Temporary stoppages of large medical studies are relatively common.
AFP Fact Check→ This shows a protest in South Africa, not supporters of a Kenyan MP
An image shared on Facebook purports to show supporters of Kenya’s Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi destroying a road. The claim is false; the image actually shows residents in South Africa protesting over their lack of access to water and electricit
Logically→ Early voting has started in Georgia on October 12.
Georgia set a record on the first day of early voting, with 126,876 voters appearing to vote on October 12, 2020.
Poynter→ Trump says he may now be ‘immune’ to the coronavirus. Here’s what we know about COVID-19 and immunity.
If your time is short Scientists have been working hard to understand COVID-19, but there’s still a lot they don’t know about immunity after recovery, and how long it lasts. Longer immune responses are associated with more serious illness. There’
Washington Post→ Biden’s claim that Trump is ‘pushing to slash Medicare benefits’
A new campaign ad claims Trump is targeting Medicare, but the benefits involved are relatively small.
AFP Fact Check→ False claim that the Philippines has a new vice president spreads across social media platforms
A video viewed hundreds of thousands of times in multiple Facebook, TikTok and YouTube posts claims a newspaper reported that Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the new Philippine vice president. The claim is false; the article referenced in the video does not
AFP Fact Check→ Misleading claim circulates on Facebook about New Zealand opposition leader’s motivations for repealing environmental law
Multiple Facebook posts shared thousands of times in 2020 claim New Zealand opposition leader Judith Collins is opposed to new environmental legislation because of her connection to Oravida, a local water and dairy company that exports produce to China
AFP Fact Check→ This video shows a demonstration at Indonesia’s parliament in 2019
A video has been viewed millions of times in multiple posts on Facebook and YouTube alongside a claim it shows a protest outside Indonesia’s House of Representatives over a controversial law in October 2020. The claim is false; the video shows a p
AFP Fact Check→ Hoax WHO graphic circulates online in the Philippines warning of ‘biggest brain damaging habits’
A graphic has been shared repeatedly in multiple posts on Facebook and Twitter alongside a claim it shows guidance issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) about seven “habits” that pose the greatest risk of brain damage. The claim is false
New York Times→ Trump’s False Claims as He Resumes His Rallies After Hospitalization
In Florida, the president made a series of inaccurate claims about his election opponent, the coronavirus pandemic, the Nobel Peace Prize and Cuba, among other topics.
New York Times→ Trump’s False Claims as He Resumes His Rallies After Hospitalization
In Florida, the president made a series of inaccurate claims about his election opponent, the coronavirus pandemic, the Nobel Peace Prize and Cuba, among other topics.
AFP Fact Check→ This photo shows the opening of tunnels in the US state of California
A photo of tunnel openings has been shared in multiple Facebook and Twitter posts alongside a claim that it shows India’s Atal Tunnel, the world’s longest tunnel which was recently inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The photo, howe
AFP Fact Check→ This photo actually shows bears at a conservation centre in the US
A photo of black bear cubs eating apples under a tree has been shared hundreds of times on multiple posts on Facebook and Twitter alongside a claim that the photo was taken in the disputed region of Kashmir. The claim is false; the photo actually shows
AFP Fact Check→ Social media posts share graphic photo of dead woman alongside false claim about murder in west Indian state of Rajasthan
A graphic photo of a dead woman’s body has been shared thousands of times in multiple Facebook and Twitter posts in October 2020 alongside a claim that it shows a 13-year old Hindu girl who was burnt alive after being raped by a Muslim man in the wes
AFP Fact Check→ This photo actually shows a former Indian ruler in the princely state of Bundi in northeast India
A photo has been shared thousands of times in Facebook posts that claim it shows "the very first Islam King of Rakhine State" in Myanmar. The claim is false: the photo shows a former Indian ruler of the princely state of Bundi in northeast India.
AFP Fact Check→ Photos of Punjab policewoman who died in road accident circulate with false rape claim
Three photos showing the body of a dead policewoman and her identity card have been shared tens of thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram alongside a claim that she was raped before she was killed. The claim, however,
Snopes→ Razor Blades Found in Pizza Dough Leads to Man’s Arrest
A customer at the Hannaford’s grocery story in Saco, Maine, found razor blades in a Portland Pie brand pizza dough purchased on Oct. 5, authorities said.
Snopes→ Protesters Knock Down Roosevelt, Lincoln Statues in Portland
Protesters in Portland overturned statues of former Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln and vandalized the Oregon Historical Society in a declaration of “rage” toward Columbus Day.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: The Median White Household Wealth In The US Is NOT 81 Times The Black Median Household Wealth
Is the median wealth of white households 81 times the median wealth of Black households in the United States? No, that's not true: The median for white households is ten times larger than Black households. The 81 figure comes from a study
Snopes→ Did California Republicans Set Up Fake Ballot Drop Boxes?
Election authorities said unauthorized drop-boxes for mail-in ballots violate state law.
