FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Falsely Claims Kamala Harris Borrowed Quote From Karl Marx
image shared on facebook Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic candidate, claims to have borrowed the phrase from Karl Marx: “Freed from the burdens of the past.” Verdict: False This quote does not appear in any of Marx's works, including The Communist Manifesto, and there is no other evidence that Harris borrowed the quote […]
FACT CHECK: Will UK End Diplomatic Relations With Israel Amid War With Hamas?
a Post to X British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has claimed that he has threatened to sever diplomatic relations with Israel due to the ongoing war with Hamas. ⚠️Breaking news⚠️ British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would boycott all diplomatic relations with Israel because of the long-running war in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/yoS5mkwN51 — World situation […]
FACT CHECK: No, Pakistan Did Not Threaten Nuclear Retaliation Against Israel
Post shared by He claimed to have threatened to launch a nuclear attack against Israel if Pakistan attacked Israeli territory. 🚨Breaking news:- 🇵🇰Pakistan has said that if 🇮🇱Israel attacks its territory, ☢️nuclear weapons will be used against Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/H3Nq3wKfnJ — Asad Nasir (@asadnasir2000) October 5, 2024 Verdict: False Pakistan has not threatened nuclear retaliation against […]
FACT CHECK: Is The Harris Campaign’s Homebuyer Assistance Program Unavailable To Relatives Of Homeowners?
Post shared on facebook Vice President Kamala Harris' proposal would help first-time homebuyers, but she argues it would exclude people who have relatives who are homeowners. Verdict: False This claim is not true. First-generation homebuyers receive more assistance, but the program also applies to non-first-generation homebuyers. Fact check: Former Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney attended […]
FACT CHECK: Video Shows Explosion In Yemen, Not Attack In Israel
Post shared on social media Videos of recent attacks in Israel are reportedly being shown. A video circulating on Israeli Telegram groups shows the impact of Iranian attacks on Israel. The fire is still burning. Israel has asked its citizens not to distribute videos or share photos.#evaluation#Hezbollah #stock price crash #BTC #Iran#Israel pic.twitter.com/mQe7bRGkpf — Gondal […]
FACT CHECK: No, Image Does Not Show Remains Of Hassan Nasrallah’s Ring After Death
image Shared by X The “remnants” of the ring of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike, are reportedly on display. This is what's left of Nasrallah's ring. pic.twitter.com/wB2yij613e — Hamas Atrocities (@HamasAtrocities) September 28, 2024 Verdict: False The photo caption is incorrect. The image was shared online long before Nasrallah's […]
FACT CHECK: Did Elon Musk Pull A $1 Billion Show From CBS Following Vice Presidential Debate?
a Post on Facebook Elon Musk claims he has quit the $1 billion show from CBS following allegations of bias during the 2024 vice presidential debate. This claim seems to have arisen from a certain satirical story Posted online by SpacexMania. The story is of the title “Elon Musk cancels $1 billion contract with CBS, […]
FACT CHECK: Video Shows 2003 Baghdad Bombing, Not Israeli Attack
Post Shared by X It claims to show Israeli forces bombing Lebanon. In the Middle East, force is the only language that is understood and respected. Yesterday, Israel regained the respect it lost on October 7th and showed the world its strength and resilience. This is how a nation protects its people and its pride.#Hezbollah […]
FACT CHECK: Did One Man Pull 1,200 Bodies Out Of A River Following Hurricane Helene?
Post made with X A man claims to have pulled 1,200 bodies from a river in Marshall, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helen. 🚨Devastating Helen Update A man pulled 1,200 bodies from a river in Marshall and stuffed them into bags himself. Thankfully, our community and neighbors are coming together.-People keeping an eye out for strangers […]
FACT CHECK: Did Biden Say He Would Not Give More Resources To Helene Recovery?
Post shared on social media President Joe Biden told reporters he would refuse to send any more aid to help with recovery from Hurricane Helen, according to a news conference. Verdict: False The caption misrepresents the content of the video. Fact check: The death toll from Hurricane Helen has risen to more than 200 people, […]