Midwifery Training Pledge: Progress & Data Analysis
Analysis of the commitment to train 'thousands more midwives'. Examines data, uncertainties, and NHS workforce strategy implications. Key findings: vague pledge, disputed progress.
COVID Vaccine Misinformation: Supreme Court and Gene Therapy Claims
Claims that the US Supreme Court ruled against COVID vaccines or that they are gene therapies are false. Fact-checkers and MHRA confirm no such rulings or classification exists. Misinformation impacts public health.
Fake Letter: Migrant Leisure Centre Claim Debunked
A letter claiming requisition of The Wall's Club for a migrant leisure centre is fake. Councils and MP confirm the letter is a hoax, debunking claims on social media.
Digital Equity Act: Broadband Access, Trump’s Opposition & Impact
The Digital Equity Act aims to expand broadband access to underserved groups. Trump opposed it, calling it "woke", but states rely on it. It targets low-income, elderly, rural, and minority groups.
Real ID Act: Impact on Noncitizens & Travel Requirements
The Real ID Act impacts noncitizens' travel. Compliant IDs require proof of legal presence, but don't guarantee immigration status. The Act raises security standards, causing confusion and concern within immigrant communities.
Canada: Gas Car Ban 2035, AI-Generated Vehicle Regulation Claims Debunked
Canada aims to ban new gas car sales by 2035. Viral AI-generated videos falsely claimed a ban on pre-2000 vehicles. Tariffs and automotive regulations are under discussion.
CHAZ, Pope Leo XIV, and NYT: Social Media Confusion
Comedian Jeremy Kaplowitz's X post featuring a fake NYT headline about Pope Leo XIV and CHAZ fueled social media confusion. The fabricated story linked the Pope to the 2020 Seattle autonomous zone.
UK Economy, Steel, and Data Claims: Fact-Checking Key Issues
Analysis of UK economic projections (IMF), steel industry interventions, NHS waiting lists and scrutiny of government data claims. Focus on accuracy and transparency in public statements.
Kennedy’s Claim: DARPA, Jet Fuel, and Chemical Spraying?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claim about DARPA spraying chemicals via jet fuel is investigated. Experts refute the assertion, linking it to the debunked chemtrails conspiracy theory. No evidence supports Kennedy's statement.
Misleading Wildfire Image: New Jersey vs. Israel
A wildfire image, falsely linked to recent Israel fires, actually depicts a New Jersey blaze. Verify sources to avoid misinformation! Reverse image search helps.
Conclave: Secrets, Scandals, and Electing the Pope
The movie 'Conclave' realistically portrays the process of choosing a new Pope, but mixes in fiction with secrets, scandals, and a hidden cardinal's election. Cardinal + Pope election are key.
NHS Waiting Lists, Economic Projections, and Fact-Checking
Analysis of NHS England waiting list data, economic growth projections from IMF/OECD, and fact-checks of claims made by politicians, including those related to immigration and NHS data.