The clip being shared online dates back to 2018 and is not related to Iran.
Full Fact→ Wickes is not running a ‘special promotion’ selling ‘96 pack’ of fruit and veg seeds for £3
The retailer confirmed to Full Fact that this is not a genuine offer from the company.
The Dispatch→ Trump’s Hidden UAE Money Trail
Plus: The EPA deregulates greenhouse gases, more details emerge from the Fulton County election offices raid, and squirrel dress conference drama.
Full Fact→ Bunker busting bomb video shows US weapons test
Captions shared with footage of a bomb being dropped above a cave misleadingly imply it shows Iran deploying its own version of these munitions.
The Dispatch→ Black Box ‘Realism’ | Interview: Elliott Abrams
This is not Ross Douthat’s fancy podcast.
The Dispatch→ Voter ID Is Reasonable. It’s Also Popular.
Why are Democrats opposed to a simple safeguard after years of making voting easier?
The Dispatch→ Kyiv’s Darkest Winter Yet
Russian strikes on the capital's infrastructure have caused outages and rolling blackouts amid freezing temperatures.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Nancy Guthrie’s Daughter Annie Guthrie Was NOT Taken Into Police Custody In The Disappearance Of Her Mother — It’s Viet Spam
Did police arrest Annie Guthrie and seize her vehicle after finding something "deeply disturbing" in the investigation of her mother Nancy Guthrie's disappearance? No, that's not true: At the time of writing, there was no evidence that An
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Say ‘I Made A Mistake’ Nominating Kevin Warsh As Federal Reserve Chairman — Was Talking About Jerome Powell
Did President Donald Trump say "I made a mistake" about nominating Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair? No, that's not true: Trump was referring to Jerome Powell, whom he previously nominated as chair and has sought to remove. His refere
The Dispatch→ The Accountability Gap
Why Europe is punishing Epstein’s friends but America isn’t.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: DOJ’s Released Epstein Files Do NOT Contain Document ‘DOJ-2024-EF-7721’ Discussing ‘PROJECT MEDBIRTH’ — Nor Does Any Released Document Mention ‘MedBeds’ Or ‘Medical Regeneration Technology’
Does the Department of Justice library of Epstein investigation documents include Document "DOJ-2024-EF-7721" or any documents discussing "Medical regeneration technology" or "MedBeds" or "PROJECT MEDBIRTH"? No, that's not true: The onlin
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Jeffrey Epstein Was NOT Photographed Recently In Tel Aviv, Israel — A Gemini AI Watermark Shows On The Uncropped Image
Was a bearded Jeffrey Epstein photographed walking in Tel Aviv, Israel in 2026? No, that's not true: Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019. The image is AI-generated. Some versions of the image circulating on social media have been cropped, but th
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Rep. Thomas Massie Did NOT Say He Has Flash Drive With All Jeffrey Epstein Files
Did U.S. Representative Thomas Massie say he obtained a flash drive containing the original versions of all Epstein files? No, that's not true: In an email to Lead Stories, Massie denied that. Lead Stories found no evidence supporting soc
Full Fact→ Hobbycraft isn’t offering yarn craft kits to those who fill out a survey
Despite a number of claims being shared on social media, this is not a genuine offer from the retailer.
Full Fact→ Government publishes misleading information about the dangers of sunbeds
Its claim that “sunbeds are as dangerous as smoking” is based on the World Health Organisation classing both as cancer-causing hazards, but experts say smoking is much more likely to harm you.
The Dispatch→ Who Wins the Redistricting Race?
Plus: A firefight in Gaza, Venezuelan officials release then detain Machado’s ally, and Pokemon apparently promotes ‘Japanese Militarism’
Full Fact→ Six in ten young people fear false claims and AI content could mislead voters, as Government moves to lower the voting age
The Dispatch→ Iran’s Zombie Regime
Plus: The latest from Ukraine, nearly four years in.
The Dispatch→ Will SCOTUS Show Its True Colors?
The California and Texas redistricting fights.
