In the fraught dynamics of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the issue of water rights emerges as an unlikely but critical point of contention. The struggle is real, palpable, and woven into the everyday lives of people in ways more tangible than lines
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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
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
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
Truth or Fiction?→ Israeli Settlements: The Main Hindrance to Peace?
In the heart of the longstanding Israel-Palestine conflict stands the often contentious subject of Israeli settlements. These clusters of Jewish homes built on territories seized during the Six-Day War in 1967 have stirred international controversy a
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact-Checking the Claim: ‘Israel: A Land Without a People for a People Without a Land?’
The narrative that Israel was “a land without a people for a people without a land” has often been cited in historical, political, and philosophical discourses. This multifaceted exploration will delve not only into the origins of this cl
Truth or Fiction?→ Do all Palestinians Support Hamas?: A Fact-Check
Public opinion in any society is a complex fabric woven from threads of individual experiences, socioeconomic realities, political landscapes, and personal ideologies. The question of support for Hamas among Palestinians is an epitome of this innate
Truth or Fiction?→ Unveiling the History of the Steam Engine
The journey of the steam engine is one that mirrors humanity’s relentless pursuit of innovation and progress. From its rudimentary beginnings to its essential role in the Industrial Revolution, the steam engine has spurred periods of significan
Truth or Fiction?→ Unearthing History: Who Invented the Wheel
When we speak about innovative leaps that revolutionized human history, the invention of the wheel stands as a remarkable point of reference. Throughout the pre-wheel era, humankind grappled with numerous logistical challenges, relying heavily on bas
Truth or Fiction?→ Unveiling the Origins: Who Invented the Car?
The progressive journey of automotive innovation is a captivating narrative interwoven with the trajectories of insightful inventors, innovative designs, and transformative industrial revolutions. Groundbreaking conceptions first launched by steam en
Truth or Fiction?→ Unraveling the Origins of the Internet: Who Really Invented It?
The advent of the internet brought about a revolution which has since been the backbone of technological evolution and a cornerstone of globalization, becoming an essential component of our daily living. Unraveling its inception poses an intriguing e
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s False Claim That U.S. Military Moving to Electric Tanks
Former President Donald Trump has a new talking point in his rally speeches, claiming that the Biden administration is moving the military to all-electric-powered tanks. For Trump, the attack line is a trifecta: He’s making President Joe Biden seem
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking the Third GOP Primary Debate
Summary The third Republican primary debate included a few arguments, mostly about China, and some misleading claims: Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sparred over their roles as governors i
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FBI Has NOT Warned Of Coordinated Hamas Attacks On US Cities — There’s Nothing ‘Specific And Credible’
Did the FBI warn about coordinated attacks on more than two dozen American cities by Hamas in the aftermath of the militant group's attack on Israel in October 2023? No, that's not true: The FBI said it hasn't "issued such a warning" and
Truth or Fiction?→ Electric Cars Versus Environment: Comprehensive Analysis
As we innovate and explore sustainable alternatives to combat climate change, one solution increasingly championed is the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). It is widely acknowledged that EVs, during their operation, reduce our dependence on fossil
Truth or Fiction?→ Electric Cars Versus Environment: Comprehensive Analysis
As we innovate and explore sustainable alternatives to combat climate change, one solution increasingly championed is the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). It is widely acknowledged that EVs, during their operation, reduce our dependence on fossil
Truth or Fiction?→ Debunking Myths: COVID-19 Vaccines Don’t Alter DNA or Cause Cancer
In a world facing an impactful health crisis, science has been at the forefront, equipping us with powerful tools to combat the persistent COVID-19 virus. Pivotal among these tools are the COVID-19 vaccines, particularly the mRNA variants, which have
FactCheck.org→ Biden’s Misleading Talking Point on $100K No-Degree Jobs
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. While touting investments in semiconductor factories in the U.S., President Joe Biden has repeatedly left the misleading impression that new jobs at the facilities would pay
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Government Documents Do NOT Prove The United States Is ‘Currently Under Military Occupancy’ — They Discuss Other Things
Is the United States "currently under a military occupancy" as of September 24, 2023, as proven by "bipartisan legislation"? No, that's not true: The claim cites unrelated materials that do not confirm the statement in question. The rumor
FactCheck.org→ Ramaswamy’s Climate Change Spin
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, a self-professed “unapologetic proponent of greater use of fossil fuels,” has repeatedly cited false or misleading statistics to downplay the risks of climate change. A former biot
FactCheck.org→ Posts Misrepresent Use of Floodgates at Southern Border
Quick Take To avoid damage from heavy rains, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have opened floodgates along Arizona’s border fencing during monsoon season since 2009. But social media users, including Sen. Ted Cruz, shared posts wi
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking the First GOP Debate
