FACT CHECK: Was Biden’s Farewell Speech Pre-Recorded?
video shared on facebook President Joe Biden's farewell speech is claimed to have been pre-recorded. Verdict: False Reed Stories debunked this claim on January 16th. The newspaper reported that New York Times photographer Doug Mills shared a photo of the Oval Office that coincided with the timing of the speech. Fact check: According to reports, […]
NYC’s ramen burger is rated among the world’s ‘worst’ foods — but you should check out its gross competition
It's a gourmet monster mash. Taste may be subjective, but users of one food website say that globally, some trigger gag reflexes more than others. TasteAtlas is 2025 “100 Worst Rated Foods in the World”These included blood pancakes, fried silkworms, jellied eel, and other awful foods that looked like they were ripped off from Indiana […]
FACT CHECK: Did This Former Communist Say That 1,100 Communists Became Catholic Priests?
Post Shared by X Vera Dodd, a former Communist and convert to Catholicism, claims to have said that 1,100 Communists have become Catholic priests. Infiltration is real pic.twitter.com/v8duK9gZAW — Dr. Taylor Marshall™️ (@TaylorRMarshall) January 15, 2025 Verdict: Unsubstantiated Dodd said she never met the communist priest in the 1961 video. This claim is based on […]
FACT CHECK: Viral Instagram Image Does Not Authentically Show Fire Damage In Los Angeles
virus image shared on Instagram It claims to be displaying a Lamborghini that was in the midst of damage caused by recent fires in Los Angeles. Verdict: False This image is not real but a three-dimensional (3D) rendering and was originally shared on Instagram on January 9th. The social media user who shared the image […]
Dollar firms as traders check back on tariffs – ForexLive
The dollar fell yesterday as traders held out hope that President Trump might not take a tough stance on tariffs. His inaugural address and first orders were not very forceful on this issue, but later in the day he issued a warning here. This brings markets back to reality that things are not that simple […]
Knicks keep Trae Young in check in hard-fought win over Hawks
The Knicks got revenge on Trae Young and the Hawks. Behind Jalen Brunson's 34 points, New York finished the MLK Day matinee at MSG with a 119-110 victory, ugly, physical and full of frustration with the officiating, but still after the final buzzer sounded. was a satisfying victory. The Knicks (28-16), who are rebuilding after […]
AI tool can give ministers ‘vibe check’ on whether MPs will like policies | Artificial intelligence (AI)
A new artificial intelligence tool can alert ministers whether a policy is likely to be highly unpopular with members of their own party, using a search called “parliamentary mood check.” Parlex is a suite of AI tools. The character, called Humphrey after the “Yes Minister” character, was developed for ministers and civil servants to predict […]
Woman found dead on NYC subway train during conductor’s routine check: cops
A woman was found dead on a train in Queens over the weekend during a conductor's routine daytime inspection, police said. Authorities said the woman, who was believed to be between 50 and 60 years old and may have been homeless, was found sitting on a northbound F train on Jamaica 179th Street around 1:45 […]
FACT CHECK: Did Donald Trump Post That He Would Ban Pornography?
photograph shared on Instagram The post reportedly shows President-elect Donald Trump saying he would implement a nationwide pornography ban on his first day in office. Verdict: False The image has been digitally processed. Fact check: Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President Trump's inauguration on Monday, but the reason was provided to the […]
FACT CHECK: Video Of Man Saving A Rabbit From Los Angeles Fire Taken In 2017, Not 2025
video shared on Instagram It is said to show a man saving a rabbit from a fire in Los Angeles in 2025. Verdict: False This video was taken during a fire in Los Angeles in 2017. Fact check: At least 25 people have died in wildfires in Southern California, and police have arrested multiple suspects […]