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. […]
FACT CHECK: Did The Guardian Publish A Headline Claiming Islam ‘Embraced The LGBTQ+ Community’?
The headline is digitally fabricated. Starmer has made no such remarks. Ahead of the United Kingdom’s first general election after leaving the European Union, immigration is at the forefront of voters’ minds, NPR reported. The UK has seen record high numbers of immigrants while Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to deport migrants to East Africa. A post […]
Travelers Championship prize money payout: Scottie Scheffler earns astonishing $3.6 million check
Scottie Scheffler defeated Tom Kim on Sunday in the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands to win his sixth PGA Tour title since Jan. 1. He has officially won four of the eight signature events at Travelers, with the former University of Texas Longhorn’s other two wins being the Players Championship in 2024 and his […]
Check Out The Male Version Of Spanx For Low-T Dweebs
Men, it’s unfortunate that I even have to say this, but please stop wearing women’s shape wear. This really is a thing, apparently. It’s not even a trans thing; if only. No, it’s worse, if that’s somehow possible. These are presumably straight, sports-oriented men who decided it was a good idea to put a delicate […]