FACT CHECK: Did Zelensky Express Sufficient Gratitude to the U.S.?
Claim: During a White House meeting, former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for not being sufficiently thankful for U.S. support. Fact: Contrary…
FACT CHECK: Misleading List of Canadian Tariffs Circulates Amid US Trade War
Claim: A viral social media post claims that Canada imposes exorbitant tariffs on American goods, with some exceeding 200 percent on dairy, poultry, sugar, and peanut butter. Verdict: Misleading –…
Explainer: Keir Starmer’s ‘Coalition of the Willing’ and the Future of Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has positioned himself as a central figure in the effort to end the war in Ukraine, unveiling a four-point plan that seeks to forge a…
FACT CHECK: No, Donald Trump Did Not Ban Nigerian Politicians or Order the Deportation of 2 Million Nigerians
Claim: A viral social media post claims that former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a ban preventing all Nigerian politicians from visiting the United States, froze international Nigerian bank accounts,…
Fact Check: Does the EU Really Censor Online Content?
Claim: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg alleged that Europe has “an ever-increasing number of laws institutionalizing censorship” while announcing the end of third-party fact-checking in the U.S. He suggested that the…
Unpacking California’s Wildfire Crisis: Causes, Misconceptions, and Climate Impacts
As devastating wildfires continue to sweep across the Los Angeles area of California, including the massive 23,000-acre Palisades Fire, misinformation about their causes is spreading rapidly online. While these fires…
Explainer: Global Climate Agreements – Successes and Challenges
Efforts to address climate change have led to significant international agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. While these accords represent progress, many experts argue that global actions…
FACT CHECK: Is Meta Ending Fact-Checking to Boost Engagement?
Claim: Mark Zuckerberg plans to fire Meta’s U.S. fact-checkers, weaken disinformation moderation, and follow Elon Musk’s example to increase engagement by allowing misinformation to spread unchecked. Verdict: MISLEADING Fact: Why…
FACT CHECK: Donald Trump’s Inaugural Speech Examined
CLAIM 1:The United States spends more on its public healthcare system than any other country in the world (Timestamp: 12:14 p.m. ET). Verdict: True.The U.S. leads in public healthcare spending,…
Explainer: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire – Will It End the War?
Introduction The recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has sparked hopes of peace in Gaza, as it promises the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Hamas prisoners and…