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, […]
Crime was in fact up year as Mayor Adams tries to downplay disorder

Internal NYPD data obtained by the Post shows serious crime spiked again last year, reaching levels not seen in nearly 20 years, and the city’s rampant misconduct is simply a “perception issue.” This refutes the repeated assertions of Mayor Eric Adams. Overall crime has been on the rise for the second year in a row […]
FACT CHECK: No, Joe Biden Has Not Signed An Executive Order That Would Terminate Social Security

viral video shared on TikTok President Joe Biden claims to have signed an executive order set to go into effect on June 12 that ends Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and bans “side jobs.” @angeltheexposer #cap cut #fyp #debt limit #for you #united states of america #usa_tiktok #America🇺🇸 #doordash #hustle #share #tendency […]
FACT CHECK: No, Department of Justice Did Not Announce ‘Crackdown’ On Microwave Food Producers

A photo shared on Facebook allegedly shows a New York Times article with the headline, “Justice Department Announces Crackdown on Microwave Food Producers.” Verdict: False The New York Times published no such article, a spokesperson for the outlet confirmed in an email to Check Your Fact. Fact Check: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has said […]
FACT CHECK: Image Misidentifies Moscow Terrorist Attack Suspect

image shared on facebook It claims to have shown the suspect in the Moscow terrorist attack. Verdict: False The image shows two different men. Chechen Islamist leaders fighting for Ukraine are not detained in Russia and have not taken part in the terrorist attacks in Moscow. Fact check: ISIS credits terrorist attack on Moscow concert […]
FACT CHECK: Does Video Show Explosion At Francis Scott Key Bridge?

video Shared by X They claim the explosion occurred on the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The massive explosion can be seen from a different angle on the Francis Scott Key Bridge 👀 pic.twitter.com/sGkjffTRAaS — cackenbools U/Gt (@cackenbools) March 26, 2024 Verdict: False This video is from 2022 and shows an explosion at the Kerch Strait […]
FACT CHECK: No, The London Eye Has Not Been Dismantled

post shared on facebook Britain’s popular Ferris wheel and tourist attraction, the London Eye, has been dismantled, it has been claimed. Verdict: False There is no sign that the attraction was dismantled. All photos in the post were taken in his 1999 year, when this attraction was built. Fact check: London Underground drivers plan to […]
FACT CHECK: The Atlantic Screenshot About Ketanji Brown Jackson’s ‘Role In White Supremacy’ Is Digitally Altered

photograph Shared by X He allegedly showed her an article from The Atlantic titled “Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Role in White Supremacy.” Money pic.twitter.com/djdgsI5bWz — James Lindsay, leading gay studies author (@ConceptualJames) March 4, 2024 Verdict: False The Atlantic does not publish such articles. It cannot be found on the outlet’s website or social media accounts. […]