Facebook Scams: False Posts & Misinformation Threat
Scams & misinformation on Facebook overload communities, leading to real posts being dismissed. Fact-checking reveals false claims using unrelated images. Report content to combat this.
FEMA Denies Full Funding for North Carolina Hurricane Relief
FEMA denied North Carolina's request for 100% funding for Hurricane Helene debris removal, continuing to cover 90% of costs. The decision follows initial full coverage and concerns about state spending.
Tax Cuts Expiry: Impact and Historical Context
The potential expiry of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is analyzed. While a large dollar amount, experts say it wouldn't be the largest rise in history as a GDP percentage. Historical context and alternative metrics are considered. Tax policy changes impact individuals.
Abrego Garcia Case: Due Process, Deportation, and Trump Administration
The Abrego Garcia case highlights the Trump administration's stance on due process for non-citizens, focusing on his deportation to El Salvador and the legal battles surrounding it. Due process, immigration, and court rulings are central.
Conservatives vs. Reform UK: By-Election Seat Analysis
Analysis of 121 council by-elections in Great Britain reveals Reform UK's largest net gain in seats, while Conservatives saw more seats change hands. Labour won the most seats overall.
Trump’s Tattooed Hand: MS-13 Claim Debunked?
Trump shared a photo claiming tattoos link deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia to MS-13. Experts question the claim, noting possible image manipulation and tattoos not typical of gang affiliation. MS-13 gang.
Boosting Information Integrity: Faster Corrections & Proactive Action
Enhancing information integrity by intervening early, correcting misinformation swiftly, and pushing for accountability. Focusing on speed and proactive improvements across media and government claims.
Amazon Laptop Scam: Spotting Fake Giveaways
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.
Autism Spectrum: Kennedy’s Comments Spark Debate
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.
Trump, Insurrection Act & Martial Law: Experts’ Views
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, Trump, and Social Security: Claims & Concerns
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’s Crypto: Meme Coins, Legality, and Controversy
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.
Noncitizen Voting: Fact vs. Fiction & Election Impact
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.
NHS Waiting Lists: Cases vs. People & Data Accuracy
Analysis of NHS England waiting list data. Clarifying confusion between cases and people waiting for treatment, and highlighting data inaccuracies in public statements.
Trump’s $2 Billion Tariff Claim: Unsubstantiated?
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.
US Auto Tariffs: Impact on Prices & American-Made Cars
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.
Article about migrants housed in luxury hotel in Ireland shared as if it is in the UK
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.”
Targeting Chris Krebs, Trump repeats 2020 election falsehood
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.’"
Fake claims about Cleveland Clinic, vaccines spread online
In a statement, it said: "Recent claims suggesting that the COVID-19 vaccine will lead to myocarditis and mass deaths are false and lack any scientific basis.
Was Netflix’s Adolescence based on a true story?
In an interview with GB News on 1 April, Mrs Badenoch was asked about the Prime Minister holding a meeting around the show, and if she thought white boys were being wrongly singled out, to which she responded: “Well, I think Adolescence is a fictional story.
No, Donald Trump hasn’t called for Skittles to be banned
Extrinsic allergic bronchiolitis is an immune response that causes inflammation of the smaller airways due to exposure to allergens, including food dyes like carmine.
Social media post distorts ballot shortage in WI election
"The shortage was simply a result of record turnout — far exceeding expectations — combined with the complexity of managing multiple ballot styles due to overlapping local races," Mittleman said.
No link between Phoenix wildfire risk and Bill Gates
In 2017, a Bill Gates-linked investment firm spent $80 million on a 24,800-acre property named Belmont located just outside Buckeye, Arizona, and a press release about the purchase described plans for something akin to a smart city.
‘Amuse’ has Elon Musk’s ear. Who is behind that account?
Musk — who is spearheading the Trump administration’s budget-slashing efforts including sweeping Education Department cuts — amplified an Amuse account post March 17 that criticized American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten’s work and salary.