Plus: RNC releases qualification rules for August primary debate. Continue reading Nikki Haley in Iowa: ‘I Don’t Play for Second’ »
Logically→ The World Economic Forum did not order Ireland to cull cows
Logically→ Video of PM Narendra Modi watching Dhirendra Shastri’s speech on TV is edited
PolitiFact→ Al Franken – A windfall in health insurance rebates? It’s not as crazy as it sounds
"Americans will get $1.1 B in rebates from health insurance companies this year cuz of a provision I wrote in the ACA.”
AllSides→ The Debt Ceiling Deal’s Energy Provisions, Explained
https://thedispatch.com/article/the-debt-ceiling-deals-energy-provisions-explained/ Last week’s debt
AllSides→ Does This Image Show Fetus Smiling in Mother’s Womb?
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/fetus-smiling-in-womb/ On May 31, 2023, the independent, anti-abortio
AllSides→ Was Jamie Foxx Left ‘Paralyzed and Blind’ by COVID Vaccine?
https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-was-jamie-foxx-left-paralyzed-blind-covid-vaccine-1804148 Informati
Logically→ A transgender woman did not expose herself to children before being beaten by Italian police
Logically→ No, root canals do not kill the tooth
The Dispatch→ They Meant Well, Mostly
‘Peak oil’ and other follies. Continue reading They Meant Well, Mostly »
Logically→ Old photos of rescue efforts from Bengaluru shared as visuals from Odisha train collision site
Logically→ Old video from Hyderabad shared as CCTV footage of Odisha train accident
The Dispatch→ Clashes in Kosovo
The U.S. rebuffs a longtime ally as tensions run high in the Balkans. Continue reading Clashes in Kosovo »
Logically→ Canadian doctor falsely claims that COVID-19 vaccines are ineffective
The Dispatch→ Be Careful of Pat Answers About 2024
As history shows, a lot can happen in a short time. Continue reading Be Careful of Pat Answers About 2024 »
The Dispatch→ The Debt Ceiling Deal’s Energy Provisions, Explained
The Fiscal Responsibility Act tweaked the permitting process, but more comprehensive changes could come later this year. Continue reading The Debt Ceiling Deal’s Energy Provisions, Explained »
The Dispatch→ Iowa Swing Marks Ron DeSantis’ Opening Salvo
The Republican showcases his campaign strategy. Continue reading Iowa Swing Marks Ron DeSantis’ Opening Salvo »
Logically→ Photo of ISKCON Temple near Odisha train accident site passed off as a mosque
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff From the Week We Actually Fixed the Debt Ceiling
Plus: A dispatch from Ukraine and advice on how to live your best life. Continue reading Our Best Stuff From the Week We Actually Fixed the Debt Ceiling »
AllSides→ Trump’s Dubious Promise to End Birthright Citizenship
https://www.factcheck.org/2023/06/trumps-dubious-promise-to-end-birthright-citizenship/ Former Presiden
The Dispatch→ Explainer: Do Other Candidates Have A Chance?
A voter's carnival. Continue reading Explainer: Do Other Candidates Have A Chance? »
The Dispatch→ All the Old Dudes
DeSantis: The good, bad, and ugly Continue reading All the Old Dudes »
The Dispatch→ Chinese Citizens at the Southern Border, Explained
Thousands of Chinese nationals are trekking through Latin America to seek asylum in the U.S. Continue reading Chinese Citizens at the Southern Border, Explained »
The Dispatch→ Remembering Secretariat
His legacy—and his records—live on a half-century after his greatest race. Continue reading Remembering Secretariat »
The Dispatch→ Our First Steps Into the Infinite
‘When the Heavens Went on Sale,’ reviewed. Continue reading Our First Steps Into the Infinite »
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Apeel Is Injecting Vaccines Into Produce
Is Apeel, a company that makes an edible coating for fruits and vegetables, injecting "shots," or vaccines, into produce because Bill Gates owns the company? No, that's not true: There is no evidence that Apeel has anything to do with vac
FactCheck.org→ Biden Officials Have Taken Oaths of Office, Contrary to Social Media Claim
Quick Take Officials serving in President Joe Biden’s administration have taken their oaths of office, and most can be seen in videos from their swearing-in ceremonies. But a video circulating on social media falsely suggests that they haven&
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Dubious Promise to End Birthright Citizenship
Former President Donald Trump misleadingly said that “under Biden’s current policies” children born to parents in the country illegally automatically become citizens. That’s not a Biden policy, but rather it has been the standing i
The Dispatch→ Class Dismissed
How material abundance erodes class but intensifies social status. Continue reading Class Dismissed »
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Mexican Cartel Member With U.S.-Made Javelin Anti-Tank Missile — It’s Another Type of Missile
Does a video on Mexico's Milenio Television channel show a Mexican cartel member carrying a U.S.-made Javelin anti-tank missile? No, that's not true: Raytheon Technologies, which makes the Javelin, told Lead Stories that the video shows a
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Walmart Consumers Who Shopped There In 2022 Will NOT Get $500 Refund For Answering 4 Questions
Is Walmart required to provide a refund of $500 to consumers who shopped there in 2022, and will consumers have to answer four questions to receive this refund? No, that's not true: This post is an online scam. Lead Stories has previously
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Gay Men’s Chorus Did NOT Vow To Convert Children To Homosexuality
Did the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus vow in a song to convert children to homosexuality? No, that's not true: The satirical song titled, "Message from the Gay Community," was sharing the specific and direct message that they wanted to c
The Dispatch→ The Ups and Downs of Biden’s Reelection Campaign
He has the advantage of incumbency, but will that matter if voters believe he’s bad for the economy? Continue reading The Ups and Downs of Biden’s Reelection Campaign »
The Dispatch→ School Daze
Ron DeSantis has lost ground with his base of college-educated Republicans. Continue reading School Daze »
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show ‘A Hidden World Of Underground Cities’ For Child Trafficking — It’s A Railway Tunnel In The Alps
Does a video on social media portray "a hidden world of underground cities" and "tunnels for trafficking"? No, that's not true: The clip shows the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland. The claim originated in a video (archived here) posted
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Promote A Sea Moss Remedy — A Cloned Voice Was Added To This Video
Did Elon Musk promote a brand of sea moss as a remedy to help a variety of health issues? No, that's not true: This video footage that appears to show Musk volunteering an endorsement during an interview is fake. The clip was taken from a
Full Fact→ The US Air Force has denied that an AI-powered drone ‘attacked’ operators in a simulation
The airman who was the original source of the widely reported claims has since said he “mis-spoke” and had been describing a “thought experiment”.
Full Fact→ Hoax posts about missing boy ‘Brandon Smith’ shared across England
Identical posts have appeared in social media groups for communities in Doncaster, Whaley Bridge and Gateshead.
The Dispatch→ Ron DeSantis’ Most Important Iowa Pal
Plus: Nikki Haley raises money and impresses Republicans in Connecticut. Continue reading Ron DeSantis’ Most Important Iowa Pal »
Logically→ No, U.N.’s Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030 goals do not aim to establish a global government.