FACT CHECK: Has McDonald’s Offered RFK, Jr. $850 Million In ‘Hush Money?’
video shared on Instagram McDonald's allegedly offered Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $850 million in “hush money.” Verdict: False Neither MacDonald nor Kennedy Jr. have publicly addressed the allegations on their respective websites or social media accounts. Additionally, PolitiFact debunked this claim on November 19th. Fact check: Republican senators, including Mike Rounds of South Dakota, said […]
FACT CHECK: No, Millions Of Households In UK Are Not Being Asked To Shut Off Power As Part Of Energy Secretary’s Plan
Post shared on facebook In order to meet Secretary of State for Energy Security and Ed Miliband's net zero target, millions of households in the UK are being asked to switch off to save energy, it claims. Verdict: False The Telegraph article is genuine, but no evidence was provided to support the headline. Fact check: […]
FACT CHECK: Have Gas Prices Declined By An ‘Average Of $4 Across Red States?’
viral post shared on facebook Claims gas prices have fallen by an average of $4.00 across US 'red states' Verdict: False This claim is false and originally appeared in a Nov. 7 article on the satirical site Esspots.com. Fact check: Sheetz, a gas station and convenience store chain, announced that it will reduce the price […]
FACT CHECK: Posts Claiming Elon Musk Banned Pride Content From X Are Based On Satire
Post Share to Facebook Billionaire Elon Musk claims to have banned all Pride content from X. Verdict: False The claim that Musk banned Pride content from X is based on satirical sources. Fact check: Social media users claim Musk has banned all X Pride content. One Nov. 20 post read, “Unbelievable: X announces permanent ban […]
FACT CHECK: Did Elon Musk Acquire Ford?
Post shared on facebook It claims that Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of Company X, is said to have bought Ford Motor Company. Verdict: False According to PolitiFact, this claim is false and appears to have originally stemmed from a September 16 YouTube video shared by the channel Elon Musk Rewind. Fact check: […]
Florida sheriff breaks up alleged massive gang check fraud conspiracy
Three gang members have been arrested following a year-long investigation in a massive check fraud conspiracy, authorities announced Tuesday. The crime affected 200 people and businesses in Polk County, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Back in June 2022, Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a gas station call […]
FACT CHECK: Did Megan Rapinoe Leave The U.S. Because Donald Trump Won The Election?
In a Facebook post, American soccer player Megan Rapinoe claims she has booked a ticket to leave the United States following Donald Trump's re-election.Verdict: False There is no evidence that she has purchased tickets or plans to purchase them in the future. Fact check: US women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe retired After an 18-year career […]
Social Security payment to retirees in less than 24 hours – List of retirees eligible to receive the maximum check of $4,873 – La Grada EN
As the third Wednesday approaches, Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to distribute millions of dollars in benefits each month to eligible retirement program recipients. Seniors can receive new Social Security payments in their bank accounts within 24 hours if they meet work history and contribution requirements. All Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries receive payments […]
FACT CHECK: Will The White House Appear On The National Registry Of Sex Offenders After Trump Takes Office?
viral post Shared by X After President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the White House claims he will be placed on the national sex offender registry. As of January 20, this address will be listed on the national sex offender registry for the next four years. What a country! pic.twitter.com/jF5FBgCWfN — Hi Dave! (@davegreenidge57) November 9, […]
FACT CHECK: Did Yale Pull A Beyoncé Course From Its Curriculum?
Post created in thread Yale University claims to have removed a Beyoncé course from its curriculum due to backlash. Verdict: False There is no evidence that Yale plans to discontinue this course. This claim began as satire. Fact check: Social media users claim that Yale University has decided to remove a Beyoncé course from its […]