The Dispatch→ A.G. Sulzberger on NYT, Objectivity, and Media Bias
"Journalism's essential value."
The Dispatch→ ‘Independent Journalism Is a Good Fit for Any Moment, but Particularly This Moment’
A conversation with New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger.
Logically→ Viral Batman video does not show vigilantes in France
The Dispatch→ Why Judicial Restraint Is Now Seen as Judicial Activism
In striking down Biden’s loan forgiveness, the Supreme Court upheld the separation of powers.
The Dispatch→ Happy Birthday, America
A sledgehammer to the soapbox.
Full Fact→ Picture of refugee banner wasn’t taken in France
A picture contrasting a pro-refugee protest with the recent riots in France has been shared hundreds of times online.
Full Fact→ A ‘Guardian’ opinion article supporting looting in France is fake
A screenshot of a fake Guardian article has been widely shared on social media.
Full Fact→ Diocese says attack on French priest was not because of his faith or to do with recent unrest
Claims that a priest was attacked by “Islamic race rioters” have been contradicted by the local diocese.
Full Fact→ Video of high rise on fire is from UAE, not France
A video of a recent fire in the city of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates has been shared to imply it comes from France.
Full Fact→ A grapefruit a day is no substitute for blood pressure medicine
A Facebook post claims eating one grapefruit a day can replace high blood pressure medication. While the fruit might contribute to a healthy diet, it’s much less effective than conventional drugs.
Full Fact→ Immigration minister’s claims about refugees in Scotland need clarification
The Home Office declined to comment on what Robert Jenrick MP meant when he said the SNP “does not house refugees in Scotland”. Whether he was exaggerating or not, it is not true.
Logically→ Footage of a rocket being fired at the Swedish flag is not in response to a recent Quran burning in Sweden
Logically→ No, Madonna was not rushed to the hospital because of the COVID-19 vaccine
Logically→ No, the Swedish Government does not support the burning of Qurans
Logically→ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಯುವ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ನಾಯಕ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಬಿವಿ ಸ್ಮೃತಿ ಇರಾನಿ ಅವರನ್ನು ‘ಮಾಟಗಾತಿ’ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳುತ್ತಿರುವ ವೀಡಿಯೋ ಎಡಿಟ್ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ.
Logically→ No, this video does not show a sniper on a French rooftop during recent rioting
Logically→ No, the United Nations is not calling for more censorship in combatting misinformation.
Logically→ “ಜಿ೭ ಶೃಂಗಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರತದ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಮೋದಿ ಅವರನ್ನು ನಿಂದಿಸಲಾಯಿತು” ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಲು ಕ್ಲಿಪ್ ಮಾಡಿದ ವೀಡಿಯೋವನ್ನು ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ
Logically→ Fictional video depicting an aerial attack on Paris shared as real
Logically→ No, France has not imposed a lockdown or internet blackout amid protests
The Dispatch→ Happy Fourth of July!
🇺🇸 🦅 🎆
Logically→ ಅಂಬಾಲಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಜನರು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಯೊಬ್ಬನನ್ನು ಥಳಿಸುವ ಹಳೆಯ ವೀಡಿಯೋವನ್ನು ಕೋಮುವಾದದ ನಿರೂಪಣೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ
Logically→ Old video of people storming a store in U.S. linked to protests in France
Logically→ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಪತಿ ದ್ರೌಪದಿ ಮುರ್ಮು ಅವರ ಭಾಷಣದ ವೀಡಿಯೋವನ್ನು ಎಡಿಟ್ ಮಾಡಿ ಅವರು ಕುಸ್ತಿಪಟುಗಳ ಪ್ರತಿಭಟನೆಯನ್ನು ಬೆಂಬಲಿಸಿದರು ಎಂದು ತಪ್ಪಾಗಿ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ
Logically→ Fake appeal for ‘missing child Sofia’ viral on social media
Logically→ No, Dr. Anthony Fauci is not Mother Teresa’s son, and there is no evidence she was involved in child trafficking
Logically→ No, the World Economic Forum hasn’t banned the natural conception of babies
The Dispatch→ SCOTUS on Studen Loan Forgiveness: Nope
"Spicy Chiefy."
Logically→ No, the Irish government is not paying Indians €100,000 in financial incentives to move to Ireland
The Dispatch→ Biden’s ‘Internet for All’ Initiative, Explained
Is the White House’s $42 billion plan to ensure internet access for every family realistic?
Logically→ Still from movie peddled as photo from protests in France
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Lab-Grown Meat Is NOT Cultivated From Cancerous Or Pre-Cancerous Animal Cells
Is lab-grown meat cultivated using cancerous or pre-cancerous animal cells? No, that's not true: Cell-cultured meat is cultivated using animal cells that have been modified to replicate indefinitely. Cell-cultured or lab-grown meat is reg
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: WH Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre NOT In DC ‘Drunk Driving Accident’
Was White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre caught in a "drunk driving accident" by DC Metro Police? No, that's not true: There is no evidence to support this claim. The White House press office called the assertion "false" and the
The Dispatch→ Anti-Gay for the Stay
How far right would President DeSantis be?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Anti-Zelenskyy Graffiti Did NOT Appear In The Hague On June 28, 2023
Is graffiti of a hanged Volodymyr Zelenskyy in The Hague, Netherlands, as of this writing? No, that's not true: The image was created by an art group that posts their work on Instagram purportely in random locations worldwide, but there i
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: COVID Vaccine Did NOT Cause Breast Cancer Deaths In Young Women To Surge To 297,000 In 2023
Did COVID-19 vaccines cause a massive mortality spike in breast cancer female patients below the age of 45, reaching 297,000 deaths during the first six months of 2023? No, that's not true: Posts on social media distorted a report publish
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Simpsons’ Episode Did NOT Predict Death Of Donald Trump On March 13, 2023
Was the death of Donald Trump predicted to occur on March 13, 2023, in an episode of "The Simpsons"? No, that's not true: This is not a real episode of "The Simpsons" but an edited hoax. Additional material was spliced into a section of t
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence ‘Massive Vote Discrepancy’ Found In 2022 Arizona Midterm Election
Was there a massive vote discrepancy found in the 2022 Arizona midterm election? No, that's not true: An election expert told Lead Stories the claims of vote discrepancy were "100% false." The Arizona Secretary of State spokesperson said
The Dispatch→ France Riots, Explained
Violent reactions and political responses.