Parents’ guide to measles: How to prevent infection
Full Fact→ Boots is not giving away mini perfume sets to those who complete surveys
Facebook posts and ads claiming the retailer is giving away a ‘premium mini perfume set’ to everyone who fills in a survey are not genuine.
Lead Stories→ What You Should Know If You Read Rumors About ICE Agents At The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics In Italy
You might have seen or heard rumors about ICE agents being deployed at the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy, to help provide security. The Lead Stories Rome office looked into what is actually happening, so you kn
Full Fact→ AI-enhanced image of Minneapolis shooting shared online
A still image which has been taken from a real video of the shooting of Alex Pretti has been enhanced with artificial intelligence, resulting in an agent kneeling on the ground missing a head.
Full Fact→ Another AI-generated video of Donald Trump criticising Keir Starmer circulates online
The video appears to show Donald Trump telling Keir Starmer to concentrate on governing the UK. But it isn’t real.
Full Fact→ IKEA doesn’t run ‘Mystery Box’ offer shown in Facebook posts
IKEA has confirmed this is not a genuine offer from the retailer.
The Dispatch→ Inside The TikTok Deal
Plus: Hamas reneges on disarmament, Amy Klobuchar announces a run for governor, and Amtrak dabbles in high fashion.
Full Fact→ Zara isn’t giving away a free box of clothes to people who fill out a survey
Facebook posts and adverts falsely claim the retailer is offering a free box of clothing and accessories to people who complete a questionnaire.
The Dispatch→ Right-Wing Theater Kids
‘Noem’s incredible political instincts are represented by the fact that she thought it would do her good to talk about shooting a dog.’
The Dispatch→ Will Regulators Rein in Prediction Markets?
Companies like Kalshi and Polymarket are using a legal gray area to avoid state gambling laws.
The Dispatch→ The Smear Reflex
The administration’s rush to malign Alex Pretti was embarrassing—and a blow to the public trust.
The Dispatch→ Trump, Iran, and the Ghosts of Bush and Obama
Risks abound for the president following his promises to Iranian protesters.
The Dispatch→ The Great Securing of the American Future
The 20th century brought stability to many American lives. In the 21st century, that stability is wavering.
The Dispatch→ Don’t Cap Credit Cards
The proposed 10 percent limit would hurt low- and middle-income Americans the most.
The Dispatch→ How to Teach a Great Tradition
Both worshipping and villainizing the West does our students—and our societies—a disservice.
The Dispatch→ Law and Order, ‘Law and Order’
A new video of Alex Pretti captures the White House’s political dilemma.
PolitiFact→ Democratic fight over DHS funding could lead to government shutdown. How could it play out?
Democratic fight over DHS funding could lead to shutdown
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Your Favorite Celebrity Did NOT Defend Donald Trump, Saying Chaos In Streets Isn’t Spontaneous, It’s Weaponized to Scare Americans — Viet Spam
Did Stevie Nicks, Tom Brady, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Elon Musk, or dozens of other entertainers, sports stars, or media figures defend Donald Trump from accusations he's authoritarian and trying to cancel elections? No, that's not true:
PolitiFact→ What’s driving down US overdose deaths? Experts cite drug supply changes, increased naloxone
What's driving down US overdose deaths?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Millie Bobby Brown Did NOT Say Being Deported Is ‘Not The End Of The World’ And ‘There’s A Literal Genocide In Gaza.’ — Fake Quote
Did Millie Bobby Brown say that being deported is not the end of the world, and that "there's a literal genocide in Gaza"? No, that's not true: The fake quote attributed to Brown originated from an account that frequently posts fake quote
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump says the U.S. leads China ‘by a lot’ in AI. Experts say that lead is measured by a few months
In artificial intelligence, “We're leading China by a lot.”
The Dispatch→ Dispatch Politics Roundup: The District of Cold
Your weekly roundup from Washington, D.C.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NBA Star Anthony Edwards Did NOT Donate $514,000 Game Check To ICE
Did NBA star Anthony Edwards donate a $514,000 game check to ICE? No, that's not true: The account that posted the message is run by a writer for 'The Simpsons' using the name "Gene Parmesan," a character from 'Arrested Development.' Edwa
The Dispatch→ Paying for Power in the Age of AI
Will consumers foot the bill for booming energy demand?
Full Fact→ Currys is not offering a new Xbox for £3 as reward for completing a survey
Currys has said the offer being shared in Facebook posts and adverts is not a genuine one from them.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Aspirin Use and Doctors’ Recommendations
President Donald Trump has said on multiple occasions in recent months that he takes a “large” dose of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease. His comments could perpetuate a common misperception, so we wanted to clarify the current science and
Full Fact→ What did Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin say about Manchester in 2023?
Reform UK has accused Labour of sharing a misleading video featuring past comments from its Gorton and Denton by-election candidate.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Parody X Post Telling J.D. Vance To ‘Go F*ck A Couch’ Not From Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s Actual X Account
Did Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey tell Vice President J.D. Vance to "go fuck a couch" in an X post? No, that's not true: Vance did quote a real post from Frey on X in a discussion about law enforcement and other people needing to feel safe
The Dispatch→ Will DHS Funding Cause a Shutdown?
Plus: FBI raids Fulton County election hub, the Fed holds interest rates stable, and Nicki Minaj is a Trump stan.
The Dispatch→ What’s Next for TikTok
Great job all around, guys. Great work, Congress.
The Dispatch→ The Allure of Magical Realism
The administration’s National Defense Strategy is heavy on politics and skimps on policy.
The Dispatch→ In the Shadow of the Islamic Republic
The regime in Iran is on the verge of collapse. But it needs a push.
The Dispatch→ An Unpopular Populist Fights On
In a coastal Georgia enclave, a local woman is fighting to preserve her version of the past. Her neighbors see things differently.
The Dispatch→ Principle Insurance
The Second Amendment for me, but not for thee.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Alex Pretti Was NOT Fired From Hospital For Inappropriate Behavior Months Before He Was Killed By Feds — It’s Viet Spam
Was Alex Pretti fired over complaints of inappropriate conduct with patients three months before federal agents fatally shot him on a Minneapolis street? No, that's not true: The claim was started by a spam factory based in Vietnam that u
The Dispatch→ The Fall Gal
Firing Kristi Noem would be a simulacrum of accountability.
PolitiFact→ Jared Moskowitz – Under Trump, more FEMA disaster assistance applications are in limbo for longer
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s “backlog of unanswered disaster assistance applications has exploded to the largest in its history.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Democratic Candidate For Ohio Attorney General Elliot Forhan DID Say ‘I’m Going To Kill Donald Trump’ In TikTok Video
Did Elliot Forhan, a Democrat running to be Ohio's attorney general, post a video on TikTok in which he says "I'm going to kill Donald Trump"? Yes, that's true: Forhan, who served one term in the Ohio legislature, shared a 41-second-long
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: CBS Did NOT Report Kazmierczak, Alleged Attacker Of Congresswoman Omar, On Payroll At Winery Co-Owned By Omar’s Spouse
Did "CBS Investigative News" report that the man arrested after spraying a liquid on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis town hall meeting was on the payroll of a winery co-owned by her husband? No, that's not true: There's no recor
FactCheck.org→ As ICE Arrests Increased, a Higher Portion Had No U.S. Criminal Record
While the Trump administration insists that it is targeting the “worst of the worst” in its immigration enforcement, it has not provided information to substantiate that, and the data that is available suggests the claim has become less ac