FACT CHECK: Image Purporting To Show Rishi Sunak Standing In Front Of ‘Moron’ Sign Is Altered
image Share on Facebook The photo shows British Chancellor Rishi Sunak standing in front of a sign that reads “Idiot”. Screenshot captured from Facebook Verdict: False The claim is false and the image has been digitally altered: the original image of Mr Sunak published online via Getty Images shows the British prime minister posing in […]
FACT CHECK: Was The USS Dwight E. Eisenhower Struck By Houthis Rebels?
Houthi rebels Claimed It is believed to have collided with the American aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. pic.twitter.com/6EhFBxxo8x — Armed Forces (@army21ye) May 31, 2024 Verdict: Misleading The Houthis have not offered any evidence for their claims, and defense officials have denied that the Eisenhower was attacked. Fact check: A Houthi rebel spokesman said […]
FACT CHECK: Post About SCOTUS Ruling On SB 4 Is Misleading And Outdated
post Share with X They claim that the Supreme Court has ruled that Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) can go into effect. 🚨 Announced 🚨 The Supreme Court ruled today that Texas’ SB-4 law is constitutional, which gives the state the right to detain, arrest, and deport anyone who illegally crosses Texas’ borders. Big […]
FACT CHECK: No, Video Does Not Show The Taliban Shooting Down A Pakistani Helicopter?
A video shared on Facebook claims to show the Taliban shooting down a Pakistani helicopter. Verdict: False The video allegedly shows Kurdish militants shooting down a Turkish helicopter. It is not related to Afghanistan or Pakistan. Fact Check: A group of unknown militants attacked a Pakistani security outpost near the Afghan border, leading to the deaths of […]
FACT CHECK: Did German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Admit There Was No Pandemic?
A post shared on X claims German Chancellor Olaf Scholz purportedly admitted there was no COVID-19 pandemic. German Gov’t Admits There Was No Pandemic https://t.co/B870DHsYzK via @realtpv — DelphieDolphin 🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧🏴 (@DelphinePalmow1) April 6, 2024 Verdict: False The claim is false and stems from an April 2 article published by “The People’s Voice,” a website that is […]
FACT CHECK: Did Kansas City Cancel Pearl Jam Shows At Arrowhead In Defense Of Harrison Butker?
post Share on social media Kansas City claims it canceled the Pearl Jam concert at Arrowhead Stadium to protect Harrison Butker. This claim is inaccurate; no such announcement was made. Butker recently defended his comments during an event in Nashville, but the NFL said they did not reflect its views. CNN According to reports, Kicker […]
FACT CHECK: Is The US Transferring Weapons To Israel Through The Gaza Pier?
A post shared on X claims that the United States delivered weapons to Israel through the Gaza pier. Reports that the US aid pier in Gaza is being used to deliver military equipment to Israel pic.twitter.com/BmbKNLNZJU — What the media hides. (@narrative_hole) May 23, 2024 Verdict: Misleading There is no evidence for this claim. A Department […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Falsely Claims Breyer’s Is No Longer Ice Cream, Must Now Legally Be Called ‘Frozen Dessert’
post Share on Facebook They argue that Breyers ice cream is no longer ice cream and must legally be called a “frozen dessert.” Verdict: False The allegation is not on Breyer’s website or any of his verified social media accounts, and there is no other evidence to support the claim. Moreover, The Dispatch reported on […]
FACT CHECK: Photo Of Tom Hanks Wearing Shirt Supporting Biden Is Digitally Altered
photograph Share with X The image purportedly shows actor Tom Hanks wearing a shirt that reads, “Vote Joe, Not Psycho.” Do you agree with Tom Hanks? pic.twitter.com/01udX8bHUx — Damman, aka “Philadelphia’s Best”! (@Damaan4u33) May 20, 2024 Verdict: False This image has been digitally manipulated. The original image shows Hanks wearing a U.S. women’s national soccer […]
FACT CHECK: Did Joe Biden Drop Out Of Presidential Debates?
post shared on social media President Joe Biden has reportedly skipped two scheduled debates with former President Donald Trump. Verdict: False This claim is currently inaccurate. CNN or A.B.C. We have announced the cancellation. Fact check: The Biden administration plans to forgive student loan debt for 160,000 people, including public servants. NBC News According to […]