The Dispatch→ Power to the Pundits
There’s a lot of ruin in a nation, but there’s a limit.
The Dispatch→ The Thanksgiving Table Is Not Your Personal Stage
Choose gratitude over performative politics this holiday.
Logically→ ক্ৰিকেট বিশ্বকাপৰ ফাইনেলত দৰ্শকে ষ্টেডিয়ামত হনুমান চালিছা পাঠ কৰাৰ পুৰণি, সম্পাদিত ভিডিঅ’ ভাইৰেল
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Senior Benefits Are NOT Disbursed By Information-Harvesting Website
Do 95 percent of people who request senior benefits through an urgent "limited offer" in an ad on social media qualify the same day? No, that's not true: This promotion does not point to an official government website and it is unclear wh
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Biden Speaking Very Slowly About Fentanyl — It Was Altered
Does a video on social media show President Joe Biden speaking very slowly and haltingly about the powerful drug fentanyl? No, that's not true: The video in a viral Instagram post has been digitally edited. In the real, extended video, Bi
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show 2 Versions Of Pelosi On Phone With Pence On January 6, 2021 — It’s Deceptively Edited
Does a video on social media show two versions of the same January 6, 2021, speakerphone call between then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and then-Vice President Mike Pence, apparently implying at least one of the versions was staged? No, tha
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ No, the IRS isn’t distributing ‘stimulus checks’ in certain states this month, despite claims online
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False.
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ Video misrepresents Biden’s departure from White House turkey pardon
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Disneyland ‘Likely To Be Closed Indefinitely’ — No Evidence for Child Kidnapping Story Either
Is Disneyland in California likely to be closed indefinitely as of November 2023 over an alleged child kidnapping? No, that's not true: There is no evidence that Disneyland is closing and no evidence for the alleged child kidnapping was p
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Bathing In Epsom Salts Is NOT ‘Highly Toxic’
Is bathing with Epsom salts highly toxic? No, that's not true: Toxicology experts told Lead Stories the claim that bathing with Epsom salts is toxic is "completely false" and "there is no toxicity associated with salt." Poison control age
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Apeel Food Coating Being Applied To Produce In 2023 — Demo Of How Food Replicas Made In Japan
Does a video show Apeel coating applied to a cabbage? No, that's not true: The cabbage in the video is not real, and it's not meant to be eaten. The footage shows a way to make food samples for display, and it's from Japan, not the United
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ Video shows Israeli soldiers raising a flag over a Gaza school building, not a hospital
CLAIM: A video shows Israeli soldiers placing a flag atop Gaza’s Shifa Hospital. AP’S ASSESSMENT: False.
FactCheck.org→ Posts Spread False Claim About Moderna Patent Application
SciCheck Digest The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines — like many other vaccines — can contain small amounts of DNA left over from the manufacturing process. There’s no evidence this residual DNA causes “turbo cancer,” or very aggressive cancer. Nor
FactCheck.org→ Unpacking Democratic Ad Attacking DeSantis, Florida Abortion Law
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Ahead of a Fox News debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, an ad from a political action committee tied to Newsom claims that a law signed by DeSan
The Dispatch→ Chris Christie Predicts Political ‘Fallout’ for Trump’s Trials
The former New Jersey governor talks to Dispatch Politics about his path to the nomination.
The Dispatch→ When Historians Go Bananas
The relentless search for racism in the past has reached the point of diminishing returns.
Full Fact→ Footage does not show an Israeli police officer strangling a Palestinian child to death
The video actually shows an incident at a train station in Sweden in 2015.
The Dispatch→ Of Course Thanksgiving Is the Best Holiday
Rigorous analysis reveals the undeniable superiority of stuffing, football, and gratitude.
Full Fact→ Toby Carvery not offering free meal for two in return for Facebook likes
A post claiming to be giving away free meals to those who ‘like’ it has been shared hundreds of times on Facebook.
Full Fact→ Myocarditis after Covid vaccines doesn’t kill one in five
A video of a man talking to a pharmacist about myocarditis has resurfaced on social media. Claims in the video about the mortality rate of the condition are incorrect.
AllSides→ The Evil Origins of 60 Years of JFK Assassination Conspiracy Theories
https://spectator.org/the-evil-origins-of-60-years-of-jfk-assassination-conspiracy-theories/ Sixty year
AllSides→ Why Do the Bidens Look Giant in Photo With Carters?
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/bidens-photo-carters/ On May 3, 2021, a photograph supposedly showing
AllSides→ Does Donald Trump Have an Honorary Doctorate?
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-honorary-doctorate-gutfeld-doctor-dr-biden-charly-arnolt-1845990
AllSides→ Cruz Distorts Facts on Biden Support for Israel
https://www.factcheck.org/2023/11/cruz-distorts-facts-on-biden-support-for-israel/ In a Fox News interv
Logically→ 2022 image of Congress demonstration falsely peddled as ‘protest’ against Ram temple
The Dispatch→ A Dispatch Thanksgiving
Some news, some food, and a whole lot to be thankful for.
Logically→ లేదు, క్రికెట్ ప్రపంచ కప్ గెలిచిన తర్వాత పాట్ కమిన్స్ అహ్మదాబాద్ లోని వీక్షకులను విమర్శించలేదు
Logically→ ವಿಶ್ವಕಪ್ ಕ್ರಿಕೆಟ್ ಫೈನಲ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರು ಹನುಮಾನ್ ಚಾಲೀಸಾ ಪಠಿಸುವುದಾಗಿ ತೋರಿಸುವ ವೀಡಿಯೋವನ್ನು ಎಡಿಟ್ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ
Logically→ Morphed news report shared to claim TDP and Congress struck a deal ahead of Telangana elections
Logically→ नहीं, पैट कमिंस ने विश्व कप जीतने के बाद अहमदाबाद के दर्शकों की आलोचना नहीं की
Truth or Fiction?→ Unfolding the Truth: Was the Folding Chair Used in Military Campaigns?
The invention of the folding chair possesses a rich and intricate history that spans several centuries and showcases the ingenuity of various cultures. This curious invention, which prioritizes convenience and transportability, started appearing in a
Truth or Fiction?→ Silent Night: A Global Christmas Carol Phenomenon
One of the enduring hallmarks of the festive holiday season is the resonant melody and tranquil lyrics of ‘Silent Night’. An iconic Christmas carol that transcends borders and cultures, ‘Silent Night’ weaves a tapestry of tran
Truth or Fiction?→ Unfolding the Tale of the Folding Chair: A Western or Eastern Innovation?
The concept of a folding chair, so simple in its design yet versatile in its uses, holds a long and varied history that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. This versatile piece of furniture has seen a multitude of uses and iterations, fr
Logically→ No, this video does not show Israeli soldiers placing a flag at Al-Shifa Hospital
Logically→ Video of spectators reciting Hanuman Chalisa during Cricket World Cup final is edited
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
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→ বিশ্বকাপ ট্ৰফী প্ৰদান কৰি মোডীয়ে পেট কামিন্সৰ সৈতে ফটো উঠিবলৈ অস্বীকাৰ কৰা নাছিল
Washington Post→ Biden yet again says Hamas beheaded babies. Has new evidence emerged?
Doubt was cast on initial reports of beheaded babies in the Hamas attack. An Israeli official pointed to new eyewitness accounts, but caution is still warranted.