FACT CHECK: Did Britney Griner Ask Angel Reese To Replace Injured Player On Olympics Roster?
post Share on social media WNBA player Brittney Griner has reportedly asked Angel Reese to replace Cameron Brink in place of Kaitlyn Clark on the 3×3 Olympic team. Posted by @theotherplanet72 View by thread Verdict: False Neither Reese nor Clark are on either roster. Fact check: Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps testified before Congress about […]
Biden Aides Upset CNN Won’t Fact Check Trump During Debate
Aides to President Joe Biden are reportedly furious that CNN will not fact-check former President Donald Trump live during Thursday’s debate. The debate “is not an ideal venue for a live fact-check of Trump,” said CNN political director David Chalian. The New York Times on monday. After Chalian Said The Associated Press said debate moderators […]
FACT CHECK: No, State Department Is Not Offering Free CDL Training
An image shared on Facebook claims the State Department is offering free commercial driving license (CDL) training. Verdict: False There is no evidence the State Department is offering such a course. The State Department is not offering any such program, according to a State Department spokesperson. Fact Check: Social media users are claiming that the United […]
FACT CHECK: Did Russia Shoot Down A US Drone Over The Black Sea?
A post shared on X claims that Russia downed a US drone over the Black Sea. 🚨🚨🚨Update: Russian revenge!! Reports are coming out that Russian air defense forces shot down an American RQ-4 Global Hawk, a $100 million dollar drone over the Black Sea!!! 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/UyxlzAREkw — US Civil Defense News (@CaptCoronado) June 24, 2024 Verdict: Misleading […]
Tech security check: Am I doing enough to keep my computer safe?
It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the number of steps you can take to keep yourself and your computer safe and running smoothly. With the rise of cybercriminals, it can feel like you’re fighting a losing battle. While it’s impossible to be 100% effective all the time, creating some routines for maintaining your computer can […]
FACT CHECK: X Image Does Not Show Tutor Ship Sunk By The Houthis, Is From 2022
image Share with X The footage purports to show the Tutar sinking in the Red Sea after a recent attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. A photo of the TUTOR ship sinking to the bottom of the Red Sea after violating a Yemeni ban on all shipping companies supporting the genocide in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/dngvAe6OSc — Yousef […]
FACT CHECK: Post Claims To Show Israeli Forces Attacked
A video shared on X claims to show Israeli forces being attacked. Israel forces go 💥 boom@Chilliebeanz pic.twitter.com/OYOSPjPwsH — Md.Sakib Ali (@iamsakibali1) June 23, 2024 Verdict: False The video is from 2016 and shows Syrian rebels attacking pro-government forces. Fact Check: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the “intensive” phase of the country’s invasion of Gaza […]
FACT CHECK: Threads Post Makes False Claim About Bourla’s Comments On COVID-19 Pandemic
A post shared on Threads claims Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla recently admitted COVID-19 was a “test.” Post by @cj_wirenut View on Threads Verdict: False The original video shows that comments Bourla made at the Economic Club of Chicago in February 2023 were taken out of context. A spokesperson for Pfizer denied the claim’s […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Falsely Claims US Ambassador To The UN Was Arrested For Treason
post Share on Facebook US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield claims she has been arrested by US Marines for treason. Verdict: False The allegations are false and originate from an article published on June 17 by satirical website Real Raw News. Fact check: Thomas-Greenfield took up the post of US Ambassador to the […]
FACT CHECK: Did Biden Pose For Photo While Holding This Sign?
This photo has been digitally altered. The original sign encouraged viewers to get the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination. After Trump was convicted of a felony in New York City, he outraised the Biden campaign in fundraising. Associated Press According to reports, the Trump campaign raised more than $60 million more than the Biden campaign in May. […]