Fact-checking Trump's claims of rising crime in Washington D.C., including murder rates and federal intervention. Data shows a decrease in violent crime since 2023, despite Trump's assertions. Focus on carjackings and historical context.
Beware of fake Morrisons food box deals circulating online. Verify offers on the official website, check for misspellings, and be wary of survey links. Scammers often lure victims with improbably low prices.
Analysis of peace deals & ceasefires touted by Trump, involving Egypt, Ethiopia, Kosovo, Serbia, India, Pakistan, Congo, Rwanda, Israel, and Iran. Experts question Trump's direct involvement and lasting impact.
US net migration trends show a potential decline in 2025, impacting population growth and workforce development. Forecasts vary, influenced by immigration policies and economic factors. Actual data awaited.
Analyzing political debates, ceasefire agreements between Iran and Israel, UK asylum policies, and shifts in healthcare & education, and prison population issues. Key figures and claims are scrutinized.
Texas Democrats criticize Republicans for prioritizing redistricting (8 hearings) over addressing the July 4th flooding (3 hearings) that killed 135. Democrats decamp to stall redistricting.
Facebook posts falsely claim various modern taxes didn't exist 100 years ago. Fact-check reveals income tax and levies have existed for over a century, while others aren't applicable in the UK. Some taxes are misrepresented.
A fact-check reveals false claims about the state pension age rising to 74. The government announced a review, but no decisions beyond existing laws have been made. The 'triple lock' and life expectancy are key factors.
Verify online details from trustworthy sources. False claims attributed to Poland's Prime Minister regarding Muslims and Jews are debunked. The first part of quote is correct, second is not.
Trump revives claims Beyoncé was paid by Democrats. Fact-checks reveal campaign event production payments to Beyoncé's company, but claims of $11M for endorsement are false. Focus on federal election law.
AI-generated images depict Egyptians sending food to Gaza via sea. The images, shared on social media, show bottles being thrown into the water. Grok initially claimed the event was real, but reverse image searches prove otherwise. Gaza humanitarian crisis.
Conspiracy theories targeting prominent women like Michelle Obama and Brigitte Macron exploit transphobia and challenge gender stereotypes. These attacks aim to limit the perception of what women can be and achieve in society.
Fact-checking a circulating quote attributed to Trump regarding beauty pageants and backstage access. The quote is missing context amidst scrutiny over Trump's connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Includes libel claim vs Wall Street Journal.
Posts falsely claim Keir Starmer's 2003 case enabled benefits for illegal immigrants. The case concerned support for asylum seekers who didn't claim asylum upon UK arrival. Most already received assistance.
The claim that Donald Trump called Republicans the "dumbest voters" is false. The quote, attributed to a 1998 People Magazine interview, has been repeatedly debunked. It's a "zombie claim" circulating for years.
Intelligence assessments of Russian meddling in the 2016 election were debated. The FBI & CIA had high confidence Russia aimed to damage Clinton & discredit the election process, while the NSA expressed moderate confidence.
US ice cream trade balance shifted from surplus to deficit. Mixes are key exports. Discrepancies in data, like inclusion of edible ice, affect trade interpretations. Demand for specialized pints grows.
