The organisation denies any plans to do so, with many online users spreading the claim without an official source.
Logically→ Photographs from Captain Robert Scott’s 1912 Antarctic expedition show the ruins of an ancient civilization in Antarctica.
There is no credible evidence of an ancient civilization in Antarctica or that Captain Scott found ruins on the continent.
Full Fact→ Keir Starmer’s New Year speech fact checked
We’ve taken a look at some of the Labour leader’s claims in his first speech of 2023 covering burglaries, regional inequality and funding for more NHS training.
Poynter→ There is no scientific evidence that garlic can be used to treat respiratory illnesses
As the United States is in the midst of a winter “tripledemic” with rising cases of COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV, an Instagram post claims a […] The post There is no scientific evidence that g
The Dispatch→ Bob Woodson: Civil Rights Champion and Critic
Bob Woodson (Contributed Photo)Ahead of retirement, the veteran activist says he still believes solutions to poverty come from communities themselves. The post Bob Woodson: Civil Rights Champion and Critic appeared first on The Dispatch.
The Dispatch→ The Speakership Stalemate Continues
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy talks to Reps. Chip Roy and Jim Jordan Wednesday. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Kevin McCarthy’s team made concessions to their Republican opponents Wednesday night, but will it be enough to earn him th
Logically→ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ನಂದಿನಿ ಹಾಲು ಗುಜರಾತ್ನ ಅಮುಲ್ ಬ್ರಾಂಡ್ನೊಂದಿಗೆ ವಿಲೀನಗೊಳ್ಳಲಿದೆ.
ನಂದಿನಿ ಬ್ರಾಂಡ್ ಅಮುಲ್ ಜೊತೆ ವಿಲೀನಗೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದೆ ಎಂಬ ವರದಿಯನ್ನು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಿಎಂ ಬಸವರಾಜ ಬೊಮ್ಮಾಯಿ ತ
Logically→ WHO admitted coronavirus is a seasonal virus.
WHO hasn't termed coronavirus a seasonal virus. A video from 2020 of a group of COVID-19 deniers has resurfaced and is being shared with false claims.
Logically→ Karnataka’s Nandini dairy will be merged with Gujarat’s Amul dairy brand.
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai dismissed reports of KMF's brand Nandini merging with Amul. Amit Shah's remarks were taken out of context.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Food-Grade Canola Oil Is NOT Toxic For Humans, Experts Say
Is food-grade canola oil toxic for humans since it "starts with the seeds of a rape plant"? No, that's not true: In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which sets food regulations, recognizes canola oil as safe for
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence ‘White Hats Disable Amphibious Cruiser That Attacked GITMO’
Did "white hats" in the U.S. military "disable an amphibious cruiser that attacked GITMO" as of January 4, 2023? No, that's not true: The aircraft carrier identified with a photo as the "aggressor" was never put into service and was sold
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Damar Hamlin remains in hospital as anti-vaxxers speculate about his collapse
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin’s collapse was caused by the COVID-19 vaccine.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Endorse Rep. Byron Donalds For House Speaker
Did former President Donald Trump endorse Florida Rep. Byron Donalds for House speaker? No, that's not true: Trump, himself, says the claim is false. He described the statement making the claim as a forgery and a fake. Trump has publicly
PolitiFact→ What could be next for George Santos in the House?
The unusually drawn-out voting for House speaker has overshadowed the tale of Rep.-elect George Santos, R-N.Y. What can the House do after news reports said he seems to have fabricated most of his biography?
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Dead Pope Hammer’
After former Pope Benedict XVI died, a January 1 2023 tweet asserted that a “dead pope hammer” existed — purportedly used to “hit dead popes on the head three times” and affirm they decedent is genuinely “dead̶
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Croton Plant Helps Kidney Disease
Is there evidence that the croton plant "helps" kidney disease? No, that's not true: An expert told Lead Stories that there is no such proof. There are no medical or scientific studies that show the croton plant can help kidney disease. I
PolitiFact→ As they fight misinformation, public health agencies try to restore trust
Data suggests skepticism and misinformation surrounding COVID vaccines threatens other public health priorities. Public health agencies are fighting the falsehoods and working to rebuild public trust.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Japan Is NOT Investigating ‘Millions Of COVID Vaccine Deaths’ — No Such Death Tolls Reported, No Investigation Launched
Did Japan launch an official investigation into "millions of COVID vaccine deaths" in December 2022 or early January 2023? No, that's not true: As of January 4, 2023, there is no available evidence to suggest that "millions" of people in
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Bill Gates Did NOT Announce Date, Location Of Next Pandemic
Did Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, "announce" when and where the next pandemic will take place? No, that's not true: A video circulating on social media reused audiovisual material labeled as fictitious. The clip
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Nancy Pelosi Did NOT Cry After Clashing With Sen. Chuck Grassley
Did former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi cry after Iowa's Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley presented information about business ties between Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, and the Chinese government? No, that
Full Fact→ Rishi Sunak’s New Year speech fact checked
We’ve looked at some of the claims made by the PM in his first speech of 2023.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: CDC Did NOT Launch ‘It’s Gay To Smoke’ Ad Campaign — It’s A Decade-Old Fake Ad From A Satire News Site
Did the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launch an anti-smoking effort with a video ad that uses the tagline "It's Gay to Smoke"? No, that's not true: The video is from a fake story created more than a decade ago by the sa
Logically→ The Indian Rupee was the worst-performing Asian currency in 2022.
