Why aren’t we hearing more about the Americans held by Hamas?
The Dispatch→ The Fierce Urgency of Tao
When the truth is subjective, contests of tastes are really just contests of power.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Posts Warning Of Catalytic Converter Thieves Are NOT Authentic — Part Of A Spamming Ruse
Do photos circulating on social media show a catalytic-converter thief caught in the act in Saint Joseph, Missouri? No, that's not true: These photos were taken in Oldham, on the outskirts of Manchester, England. A Facebook account that t
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Dr. Mehmet Oz did not say singer Adele used a ‘coffee trick’ to lose weight
Dr. Mehmet Oz said singer Adele used a “coffee trick” to lose weight.
The Dispatch→ Fact Checking Claims About Jill Stein and the Jewish Homeland
A video put out by the Green Party candidate’s campaign incorrectly captioned her words.
PolitiFact→ Megyn Kelly – Fact-checking claim that a Utah Middle school allows students to be ‘terrorized’ by ‘furries’
“School allows students to be terrorized by colleagues who identify as ‘furries’”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Debt relief offer is from private UK company, not US government program
"The administration (has) passed a new bill to help Americans with $15,000+ in credit card debt to write off their balance by 50%."
AllSides→ Biden, 81, is blasted by CNN for repeating lie that he used to drive an 18-wheeler…after spending one night as passenger in cargo truck in 1973
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13348007/Biden-81-blasted-CNN-repeating-lie-drive-18-wheeler.html
AllSides→ Did a nongovernment organization in Mexico encourage migrants to vote for Biden? What we know
https://www.politifact.com/article/2024/apr/19/did-a-nongovernment-organization-in-mexico-encoura/ Fals
PolitiFact→ Here’s how new Title IX regulations could affect LGBTQ+ students
New Title IX regulations that expand protections for LGBTQ+ students are causing a stir as some states refuse to “comply.” Why were these changes made and what could the fallout be? Read more at PolitiFact.
PolitiFact→ Sean Hannity – No, President Biden was not ignored by people at a Pittsburgh-area gas station
President Joe Biden was “ignored by virtually everyone” at a Pittsburgh-area gas station.
AllSides→ Is Antarctica gaining land ice?
https://gigafact.org/fact-briefs/is-antarctica-gaining-land-ice?utm_source=allsides%3Futm_id%3D112 Whil
AllSides→ Does the April 2024 US foreign aid package include millions of dollars for pensions in Ukraine?
https://gigafact.org/fact-briefs/does-the-newly-approved-us-aid-package-to-ukraine-include-millions-of-dollars-for-pensions?utm_source=AllSides&utm_id=112
AllSides→ Did the Biden administration change Title IX to allow transgender women to play women’s sports?
https://wisconsinwatch.org/2024/04/transgender-women-sports-title-ix-biden-wisconsin-fact-brief/?utm_source=AllSides&utm_id=112
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – No, CNN didn’t report that ‘Trump soils himself in court.’ This headline is fabricated
CNN reported “Trump soils himself in court.”
PolitiFact→ Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – Was last year's US job growth all from part-time jobs? Why RFK Jr.’s claim is Half True
"The much-trumpeted job growth in the last year was ENTIRELY part-time jobs."
FactCheck.org→ Posts Misrepresent Immigrants’ Eligibility for Social Security Numbers, Benefits
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Immigrants who are lawfully living or authorized to work in the U.S. are eligible for a Social Security number and, in some cases, Social Security benefits. But viral
The Dispatch→ Taking the Long View on Presidential Immunity
As the Supreme Court ponders a ‘rule for the ages,’ the time it takes will benefit Trump.
The Dispatch→ Indictment Watch: Supreme Court Hears Trump’s Immunity Case
Can presidents legally stage coups?
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, this photo doesn’t show Hillary Clinton posing with an anti-Donald Trump T-shirt
Photo shows Hillary Clinton holding an anti-Donald Trump T-shirt.
