The chilled winds, sparkling lights, and intricate decorations bring the magical allure of Christmas. One such fascinating Christmas fixture is the mistletoe, a plant widely associated with the tradition of kissing beneath it during the festive seaso
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact Check: The North Pole’s Reindeer and Santa Claus Connection
Caught in the twinkling throes of Christmas lore, a majestic creature, the reindeer, gallops across our imaginations, pulling a jolly, red-suited gift-giver around the world in a single night. Its association with Santa Claus and the North Pole has e
Truth or Fiction?→ Do All Countries Exchange Gifts on Christmas Day?
Christmas, with its sparkling lights, heavenly melodies, and festive decorations, has long captivated hearts worldwide. But it’s not just the dazzling ambiance that defines this holiday—it’s a rich tapestry of traditions, beliefs, and p
Truth or Fiction?→ Revealed: The True Date of Christmas Among Different Christian Denominations
Across the globe, Christmas stands as one of the most widely observed holidays, serving as a profound celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, a cornerstone event within Christianity. Though universally recognized within Christian denominations, the
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Doctors Without Borders Medic Picking Up Gun And Carrying It Away — Man Wears PMRC Vest
Does a video on Instagram show a Doctors Without Borders medic scooping up a rifle from a fallen gunman and running it up the street to another gunman who is still shooting? No, that's not true: The uniform worn by the person in the video
Health Feedback→ Instagram reel rehashes old misinformation inaccurately linking autism with vaccines, glyphosate, and MTHFR mutations
REVIEW In November 2023, obstetrician and gynecologist Nathan Riley, who has more than 23,000 followers on Instagram, posted an Instagram reel suggesting that vaccines, glyphosate, and mutations in the MTHFR gene contribute to the development of aut
Health Feedback→ Misuse of drug tests on energy drinks like Red Bull produces false positives; doesn’t demonstrate these drinks contain cocaine and other drugs
REVIEW In November 2023, a TikTok video with more than 13 million views claimed that an energy drink contained illicit drugs. Clips of the video also circulated on Facebook, where they received over 300,000 views. The video showed two people using a
Full Fact→ Does the government’s Rwanda policy only impact ‘failed asylum seekers’?
We’ve looked into the detail of the government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, and whether other governments are considering similar schemes.
Logically→ Video of Syrian journalist shared as journalists killed in Gaza
Full Fact→ Around 93,600 jobs are supported by the oil and gas industry in Scotland
The Prime Minister was incorrect to suggest that 200,000 people are employed in the sector in Scotland.
Logically→ Old video from Lebanon passed off as floods in Jericho, West Bank
Full Fact→ Facebook posts show lagoon in Chile, not ‘blood red’ River Nile
The video has been shared across multiple social media platforms with many posts referencing Bible passages.
Logically→ No, the BBC has not pulled its editor Jeremy Bowen from Gaza over ‘pro-Hamas’ comments
Logically→ No, Revanth Reddy did not say Congress will discontinue power supply if elected to power in Telangana
Logically→ ఫేక్ వార్తా కథనం షేర్ చేసి తెలంగాణ ఎన్నికలకి సంబంధించి తెలుగుదేశం కాంగ్రెస్ మధ్య ఒప్పందం కుదిరిందని క్లైమ్ చేశారు
Logically→ WWII Army bunker in the U.K. passed off as ‘Hamas tunnel network’ in Gaza
Logically→ ೨೦೨೨ರ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಪ್ರತಿಭಟನೆಯ ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ರಾಮ ಮಂದಿರದ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ನಡೆದ ‘ಪ್ರತಿಭಟನೆ’ ಎಂದು ತಪ್ಪಾಗಿ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಗಿದೆ
Logically→ Cropped video shared to falsely claim Congress wants Hindu puja items to be taxed
Truth or Fiction?→ Christmas Eve Special Meals Across Cultures
Throughout the world, the celebration of Christmas Eve is marked by a rich tapestry of cultural customs and familial traditions. Many cultures indeed celebrate with a special meal on Christmas Eve, ranging from the sumptuous Feast of Seven Fishes in
Logically→ नहीं, बीजेपी नेता किरोड़ी लाल मीणा ने अपने ही पार्टी के नेताओं को भूखे भेड़िये और भ्रष्ट नहीं कहा
Truth or Fiction?→ Global Santa Stocking Traditions: Fact or Fable?
