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PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – A Texas petition doesn’t prove chemtrails are real
Texas petition to outlaw “aerosolized spraying” is evidence of chemtrails.
The Dispatch→ Should the RNC Pay Trump’s Legal Bills?
Plus: An RNC purge?
PolitiFact→ Voto Latino . – Deadline to register to vote in Wisconsin isn’t 'less than two weeks' away
"There are less than two weeks until the deadline to register to vote in Wisconsin."
AllSides→ Role of Illinois Circuit Court Judge Misrepresented in Post About Trump’s Removal from Ballot
https://www.factcheck.org/2024/03/role-of-illinois-circuit-court-judge-misrepresented-in-post-about-trumps-removal-from-ballot/
The Dispatch→ Ceasefire Negotiations Again Sputter Between Israel and Hamas
The U.S. increases calls for a humanitarian pause and the return of hostages.
Truth or Fiction?→ Taste Myth: Does the Tongue Have Taste Zones?
Exploring the world of taste brings us closer to understanding how our senses interact with the environment, shaping our experiences with food. From the mysteries of the tongue map myth to the complexities of taste perception influenced by biology, s
Truth or Fiction?→ Vaccines and Autism: Fact Check
The myth that vaccines lead to autism has been influencing people’s views on vaccination for years, despite strong scientific evidence disproving this belief. By understanding where this myth started and looking at the facts, we aim to clear up con
Truth or Fiction?→ Knuckle Cracking & Arthritis: The Truth
Many of us have heard the distinct pop that comes from cracking knuckles and have also heard various opinions about what it means for our health. This article aims to shed light on the real effects of this common habit, exploring the science behind w
Truth or Fiction?→ Shaving Myths Debunked: Hair Growth Facts
There are many beliefs about hair growth and shaving that people accept as truth. This article aims to clear up some of these misunderstandings by looking at what science says about how hair grows and how shaving affects it. It also explores how peop
Truth or Fiction?→ Myth or Truth: Safe to Touch Baby Birds?
Many people believe myths about what happens when we interact with baby birds, thinking we could be doing more harm than good. This article aims to clear up these misconceptions, focusing on what is true about our interactions with these young birds
The Dispatch→ Indictment Watch: The Supreme Court Decides Whether States Can Disqualify Trump
Jan. 6ers running for Congress?
The Dispatch→ Kooks, Real and Imagined
What happened when the GOP fell in love with the idea of a permanent revolution.
The Dispatch→ The Israel-Hamas War at Day 150
Hamas continues to disrupt the path to peace in the conflict it began five months ago.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Joe Rogan Did NOT Say A US Navy Ship Was Attacked By A Megalodon
Did Joe Rogan, in an episode of his podcast, say that a U.S. Navy ship was attacked by a megalodon? No, that's not true: Narration that sounds like Rogan telling a tale of a Navy ship being ambushed by an ancient, giant shark is covered b
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: HIV Medication Does NOT Weaken Immune System; Body CANNOT Reverse HIV/AIDS On Its Own
Does HIV medication weaken the immune system and worsen the condition and can the body reverse HIV/AIDS by itself? No, those claims are not true: An infectious disease expert told Lead Stories that HIV medication, known as antiretroviral
The Dispatch→ Conversion Or Exile
The weirdly rational populist strategy of purging conservatives.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Right Roof’ On Unburned Texas Homes Was NOT Biden’s Reference To ‘Blue Roof’ Conspiracy But To Fire-Resistant Roofing
Did Joe Biden let slip that there is a "right roof" with a certain color that will protect a home from being destroyed by lasers or directed energy weapons during wildfires as some conspiracists suggest? No, that's not true: In a video cl
FactCheck.org→ Role of Illinois Circuit Court Judge Misrepresented in Post About Trump’s Removal from Ballot
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take The Supreme Court ruled that states may not remove former President Donald Trump from primary ballots based on the Constitution’s insurrection clause. A few days b
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Write this down: Apple’s Journal app isn’t telling people who and where you are
Setting on Apple’s new Journal app “lets anyone near you know your FULL NAME and EXACTLY where you’re geo-located.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Clip Does NOT Show ‘Green Laser … Directed Energy Weapon’ Igniting Texas 2024 Wildfire — Fake and Outdated Video
