Social Security benefit payment update: Check mailing confirmed with May increase – La Grada EN
May is packed with: Payment of social security benefits For the nation’s millions of SSI recipients, retirees, survivors, and people with disabilities. In addition to doubling the SSI payments recipients receive because June 1 falls on a Saturday, all Social Security recipients received a 3.2% increase in cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) approved last October. You will […]
FACT CHECK: Will Classes At Columbia University Be Remote For The Rest Of The School Year Due To Anti-Israel Protests?
video shared on TikTok Columbia University claims to have announced that classes will be taught remotely for the remainder of the academic year “due to anti-Israel protests.” @michelle.sbarbati♬ Original song – Michelle Sbarbatti Verdict: Misleading All classes at the university’s main Morningside campus will be hybrid classes through the end of the spring 2024 semester, […]
Newsom gets hilarious reality check after turning to public for new state coin design
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday asked for the public’s help in designing a new $1 coin that celebrates the state’s innovations, and many of the responses focused on the positive ideas the state was once proudly known for. He pointed out that the results were far from achieved. When people think of innovation coming […]
FACT CHECK: Video Claims To Show Palestinian Flags On Egyptian Pyramid
A video shared on X claims that Palestinian flags were planted on top of the Great Pyramid of Giza. 🇵🇸 Palestinian supporter in the cradle of the Middle East – on top the Pyramid of Giza, Egypt…pic.twitter.com/bErVAPLaOS — The Fact Finder (@FactualNarrator) April 22, 2024 Verdict: False The video has been manipulated to include the Palestinian flag. […]
FACT CHECK: Was Beyoncé Banned From The Academy of Country Music Awards?
post shared on social media Singer Beyoncé claims she was recently kicked out of the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards after her new country album. Verdict: False This claim is inaccurate. Fact check: Taylor Swift’s new album Tortured Poets Department is currently the best-selling album of the year in the United States. forbes report. […]
FACT CHECK: No, Michelle Obama Did Not Announce She Is Running For President ‘As A Man’
video shared on facebook Former first lady Michelle Obama claims she has announced that she will run for president in 2024 “as a man.” Verdict: False There is no evidence that Mr. Obama said this. Fact check: A former senior policy adviser in President Barack Obama’s administration has been arrested in the UK on suspicion […]
FACT CHECK: Did The Royal Family Admit To Using Surrogacy?
A post shared on social media purports that the British Royal Family announced that surrogacy was used by Meghan Markle. Why is the mainstream media not talking about this 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/u7tyzZWUl0 — Suzie (@wuikle) April 17, 2024 This claim is inaccurate. Prince William recently resumed his work after Kate announced her cancer diagnosis and visited a non-profit […]
FACT CHECK: No, Ali Khamenei Did Not Appear On Forbes Cover
image shared on facebook Iran’s Supreme Commander Ali Khamenei has appeared on the cover of Forbes magazine. Verdict: False There is no evidence that Khamenei has appeared on the cover of Forbes magazine. Fact check: Israel attacked Iran on April 19, but refrained from a major attack to avoid a major war between the two […]
FACT CHECK: Video Of Jet Launch Predates 2024 Iran-Israel Conflict
video Shared by X The image reportedly shows a jet seen near Israel during the conflict with Iran in 2024. 🚨Breaking news🚨 Mysterious jet found near Israel, Iran reacts with surprise! #militaryamerica #army #ArmyAmerica #American #Big news #aircraft pic.twitter.com/Cd4w7QPRIJ — World War III (@Worldwar_3_) April 16, 2024 Verdict: False The subtitles on the video are […]
FACT CHECK: Did U.S. Bank Stadium End The Sale Of Meat And Dairy Products?
A post shared on social media purports the U.S. Bank Stadium is no longer selling meat or dairy products during games. This claim is inaccurate. The original post stems from a satirical account. Ahead of the NFL draft the New York Jets traded Zack Wilson to the Denver Broncos, CBS Sports reported. The development comes after the […]