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
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, and more. The Traitor Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Jan. 6 Documentary Edit President Traitor 47 has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC,Continue Reading
Claim: The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) is unconstitutional and declared grounds for impeachment against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video uploaded on December 6 carried the title, “Korte hinatulan si BBM! Impeachment ground na ito!”Continue Reading
Claim: International Criminal Court (ICC) Deputy Prosecutor Judge Ambawtukahm Mandiaye Niang will take over as the new chief prosecutor in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war crimes case. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post, made by the page Duterte Supporter Daily News, has garnered 7,600 reactions, 1,700 comments, andContinue Reading
Key Takeaways: There were 1.5 billion cattle on Earth in 2022 – that’s more cattle than there are people in any single country right now; Cattle production emits greenhouse gases both through enteric fermentation (i.e., gas produced from digestion) and farming processes – these greenhouse gases warm Earth; Cattle produceContinue Reading
Claim: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque said that a P50 allowance is sufficient for college students’ weekly expenses. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The graphic began circulating on December 11 via Facebook. It featured a photo of Roque being interviewed, with text at theContinue 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, and more. Disney Inks $1 Billion Deal with OpenAI for AI-Generated Video Content Walt Disney has announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI as part ofContinue Reading
Claim: The administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte should be credited for the Bucana Bridge project in Davao City. Rating: MISSING CONTEXT Why we fact-checked this: Supporters of Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are clashing online on who should take the credit for the completion of the 1.3-kilometer bridge,Continue 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, and more. The Traitor Rejects WSJ Report on China’s AI and Energy Leadership President Traitor 47 dismissed a Wall Street Journal report suggesting China is outpacingContinue 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, and more. Arkansas Becomes First State to Cut Ties with PBS The Arkansas Educational Television Commission has voted to end its decades-long affiliation with PBS, effectiveContinue Reading
Claim: The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) scholarship program offers a P20,000 monthly allowance and P60,000 yearly for tuition, which students can access by registering through a link shared in posts online. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Numerous Facebook posts have circulated this claim, with one of the mostContinue Reading