Two mass shootings in California in the first weeks of 2023, both committed by immigrants in their sixties, have highlighted the issue of disinformation and propaganda targeting American immigrant communities, and how the prods and pulleys of stochasti
Truth or Fiction?→ Were Overdraft Fees Created in 1990?
On February 2 2023, an Imgur user shared a screenshot of a tweet which claimed that overdraft fees were “created in 1990”: In the screenshot, the Twitter handle for American politician Nina Turner (D) was visible. No date appeared on the s
PolitiFact→ Tweets – Tweets distort Biden’s comments on tanks, Ukraine and World War III
President Joe Biden said, “The idea that we’re going to send in tanks to Ukraine, that’s called World War III.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Starch Does NOT Cause Calcium Carbonate Buildup
Is "Dr." Sebi correct that eating starch causes a buildup of calcium carbonate in the body? No, that's not true: Two registered dietician nutritionists told Lead Stories that starch does not have this effect. Calcium carbonate is a natura
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Pregnancy tests include a moisture-absorbing tablet, not a Plan B pill
Pregnancy tests include a “hidden Plan B” pill.
PolitiFact→ Peggy Hubbard – Was “a tractor trailer worth” of classified documents found at the University of Delaware?
“More classified documents (were) found at the University of Delaware,” the “equivalent of a tractor trailer worth.”
The Dispatch→ Sad and Predictable
The era of shameless politics. The post Sad and Predictable appeared first on The Dispatch.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Resurfaced claim remains false: There’s no evidence Ilhan Omar faces criminal charges and prison
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is "facing 40 years in prison and deportation after seven new crimes uncovered."
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: British Museums Have NOT Banned The Word ‘Mummy’ As Of February 2, 2023
Was the word "mummy" banned in British museums to avoid "dehumanising" the remains? No, that's not true: As of this writing, The British Museum still used the word to describe exhibits. Yet at least two other U.K. museums decided to adjus
PolitiFact→ As pandemic-era provisions lapse, millions of Americans to lose Medicaid
States are preparing to remove millions of people from Medicaid as protections installed early in the COVID-19 pandemic expire. Millions of low-income Americans may be at risk of losing health coverage, having less access to care or facing large medica
Logically→ Under the 15-minute neighborhood plan, residents need the City Council’s permission to travel across Oxford.
The 15-minute neighborhood plan does not require residents to seek permission to travel across the city.
Poynter→ Could ChatGPT supercharge false narratives?
ChatGPT, a new artificial intelligence application by OpenAI, has captured the imagination of the internet. Some have suggested it’s the largest technological advancement in modern history. In a recent interview, […] The post Could ChatGPT supe
Logically→ Scientists have warned that egg consumption is causing thousands of people to ‘suddenly’ form blood clots.
The claim misrepresents a 2017 study conducted by Cleveland Clinic. The research did not find any direct link between egg consumption and blood clots.
PolitiFact→ Tony Evers – Can Wisconsin claim country's top cranberry crop crown?
“Wisconsin is the nation’s top cranberry producer – in fact, our farmers harvest around 60 percent of the country’s crop.”
The Dispatch→ Emmanuel Macron’s Pension Problem
Demonstrations in Paris on January 31, 2023, against the French government's pension reform project. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Workers are taking to the streets by the millions to oppose a plan to raise France’s retiremen
Logically→ The First and Second World Wars were started by Jewish nationalists trying to create Israel.
These claims are anti-semitic and part of Nazi propaganda, there is no factual basis to them. These claims are used to spread a hateful ideology.
Poynter→ What to know about the claim that Tyre Nichols was ‘reckless driving’
A man narrating a Facebook video claimed that 29-year-old Tyre Nichols was “reckless driving” before he suffered a fatal beating at the hands of five Memphis, Tennessee, police officers. “I […] The post What to know about the cl
The Dispatch→ Deep in the Snow of Texas
Frozen power lines seen hanging near a sidewalk on February 1 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images.)How much do we want governments to invest in events that are very disruptive but also very rare?The post Deep in the Snow of Texas appe
The Dispatch→ Cause for Hope Amid War and Authoritarianism
A woman holding a Ukrainian national flag is seen on the Main Market Square in Krakow, Poland, on the 335th day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Getty Images)Last year might have been the century's best for liberalism.
The Dispatch→ What Happens if the Government Defaults?
A screen shows the national debt clock after the US hit its debt limit and the Treasury started using "extraordinary measures" to avoid default on January 19. (Photo by Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)No one knows exactly what wou
Logically→ Photo shows a Ukrainian tattoo salon offering swastika tattoo removal at half the price.
The tattoo salon in the viral claim is located in Russia, not Ukraine. Its image has been digitally altered to make false claims about tattoo removal.
Washington Post→ Laptop email suggests Hunter Biden read newspapers, not classified documents
Republicans claim the president's son wrote a 2014 email with inside information. But the facts he cited could be found in news reports at the time.
