FACT CHECK: Is Russia About to Fire the First Nuclear Weapon of World War III?
A tweet claiming that Russia is about to launch the first nuclear weapon of World War III has gone viral. We have just received information that Russia may be about to launch the first nuclear weapon of World War III ⚠️Turn on notifications immediately for urgent updates⚠️ pic.twitter.com/n6Fj9RNtDB — Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) November 19, 2024 […]
FACT CHECK: Has The NCAA Shifted Medals From Lia Thomas To Riley Gaines?
Post shared on facebook The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) claims to have transferred all of Leah Thomas' medals to Riley Gaines. Verdict: False This claim is false and appears to originate from a December 2023 article shared on the satirical website SpaceX Mania. An NCAA spokesperson denied the validity of the claims in an […]
Goodbye Social Security checks in 2025 – Things have changed and you could be left without your $1,960 check – La Grada EN
In the United States, retirees must meet certain criteria set by law. social security To maintain benefits. Beneficiaries must update their personal information, comply with taxable income limits, and report relevant changes to avoid fines and suspension of their Social Security checks. In addition, new income limits will be introduced by 2025 that may impact […]
Yankees check in on Jonathan Loaisiga after injury-shortened season
When asked this week about the Yankees' top priority this offseason outside of Juan Soto, Hal Steinbrenner singled out pitching. In that spirit, the club has stayed in touch with a valuable high-leverage arm who only knew life in the major leagues as a Yankee. The Yankees were one of the few teams to send […]
FACT CHECK: Have 10 Major Companies, Including Disney, Stopped Posting On X As Of November 2024?
viral post share in thread Ten major companies, including Disney, claim to have stopped listing on X as of November 2024. Verdict: Misleading This claim is misleading. IBM and The Colbert Show are the only companies to stop posting on X, with their last activity on the platform set to be at the end of […]
FACT CHECK: Has The UK Government Announced Free Bus Fares For Immigrants?
image shared on facebook The British government claims to have announced free bus fares for immigrants. Verdict: False There is no evidence to support that claim. Both “Logically Facts'' and UK-based outlet “Full Fact'' debunked this claim. Fact check: Mr Starmer reportedly said he had “no plans” to join social media platform BlueSky. BBC News. […]
FACT CHECK: Can Ron DeSantis Choose Who Fills Matt Gaetz’s Vacant Seat?
Post shared on social media Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claims he can fill the vacancy left by Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. Verdict: False This seat must be filled through a special election process. Fact check: The House Ethics Committee has not decided whether to make public its investigation into the allegations against Gaetz, but […]
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 […]