Referencials
Enhancing information integrity by intervening early, correcting misinformation swiftly, and pushing for accountability. Focusing on speed and proactive improvements across media and government claims.
Beware of fake Amazon laptop giveaways targeting older UK residents! Learn how to identify scams through URL checks, grammar, and official website verification. Protect yourself from online fraud.
Kennedy's autism remarks draw criticism. Experts clarify the autism spectrum, varying from profound limitations to milder presentations. Studies reveal diverse abilities and challenges within the autism population. Autism research + diagnosis.
Experts cast doubt on Trump invoking the Insurrection Act for martial law at the border. The Act allows military intervention in emergencies, but doesn't equate to martial law, historically reserved for active war zones.
Biden and Trump spar over Social Security's future, staffing, and potential benefit disruptions. Fact-checking reveals misleading claims and concerns about SSA's ability to function effectively.
Trump and his family launched meme coins ($Trump, $Melania), raising legality questions about campaign finance, foreign influence, and conflicts of interest. Experts note volatility and potential for abuse.
Claims of widespread noncitizen voting are scrutinized. Investigations reveal isolated incidents, not enough to swing elections. Concerns raised about data matching inaccuracies & political motivations. Impact on election.
Analysis of NHS England waiting list data. Clarifying confusion between cases and people waiting for treatment, and highlighting data inaccuracies in public statements.
Trump claimed $2 billion/day from tariffs, but provided no proof. Economists doubt this figure, citing unrealistic assumptions about trade volumes remaining constant despite tariff increases. Experts say this number is unsubstantiated.
Analysis of US auto tariffs reveals potential price increases on imported parts and vehicles, impacting consumers and the competitiveness of American-made cars. USMCA implications are also discussed.
They include: “No wonder they love GB and all it's benefits, but Kier Stammer stated that they would stop the use of hotels as soon as they were elected [sic],” and “I’m really sick of the way British people have to scrimp and save to live just to survive.”
Five days later, on Nov. 17, 2020, Krebs posted on X citing a letter signed by 59 election security experts: "‘In every case of which we are aware, these claims either have been unsubstantiated or are technically incoherent.’"