Could a call to a hotline number expedite receiving a "stimulus deposit" in November 2023? No, that's not true: The federal government was not distributing such payments as of this writing. The toll-free number shared on social media was
Health Feedback→ Published studies misrepresented by cardiologist Peter McCullough to push false claim that COVID-19 vaccines cause sudden cardiac death
REVIEW Cardiologist Peter McCullough, who has a history of propagating inaccurate and misleading claims about COVID-19, appeared on One America News Network on 27 October 2023 in an interview with host Alison Steinberg. Excerpts from the interview w
Health Feedback→ Anti-vaccination organization spreads baseless claim that global HPV vaccination campaign will lead to “mass casualty event”
REVIEW An article published by Children’s Health Defense on 7 November 2023 claimed that a campaign for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in low- and middle-income countries will result in a “mass casualty event” due to serious side effec
Logically→ Iceland halted the use of Moderna vaccines in 2021, not 2023.
Logically→ Iceland halted the use of Moderna vaccines in 2021, not 2023.
Full Fact→ £100 Argos gift card offer is not genuine
Posts promoting supposed offers that seem too good to be true are very common on sites like Facebook.
Full Fact→ Will the XL Bully ban affect other dogs too?
The government says the ban in England and Wales only applies to XL Bully dogs, but assessment will be based on appearance and physical characteristics.
Full Fact→ ‘Illegal immigrants’ aren’t entitled to benefits in the UK
A Facebook post calls for “illegal immigrants” to be deterred by stopping benefits—but people in the UK without a right to be here aren’t entitled to benefits already.
Full Fact→ Old photo is of Israeli children drawing on shells for Lebanon not Gaza
A photo that first went viral in 2006 is being shared with false claims it shows recent events of children drawing on shells bound for Gaza.
Full Fact→ Turpentine is not a treatment for sepsis—it is poisonous when swallowed
Dr Andrew Kaufman, a US psychiatrist, has claimed that turpentine can be used as a treatment for sepsis. It cannot, and may cause harm if ingested. Sepsis must be treated with antibiotics urgently.
Logically→ ఉత్తరాఖండ్ లో సొరంగం కూలిన చోట సహాయక చర్యల బృందం ఫొటో అంటూ కృత్రిమ మేధ ద్వారా సృష్టించిన ఫొటోని వివిధ వార్తా సంస్థలు షేర్ చేశాయి
Full Fact→ No graphene oxide in Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine
The substance was used as a tool to study a sample during the vaccine’s development. It is not an ingredient in the vaccine itself.
Logically→ Photo of Greta Thunberg altered to show her holding antisemitic book
Logically→ ৰাজস্থানৰ মুখ্যমন্ত্ৰীৰ নিৰ্বাচনী সভাত মোডী সমৰ্থনত শ্লোগান দিয়া বুলি সম্পাদিত ভিডিঅ’ প্ৰচাৰ
The Dispatch→ Headed for the Exits
Is it the quantity or quality of retiring members of Congress that really matters?
Logically→ Photo of Dwayne Johnson wearing a ‘Keep America Trumpless’ shirt has been edited
Logically→ राहुल गांधी को ‘शहीद’ बताने वाला मल्लिकार्जुन खड़गे का यह वीडियो आधा-अधूरा है
Truth or Fiction?→ Understanding the Israel Conflict: A Detailed Fact Check
The enduring conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has its roots deeply embedded within the common soil they both call home. A complex blend of history, national identity, and geopolitics converge in this tiny part of the Middle East, creating
Logically→ ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ ಖರ್ಗೆ ಅವರು ರಾಹುಲ್ ಗಾಂಧಿಯವರನ್ನು ಹುತಾತ್ಮ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳುವ ಕ್ಲಿಪ್ ಮಾಡಿದ ವೀಡಿಯೋವನ್ನು ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact Check: Was Palestine a Sovereign State Before Israel?