The Dispatch→ A Social Media Post Attributed to Rep. Lauren Boebert Is Parody
The original image was labeled as such, but a new version edits out the disclosure.
The Dispatch→ After RNC Shakeup, Trump Ground Game Could Be Compromised
Plus: A look at the Washington GOP’s unconventional gubernatorial endorsement.
Full Fact→ ‘Forbes cover’ featuring Iran’s supreme leader is fake
The image features a photo of Ayatollah Khamenei and names him the world’s ‘most powerful man’.
Full Fact→ Video of camels struggling in water torrent wasn’t filmed during recent Dubai floods
The clip was actually shot more than five years ago.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Deepfake video falsely pitches dietary supplement as diabetes remedy
Video shows Tucker Carlson discussing a diabetes cure created with Pfizer and certified by the FDA.
FactCheck.org→ Biden’s Numbers, April 2024 Update
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Summary As President Joe Biden runs for reelection, here’s how the U.S. has fared during his time in office: The economy added 15.2 million jobs. The number is now near
Health Feedback→ Eating excess salt increases the risk of high blood pressure, contrary to wellness coach’s claims
REVIEW High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can damage the arteries, leading to heart disease and stroke. According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report in 2023, one in three adults worldwide has high blood pressure, and it is a m
The Dispatch→ Trump Aides and False Electors Indicted in Arizona
The charges name the former president as 'Unindicted Coconspirator 1.'
The Dispatch→ Motion to Placate
Are Republicans maturing?
The Dispatch→ Mr. Trump in Court
Not just the one in Manhattan.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence That Special Forces Freed ‘Military and Civilian J6ers From Deep State Prison’
Did U.S. Special Forces "rescue" military and civilian "J6ers" from a "deep state" prison in the Aleutian Islands on April 7, 2024? No, that's not true: This claim appears on a website that regularly publishes fabricated content. Also, no
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 46 Out Of 50 States Did NOT Recount Their Votes And Find Biden Lost
Did 46 of 50 states recount their votes from the 2020 election and confirm that Joe Biden lost the vote in their state? No, that's not true: There were four states that conducted recounts or had legal challenges of the 2020 presidential e
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, Lauren Boebert didn’t imply she’s committed a crime in an X post
Lauren Boebert posted, “If they charge President Trump for his crimes, they could charge any of us for our crimes. The rule of law means nothing to these people.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Comedy Video Does NOT Show Man Actually Asking City Council To Legalize Sports Gambling After His Successful Betting On Transgender Athletes
Did a video showing a man asking a city council to legalize sports gambling after he made money betting on transgender athletes capture a real-life, authentic story? No, that's not true: The man participated in the production of a comedy
The Dispatch→ The System Is … Working?
Sort of.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Carrot, Baking Soda Recipe Does NOT Repair Eyesight In 1 Week
Does a drink recipe mixing carrots, vinegar and baking soda, along with orange and lime juice, restore eyesight within a week? No, that's not true: The claim is not supported by scientific evidence. While carrots contain vitamin A, import
Full Fact→ BBC London mayoral debate: fact checked
With four candidates for Mayor of London clashing over transport costs, ULEZ, pay-per-mile road charging and affordable housing, we take a look at some of the claims made.
PolitiFact→ Kelly Daughtry – Kelly Daughtry falsely accuses Brad Knott of working as 'Biden's lawyer'
“Brad Knott was a lawyer for Joe Biden.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Kentucky Man Did NOT Sue and Win Lawsuit Against Himself For Hitting Own Head With Boomerang — Old Hoax Story
Did a Kentucky man who threw a boomerang that hit himself in the head sue himself for $300,000 and win the lawsuit? No, that's not true: The story was first published in 1996 in a tabloid known for publishing made-up stories. There is no
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Altered video appears to show Megyn Kelly promoting “exotic coffee method” for weight loss
Megyn Kelly promoted the “exotic coffee method” for weight loss on “Megyn Kelly Today.”