As the festive season sets in, bringing with it an air of nostalgia and warmth, various traditions come alive in American households. This essay delves into one such alleged custom – the connection between Thanksgiving and Christmas fruitcakes.
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact Checking: Is Turkey Eaten on Christmas Across Europe?
As Christmas, one of the most revered holidays worldwide, approaches, festive cheer permeates the air and families come together to partake in time-honored traditions. Among these, food sits at the heart of the festivities. Particularly, the traditio
Truth or Fiction?→ Unraveling the Link Between Santa Claus and Coca-Cola Company
The legend of Santa Claus, a jovial old man dressed in a red suit who travels the world delivering presents to good children, is recognized worldwide. However, the genesis and evolution of this popular character remain topics of fascinating explorati
Truth or Fiction?→ The True Story Behind ‘Franksgiving’: Fact-checking Roosevelt’s Thanksgiving Change
In America’s tapestry of traditions, the Thanksgiving holiday stands out as an emblem of gratitude, autumnal festivities, and familial gatherings. Part of its intrigue, unbeknownst to many, lies in a historical wrinkle known as ‘Franksgiv
The Dispatch→ A Tribe of Liberalism
The fragility of American conservative dogma.
The Dispatch→ The Privileged Few
‘The Holdovers’ shows that privilege is real but that the divisions it creates are not insurmountable.
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ Video of West Bank fighting does not show a Doctors Without Borders medic giving a man a rifle
CLAIM: A video shows a Doctors Without Borders medic in the West Bank city of Jenin take an assault rifle from a man lying on the ground and hand it to a man nearby who begins shooting.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Image Of Armored Vehicles Is NOT From November 23 Riots — Irish Army Says Picture Not Connected & From Other Time
Did the Irish government deploy military vehicles to stop people expressing public outrage about the stabbings of children and a woman in Dublin? No, that's not true: According to the Irish Defence Forces, an image that showed military ve
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Norwegian Newspaper Did NOT Report That 5 Years Old Was Average Age Of Palestinians Killed In Gaza
Did VG, a Norwegian newspaper, report that the average age of Palestinians killed in Gaza was 5 years old, as claimed by an image on social media? No, that's not true: The newspaper reported that 5-year-olds represented the age group with
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Cancer Is NOT Caused By ‘Excess Sugar In Your System’
Is cancer caused by the consumption of an "excess" amount of sugar "in your system"? No, that's not true: Sugar itself does not cause cancer. While sugar is not carcinogenic, meaning it does not cause cancer, consuming it is linked to som
Full Fact→ Video of ‘anti-government’ rally in Warsaw mislabelled as pro-Palestine march
The rally took place on 1 October, before the 7 October attacks on Israel.
Full Fact→ Adele filmed holding Mexican flag not Palestinian one
A clip of the singer has been shared with claims she’s holding the Palestinian flag during a gig. Other footage clearly shows she was holding a Mexican flag.
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: DNA fragments used in the development of the coronavirus vaccine -- such as a portion of SV40’s DNA sequence — are not causing health problems in people who have recei
PolitiFact→ National Republican Senatorial Committee – Claim that Tammy Baldwin voted to send millions to Iran that bankrolled ‘radical’ groups lacks proof
Says U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin “voted to send hundreds of millions to Iran” to bankroll “radicals like Hezbollah and Hamas”
Full Fact→ Debt is only projected to begin falling towards the end of the decade
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s claim that the government is “delivering” on the pledge to get debt falling is only correct when looking at longer-term projections.
Full Fact→ Argos is not selling PlayStation 5 consoles for less than £2
Posts promoting supposed offers that seem too good to be true are very common on sites like Facebook.
Logically→ ವಿಶ್ವಕಪ್ ಸೋಲಿನ ನಂತರ ಬಾಂಗ್ಲಾದೇಶದ ಕ್ರಿಕೆಟಿಗ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರಿಂದ ನೂಕುನುಗ್ಗಲು ಅನುಭವಿಸಿದರು ಎಂದು ಹಳೆಯ ವೀಡಿಯೋವನ್ನು ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ
Logically→ Clip of Poland’s MP Donald Tusk saying he will not deliver his election campaign promises is a deep fake
Logically→ తెలంగాణ లో కాంగ్రెస్ ఎన్నికైతే విద్యుత్ సరఫరా ఆపేస్తామని రేవంత్ రెడ్డి అనలేదు
Logically→ No, pro-Modi chants were not raised at Rajasthan Chief Minister’s election rally
Logically→ No, this video does not show a priest in a church protesting against Israel
Truth or Fiction?→ The Truth about ‘Jingle Bells’ Origin: Is it Truly a Christmas Song?
