AI data centers demand massive electricity and water, driving up utility costs. While specific 30-40% bill hikes are unsubstantiated, research forecasts significant future increases and strain on water systems, prompting regulatory push.
Full Fact investigates viral footage falsely claiming to show a drone attack on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia. The analysis reveals the video predates current events, stressing the importance of verifying online sources.
A detailed fact check of misleading bar charts and polling data in the Gorton and Denton by-election, analyzing claims from the Green Party, Labour, and Reform UK to ensure democratic accuracy.
Multiple estimates calculate Trump's tariffs' cost to families, ranging from $400 to $3,000 annually. Estimates like $1,745 are common, even after Supreme Court rulings that affected Trump's ability to impose tolls. Various groups use different metrics to assess the financial burden.
A fact-check rates claims about MPs Zarah Sultana and Nigel Farage, and a 'Fifth Column' bill in Parliament, as incorrect. No such legislation has been introduced, according to the analysis.
Claims of "chem snow" are false. Snow blackens from incomplete combustion of lighter fuel, not chemicals. Natural snow's porosity and water adsorption explain why it shrinks and doesn't always drip, disproving artificial snow theories.
This fact check clarifies that there is no specific data on small boat arrivals by constituency, explaining why broad estimates about asylum seekers in Gorton and Denton are based on flawed assumptions.
Full Fact debunks a viral false Currys offer for a Meta Quest 3S headset for £3 via a survey, advising users to verify deals through official company channels, high follower counts, and verified blue ticks on social media.
An AI-altered image of Nigel Farage purportedly visiting a terminally ill child (identified as Branson Blevins, whose original photo was manipulated) is spreading on Facebook, falsely claiming a hospital visit confirmed by Google's AI tools.
TikTok users claim warm water detoxes the body and aids digestion. While hydration is vital, experts explain that temperature is less important than consistent intake, though extreme heat carries risks.
A January deal to fund the US government faces shutdown risks over Homeland Security funding and immigration enforcement, exacerbated by a fatal shooting. Senate negotiations continue to avert a full closure amid political tensions.
A viral video appearing to show Donald Trump lecturing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been debunked as a fake. Experts identified AI voice manipulation, and the footage was traced back to an unrelated event in Iowa.
Analysis reveals a rising percentage of immigrants arrested by ICE under the Trump administration had no criminal record, often for minor offenses, directly contradicting claims of targeting the "worst of the worst" criminals and highlighting data transparency issues.
Trump permits Nvidia H200 exports to China with restrictions, raising concerns over the U.S. lead in AI. Experts debate if loosening chip controls will help China bridge the technology gap within months.
An investigation into the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis reveals significant contradictions between official DHS accounts and bystander video evidence regarding his intent.
A viral Facebook post advertising a 'free clothes' box from Shein for just shipping costs is confirmed false by Full Fact. This article debunks the fake offer and provides advice on identifying fraudulent online deals.
Images of 'British vigilantes' damaging migrant boats are AI-generated fakes, exhibiting inconsistencies in water, flames, and bodies. While some groups disrupt crossings, these popular photos are digitally altered and not actual depictions.