Summary We found false and misleading claims on abortion, crime, climate change and more. Several candidates claimed that Democrats support allowing abortions “up to the moment of birth,” but what Democrats support is an exception
The Dispatch→ Italy Spurns China’s Belt and Road
Rome’s prospective pullout from the infrastructure project signals a European shift away from Beijing.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Putin Did NOT Ban ‘5G Across Russia’ Or Destroy ‘All Towers’ — Signal Is Still Present
Did Russian President Vladimir Putin prohibit 5G in Russia, tearing down all the towers delivering it? Not, that's not true: As of this writing, 5G is working in major Russian cities, and the government continues to invest in the expansio
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: There Is NO ‘Secret Stimulus’ For US Homeowners That Offers Up To $185,000 In Assistance
Is there a "secret stimulus" that provides $185,000 to U.S. homeowners? No, that's not true: The "benefit to homeowners" is just a marketing ploy to get home-owning online users to follow links and provide their personal information. Sche
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Flagger In Metro Chicago NOT Killed By Fentanyl-Laced Water Given By Person In Passing Car
Did a flagger working for "NPL Pipeline Company in the Chicago suburbs" die after being given a bottle of water "suspected" of being "laced with fentanyl"? No, that's not true: NPL told Lead Stories that the report is "entirely false." Th
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Biden’s Campaign-Style Speeches
President Joe Biden has been giving a series of campaign-style speeches, touting the success of his economic policies, which he calls “Bidenomics,” and talking about his efforts to diversify the federal courts. But we found that some of his claims
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s Remarks at the Faith & Freedom Coalition Conference
In June 24 remarks, former President Donald Trump made misleading claims about the reach of the National Archives and Records Administration and the federal charges he is facing for allegedly retaining classified documents after he was no longer in of
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NATO Did NOT Change Its Air Force Status To ‘Combat’ From ‘Air Police’ Over The Baltics
Did NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announce on June 26, 2023, that the international military alliance would change the status of the air force mission protecting the skies of the Baltic states to a "combat" role?" No, that's not
Truth or Fiction?→ NASA ‘Internet Apocalypse’ Outage Rumors, Explained
In June 2023, rumors that the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) warned of an “internet apocalypse” spread virally on platforms like TikTok and Reddit: What’s going on with NASA saying we could lose i
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Canadian Helicopters ARE Setting Fires — But In Effort To Stem Wildfires
Does a video shared to social media authentically show a Canadian government helicopter setting fire to a forested area in order to ignite a dangerous wildfire? No, that's not true: While the video is authentic, it depicts a controlled bu
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Chris Christie’s Presidential Announcement
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie kicked off his campaign for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination with a June 6 town hall in Manchester, New Hampshire. We fact-checked his remarks, which included false or misleading claims about former President
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show June 6, 2023, Explosion At Nova Kakhovka Dam In Ukraine — It’s November 2022 Footage
Does a black-and-white video show a nighttime explosion at the Nova Kakhovka Dam on the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine, causing flooding downstream on June 6, 2023? No, that's not true:. This footage was widely circulated before
AllSides→ The Debt Ceiling Deal’s Energy Provisions, Explained
https://thedispatch.com/article/the-debt-ceiling-deals-energy-provisions-explained/ Last week’s debt
FactCheck.org→ Debt Limit Agreement Breakdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden brokered a two-year agreement to suspend the debt ceiling, but it needs quick congressional approval before the federal government runs out of money. The deal would suspend the debt limit until J
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Designation ‘L17-A’ Found On Streetlight In South Australia Does NOT Reveal Conspiracy To Alter Human DNA
Does a number code printed on a streetlight match that of a ribosomal protein and does this show that mRNA from the COVID-19 vaccines can be activated using optogenetic technology if a vaccinated person is exposed to the light from the st
Climate Feedback→ How much of a climate solution can technologies such as carbon capture and storage be?
Science has shown consistently that adding CO2 to the atmosphere is changing the climate in various ways, including raising the surface temperature of the oceans and atmosphere. One of the climate change mitigation technologies is carbon capture and st
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Arrest Of Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Kamala Harris On May 10, 2023
Were three high-profile Democrats, including President Joe Biden, arrested on or before May 10, 2023? No, that's not true: The claim came from a 2021 video that theorized about that happening in the future, but two years later, as of this
FactCheck.org→ Debt Ceiling Talks Go Down to the Wire — Again
The U.S. government will likely run out of money “in the first two weeks of June.” That’s when the Congressional Budget Office expects the Treasury Department will have exhausted the “extraordinary measures” it has been taking since Jan. 19
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: RESTRICT Act COULD Impose $1M Fine, 20-Year Prison Term For TikTok Access If App Is Banned — But Attorneys Say Prosecution Unlikely
Under the RESTRICT Act, would a person be fined up to $1 million and imprisoned for a minimum of 20 years for accessing content on TikTok if it's banned in the United States in the future? Yes, that's partially true: However, none of the