FACT CHECK: Was Trump’s Golf Club The Epicenter Of New Jersey Earthquake?
post shared on social media Former President Donald Trump’s National Golf Club in Bedminster is claimed to have been the epicenter of the recent New Jersey earthquake. Verdict: Misleading That claim is inaccurate. Bedminster was several miles from the centre. Fact check: A magnitude 4.8 earthquake recently struck New Jersey, and New York Governor Kathy […]
Prominent LGBT activist faces humiliating reality check over suggestion that various animals are ‘biologically trans’
A prominent LGBT activist made the bold claim on X Sunday that there are at least 18 species of “biologically trans” animals. Australian left-winger Peter Tatchell may have been accustomed to glossing over many of his own radical views in the current political climate, but this particular proposal disappeared as soon as he arrived. Tatchell […]
FACT CHECK: No, Mark Wahlberg And Mel Gibson Have Not Announced They Created ‘Non-Woke’ Studio
post shared on social media Actors Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson have reportedly announced the creation of an “unwoke” film studio. Verdict: False That claim is inaccurate. Fact check: Gibson and rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson are working on a movie called “Boneyard” starring the two. entertainment report. The film is based on the true […]
FACT CHECK: Video Shows Ukrainian Missile Strikes, Not Iranian Retaliation
video Shared by X They claim that this represents a retaliatory attack by Iran against Israel. BREAKING NEWS – Iran has begun attacking Israeli-occupied Tel Aviv with large missiles. Hellfire was raging and several buildings were destroyed. Unconfirmed source❗️Is this true?#Iran pic.twitter.com/A4LiHuFjO9 — Muhammad Kashif (@Muhamma25590246) April 5, 2024 Verdict: False The video is from […]
FACT CHECK: Harris Claims NCAA Did Now Allow A Bracket For Women’s Tournaments Until 2022
Vice President Kamala Harris recently claimed the NCAA did not allow brackets in women’s basketball tournaments until 2022. Sports Fan Kamala Harris claims the NCAA women’s basketball tournament was “not allowed to have brackets until 2022.” As usual, she is wrong. pic.twitter.com/QaRSsngSxP — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 5, 2024 The claim is inaccurate. NCAA women’s Division I […]
Liz Weston: Check Social Security rules carefully before lower earner starts taking benefits – OregonLive
Dear Liz: I’m 64 years old and still working and making a decent salary. Her wife retired at age 61. I have lived most of my life as a high earner while she worked and supported her family. I have no intention of retiring anytime soon. Is it a good idea for her to start […]
Rail strikes: public told to check before travelling on second day of Aslef action | Rail industry
Rail passengers across the UK are being urged to check before traveling as most services are suspended on six major lines as train drivers enter their second day of strike action. Industrial action by drivers’ union Aslef will see staff working for Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express, LNER, Northern and Transpennine Express (TPE) […]
FACT CHECK: No, Ben Shapiro Did Not Post Comparing His Sister To Sydney Sweeney
A photo shared on Instagram allegedly shows an X post from Ben Shapiro comparing actress Sydney Sweeney’s appearance to that of his sister. Verdict: False The image is digitally fabricated. No such post can be found on Shapiro’s X account. Fact Check: The Daily Wire, co-founded by Shapiro, has cut ties with Owens following comments […]
FACT CHECK: Video Claims To Show Benjamin Netanyahu’s Nephew Being Shot By Hamas
A video shared on X claims to show Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s nephew being shot by Hamas. ❌⚡️❌Israeli Prime Minister’s nephew, Captain Yair Netanyahu, being put to hell by Resistance Mujahideen pic.twitter.com/6Z1Xdhktoz — Patriot (@iran2220) April 2, 2024 Verdict: Misleading The incident occurred in 2019, with the Israeli officer surviving being shot. There is no evidence […]
FACT CHECK: No, Dali Cargo Ship That Hit Baltimore Bridge Was Not Unmanned At Time Of Collision
A post shared on Facebook claims the Dali cargo ship that recently hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland was purportedly unmanned at the time of the collision. Verdict: False The claim is false and originally stems from a Mar. 27 article published by the satire site “Real Raw News.” Synergy Marine Group, […]