Did French President Emmanuel Macron make a campaign promise that "Europe must be ready to accept up to 60 million refugees over the next 20 years from Africa and the Middle East"? No, that's not true: This is a fake tweet that is designe
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PolitiFact→ Crystal Peoples-Stokes – In claim about crime in other states, context needed
“Cities in notoriously ‘tough on crime’ states like Texas and Florida saw a more significant increase in violent crime than cities in NYS.”
Full Fact→ 2,612% rise in food bank use under David Cameron need context
In response to a tweet from the former Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron about volunteering at a local “food project”, the Labour MP Zarah Sultana said: “Foodbank use went up 2,612% while David Cameron was Prime Minister. Apol
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Claim that the UN told staff not to use ‘war,’ ‘invasion’ to describe Ukraine conflict needs context
The United Nations sent out an email instructing staff not to use the words “invasion” or “war’” when referring to Ukraine.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘1970 and 2022 Are as Far Apart as 1970 and 1918 … I’m Just Going to Need a Minute’
In early 2022, social media posts claiming “1970 and 2022 are as far apart as 1970 and 1918” circulated on Facebook and Twitter. Typically, the posts appeared as status update images, and variations read: “I was just reminded that 197
Snopes→ This Headline Doesn’t Tell You Everything You Need To Know
Neither does this slightly smaller text known as a "subhead."
Snopes→ Zelenskyy Tells US Congress, ‘We Need You Right Now’
Zelenskyy has used his campaign to implore allied leaders to “close the sky” to prevent the Russian airstrikes that are devastating his country.
Washington Post→ Zelensky’s famous quote of ‘need ammo, not a ride’ not easily confirmed
One unnamed U.S. official is cited as a source, but neither U.S. nor Ukrainian officials have confirmed it.
Truth or Fiction?→ Interfax Ukraine: ‘No Need to Declare’ Captured Russian Tanks on Tax Forms
On March 2 2022, at least six posts on Imgur and countless posts on Facebook and Twitter covered a rumor that Ukraine’s tax authorities had issued guidance indicating citizens need not declare captured Russian tanks as taxable income or assets:
Full Fact→ Ensuring honesty in public life needs a new system for correcting mistakes in Parliament
Full Fact welcomes the Committee on Standards inquiry on MPs Code of Conduct, and in particular the proposals to update the descriptors of the Seven Principles of Public Life in the Code so that they better reflect MPs’ roles. Yet the publi
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Matt Gaetz’s ‘If Russia Wanted to Destabilize Ukraine, Putin Didn’t Need to Send Tanks’ Tweet
On March 1 2022, an Imgur user shared a purported screenshot from Twitter, apparently showing a tweet by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a response: In the top tweet, author Jessica Shortall (@jessicashortall)
PolitiFact→ Russia’s economy and Western sanctions: What you need to know
Overall, Russia’s economy is modest, and it’s relatively poor. But it’s a major player in oil and natural gas, and that’s why sanctions will hurt the West, too.
PolitiFact→ Russia’s economy and western sanctions: What you need to know
Overall, Russia’s economy is modest, and it’s relatively poor. But it’s a major player in oil and natural gas, and that’s why sanctions will hurt the West, too.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Need For HIV Tests After COVID Shots — Australia’s Vaccine With False Positives Never Mass-Produced
Does everyone who got a COVID-19 vaccine need to be tested for HIV? No, that's not true: A COVID vaccine that produced false-positive results for the virus that causes AIDS was used during clinical trials in Australia but later discontinu
PolitiFact→ PPP loans do not need to be reported as taxable income on tax returns
Businesses need to report that they received a PPP loan if they are deducting related expenses, but the money isn’t considered taxable income.
Snopes→ AOC Did Not Say ‘I Don’t Need Truckers, I Get My Food from the Grocery Store’
Some "satirists" simply repeat old jokes.
Full Fact→ A needle cannot save the life of someone having a stroke
A video on Facebook with over two million views advises that you can “save a person from stroke using only a needle”. The video was originally posted in 2018, but has recently been shared again on the social media platform. The video advise
Snopes→ Putin Accuses US, Allies of Ignoring Russian Security Needs
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused the U.S. and its allies of ignoring Russia’s top security demands but said Moscow is willing to talk more to ease tensions over Ukraine.
PolitiFact→ What you need to know about the fake Trump electors
Illegitimate certificates signed by Trump electors have been made public through a FOIA request. The phony slates were part of an election subversion scheme under investigation by state and federal officials.
