President Traitor 47 walked out of a sit-down interview with Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” That happened after he made, or repeated, a number of false and unsupported claims — some of which Welker pushed back on. The Traitor seized on the slow vote-counting procedures in California toContinue Reading
This past summer was the hottest ever recorded…again. As monthly heat records fell one by one worldwide, wildfires also became front-page news throughout 2023. From across North America, Greece, Chile, Algeria, and Kazakhstan among many others, wildfires burned uncontrollably. The striking orange New York City skyline was the result ofContinue Reading
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, long before vaccines became available, many countries acted to curb the spread of the virus by imposing restrictions on people’s movement called lockdowns. Lockdowns have saved lives by reducing the physical interactions between infected and uninfected people, which in turn reduces transmissionContinue Reading
1.5 is an important number in climate science. It is the recommended target, in degrees Celsius, to which global warming should be limited relative to preindustrial levels, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading authority on climate science[1]. Further, the legally binding Paris Agreement tasksContinue Reading
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each factContinue Reading
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. SpaceX Cloud Deals Raise Questions About xAI’s AI Ambitions SpaceX has reportedly secured a major cloud services agreement with Google, with BloombergContinue Reading
Claim: The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) offer educational assistance for students across all levels through online registration links. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Various posts bearing the claim were posted on June 8, 2026, following the first day of classesContinue Reading
Claim: The Supreme Court has issued an order reinstating Alan Peter Cayetano as Senate president and invalidating Win Gatchalian’s temporary takeover of the position. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several YouTube videos with similar claims were posted by the YouTube channel “PHILIPPINES TRENDING NEWS,” which has 544,000 subscribers. TheContinue Reading
Claim: A photo shows supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte having a boodle fight and gathering right in front of the Senate building. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The photo has already received 12,400 reactions, 1,600 comments, and 586 shares as of writing. It was posted on May 31,Continue Reading
If your tap ran dry and stores closed down, where would you get your freshwater? Water is essential to human life – so important, in fact, that civilizations throughout history have developed around this vital resource. In modern times, many people are fortunate enough to rely on a running tap,Continue Reading
Coral reefs and their ecosystems serve important roles on Earth – they flourish with biodiversity, providing habitat to 25% of known marine species [1,2] , and offer coastal protection from storm surges and cyclones [1] . However, coral reefs are also one of the most sensitive marine ecosystems on Earth,Continue Reading
There is no doubt about it – climate science can be complex. But sometimes this complexity is mistaken for uncertainty. A recurring example is our scientific understanding of carbon dioxide’s (CO2) effects as a greenhouse gas[2]. However, the evidence for CO2 as a greenhouse gas is well-established and is builtContinue Reading
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each factContinue Reading