As world leaders and everyday citizens roll up their sleeves to get vaccinated against COVID-19, purveyors of falsehoods have turned to a new tactic — claiming those vaccinations were a hoax. Vice President Kamala Harris, Australian Prime Minister Sc
Logically→ Joe Biden: Uyghur genocide is a “cultural norm” in China.
At no point did Biden say that the genocide is a cultural norm in China. Biden's words have been misconstrued.
Logically→ A cleric from Furfura Sharif in Bengal said that he wished 50 crore Hindus in India would die of coronavirus.
A snippet available on Twitter shows him saying this, but since the original video was taken down we cannot ascertain if this was taken out of context
Full Fact→ There is no evidence that people are dying from the Covid-19 vaccine
A widely shared Facebook post wrongly suggests that Covid-19 vaccines are unsafe because so many reactions are being reported through the UK’s Yellow Card scheme. The post says: “They keep telling us vaccines are safe!! So why don't they ad
Full Fact→ Are 3 in 10 people failing to isolate?
“Three in ten people who should be self-isolating aren’t doing so.” Sir Keir Starmer, 24 February 2021. Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly claimed that three in ten people who should be self-isolating aren’t doing so. He made this
AFP Fact Check→ False ‘boot print’ comparison shared in Facebook posts about Neil Armstrong’s Moon landing
An image has been shared hundreds of times in multiple Facebook posts that purports to show a comparison between the boot tread of a spacesuit worn by US astronaut Neil Armstrong for his 1969 mission to the Moon and a boot print he apparently left on
Logically→ Yogi Adityanath: If BJP comes to power in Bengal, TMC goons will hang placards from their neck seeking forgiveness for their crimes like in UP.
Adityanath had made the statement during a campaign rally in Purulia, West Bengal in Feb 2019.
AFP Fact Check→ Facebook posts misleadingly claim Sri Lanka banned people with tattoos from donating blood
Multiple posts shared hundreds of times on Facebook in February 2021 claim that Sri Lanka prohibits people with tattoos from donating blood. The claim is misleading: as of March 3, 2021, Sri Lanka’s National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) says p
AFP Fact Check→ This is a computer generated image created by a visual artist
An image has been shared in multiple posts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Imgur alongside a claim it shows an intricately designed fountain in Japan. The claim, however, is false: the image was in fact computer generated and was created by a visua
Logically→ Congress shared old images to claim that lakhs attended their rally in West Bengal
The viral photo was taken at a Left Front rally in Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground in February 2019.
AFP Fact Check→ Video falsely claims Indonesia’s religious affairs minister banned communal Friday prayers
A video has been viewed tens of thousands of times on YouTube and Facebook alongside a claim that it shows Indonesia's Religious Affairs Minister banned communal Friday prayers. The claim is false, according to the Religious Affairs Ministry. The vide
Washington Post→ Trump falsely claims he ‘requested’ 10,000 troops rejected by Pelosi
Trump raised 10,000 troops in a White House meeting but never made a formal request, and the figure was never passed to Capitol Hill.
Logically→ TMC workers vandalized BJP’s raths in a godown in Kadarpara.
Besides BJP's accusation, there is no evidence that TMC workers were responsible for the alleged vandalism.
AFP Fact Check→ This photo has circulated online since 2019 in reports from various countries about a hyena attack
Social media posts shared thousands of times in February 2021 claim a "bloodthirsty wolf" has been spotted in multiple locations in Pakistan. The posts shared an image of an animal and a purported letter from Pakistan’s Forest, Wildlife & Fisheri
AFP Fact Check→ Images show aircraft that crashed in Honduras in 2018 after carrying Americans on business trip
Four images have been shared hundreds of times in multiple Facebook posts in February 2021 alongside a claim they show an aircraft that crashed while carrying 20 missionaries, all of whom survived. The claim is misleading: the photos show a priva
AFP Fact Check→ Doctored photo falsely claims Sara Duterte set on 2022 bid to replace her father as president
An image has been shared hundreds of times in multiple Facebook and YouTube posts in February 2021, purporting to show an edition of The Philippine Star newspaper that reports Sara Buterte, the daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, will run
Snopes→ Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker Speaks Out After Hollywood Shooting
Lady Gaga's dog walker described the violence and his recovery “from a very close call with death" in social media posts.