Does a viral video of a "green laser" authentically show a beam igniting a Texas wildfire that started in late February 2024? No, that's not true: The clip was posted two months before the blaze. It was first published in a social media
The Dispatch→ What We Know—and Don’t Know—About Gonzalo Lira’s Death in Ukraine
The Kremlin tries to draw a comparison between Lira and Alexei Navalny.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘The Cause To Every Disease’ Does NOT Originate In The Colon
Does the "cause to every disease" originate in the colon, as a video on Instagram suggests? No, that's not true: Scientific literature shows that there is a relationship between gut health and both the management and prevention of certain
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Did NOT Threaten To ‘Seize’ Homes And Bank Accounts Of Truckers Who Boycott
Did New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warn truck drivers against boycotting or she would "seize" their bank accounts and homes? No, that's not true: Hochul's press secretary denied this claim in an email to Lead Stories. A search in an online ne
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: CMT Did NOT Ban Taylor Swift ‘For Life’ — Claim Is From A Satire Website
Did Country Music Television ban Taylor Swift "for life" from their channel? No, that's not true: There is no publicly available and credible evidence that the company made that decision. An early version of the claim appeared on a websit
The Dispatch→ Trump Poised for a Big Super Tuesday Win
Plus: Our interview with Nikki Haley.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, Michael Moore is not supporting Trump’s 2024 candidacy
Michael Moore is supporting Trump in the 2024 election.
AllSides→ Rubio gets the Cruz treatment with dubious ‘fact check’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/2157376/rubio-gets-the-cruz-treatment-with-dubious-fact-check/
AllSides→ Trump Claims 82% of People Believe in ‘Rigged Election’
https://newsweek.com/fact-check-trump-claims-82-believe-rigged-election-1875537 Donald Trump, during hi
The Dispatch→ Slate Publishes Gun-Control Fiction
Bump stocks aren’t machine guns, and good luck trying to fire an AR-style rifle 800 times in a minute.
PolitiFact→ Joe Biden – For the most part, the US pays double for prescriptions compared with other countries, as Biden says
If you went “anywhere in the world,” you could get a prescription filled for 40% to 60% less than it costs in the U.S.
The Dispatch→ Sweden’s NATO Bid Is Approved
After blocking the move for more than a year, Hungary clears the way for Sweden’s accession.
Internet Archive→ Mornings With Maria Bartiromo : FBC : March 4, 2024 7:00am-8:00am EST
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Truth or Fiction?→ Debunking the 8 Spiders Sleep Myth
The myth about swallowing eight spiders in one’s sleep has woven its way into the fabric of modern folklore, striking a chord of curiosity and disbelief among many. This article aims to unravel the threads of this tale, examining its origins, s
PolitiFact→ The Biden-versus-Trump economy: Who did better on inflation, jobs, gasoline prices and more?
The leading 2024 presidential candidates are talking about the economy. A lot. Here’s how the terms of Joe Biden and Donald Trump stack up with each other and their predecessors.
Truth or Fiction?→ Is the Great Wall Visible from Space?
Many of us have grown up with fascinating stories about the Great Wall of China, including one particularly famous tale that you can see the Wall from space with just your eyes. This idea has sparked the curiosity of many, leading to questions about
Truth or Fiction?→ Debunking the 8 Spiders Sleep Myth
Many of us have heard the eerie claim that we swallow eight spiders a year while we sleep, a statement that stirs both fascination and fear. This myth, deeply embedded in modern lore, raises eyebrows and questions about its truthfulness. Despite bein
Truth or Fiction?→ Can Touching Baby Birds Do Harm?
Many of us have stumbled upon a baby bird on the ground and faced the dilemma of whether to help it or not. A lot of what we think we know about these situations comes from myths that have been passed down through generations. But what does the evide
Truth or Fiction?→ The Truth About Waking Sleepwalkers
Sleepwalking is a fascinating aspect of human behavior that blends the boundaries between being asleep and awake. This article embarks on an exploration of the science behind sleepwalking, demystifying myths, and offering insights into effective mana
Internet Archive→ State of the Union With Jake Tapper and Dana Bash : CNNW : March 4, 2024 1:00am-2:00am PST
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