The Dispatch→ Untested Theories
"The great thing about America is that everyone gets their decade in court."The post Untested Theories appeared first on The Dispatch.
The Dispatch→ Pod Man Out
Do all horses go to heaven?The post Pod Man Out appeared first on The Dispatch.
Logically→ ಪ್ರಧಾನಮಂತ್ರಿ ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಮೋದಿ ಕುರಿತು ಬಿಬಿಸಿ ವಾಹಿನಿ ಸಿದ್ಧಪಡಿಸಿರುವ ಸಾಕ್ಷ್ಯಚಿತ್ರದ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರನ್ನು ರಾಹುಲ್ ಗಾಂಧಿಯವರು ಆರು ತಿಂಗಳ ಹಿಂದೆ ಭೇಟಿ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದರು.
ಬ್ರಿಟಿಷ್ ರಾಜಕಾರಣಿ ಜೆರೆಮಿ ಕಾರ್ಬಿನ್ ಮತ್ತು ಉದ್ಯಮಿ ಸ್ಯಾಮ್ ಪಿತ್ರೋಡಾ ಅವರೊಂದಿಗೆ ತೆಗೆದ ರಾಹುಲ್ ಗಾ
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Claims that Tyre Nichols was dating a police officer’s wife, girlfriend or ex are unsubstantiated
The officers who beat Tyre Nichols targeted him because he was “allegedly dating” one of their wives.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: BMC Study Did NOT Prove 217,000 (or 278,000) Americans Died From COVID Vaccines
Did a peer-reviewed study find that at least 217,000 Americans have died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine? No, that's not true: A published study that suggested "the total number of fatalities due to COVID-19 inoculation may be as high
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Robin Roberts Of ‘Good Morning America’ Did NOT Die As Of February 1, 2023 — Post Is A Bait And Switch
Did Robin Roberts, the longtime co-host of ABC Television's "Good Morning America" (GMA) die on January 30, 2023? No, that's not true: As of February 1, 2023, Roberts remained alive and well, and actively posting on Instagram from New Zea
PolitiFact→ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez overestimates Trump tax cuts’ contribution to national debt
“The largest contributor to the debt ceiling, or to our deficit, has been the Trump tax cuts.”
The Dispatch→ The Race to Racism
Demonstrators march through downtown Memphis protesting the death of Tyre Nichols on January 28, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)If you start with the conclusion you can talk yourself into anything.The post The Race to Ra
The Dispatch→ Criminal Justice Reform Can Lower Recidivism and Boost Workforce Participation
Ian Black, a former convict, installs a residential garage door as a technician for Pioneer Overhead Doors on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu/Washington Post/Getty Images.)It’s a win-win.The post Criminal Justice Ref
PolitiFact→ Jim Jordan – U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan's list of cities that 'defunded' police doesn't account for reversals
"I got a list of 20 jurisdictions that defunded the police to the tune of over $1 billion total."
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Damar Hamlin Did NOT Die On Field, NFL NOT Covering It Up
Did football player Damar Hamlin die on the field in early January 2023 and is the NFL covering it up? No, that's not true: Hamlin, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, did collapse in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals but was revived by m
PolitiFact→ Here’s what you should know about the claim that Tyre Nichols was ‘reckless driving’
Memphis police initially reported that they stopped Tyre Nichols for reckless driving. The police chief later said the investigation so far has not found evidence of that.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Celebrities Did NOT Call For ‘Total Hollywood Strike’ Until Everyone Is Vaccinated
Did celebrities call for a "total Hollywood strike" until everyone is vaccinated against COVID-19? No, that's not true: The claim, posted by a prolific publisher of fake news, is based on a fake tweet purportedly from the Academy of Motio
Full Fact→ Claims 18 million Americans ‘seriously injured’ by Covid-19 vaccines are misleading
Serious adverse reactions to Covid-19 vaccinations are rare.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Medicare Does NOT Offer Recipients A $2,888 Benefit Card For Food
Are seniors on Medicare eligible for a benefits card that provides $2,888 in food assistance? No, that's not true: Medicare, the federal health insurance program for senior Americans, does not offer food benefit cards. The claim is a ruse
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Linking Bill Gates To Egg Shortage In US
Did Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates or any of the business entities affiliated with him cause an egg shortage in the U.S.? No, that's not true: There is no evidence to support this theory. The claim appeared in a video on Instagram on Jan
Poynter→ Wikipedia: the good, the bad and the ugly
When Queen Elizabeth II died last year, she went from “is” to “was” in a split second on Wikipedia. This is the online encyclopedia that teachers have told students countless […] The post Wikipedia: the good, the bad and the ugly appeared
Truth or Fiction?→ Donald Trump and Bob Woodward ‘Depends’ Tweet
On January 31 2023, a screenshot purportedly of a tweet by journalist Bob Woodward disclosing information about former United States President Donald Trump’s “Depends” [sic] appeared on Imgur: At the top of the image, the name “