Snopes→ Was Trump’s Regeneron ‘Cure’ Developed Using Stem Cells and Fetal Tissues?
U.S. President Donald Trump touted the “antibody cocktail” as a COVID-19 “cure” that he intended to make available to the American public.
Snopes→ Did Fauci Praise Trump’s Handling of COVID-19 Pandemic?
Dr. Anthony Fauci said his comments in a campaign ad for President Trump were taken out of context.
FactCheck.org→ Video Shows Arrest at a Protest, Not a Church Service
Quick Take A tweet, shared by President Donald Trump, mischaracterizes a video that purports to show “Americans being ARRESTED for holding outdoor church services.” The video actually shows a demonstration in Idaho against a public health o
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s False Claim That Michigan Is ‘Closed’
In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, President Donald Trump falsely claimed that the state of Michigan is “closed,” specifically and falsely mentioning churches and schools. In fact, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat
FactCheck.org→ Trump Ad Lifts Fauci Praise Out of Context
A Trump campaign ad uses a clip of Dr. Anthony Fauci praising federal public health officials — saying that he “can’t imagine that … anybody could be doing more” — and makes it seem like Fauci was personally complime
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Jeffrey Epstein Was NOT Found Living in New Mexico
Was Jeffrey Epstein found living in New Mexico? No, that's not true. A video claims that convicted pedophile Epstein has been found living on his ranch in New Mexico. There is no reason to suspect that the man shown in the video is Epstei
Snopes→ AP: Stocks Are Soaring, and Most Black People Are Missing Out
Americans who own stocks are pulling further away from those who don't, as Wall Street roars back to record heights while much of the economy struggles.
Truth or Fiction?→ Chris Watts and Ring Footage with a ‘Fetus and a Skull in Oil’ in ‘American Murder’
Netflix’s American Murder documentary was popular enough in October 2020 to generate a storm of conspiracy theories, and among widely-discussed elements was a purported “coincidence” during which Chris Watts is questioned by police &
AFP Fact Check→ Manipulated photo used to falsely portray Pelosi as drunk
Posts on Facebook use a photo of former president Barack Obama kissing Nancy Pelosi to support the claim that the House Democratic leader is a drunk. This is false; the original image -- which shows the pair arriving back in the US after official busin
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Mike Pence Did NOT Sign A Bill When He Was Governor of Indiana To Jail Same-Sex Marriage Applicants
Did Mike Pence sign a bill when he was governor of Indiana to send same-sex marriage applicants to jail? No, that's not true: Pence, while a strong opponent of same-sex marriage, could not have signed any such bill because the legislation
Snopes→ Roberta McCain, John McCain’s Mother, Dies at 108
At 96, Roberta Wright McCain became her son’s secret weapon during the 2008 presidential campaign as evidence that voters need not worry about her son’s age — past 70 — as he sought the presidency.
Snopes→ California GOP Says It Owns Unofficial Ballot Drop Boxes
California’s Republican Party has acknowledged owning unofficial ballot drop boxes that state election officials say are illegal.
Snopes→ What Were the Names of Christopher Columbus’ Three Ships?
We all know Columbus’ three ships were named the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria — but is that knowledge accurate?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: This Is NOT An Original Photo Of Barack and Michelle Obama
Is this a photo of Barack and Michelle Obama as a young couple? Not really. The original photo of the Obamas has been manipulated, intentionally distorting the features of Michelle Obama to make her appear masculine. The manipulated image
Truth or Fiction?→ Did California Police Recommend Voting Against a Bill ‘for Racial Equality’?
A photograph of an advocacy group’s voter guide drew widespread attention on Twitter on October 7 2020 for bringing back to light a recurring nuisance for California voters. Scott Zabielski’s post showing the state ballot recommendations f
Logically→ Cineworld is going out of business.
Cineworld cinemas temporarily closed theatres across the UK and Ireland from October 9, 2020, until further notice.
FactCheck.org→ Uganda’s Low COVID-19 Cases Due to Restrictions, Not Hydroxychloroquine
Quick Take Uganda has had relatively low numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths — but not because of hydroxychloroquine, as an article on social media claims. Uganda’s guidelines initially included the use of the drug as an experimental medicatio
The Dispatch→ Is Joe Biden Descended From the First Irish-Catholic State Senator in Pennsylvania?
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Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Kamala Harris Was NOT California’s ‘TOP COP’ In 2010 So She Was NOT Responsible For The State’s Black Incarceration Rate That Year
Was Kamala Harris California's "TOP COP" in 2010, making her responsible for the state's Black incarceration rate that year? No, that's not true: Harris served as attorney general of California between January 2011 and January 2017. The c
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Pete Buttigieg With the Only Acceptable Answer Re: Late Term Abortions’
On October 12 2020, actor and social media heavy George Takei shared a purported screenshot of a response by Pete Buttigieg to Fox News anchor Chris Wallace on the subject of third-trimester or “late-term” abortions: Takei’