Indian Rupee is one of the worst-performing Asian currencies after the Japanese Yen among the major Asian economies.
Logically→ The Journal of Medical Ethics confirmed vaccines cause more harm than benefit in younger age groups.
The paper cited does not make this argument. The existing evidence shows mRNA vaccines to be safe and effective.
AllSides→ NFL Player Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest Triggers Unfounded Social Media Claims
https://www.factcheck.org/2023/01/scicheck-nfl-player-damar-hamlins-cardiac-arrest-triggers-unfounded-social-media-claims/
Logically→ The European Union has introduced a personal carbon credit system.
The EU is introducing a carbon border tax system, applicable to businesses. This does not mean that individuals will have to pay for their emissions.
Logically→ Viruses do not exist, and diseases are just the body’s response to toxins in the environment.
Viruses have been definitively proven to exist. There is an immense amount of evidence to support the germ theory of disease.
Full Fact→ Strep A deaths are not dangerous new strain caused by flu vaccines
A Facebook post makes false claims about strep A cases in the UK—the infection is not linked to the nasal flu vaccine, and current fatality rates are not unusual.
Logically→ Noah’s ark has been found on Mount Ararat
No, Noah’s ark has not been found. The boat-like structure is a natural rock formation.
Logically→ The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will install kill switches to all new cars in the U.S. by 2026.
The act requires installing technology to detect alcohol-impaired drivers as standard equipment in all new cars, which is mistaken for a kill switch.
Logically→ Andrew Tate was arrested but only questioned as a witness.
A months-old interview of Andrew Tate with Tucker Carlson from August 2022, predating his arrest, is being shared to claim that he has been released.
Logically→ Electricity bills in Bengaluru will increase drastically once double meters are installed.
Older meters are being replaced with more accurate digital meters that may show a difference in electricity bills commensurate with usage.
The Dispatch→ Kevin McCarthy in Leadership Limbo
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy waits as the House of Representatives holds the election for speaker Tuesday. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)After three rounds of votes, House Republicans ended Tuesday in a stalemate over who should be the n
The Dispatch→ A Weak Speaker Is a Good Step Toward a Stronger Congress
Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds the gavel after ending the 117th Congress. (Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images.)The chamber has operated on a top-down approach for too long.The post A Weak Speaker Is a Good Step Toward a Stronger Congress appeared first
Logically→ Afro-Arab migrants attacked an ambulance crew with firecrackers and stones on new year’s eve in Berlin.
The video of demonstrators attacking Hong Kong Police officers in 2019 was misattributed to the recent new year's eve attacks in Neukölln, Berlin.
Washington Post→ Jan. 6 committee yet again debunks Trump claim of 10,000 troops
Trump keeps claiming he requested 10,000 troops to protect the Capitol on Jan. 6, but interviews show that's not true.
The Dispatch→ Video: Speaker Who?
Watch the video of our weekly livestreamed conversation.The post Video: Speaker Who? appeared first on The Dispatch.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Biden Is NOT Seriously Blaming Elton John For ‘Spending Taxpayer Money To Fight AIDS’ In This Clip — It’s A Joke
Did President Joe Biden blame Elton John for the U.S. spending taxpayer money to "fight AIDS"? No, that's not true: There is missing context to this video. A transcript of this event shows that Biden is praising John. Both the audience an
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: COVID Vaccine Data Do NOT Show Increased Risk Of Serious Adverse Events Of Special Interest In Randomized Trials
Does a reanalysis of Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccine data show an increased risk of serious adverse events of special interest? No, that's not true: The authors of this study created their own subset of serious adverse events of
FactCheck.org→ NFL Player Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest Triggers Unfounded Social Media Claims
SciCheck Digest Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and suffered a cardiac arrest moments after taking a hit to his chest during a tackle. While it’s not yet known why his heart stopped, some experts say his condition is