AFP Fact Check→ This video shows Indian paramilitary troops conducting relief operations in Uttarakhand after a glacier burst
A video has been viewed repeatedly in multiple Facebook posts alongside a claim it shows Indian soldiers demolishing bunkers that were built by China along a lake on the disputed border in Ladakh. The claim is false: the video actually shows Indian par
AFP Fact Check→ Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s late mother never served as a lawmaker
Posts circulating online claim that former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s late mother Shamim Akhtar was made a lawmaker aged 91 but did not attend any assembly sessions, despite taking a salary and benefits. The claim is false; provincial le
Snopes→ Democratic Voting Bill Would Make Biggest Changes in Decades
As Congress begins debate on sweeping voting and ethics legislation, Democrats and Republicans can agree on one thing: If signed into law, it would usher in the biggest overhaul of U.S. elections law in at least a generation.
Snopes→ Deal Reached to Get California Children Back in Classrooms
The majority of California's 6.1 million public school students could be back in the classroom by April under new legislation announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders.
Snopes→ Fraud Overwhelms Pandemic-Related Unemployment Programs
With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars from pandemic-related
Snopes→ Cuomo Accuser Blasts Attempted Apology, ‘Predatory Behavior’
A former aide accusing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment condemned him as a manipulative predator, rejecting an attempted apology in which he excused his behavior as “playful.”
Snopes→ Is China Genetically Engineering ‘Super Soldiers’?
The idea is a sensational one, so of course it's captured attention. Whether it's a reality is another story.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s CPAC Speech
In his first public speech since leaving office, former President Donald Trump delighted his audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference with numerous false and misleading claims, many of them criticisms of his successor. Trump falsely cl
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Klaus Schwab Did NOT Tweet That There Are Coming Food Shortages
Did Klaus Schwab tweet that there are coming food shortages and that his World Economic Forum is working with the Biden administration to ensure that most people survive? No, that's not true: This is a tweet from a fake Twitter account th
Snopes→ Did Trump Receive COVID-19 Vaccination Before Leaving Office?
A number of political figures publicly shared their inoculation experience via social media.
Snopes→ Will mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Wreak ‘Havoc on The Lungs’ in 4 to 14 Months?
Sherri Tenpenny might want to use research conducted after 2019 when presenting her next scientifically baseless claim about COVID-19.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Jerry Nadler Did NOT Say ‘God Has No Authority In The House Of Representatives’
Did Jerry Nadler say "God has no authority in the House of Representatives"? No, that's not true: Video from the debate during which the New York representative supposedly said that shows he didn't utter the phrase. Lead Stories rates the
Snopes→ Does Fisher-Price Sell a ‘My Home Office’ Set for Kids?
The toy manufacturer is a frequent target of online parodies.
Snopes→ Comic-Con to Remain Virtual in 2021, Cites Financial Strain
San Diego Comic-Con will remain virtual for the July event, but organizers of the massive convention are planning for a smaller-scale gathering later in 2021.
Truth or Fiction?→ About That ’11-Year-Old Made $1K Selling N-Word Passes to White Friends at School’ Screenshot
In late February 2021, a screenshot of an apparent news article was shared to Facebook to support an assertion that an 11-year-old earned $1,000 by selling “n-word passes” to white classmates: 1k!!!! He had to have sold a few to some teach
Logically→ The fine for not wearing a mask in Mumbai is Rs 1000.
Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh clarified that the fine for not wearing is a mask is Rs 200 in Mumbai.
Health Feedback→ Pregnant women can decide whether to receive the COVID-19 vaccine; safety monitoring suggests that COVID-19 vaccines don’t pose any specific risk for pregnant women
REVIEW On 23 February 2021, Children’s Health Defense published an article claiming that “public health officials push pregnant women to get COVID-19 shots, despite known risks”. The article received more than 7,000 interactions on Facebook an
Snopes→ Cuomo Sends Letter Authorizing Probe of Harassment Claims
New York's attorney general said she's moving forward with an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo after receiving a letter from his office authorizing her to take charge of the probe.
The Dispatch→ Did Merrick Garland Deny Antifa Attacks Were Domestic Terrorism Because They Happened at Night?
Following the Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general nominee Merrick Garland, viral posts on social media claimed that he said Antifa attacks on federal property were not domestic terrorism because they occured at night.Disclose.tv
Logically→ Trump said that he regrets endorsing former ally Mitch McConnell.
Former President Donald Trump criticized Sen. Mitch McConnell and said he regrets having endorsed him during the 2020 elections.
Snopes→ Was Lamar Fudge a Black Food Writer Who Critiqued Former Whites-Only Eateries?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Poynter→ Viral video shows Marjorie Taylor Greene confronting Parkland shooting survivor
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been heavily criticized for embracing a number of conspiracy theories. She’s promoted QAnon and Pizzagate theories. She’s claimed that the California wildfires were ignited by space lasers. And on Jan. 19, Media Matt
Snopes→ Did CPAC Attendees Pray and Bow to a Golden Trump Statue?
The appearance of the gold-colored statue at the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) resulted in at least two questionable pictures.