A doctored image was used to promulgate an old conspiracy theory about Bill Gates.
Search Results (761) for: reduction
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation HQ Does NOT Read ‘Center for Global Human Population Reduction’
Does the sign outside the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation say "Center for Global Human Population Reduction?" No, that's not true. There is no such center run by Gates -- nor is there any evidence such a center exists anywhere, run by anyo
PolitiFact→ Doug Jones – Yes, waiting periods on gun purchases have been linked to suicide reduction
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Yes, waiting periods on gun purchases have been linked to suicide reduction In his first speech on the Senate floor, Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., waded into the nation’s fraught debate over gun violence. Jone
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s ‘Deficit Reduction’
White House press aides are claiming President Donald Trump’s budget contains trillions in “deficit reduction,” when it actually calls for larger deficits for the next several years and would add $7 trillion to the national debt over
Washington Post→ EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s claim that the U.S. is ‘leading the world’ in ‘C02 footprint’ reductions
“We are leading the nation — excuse me — the world with respect to our CO2 footprint in reductions.” — Scott Pruitt, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, during an interview on Fox News’s “Your World,
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's misleading linkage between stock gains, debt reduction
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump's misleading linkage between stock gains, debt reduction President Donald Trump raised eyebrows with comments linking stock market gains with declines in the federal debt during two appearances to t
PolitiFact→ Charles Schumer – Are Republicans paying for tax cuts with reductions in Medicare, Medicaid?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Are Republicans paying for tax cuts with reductions in Medicare, Medicaid? It didn’t take long for Democrats to criticize President Donald Trump’s tax proposal as being biased toward wealthier Am
Snopes→ ‘Media Silence’ On $12B Reduction to the National Debt During Trump’s First Month?
While Trump cites accurate figures in a recent tweet, his assessment of their newsworthiness is far more suspect.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Unfounded ‘Colossal’ Tax Hike Warning
On the day of the tax filing deadline, former President Donald Trump went on Truth Social to misleadingly warn that if President Joe Biden is reelected, “you will soon be facing colossal tax HIKES.” But in his latest budget proposal, Biden
FactCheck.org→ Familiar Claims in a Familiar Presidential Race
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. We’ve fact-checked a lot of claims from the presumptive Democratic and Republican presidential nominees — after all, they’re the same two men who faced off in 2020.
Health Feedback→ Claim that the HPV vaccine increases risk of cervical cancer misleads by cherry-picking data from FDA document
REVIEW The World Health Organization reports that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. In 2022, there were approximately 660,000 new cases of cervical cancer and around 350,000 deaths from cervical cancer. The main ca
FactCheck.org→ Shanahan Misleads on Women’s Fertility Trends
SciDigest Women are having fewer children today than in the past globally, but experts say that’s by choice and it doesn’t mean “we are facing a crisis in reproductive health,” as Nicole Shanahan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate, sai
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NASA Shooting 3 Rockets During Solar Eclipse Is NOT Nefarious Or ‘Strange’ — It’s Atmospheric Research During Unique Event
Is NASA launching three rockets during the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, for nefarious or "strange" purposes, as a post on TikTok implied? No, that's not true: While NASA is indeed launching the rockets before, during and after the sola
Truth or Fiction?→ Homelessness in US Cities
{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ClaimReview", "url": "https://www.truthorfiction.com/homelessness-in-us-cities/", "claimReviewed": "Democratic cities have higher rates of homelessness", "itemReviewed": { "@type": "Claim",
Truth or Fiction?→ NFL Kickoff Rule Changes
{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ClaimReview", "url": "https://www.truthorfiction.com/nfl-kickoff-rule-changes/", "claimReviewed": "NFL modifies kickoff rules to improve player safety", "itemReviewed": { "@type": "Claim",
Health Feedback→ Fluoride level in U.S. drinking water is safe; people of all ages, including infants, can consume fluoridated water
REVIEW Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps prevent tooth decay. It does so by strengthening tooth enamel and making teeth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth, which can lead to dental caries (
Truth or Fiction?→ Exploring Orange Hydrogen
{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ClaimReview", "url": "https://www.truthorfiction.com/exploring-orange-hydrogen-2/", "claimReviewed": "Orange hydrogen can produce clean energy and sequester CO2 emissions", "itemReviewed": {
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Comments About ‘Cutting’ Entitlements in Context
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. President Joe Biden said he has caught former President Donald Trump admitting that he wants to cut Social Security and Medicare. The Trump campaign said, in context, Trump was talk
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Biden’s State of the Union
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Summary In his final State of the Union address prior to the November general election, President Joe Biden focused on Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, the economy, reproductive righ
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Joe Biden on inflation, the deficit and consumer confidence in the State of the Union
During the State of the Union address, President Joe Biden celebrated reductions in inflation from a four-decade high, and job creation. But some of his statements needed more context.
Truth or Fiction?→ Sugar & Child Hyperactivity: Myth or Fact?
