Is corn syrup "illegal in much of the world," as a post on Facebook claimed? No, that's not true: Lead Stories found no evidence that corn syrup is banned in any country. The claim stems from a common misconception that high fructose corn
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PolitiFact→ Was Joe Biden’s uncle eaten by cannibals after World War II crash? Experts say it’s highly unlikely
President Joe Biden recalled his uncle, who died in a World War II plane crash off the island of New Guinea, during his recent Pennsylvania stops. Biden said his uncle might have been eaten by cannibals. Experts weigh in.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: World’s ‘First Permanent Electrified Road’ Is NOT Open As Of April 2024 — Project In Sweden Is Paused
Is the world's first permanent electrified road open in Sweden as of April 2024? No, that's not true: Several short sections of prototype electrified roadway in Sweden have been used to test various charging methods for electric cars and
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – World Economic Forum leader Klaus Schwab in good health on April 15, despite social media claims
World Economic Forum founder and chairman Klaus Schwab hospitalized in critical condition on April 15.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: World Economic Forum Did NOT Declare ‘Pedophilia’ Is Sexual Orientation, Must Be Added To LGBTQ+
Did the World Economic Forum declare that "pedophilia 'sexual orientation' must be added to LGBTQ+," as an article published by The People's Voice reported? No, that's not true: A representative of the international non-governmental organ
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Francis Scott Key Bridge Is NOT In Movie ‘Leave The World Behind’
Is Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in March 2024, in the Netflix movie "Leave the World Behind"? No, that's not true: Publicly available footage from the movie shows that the film contains no images or footage of the
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Is CERN activating the world’s most powerful particle accelerator for the April 8 eclipse? No
CERN’s activation of its Large Hadron Collider is connected to the April 8 eclipse.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, the movie "Leave the World Behind" didn’t predict the Baltimore bridge collapse
The movie “Leave the World Behind” predicted the Baltimore bridge crash.
PolitiFact→ Patrick Burke – Do the Great Lakes account for over 20% of the world’s freshwater?
The Great Lakes account for “over 20% of the world’s freshwater and over 80% of North America’s freshwater.”
Truth or Fiction?→ Equinox Worldwide Synchronicity
The equinox, with its harmonious distribution of day and night, serves as a reminder of the synchronized dance between Earth and the sun. This celestial event, occurring twice a year, invites us to pause and consider the intricate balance that gover
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world
A wave of AI deepfakes has coursed through social media for months, serving as a warning for more than 50 countries heading to the polls this year.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 9/11 Commission Did NOT Refuse To Interview World Trade Center Custodian William Rodriguez — They Interviewed Him In 2004
Did the 9/11 Commission refuse to interview William Rodriguez, a custodian in the World Trade Center 7 Building? No, that's not true: Rodriguez was interviewed by the 9/11 Commission Report staff in 2004. The report did not mention Rodrig
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Disney World Is NOT Adding Urinals To All Women’s Restrooms — Claim Originated On A Satire and Parody Website
Did Disney announce that urinals would be added to all women's restrooms in their theme parks to provide "a safer and more inclusive atmosphere for everyone"? No, that's not true: This claim appeared in an article in Mouse Trap News, a we
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Is Disney World adding urinals to women’s restrooms? No, that’s Pants on Fire!
“Disney World is adding urinals to the women’s restrooms.”
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ Executive Order 9066 authorized Japanese detention during World War II, not gift cards for recent migrants
On the 82nd anniversary of the order on Monday, social media users erroneously claimed that it is a recent directive meant to aid those who cross the U.S. border illegally.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Angelina Jolie Did NOT Say That ‘The World Should Unite Against Israel’
Did American actress Angelina Jolie in 2024 call on the world to "unite against Israel"? No, that's not true: Lead Stories found no evidence corroborating the claim. This phrase has been falsely attributed to Jolie since at least 2006, ac
Full Fact→ Viral video of speaker swearing at leaders at World Economic Forum meeting is satire
The video has been shared across social media platforms as if it shows a genuine scene.
The Dispatch→ A Child Tax Credit Compromise for the Real World
The Wyden-Smith deal would take a modest step toward improving the CTC’s ability to support families.
PolitiFact→ Did the world know about global warming a century ago, as Dean Phillips said?
Dean Phillips, President Joe Biden’s Democratic primary challenger, recently said, “We knew 100 years ago what would happen by burning fossil fuels." Some climate change historians say that’s an exaggeration.
PolitiFact→ TikTok posts – No, Benjamin Netanyahu wasn't prescient about the World Trade Center buildings coming down
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knew the World Trade Center buildings would be brought down six years before 9/11.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Disease X isn’t being planned at World Economic Forum meeting
World Economic Forum event is evidence that global leaders are planning a new pandemic called Disease X.
The Dispatch→ It’s Nietzsche’s World, You’re Just Living In It
Even if you don’t realize it.
Logically→ No evidence ‘Putin’s letter to the world’ is authored by Putin
Logically→ No, Pope Francis has not authorized the World Economic Forum to fact-check the bible
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Bill Gates Does NOT Fund 88 Percent Of The World Health Organization Budget
Do contributions from Bill Gates make up 88 percent of the World Health Organization's annual funding? No, that's not true: While notable, the total amount donated by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation every year did not exceed 10 perc
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Qatar Emir Did NOT Threaten Oil Supply To World Over Gaza Bombing
Did the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, threaten to stop oil supply to the world if bombing in Gaza does not stop? No, that's not true: The statement has never been made by Sheikh Tamim, a Qatari official told Lead Stories
Truth or Fiction?→ December Daylight: Shortest Days Worldwide?
The shifting length of daylight we experience throughout the year is a direct consequence of our planet’s axial tilt, an invisible line around which Earth spins and which makes an oblique angle with the plane of our orbit. As we delve into this
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – John D. Rockefeller did not write a ‘secret covenant’ about world domination
John D. Rockefeller wrote a secret covenant about controlling the world’s population.
Truth or Fiction?→ Arab World’s Stance on the Palestinian Cause: A Fact Check
Delving into the multifaceted Arab world’s stance towards the Palestinian cause, this exposition aims to unravel the perceived uniform support against a backdrop of nuanced realities. Recognizing the depth and complexity entrenched within this topi
Logically→ No, Australia’s Travis Head did not dedicate Cricket World Cup victory to Palestine
Logically→ Mitchell Marsh’s image edited to claim he rested his legs on a stool, not World Cup trophy
Logically→ Old video shared to claim Bangladeshi cricketer jostled by crowd after World Cup loss
Logically→ Ricky Ponting did not say Australia’s World Cup victory is ‘win against cricket mafia’
Logically→ Ricky Ponting did not say Australia’s World Cup victory is ‘win against cricket mafia’
Logically→ Video of spectators reciting Hanuman Chalisa during Cricket World Cup final is edited
Truth or Fiction?→ The Tradition of Christmas Trees Around the World
Christmas, a globally celebrated holiday, shines a light on myriad traditions that paint a vivid picture of cultural diversity. Amongst these traditions, the decoration of Christmas trees, an emblem of the holiday season, holds a special place in man
Logically→ No, Indian PM didn’t refuse to pose with Pat Cummins after presenting World Cup trophy
Logically→ No, Pat Cummins did not criticize Ahmedabad crowd after winning Cricket World Cup
PolitiFact→ Marianne Williamson – Marianne Williamson correct that U.S. is world’s biggest arms exporter
“We sell arms to 60% of the world's autocrats. We are the world's largest arms exporters."
The Dispatch→ Civil War in Trumpworld
The rebirth of Trump's 2024 campaign.