that Roth died of "natural"
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Offer Caitlin Clark A $10 Million Endorsement Deal — It’s From A Site That Carries A Satire Label
Did billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk offer women's basketball star Caitlin Clark a $10 million endorsement deal? No, that's not true: This comes from a website that publishes fake stories about famous people. The site describes itself a
PolitiFact→ Would the federal government prosecute Elon Musk for his $1 million lottery? Don’t hold your breath
Elon Musk is holding a $1 million daily lottery for battleground state residents who sign his petition supporting free speech and the Second Amendment. Some say the giveaway could be illegal, but the chances of a prosecution are slim.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – No, Megyn Kelly didn’t call for a Taylor Swift boycott because the singer attended an event in Gaza
“Breaking news: Megyn Kelly calls for boycott of Taylor Swift after singer attends charity event in Gaza.”
Full Fact→ Microwaves are safe if used properly
A video warning against microwaves falsely claims that they are killing people because they ‘pull everything out of the food’ and all the waves get inside your body and damage cells
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Leaked Fox News Memo Showed Interviewers Used Vicks VapoRub To Mask Trump’s Purportedly Offensive Odor — It’s Satire
Did a leaked Fox News memo say interviewers used Vicks VapoRub to mask Donald Trump's purportedly offensive odor? No, that's not true: The account on X that wrote about the memo describes its content as satire and comedy. No credible news
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 5 Celebrities Did NOT Flee US After Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Arrest
Did "5 celebrities" -- Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, celebrity couple Beyoncé Knowles and Jay Z Carter, Kanye West and Usher Raymond -- flee the United States after Sean "Diddy" Combs' arrest on sex crimes charges in September 2024?
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, this video doesn’t show Georgia election official Gabriel Sterling discussing election audits
“GA election official Gabriel Sterling says audits will take place after election day because it’s ‘nerve wracking’ to count ballots in front of poll watchers.”
The Dispatch→ Conspiracies Dominate Elon Musk’s Pennsylvania Town Hall
Plus: Wisconsin Senate candidates spar over their Badger State roots.
PolitiFact→ Tammy Baldwin – Baldwin claim that Hovde “just proposed cutting Social Security by 28%” is misleading
Says opponent Eric Hovde “just proposed cutting Social Security by 28%.”
The Dispatch→ Our Very Online Politics Is Just Around the Corner
How the internet era is changing politicians and political aficionados alike.
The Dispatch→ House Rules
The key races to watch on election night.