Among the twinkling lights, glistening snow and festive cheer, the Christmas season brings with it a plethora of traditions that hold a cherished place in hearts around the world. A celebrated custom prevalent across numerous nations is the hanging u
Truth or Fiction?→ Santa Claus Roots: Is Saint Nicholas the Inspiration?
The cultural phenomenon of Santa Claus, recognized universally as the benevolent figure with a red suit and a hearty laugh who delivers gifts on Christmas eve, has deep historical roots. Anchored in fact, narrative, art, and social impact, this mythi
Truth or Fiction?→ Charles Dickens’ Influence on Christmas Traditions
Renowned author Charles Dickens, through his timeless work “A Christmas Carol,” has left an indelible imprint on literature and popular culture alike. Published in the heart of the Victorian era, the novella presents a vivid portrayal of
Truth or Fiction?→ Unveiling the Truth: Are Christmas Markets Truly a European Tradition?
Christmas markets, with their enchanting aroma of spiced mulled wine, the warm glow of sparkling decorations, and the hum of festive activity, have long been a hallmark of the holiday season in numerous countries. This essay offers fascinating insigh
Logically→ Ricky Ponting did not say Australia’s World Cup victory is ‘win against cricket mafia’
Logically→ Ricky Ponting did not say Australia’s World Cup victory is ‘win against cricket mafia’
The Dispatch→ Power to the Pundits
There’s a lot of ruin in a nation, but there’s a limit.
The Dispatch→ The Thanksgiving Table Is Not Your Personal Stage
Choose gratitude over performative politics this holiday.
Logically→ ক্ৰিকেট বিশ্বকাপৰ ফাইনেলত দৰ্শকে ষ্টেডিয়ামত হনুমান চালিছা পাঠ কৰাৰ পুৰণি, সম্পাদিত ভিডিঅ’ ভাইৰেল
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Senior Benefits Are NOT Disbursed By Information-Harvesting Website
Do 95 percent of people who request senior benefits through an urgent "limited offer" in an ad on social media qualify the same day? No, that's not true: This promotion does not point to an official government website and it is unclear wh
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Biden Speaking Very Slowly About Fentanyl — It Was Altered
Does a video on social media show President Joe Biden speaking very slowly and haltingly about the powerful drug fentanyl? No, that's not true: The video in a viral Instagram post has been digitally edited. In the real, extended video, Bi
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show 2 Versions Of Pelosi On Phone With Pence On January 6, 2021 — It’s Deceptively Edited
Does a video on social media show two versions of the same January 6, 2021, speakerphone call between then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and then-Vice President Mike Pence, apparently implying at least one of the versions was staged? No, tha
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ No, the IRS isn’t distributing ‘stimulus checks’ in certain states this month, despite claims online
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False.
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ Video misrepresents Biden’s departure from White House turkey pardon
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Disneyland ‘Likely To Be Closed Indefinitely’ — No Evidence for Child Kidnapping Story Either
Is Disneyland in California likely to be closed indefinitely as of November 2023 over an alleged child kidnapping? No, that's not true: There is no evidence that Disneyland is closing and no evidence for the alleged child kidnapping was p
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Bathing In Epsom Salts Is NOT ‘Highly Toxic’
Is bathing with Epsom salts highly toxic? No, that's not true: Toxicology experts told Lead Stories the claim that bathing with Epsom salts is toxic is "completely false" and "there is no toxicity associated with salt." Poison control age
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Apeel Food Coating Being Applied To Produce In 2023 — Demo Of How Food Replicas Made In Japan
Does a video show Apeel coating applied to a cabbage? No, that's not true: The cabbage in the video is not real, and it's not meant to be eaten. The footage shows a way to make food samples for display, and it's from Japan, not the United
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ Video shows Israeli soldiers raising a flag over a Gaza school building, not a hospital
CLAIM: A video shows Israeli soldiers placing a flag atop Gaza’s Shifa Hospital. AP’S ASSESSMENT: False.
FactCheck.org→ Posts Spread False Claim About Moderna Patent Application
SciCheck Digest The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines — like many other vaccines — can contain small amounts of DNA left over from the manufacturing process. There’s no evidence this residual DNA causes “turbo cancer,” or very aggressive cancer. Nor
FactCheck.org→ Unpacking Democratic Ad Attacking DeSantis, Florida Abortion Law
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Ahead of a Fox News debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, an ad from a political action committee tied to Newsom claims that a law signed by DeSan