The state is absorbing the cost of overtime pay for farmworkers, and farm owners do not have to pay any more.
Health Feedback→ Evidence suggests that political partisanship is associated with higher COVID-19 mortality rates among Republicans compared to Democrats
REVIEW Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers and journalists have noted partisan differences in adherence to physical distancing and mask wearing, and intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine between Democrats and Republicans in the U.S[1].
PolitiFact→ America First Legal – Ad decrying racism against whites is wrong that Kamala Harris said non-whites should get aid first
“Kamala Harris said disaster aid should go to non-white citizens first."
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, the Paul Pelosi attack wasn’t a ‘false flag’
The attack on Paul Pelosi was a “false flag.”
The Dispatch→ What Would the Middle East Look Like Without the Meddlesome Ayatollahs?
Iran’s leaders have upended governments and enmeshed themselves in regional governance, economics, and culture.The post What Would the Middle East Look Like Without the Meddlesome Ayatollahs? appeared first on The Dispatch.
The Dispatch→ Paying Tribute to Agatha Christie
‘See How They Run’ offers nothing new, but maintains the fun of the whodunit genre.The post Paying Tribute to Agatha Christie appeared first on The Dispatch.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Gabby Petito’s Cause Of Death Was NOT ‘From the Vaccine’
Was a COVID-19 vaccination the cause of the August 2021 death of 22-year-old Florida resident Gabrielle Petito, who disappeared while traveling through Wyoming? No, that's not true: The official coroner's report confirms that Petito's cau
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: CNN Did NOT Report That Russian Influencer Hasbulla Was Killed By Nerf Football Drone Strike in Ukraine
Did a U.S.-based cable news network publish a story stating that Russian influencer Hasbulla Magomedov died in a drone strike while fighting in Ukraine? No, that's not true: The story is a satirical fake created to look like a credible ne
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – This Instagram photo is not a 3D rendering of Joseph from the Bible
Photo shows Stanford scientists' "3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary the Mother of Jesus Christ, might have looked.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FDA Did NOT Pass ‘New Laws And Regulations’ To Ban Sea Moss In November 2022
Did the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pass "new laws and regulations" to ban sea moss in November 2022? No, that's not true: The FDA does not have the legal authority to either propose or approve legislation, including bans. As a reg
PolitiFact→ Ashley Hinson – Did Nancy Pelosi donate $30,000 to Liz Mathis’ campaign?
Nancy Pelosi gave “$30,000 … to boost @LizMathis1’s campaign”
FactCheck.org→ Posts Misrepresent ‘Not Verified’ Code on Pennsylvania Ballot Applications
Quick Take Pennsylvania uses a “not verified” code on mail-in ballot applications if a voter’s identity couldn’t be immediately verified; voters have six days after an election to submit a valid ID. But an Instagram post and som
PolitiFact→ Ask PolitiFact: What are the immigration rules for Canadians who enter the US without a visa?
The man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi came to the United States in 2008 and overstayed the six-month limit granted to Canadian visitors. Canadian citizens do not need a visa to enter the U.S., but cannot stay in the country unlimitedly.
PolitiFact→ No, los demócratas no están haciendo “trampas” con boletas “no verificadas” en Pensilvania
Trump dijo que más de 240,000 boletas “no verificadas” se enviaron a Pensilvania y que los demócratas están haciendo “trampas''. Esto es falso. Trump distorsionó el proceso para codificar las solicitudes de voto por correo.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Nancy Pelosi didn't display T-shirt that reads “I’m proud of my gay husband.” The photo was doctored
Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a T-shirt that reads, “I’m proud of my gay husband.”
FactCheck.org→ Buldoc Revives Zombie Claim About Busloads of Illegal Voters in New Hampshire
U.S. Senate candidate Don Buldoc, a Republican, resurrected a zombie claim that has been repeatedly debunked about busloads of people coming from out of state to vote illegally in New Hampshire. “We need to make sure that school buses loaded with
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Court Case Numbers Can NOT Be Cashed In As US Savings Bonds
Can court case numbers be "cashed in" as U.S. savings bonds? No, that's not true: A Treasury Department spokesperson told Lead Stories this claim is "100% false." The claim appeared in a TikTok post on September 7, 2022. The caption is "#
Poynter→ Media Literacy 2.0 with MediaWise and Noticias Telemundo
Disinformation travels fast! With that in mind, MediaWise and Noticias Telemundo have teamed up again to create a course specifically informing you about the dangers of misleading information, and how […] The post Media Literacy 2.0 with MediaWis
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Brazil’s presidential election wasn’t stolen
Brazil’s presidential election was “stolen.”