When the first notes of “Jingle Bells” fill the air, the festive spirit of Christmas immediately springs to mind. This popular holiday favorite, known for its jubilant tune and jolly lyrics about dashing through the snow in a one-horse op
Logically→ Old video shared to claim Bangladeshi cricketer jostled by crowd after World Cup loss
Logically→ राहुल गांधी ने नहीं कहा कि कन्हैया लाल के हत्यारों को माफ़ कर देना चाहिए
Logically→ Old clips of military exercises shared as U.S. sending troops to Israel
Logically→ ৰিকি পণ্টিঙে অষ্ট্ৰেলিয়াৰ বিশ্বকাপ বিজয়ক ‘ক্ৰিকেট মাফিয়াৰ বিৰুদ্ধে জয়’ বুলি কোৱা নাই
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact Checking: Kissing Under the Mistletoe Tradition
The chilled winds, sparkling lights, and intricate decorations bring the magical allure of Christmas. One such fascinating Christmas fixture is the mistletoe, a plant widely associated with the tradition of kissing beneath it during the festive seaso
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact Check: The North Pole’s Reindeer and Santa Claus Connection
Caught in the twinkling throes of Christmas lore, a majestic creature, the reindeer, gallops across our imaginations, pulling a jolly, red-suited gift-giver around the world in a single night. Its association with Santa Claus and the North Pole has e
Truth or Fiction?→ Do All Countries Exchange Gifts on Christmas Day?
Christmas, with its sparkling lights, heavenly melodies, and festive decorations, has long captivated hearts worldwide. But it’s not just the dazzling ambiance that defines this holiday—it’s a rich tapestry of traditions, beliefs, and p
Truth or Fiction?→ Revealed: The True Date of Christmas Among Different Christian Denominations
Across the globe, Christmas stands as one of the most widely observed holidays, serving as a profound celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, a cornerstone event within Christianity. Though universally recognized within Christian denominations, the
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Doctors Without Borders Medic Picking Up Gun And Carrying It Away — Man Wears PMRC Vest
Does a video on Instagram show a Doctors Without Borders medic scooping up a rifle from a fallen gunman and running it up the street to another gunman who is still shooting? No, that's not true: The uniform worn by the person in the video
Health Feedback→ Instagram reel rehashes old misinformation inaccurately linking autism with vaccines, glyphosate, and MTHFR mutations
REVIEW In November 2023, obstetrician and gynecologist Nathan Riley, who has more than 23,000 followers on Instagram, posted an Instagram reel suggesting that vaccines, glyphosate, and mutations in the MTHFR gene contribute to the development of aut
Health Feedback→ Misuse of drug tests on energy drinks like Red Bull produces false positives; doesn’t demonstrate these drinks contain cocaine and other drugs
REVIEW In November 2023, a TikTok video with more than 13 million views claimed that an energy drink contained illicit drugs. Clips of the video also circulated on Facebook, where they received over 300,000 views. The video showed two people using a
Full Fact→ Does the government’s Rwanda policy only impact ‘failed asylum seekers’?
We’ve looked into the detail of the government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, and whether other governments are considering similar schemes.
Logically→ Video of Syrian journalist shared as journalists killed in Gaza
Full Fact→ Around 93,600 jobs are supported by the oil and gas industry in Scotland
The Prime Minister was incorrect to suggest that 200,000 people are employed in the sector in Scotland.
Logically→ Old video from Lebanon passed off as floods in Jericho, West Bank
Full Fact→ Facebook posts show lagoon in Chile, not ‘blood red’ River Nile
The video has been shared across multiple social media platforms with many posts referencing Bible passages.
Logically→ No, the BBC has not pulled its editor Jeremy Bowen from Gaza over ‘pro-Hamas’ comments
Logically→ No, Revanth Reddy did not say Congress will discontinue power supply if elected to power in Telangana