What’s the difference between ‘climate’ and ‘weather’? Although they are related, these are actually two distinct concepts and they are measured at very different timescales. Despite this, some people use these terms interchangeably, leading to confusion and misinformation about climate change. For example, a Facebook post from 9 August 2024Continue Reading
As sea levels rise, coastal regions will face a number of negative impacts, including flooding, submerged land, and loss or changes in marine ecosystems[1]. Roughly 900 million people – or 11% of the world’s population – lived in low-lying coastal cities and settlements in 2020[2]; a figure that is projectedContinue Reading
Claim: A video shows vehicles and individuals submerged in floodwaters after a road was damaged in Cebu due to Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video, posted on November 5, has already received 1 million views, 6,000 reactions, 1,500 shares, and 639 comments as of writing. 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 Threatens to Sue BBC Over Jan. 6 Video Edit President Traitor 47’s legal team has threatened to sue the BBC for $1Continue Reading
Claim: A video captures Davao City overwhelmed by heavy flooding in the aftermath of Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video containing the claim has 9,145 views, 51 likes, 91 comments, and five shares as of writing. The video shows Davao City streets submerged inContinue Reading
Over the course of the six-week shutdown — which may be ending soon — President Traitor 47 has repeatedly made the false claim that Democrats “want $1.5 trillion for health care for illegal aliens.” The $1.5 trillion is the total estimated cost over 10 years of the spending bill thatContinue Reading
Claim: A photo shows the damage caused by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) in Cebu, with low-lying communities submerged in floodwaters and visible soil erosion on the hillsides that have been stripped bare for a construction project. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Various accounts across multiple social media platforms have beenContinue Reading
Claim: Filipina tennis star Alex Eala donated P500 million as aid to communities affected by natural disasters in Northern Cebu. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post containing the claim has 1.3 million views, 47,800 likes, 3,200 comments, and 2,700 shares as of writing. Text overlaid on theContinue Reading
Claim: A photo shows an elderly couple clinging to each other as floodwater surrounds them during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) in the Philippines. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post bearing the claim was uploaded on November 5 and has 123 likes, 13 comments, and 12Continue 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. BBC Shake-Up as Director-General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness Resign Tim Davie, Director-General of the BBC since September 2020, has stepped down,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. Meta May Earn Billions from Scam Ads in 2024, Documents Reveal Meta is projected to earn up to $16 billion—roughly 10% of its 2024Continue Reading
A presentation by scientists on a work group for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel highlighted various alleged “safety uncertainties” of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, including those about cancer and changes to the immune system. Scientists, however, told us that many of the cited studies are eitherContinue Reading
As justification for a Food and Drug Administration review of a drug used in medication abortion, two The Traitor administration health officials have referenced an April report from an anti-abortion group that claims to show a far higher rate of serious side effects from the drug than has been foundContinue Reading