Health Feedback→ COVID-19 and influenza are different diseases caused by different viruses
REVIEW Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in February 2020, the unfounded narrative that COVID-19 is a hoax or that its severity was exaggerated has persisted on social media, as previous reviews by Health Feedback can attest to. One iteration
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Catherine Cortez Masto and Adam Laxalt in Nevada Senate race
The outcome of Nevada’s Senate race between Democratic incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Republican Adam Laxalt could determine which party controls the Senate. Here is a roundup of claims we fact-checked from the candidates.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Sliced Onions Will NOT Purify The Air To Keep Sickness At Bay
Do cut onions placed around a house purify the air by pulling viruses, toxins, bacteria and fungus out of the air, and will this process keep people from getting sick? No, that's not true: This folk remedy goes back hundreds of years, but
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump wrongly says Jimmy Carter said ‘don’t ever use’ mail ballots
Former President Jimmy Carter said “don’t ever use” mail in ballots because “they can be so easily corrupted.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Lack Of Presidential Seal Does NOT Mean Biden Isn’t President
Does the lack of the presidential seal on a podium from which Joe Biden spoke mean he's not really president? No, that's not true: Biden is the president of the United States. There is no requirement that presidents speak with the seal an
Truth or Fiction?→ Were Elon Musk and Donald Trump Both Complaining About ‘Activists’?
As criticism mounted surrounding Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, a comedy writer gained attention on the platform with a post that had other users comparing Musk to right-wing former United States President Donald Trump. On November 4 2022, Musk
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Mark Kelly and Blake Masters in Arizona Senate race
Republicans have a shot at picking up a Senate seat in Arizona. Democratic incumbent Mark Kelly and Republican Blake Masters have lobbed attacks over immigration, abortion and social security. See our highlights.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, every vote wasn’t previously counted on election night
The U.S. “could easily count every vote in every state on election night until a few years ago.”
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, Biden didn’t say Democrats would dump ballots
“Joe Biden announced to the world tonight that they are going to cheat by dumping ballots.”
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Looking at claims about why the FBI is involved in the Pelosi case
The FBI took over the investigation into the attack on Paul Pelosi because San Francisco authorities weren’t sticking to Nancy Pelosi’s talking points.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Was NOT Killed In SpaceX Rocket Test
Was billionaire Elon Musk killed in a rocket testing mishap at his space exploration company, SpaceX? No, that's not true: Musk has been active on his verified Twitter account since the claim was published and news organizations were not
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence That Human Organs Were Found In Warehouse In California
Did the U.S. Marines find a warehouse in Chatsworth, California full of human organs "excised from adolescent children"? No, that's not true: The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) told Le
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking J.D. Vance and Tim Ryan in Ohio Senate race
We fact-checked claims by and about J.D. Vance and Tim Ryan on topics including drugs, law enforcement and their own records and statements. The Ohio Senate race could help determine party control.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Fire Twitter Employees Over Their Pronouns On November 4, 2022
Did Elon Musk fire Twitter employees on November 4, 2022 for telling him their pronouns ? No, that's not true: These online rumors were based on a satirical article published before the tech billionaire completed the acquisition of Twitte
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker in Georgia's Senate race
Fact-checking the Georgia Senate race: A round-up of claims in the pivotal contest between Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: David Icke NOT Labeled "Level Three Terrorist" In Dutch Letter Banning Him From Schengen Area Countries For Two Years
Was David Icke labeled a "level three terrorist" in an email he received from the Dutch government? No, that's not true: Dutch immigration authorities wrote Icke, a British conspiracy theorist and former soccer player, to inform him that
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – US election deniers spread false claims about Brazil vote
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro will hold a press conference to “announce military audit of controversial election, may arrest criminal judges.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Tap Water Does NOT Contain Harmful Levels Of Chlorine
Does tap water contain dangerous and harmful levels of chlorine, which is quickly absorbed by the skin? No, that's not true: Experts who spoke with Lead Stories said the volume of chlorine in ordinary tap water is considered safe and not
Full Fact→ Discount e-scooter promotion is fake
No such offer has been announced by the retailer.
Health Feedback→ COVID-19 vaccines have enhanced reporting requirements for vaccine safety database, so death reports cannot be simply compared to other vaccines
REVIEW Even after vaccines have completed clinical trials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to monitor vaccine safety in the general public. One of the tools the CDC uses is called the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporti
Logically→ Bank branches are closing down in the U.K. as a part of the transition into a cashless society and to restrict people’s free will.
Banks are closing down branches as people shift to online banking. Alternatives have been made for those wishing to carry out in-person transactions.