Any serious study of a person’s genetic lineage will uncover a far deeper past.
Full Fact→ Sadiq Khan did not say farmers protesting inheritance tax changes was ‘another example of racism’
The claim has been widely shared on Facebook, but it is not true.
The Dispatch→ Pop, Country, and The Music Industry
A deep dive into country music
The Dispatch→ Debating American Involvement in Taiwan
The case against American engagement in Taiwan.
The Dispatch→ Mike Waltz: A ‘Smart Hawk’ Who Shares Trump’s Worldview
An early Trump critic, Waltz has shown his foreign policy views are aligned with the president-elect.
The Dispatch→ How Faith Has Propelled Hong Kong’s Freedom Fighters
China continues its crackdown on pro-democracy dissidents, but they have a longer view.
The Dispatch→ Democracy and Religion in Hong Kong
Will the regime squash the faithful?
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff on Why the Democrats Lost
Plus, Donald Trump is bringing Florida to Washington.
The Dispatch→ Gabbard’s Nomination Is the True Test of the Senate’s Power
The former Democratic representative will face scrutiny from the Intelligence Committee and others.
The Dispatch→ Partisan Yaks
Elephants and tigers and Jonah, oh my!
The Dispatch→ What Thomas Hardy Knew About Modern Love
As the sexes drift further apart, a Victorian novel reminds us why friendship between men and women matters.
The Dispatch→ The Plight of the Turkeys
Peter Singer's new book makes a compassionate case for your Thanksgiving turkey.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Texas Did NOT Gift Trump 355,000 Acres For Deportation Camp — But Texas Official Did Propose Use Of Ranch
Did the state of Texas gift Donald Trump 355,000 acres for deportation camps? No, that's not true: The Texas land commissioner wrote to President-elect Trump on November 19, 2024, to offer a 1,402-acre state-owned ranch for deportation fa
The Dispatch→ The Man Show
Why are so many of Trump’s nominees accused sex pests?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Announce $10,000 ‘Tesla House’ In November 2024
Did Elon Musk announce in November 2024 that Tesla was launching a $10,000 home to provide more affordable housing? No, that's not true: The Tesla CEO made no such announcement on the company website nor through his account on X. Similar
The Dispatch→ A Passage to India
What I really know is how little I know about India. But here’s a start.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Social posts about Kyle Rittenhouse registering a lien against Whoopi Goldberg started as satire
"Kyle Rittenhouse registers a lien against Whoopi Goldberg’s Malibu home for $22 million.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Bruce Willis Died In November 2024 After Dementia Diagnosis
Did actor Bruce Willis die in November 2024 amid dementia? No, that's not true: "It's a lie," Willis' attorney told Lead Stories. The social media post spreading that rumor offered no proof that Willis had passed away after his frontotem
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Billie Eilish Did NOT Turn Down Oscar Nomination And Say She Would Leave US After 2024 Presidential Election
Did Billie Eilish turn down an Oscar nomination and announce she plans to leave the U.S. after Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election? No, that's not true: The rumor originated in an obscure blog that didn't cite a singl
The Dispatch→ Will TikTok Be Banned on January 19, 2025?
Viral social media posts are missing context.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Taylor Swift didn’t move to Canada after Trump’s election win
“Taylor Swift has moved to Canada after leaving the U.S. following the big red wave.”
FactCheck.org→ Post Misleadingly Questions Unfinished Ballot Counting in Some States
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Some states were still counting ballots weeks after Election Day in accordance with their regulations, state officials and an election law expert said. But an Instagra
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Billie Eilish is not leaving the country after Donald Trump’s election win
"Billie Eilish turns down Oscar nomination and leaves US after MASSIVE RED WAVE"
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Cleveland Clinic Did NOT Say mRNA COVID Vaccine Will Cause ‘Mass Deaths’ Within 5 Years
Did the Cleveland Clinic say widespread use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine will cause a wave of "mass deaths" within the next five years? No, that's not true: The medical center issued no such warning. A spokesperson for the Cleveland Clinic to
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Kyle Rittenhouse Did NOT Put $22 Million Lien On Whoopi Goldberg’s Home — From Self-Described Satire Website
Did Kyle Rittenhouse register a lien on Whoopi Goldberg's Malibu, California, home for $22 million? No, that's not true: This claim is from a self-described satire website. The article also uses two made-up names that commonly appear on t
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, President-elect Donald Trump didn’t ‘expose’ a secret program offering $6,400 to every American
There are “$6,400 in funds for every American to claim.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets in the US do not contain silicone oil
"McDonalds chicken nuggets contain silicone oil."
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Elon Musk did not ban actor Robert De Niro from X
“Elon Musk permanently bans Robert De Niro from X, declares ‘no room for his woke presence.’”
PolitiFact→ How big was Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory? 8 charts explain
How big was President-elect Donald Trump’s win in historical context? He won every battleground state, and by wider margins than past close elections. Although Trump also won the national popular vote, his victory margin was among the smallest in rec
FactCheck.org→ Elon Musk Has Not Blocked Pride-Related Content from X, Contrary to Posts
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take X owner Elon Musk has rolled back policies intended to protect transgender people from harassment on his platform. But social media posts falsely claimed Pride-related
FactCheck.org→ As Trump Taps RFK Jr. for Health Secretary, a Look Back at Kennedy’s Claims
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. In one of his most controversial Cabinet picks, President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Full Fact→ How many farms will be impacted by the new inheritance tax rules?
Since the government announced changes to the rules around inheritance tax on farms, we’ve seen apparently contradictory figures about the number of estates impacted.
Climate Feedback→ Hailstorm in Saudi Arabian desert mistaken for snow, sparking misleading climate claims online
In early November, several photos were shared via social media and news outlets showing what was allegedly the ‘first-ever snowfall on record’ in the Al-Jouf (or Al-Jawf) desert in Saudi Arabia. This ignited polarized discussions on social media wi
Full Fact→ A Parliamentary Drinks Reception provides a fitting launch for Full Fact’s new Government Tracker
On a chilly November evening, Parliament’s Terrace Pavilion was the stage for a welcome discussion on rebuilding trust in politics.
Health Feedback→ Flawed analysis by Peter McCullough and others used to promote baseless claim that brain blood clots “112,000% more likely” after COVID-19 vaccine than flu vaccine
REVIEW In September 2024, a video posted on Facebook by the McCullough Foundation claimed that “brain clots […] are 112,000% more likely to occur after receiving a C-19 product than after receiving an influenza inoculation”. At the time
The Dispatch→ Matt Gaetz Withdraws as Nominee for Attorney General
The congressman faced headwinds in the Senate over his alleged sexual misconduct.
Health Feedback→ Population aging, not margarine or a low-cholesterol diet, is behind the rise in Alzheimer’s
REVIEW In October 2024, a Facebook reel with almost 250,000 views claimed that “Alzheimer’s never existed until 1979”. It argued that the brain is mainly formed from a substance called myelin, which is 100% cholesterol, and that in
The Dispatch→ What Did It All Mean?
Plus: Sarah predicts the 2028 election results.
The Dispatch→ Politics Will Return, Part 2
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The Dispatch→ ‘It’s Florida’s Time’ in Washington
Donald Trump is bringing the Sunshine State to D.C.