Many believe that sugar is the culprit behind children’s hyperactive behavior, a topic that has sparked much debate and investigation over the years. This article aims to shed light on the origins of this myth and explores what scientific resea
Truth or Fiction?→ Vaccines and Autism: Fact Check
The myth that vaccines lead to autism has been influencing people’s views on vaccination for years, despite strong scientific evidence disproving this belief. By understanding where this myth started and looking at the facts, we aim to clear up con
Truth or Fiction?→ The Truth About Waking Sleepwalkers
Sleepwalking is a fascinating aspect of human behavior that blends the boundaries between being asleep and awake. This article embarks on an exploration of the science behind sleepwalking, demystifying myths, and offering insights into effective mana
Truth or Fiction?→ Does Extending DST Help Farmers?
{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ClaimReview", "url": "https://www.truthorfiction.com/does-extending-dst-help-farmers/", "claimReviewed": "Extending DST Helps Farmers", "itemReviewed": { "@type": "Claim", "author": {
Truth or Fiction?→ Does DST Really Save Energy?
{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ClaimReview", "url": "https://www.truthorfiction.com/does-dst-really-save-energy/", "claimReviewed": "DST significantly reduces energy consumption", "itemReviewed": { "@type": "Claim", "
Truth or Fiction?→ Swallowing Plastic: A Reality Check
Imagine finding out that every bite of food and sip of water you take might be hiding tiny invaders not meant for our bodies. That’s what researchers have discovered about plastic, and it’s become a global wake-up call. This revelation ha
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Solar Flares ARE Real And CAN Disrupt Telecommunications Networks
Are solar flares not real, thus incapable of disrupting telecommunications networks, as a post on Instagram suggests? No, that's not true: Solar flares are well-documented bursts of electromagnetic energy emitted by the sun during geomagn
PolitiFact→ Chris Murphy – The US homicide rate has declined, but Democrat Sen. Chris Murphy overstates effect of gun law
The Bipartisan Safer in Communities Act led to “a 12% reduction in urban homicides in this country.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Image Does NOT Show An Authentic 1985 Memo From IRS Chief Stating That All Taxes Since 1913 Should Be Refunded
Does a viral social media post show an authentic memo confirming that then-IRS Commissioner Roscoe Egger instructed his subordinates in 1985 that "every tax paid into the Treasury since 1913, is due and refundable to every citizen and bus
Health Feedback→ Claim that myocarditis from COVID-19 vaccines carries serious risk of death is based on flawed study
REVIEW An article published by the website The Blaze in late January 2024 claimed that a study published in the journal Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety showed the risk of COVID-19 vaccination outweighed its benefits. It cited the study’s concl
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Meningitis Is NOT Confirmed Common Side Effect Of 7 Vaccines Administered In US
Is meningitis proven to occur frequently after the administration of seven U.S. vaccines? No, that's not true: According to the Institute of Vaccine Safety at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, most vaccines from the list on an Instag
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s Iowa Town Hall
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Summary While his GOP primary rivals were debating on CNN on Jan. 10, former President Donald Trump took questions from Iowans in a town hall that aired on Fox News. We found sev
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: COVID-19 Vaccines Did NOT Kill 17 Million People — Coronavirus Was Killer
Did COVID-19 vaccines kill 17 million people around the world during the pandemic? No, that's not true: Infectious disease experts told Lead Stories that the surge in deaths correlates with surges in coronavirus infections, not vaccinatio
Health Feedback→ COVID-19 vaccines reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission and don’t increase mortality, contrary James Thorp’s claim
REVIEW On 13 December 2023, the Wellness Company shared a post on Instagram, in which gynecologist James Thorp questioned the utility and safety of COVID-19 vaccines. The post claimed that the vaccines were an “unqualified disaster” because they
PolitiFact→ Ron DeSantis – DeSantis said Florida overdose deaths declined year over year. Preliminary data backs that up
Florida “had a year-over-year reduction” in overdose deaths.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking the Fourth GOP Primary Debate
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Summary In the last Republican presidential primary debate of 2023, the candidates argued over their positions on gender-affirmation surgery, legal immigration and more: Florid
FactCheck.org→ Biden Spins the Facts in Campaign Speech
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. At a campaign reception in Denver, President Joe Biden distorted some of the facts and the position of his predecessor: Biden claimed that the U.S. has the “lowest inflation rat
Truth or Fiction?→ Is December the Global Chill?
Picture a globe, half bathed in sunlight while the other embraces the chill of shadow—that’s our planet, a vast tapestry of climates and seasons. As the earth dances its tireless orbit around the sun, it reveals patterns in temperature that i
Truth or Fiction?→ Debunking Suicide Rate Myths in December
The belief that suicide rates peak during the month of December is a prevalent notion that has seeped into collective consciousness, often amplified by media portrayals and holiday season stereotypes. This essay delves into the genesis of this myth,
Truth or Fiction?→ The Victorian Era and the Advent of Folding Chairs: Unraveling the Facts
In the vast panorama of human innovation, folding chairs cut a significant figure, their simplistic design and functionality symbolizing both practicality and social evolution. Often associated with the opulence and grandeur of the Victorian era, the