The question of statehood and sovereignty is complex and multifaceted, particularly as it relates to regions situated at the nexus of historical, political, and cultural shifts. One such region is pre-1948 Palestine, where the historical context, var
Truth or Fiction?→ Arab World’s Stance on the Palestinian Cause: A Fact Check
Delving into the multifaceted Arab world’s stance towards the Palestinian cause, this exposition aims to unravel the perceived uniform support against a backdrop of nuanced realities. Recognizing the depth and complexity entrenched within this topi
Truth or Fiction?→ Unveiling the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Unsolvable and Historically Constant?
The tumultuous history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a narrative interlaced with both shared and differing narratives, faith, and territorial claims. As we delve into the historical recounting, it becomes increasingly clear that what we have
Logically→ উত্তৰাখণ্ডৰ সুৰংগ দুৰ্ঘটনাত নিয়োজিত উদ্ধাৰকাৰী দলৰ ফটো বুলি সংবাদ মাধ্যমত এআই-জেনেৰেটেড ছবি প্ৰচাৰ
Truth or Fiction?→ Debunking Misconceptions: Are all Israelis Religious Zionists?
The term Zionism has often been associated with the nation of Israel, yet its interpretations and implementations vary greatly among the Israeli population. Zionism – a national movement of Jews and Jewish culture that supports the establishmen
Logically→ No, a Pakistan flag was not raised at a recent Congress rally in Rajasthan
Logically→ छात्राओं द्वारा मनचले युवक की पिटाई का पुराना वीडियो झूठे सांप्रदायिक दावों के साथ वायरल
Washington Post→ The ‘black’ hole in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s housing conspiracy theory
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gets many things wrong -- including Blackstone, the name of the company he is attacking -- as he makes false claims about the reason homes prices have risen.
The Dispatch→ The Gospel Truth
Faith cheapened by ephemeral fear.
The Dispatch→ Inconsistent and Repugnant
Ragers after oral arguments.
The Dispatch→ Ron DeSantis Supporters Keep the Faith in Iowa
Why some believe the unlikely is possible and why others believe Nikki Haley might outpace the Florida governor.
The Dispatch→ Qatar Sees Opportunity in Israel’s Hostage Crisis
The Gulf monarchy’s longtime links to Hamas make it a questionable, but perhaps vital, middleman.
Logically→ Gamla klipp från militärövningar påstås visa att USA skickar trupper till Israel
AllSides→ Is iPhone AirDrop Feature ‘NameDrop’ Dangerous, as Facebook Posts Claim?
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/iphone-namedrop-warning/#:~:text=An%20Apple%20iPhone%20AirDrop%20feature%20called%20NameDrop%20poses,called%20NameDrop%2C%20also%20known%20as%20%22Bringing%20Devices%20Tog
AllSides→ Image of child trapped under rubble predates Gaza war and shows signs of AI
https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.343V9H6 Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip has killed thousan
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Lone Train Car Was NOT Full Of Molten Sulfur, Intentionally Abandoned In Marietta, Oklahoma
Was a lone train car labeled "Molten Sulfur" abandoned with molten sulfur inside in Marietta, Oklahoma? No, that's not true: A spokesperson for the railway on which the car was sitting said that the train car was empty and was being repai
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Joe Rogan Did NOT Discuss Teddy Daniels Documentary About Supposed Impending Attack On US
Did Joe Rogan discuss a "scathing documentary" about an impending attack on the United States during an episode of Rogan's podcast partly shown in a video posted on Facebook? No, that's not true: A transcript of the full episode featuring
The Dispatch→ Youth Gone Wild
The Democratic rift over Israel is deepening.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: US Marines Did NOT Kill CDC Official Aaron Aranas — It’s A Made-Up Story
Did U.S. Marines "kill" Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "Managing Officer" Aaron Aranas by fatally shooting him on November 24, 2023? No, that's not true: A Pentagon duty officer confirmed to Lead Stories that this claim is fal
PolitiFact→ The Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom economies, in 8 charts
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis prepare for a debate on Fox News, we looked at which state has had the better economy. Florida’s has been stronger on employment and gross domestic product, but California leads in wages a
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ Years-old image does not show an Israeli soldier pinning a child to the ground
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False.