Full Fact→ Highway Code changes infographic needs context
An infographic, spreading on social media, claims to show five new changes to the Highway Code in Great Britain which will apply from 29 January 2022. The image is sourced from an article published by The Sun newspaper. The claims are all based in fact
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: COVID-19 Vaccines Are NOT ‘Dangerous And Ineffective’ And Do NOT ‘Need To Be Withdrawn From The Market’
Are COVID-19 vaccines "dangerous and ineffective" and do they "need to be withdrawn from the market"? No, that's not true: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the vaccines are "safe and effective." More than 535 million do
Poynter→ More research is needed on a potential Benadryl and milk protein treatment for COVID-19
Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, people are continuing to look for new prevention and treatment options. The latest combo getting attraction on social media involves Benadryl and a protein […] The post More research is needed on a potenti
PolitiFact→ More research needed on early Benadryl, COVID-19 lab results
Lab research that looked at the impact of Benadryl and milk protein on COVID-19 is promising, but scientists said that placebo-controlled clinical trials need to be conducted to determine whether it’s an effective treatment in humans.
PolitiFact→ Glenn Youngkin – Youngkin's claim about Virginia's low K-12 standards need context
Virginia’s “education standards for math and reading are now the lowest in the nation.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Some Mouthwashes DO ‘Disrupt’ Coronavirus In Lab Tests — But They’re NOT A Cure, And More Study Is Needed
Do some mouthwashes "disrupt" COVID-19 in the lab? Yes, that's true in a lab, but it's not a field-tested cure and researchers say it needs more study. The report by Rutgers University scientists, published March 1, 2021, shows two types
Snopes→ Yes, You Still Need a Booster After Being Infected with Omicron
While timelines vary, everyone agrees that vaccinations only help reduce your chances of infection.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: COVID Testing Does NOT Instantly Detect Specific Variant — Further Analysis Is Needed
When a new variant is found to be spreading, does the old variant instantly disappear? Do people test positive for specific COVID-19 variants if they take a rapid antigen or a PCR test? No, neither of these assumptions are true: The initi
Snopes→ Really? 15 Rumors That Surprisingly Needed Snopes Fact-Checking in 2021
At no point did we expect that gorilla sex or ivermectin-soaked tampons would make headlines this year.
PolitiFact→ Abby Finkenauer – Context needed for Grassley comment about Medicare vote
Chuck Grassley was “voting to slash Medicare” when voting against the debt ceiling bill.
Snopes→ ‘$500 Venmo Balance Needs Confirmation’ Emails Are Scams
"This message was sent from a trusted sender" is not how trustworthy emails usually begin.
Snopes→ One Year of Vaccines: Many Lives Saved, Many Needlessly Lost
One year ago, the biggest vaccination drive in American history began with a flush of excitement in an otherwise gloomy December.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: River City California Dogs Do NOT Need To Wear Masks — Joke Post From Satire Page
Did the mayor of River City, California, make a proclamation that all dogs must wear face masks to protect them from getting sick or else their owners will be cited by police and fined? No, that's not true: The River City, California, Pol
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Do you think Boris Johnson faked his booster shot? Let’s look closer at the needle.
Says Boris Johnson faked getting his booster shot.
PolitiFact→ Omicron and other coronavirus variants: What you need to know
Omicron and other coronavirus variants: What you need to know
Health Feedback→ Claim that the COVID-19 vaccine is riskier than the disease for children is based on an economist’s incorrect calculation of the metric “number needed to vaccinate”
REVIEW On 1 November 2021, political economist Toby Rogers published an article on Substack claiming that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine would kill more children than it would save. Rogers arrived at this claim based on his calculation of a me
PolitiFact→ Joe Biden’s release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve: What you need to know
Joe Biden’s release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve: What you need to know
PolitiFact→ Dave Loebsack – Tweet claiming Hinson and Miller-Meeks denied Iowans broadband needs context
Ashley Hinson’s and Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ no votes on the infrastructure bill are "denying rural Iowa broadband internet."
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Health Care Workers Do NOT Need To Quarantine After Testing A COVID-19 Positive Person
Do health care workers giving COVID-19 tests need to quarantine after coming into contact with those who test positive? No, that's not true: Those workers are wearing personal protective equipment and are only in close contact for the sec
Climate Feedback→ Marc Thiessen’s column in The Washington Post relies on incorrect and cherry-picked claims by Bjorn Lomborg; scientists provide needed context
On 2 November 2021, columnist Marc Thiessen published an article in The Washington Post’s opinion section commenting on climate change and the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland. Thiessen argues that climate change
Full Fact→ Spiking: Very rare to contract HIV through used needle
In October, reports of women being spiked via injection in nightclubs and bars began to emerge. As they did, posts on Facebook and Twitter started wrongly claiming that victims had tested positive for HIV shortly after being spiked with a needle.