The Dispatch→ Tulsi Gabbard’s Dangerous Game
Involving the intelligence community in election matters is a threat to the republic.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Image Of Craigslist Ad Offering $200 To ‘Fill Seats’ At TPUSA Alternative Super Bowl Halftime Show Featuring Kid Rock Is NOT Verified
Does a viral image show a real post on Craigslist that offered $200 for attending Kid Rock's performance at Turning Point USA's alternative to the NFL Super Bowl halftime show? No, that's not true: There was no proof the screenshot showed
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Image Of Craigslist Ad Offering $200 To ‘Fill Seats’ At TPUSA Alternative Super Bowl Halftime Show Featuring Kid Rock Is NOT Verified
Does a viral image show a real post on Craigslist that offered $200 for attending Kid Rock's performance at Turning Point USA's alternative to the NFL Super Bowl halftime show? No, that's not true: The authenticity of the alleged screensh
The Dispatch→ Hooray for Quitters
Cheers to the DOJ lawyers who refuse to be hostages.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Photo Of People Magazine Post About Multi-Cultural Cast For ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Reboot
Is this a real image of a People magazine post about the cast of Netflix's reboot of The Little House on the Prairie? No, that's not true: People did post a message on Facebook in January 2025 announcing a new version, but used a photo of
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Photo Of People Magazine Post About Multi-Cultural Cast For ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Reboot
Is this a real image of a People magazine post about the cast of Netflix's reboot of The Little House on the Prairie? No, that's not true: People did post a message on Facebook in January 2025 announcing a new version, but used a photo of
PolitiFact→ In Context: What Trump got wrong about 2026 Winter Olympics skier Hunter Hess’s comments
Trump misleads about skier Hunter Hess’ remarks
PolitiFact→ Did Cooper prison settlement release suspect in fatal Charlotte stabbing?
Republicans falsely claim Roy Cooper’s 2021 prison settlement released the suspect in a Charlotte train stabbing.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Is NOT Police-Recovered Footage Of Street At ‘Exact moment’ Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappeared" — AI Clip Spread Via Viet Spam
Does a viral video show security camera footage recovered by police that shows the exact moment Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, disappeared? No, that's not true: The Pima County Sheriff, whose office is investigating the kidnapping, has
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Is NOT Police-Recovered Footage Of Street At ‘Exact moment’ Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappeared" — AI Clip Spread Via Viet Spam
Does a viral video show security camera footage recovered by police that shows the exact moment Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, disappeared? No, that's not true: The Pima County Sheriff, whose office is investigating the kidnapping, has
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Nancy Guthrie’s Son-In-Law Tommaso Cioni Is NOT ‘Blockaded’ In Home Surrounded By Police — It’s Viet Spam
Did police blockade Tommaso Cioni's home with him inside as their probe into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance "suddenly" focused on the son-in-law as a suspect? No, that's not true: At the time of writing, there was no evidence that police h
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Nancy Guthrie’s Son-In-Law Tommaso Cioni Is NOT ‘Blockaded’ In Home Surrounded By Police — It’s Viet Spam
Did police blockade Tommaso Cioni's home with him inside as their probe into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance "suddenly" focused on the son-in-law as a suspect? No, that's not true: At the time of writing, there was no evidence that police h
FactCheck.org→ WHO Didn’t Recommend Lockdowns, Contrary to Health Officials’ Suggestions
As the U.S. formally exited from the World Health Organization last month, Trump administration officials misleadingly claimed that the WHO “pushed” or “promoted” lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group did not explicitly recommend l
PolitiFact→ Social Media – Image of Bad Bunny in a dress and burning the U.S. flag is AI-generated
An image shows Bad Bunny wearing a dress and burning the U.S. flag.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Erika Kirk’s Entrance On Stage At The TPUSA All-American Halftime Show — It’s A 2017 Clip Of Pro Wrestler Charlotte Flair
Does a video show Erika Kirk's entrance at the Turning Point USA halftime show, wearing a green robe, short shorts and a midriff-baring top? No, that's not true: Erika Kirk never took the stage during the "TPUSA All-American Halftime Show
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Threaten A 250% Tariff On Norwegian Salmon Because ‘Norway Is About To Win The Most Golds’ At Winter Olympics
Did U.S. President Donald Trump threaten a 250% tariff on Norwegian salmon because "Norway is about to win the most golds" at the Winter Olympics? No, that's not true: The viral image of his supposed Truth Social post is not real. Lead St
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Is US factory construction at an all-time high?
“We right now have more factories and plants being built in our country than we've ever had before.”
PolitiFact→ Social Media – Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old detained by ICE, wasn’t in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
During the Super Bowl halftime show, “Bad Bunny brought Liam Conejo Ramos onto the stage,” the 5-year-old detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis.
Full Fact→ Cadbury is not giving away gift boxes to those who complete surveys
A spokesperson told us this is not a real Cadbury promotion or product.
The Dispatch→ A New American Development
A short, sad tale of public grief and newfangled Midwestern Jacobinism in the City of Flour and Sawdust.
The Dispatch→ Takaichi’s Historic Supermajority
At least 31 killed in Islamabad bombing, updates on the U.S.-Iran talks, and please don’t juggle fire while on a unicycle in public.