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.