FACT CHECK: Did University of Rochester Announce It Will Cut Academic Ties With Israel?
post shared on facebook It alleges that the University of Rochester has announced that it will sever academic ties with Israel. Verdict: False That claim is false. In an April 29 statement, the university denied cutting off academic ties with “Israeli institutions.” Reuters also debunked this claim. Fact check: University of Rochester student protesters reportedly […]
FACT CHECK: Image Shows Female Protester Applying Lipstick In Tbilisi, Georgia, Not The US
An image shared on X claims to show a female protester applying lipstick during a recent pro-Palestine demonstration in the U.S. #Female pro-Palestine protester applying lipstick on the reflection of the police shield, #defending the voice of truth with steadfast resolve.👩🏻🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/YYogr7YHy1 — Khadija Soulmate (@KhadijaSoulmate) May 3, 2024 Verdict: False The image, which was […]
FACT CHECK: Fact Checking Trump’s Claim About Michigan’s Newcomer Rental Subsidy Program
In an April 11 TRUTH Social video, 2024 presumptive Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump claimed Michigan’s Newcomer Rental Subsidy program provides “$500 a month in cash to anyone who accepts illegal aliens into [their] homes.” Verdict: Unsubstantiated The Newcomer Rental Subsidy could possibly be used for someone with a pending asylum application. However, […]
FACT CHECK: Did Elon Musk Say Anyone Who New Violates Antisemitism Law Will Be Suspended From X?
A post shared on social media purportedly shows a screenshot of a tweet from Elon Musk discussing the new antisemitism bill saying X will suspend accounts that violate it. This claim is inaccurate. There is no evidence Musk has made this claim. The Antisemitism Awareness Act passed in the House of Representatives 320-91 and uses a working […]
What Am I Looking At? Check Out These Freakshow Outfits From Met Gala
Stars hit the 2024 Met Gala red carpet and turned it into a complete freak show. I have never seen such a terrifying costume. And just the fact that these pretentious stars seem to be in awe of themselves makes me wonder about them even more. This year’s theme was “Garden of Time,” in conjunction […]
Chris Pine had $400 worth of overdraft fees before scoring ‘earth-shattering’ ‘Princess Diaries’ check
In 2002, Chris Pine wasn’t living up to his paycheck. It requires income. The “Star Trek” actor admits his bank account was debited until things started to change when he started booking commercials for Hardee’s and Heineken and guest appearances on shows like “ER.” Ta “I started pre-ordering these films in quick succession in this […]
FACT CHECK: Video Claims To Show Catholic Church Bombed By Israel In Gaza
video Shared by X It claims to show a Catholic church bombed by Israel in Gaza. Israel bombs a Catholic church in Palestine that is more than 1,800 years old. It was built in 1725 before the Rothschilds invented Israel. pic.twitter.com/CSh2FBQGl3 — Pelham (@Resist_05) May 3, 2024 Verdict: Misleading The church in the video is […]
FACT CHECK: No, Elon Musk Did Not Say Bill Gates Should Be Imprisoned
A post shared on Facebook claims Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Microsoft founder Bill Gates should be put in prison. Verdict: False The post originates as satire. There is no evidence Musk said this. Fact Check: Musk has stated that he will reinstate the X account of far-right livestreamer Nick Fuentes, according to The Hill. […]
FACT CHECK: BBC Weather Map Showing Fiery Background Is Digitally Altered
image shared on facebook He allegedly displayed a BBC weather map with a fiery background to exaggerate Britain’s warm temperatures. Verdict: False The image has been digitally processed. The fiery background is not shown in the original broadcast. Fact check: Scientists have revealed that climate change is playing a major role in the decline in […]
FACT CHECK: X Video Shows Pro-Palestine Students Praying, Not Converting To Islam
A viral video shared on X purports to show students at the University of California, Los Angeles converting to Islam during a recent pro-Palestine protest on campus. Hundreds of American students convert to Islam and participate in an Islamic call to prayer at UCLA. pic.twitter.com/mnEesT8oLE — Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 2, 2024 Verdict: Misleading The […]