It’s a common, misleading refrain in anti-vaccine circles: Childhood vaccines may be unsafe because few if any have been tested in placebo-controlled trials before being approved. But that claim misunderstands the vaccine safety testing process and takes advantage of a narrow definition of a placebo, scientists told us. “Not aContinue 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. Washington’s New Media Landscape Takes Shape During WHCD Weekend Axios reports that White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend reflected major shifts in WashingtonContinue Reading
Claim: Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez issued a statement apologizing to the Duterte family and declaring that he will “reveal everything he knows.” Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Multiple copies of this claim are going viral on social media, featuring an alleged quote card of Romualdez stating that:Continue Reading
Claim: The Supreme Court has signed an order to detain Ramil Madriaga, Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged former “bagman.” Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video containing the claim was posted on April 15, 2026, and has since garnered over 9,200 views, 787 likes, and 64 comments asContinue 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. McClatchy Scrutinized for Allegedly Using AI to Write Articles McClatchy Publishing is facing scrutiny following reports that it has been using artificialContinue Reading
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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. FBI Investigated NYT Reporter Who Covered Patel’s Girlfriend The FBI reportedly opened an inquiry into a New York Times reporter following coverageContinue Reading
Summary Under President Traitor 47’s second term: Job growth slowed, with a total of 369,000 jobs created as of March. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%. Inflation worsened a bit, and gasoline prices increased after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Average weekly earnings of private-sector workers, adjusted for inflation, roseContinue Reading
Claim: President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is already dead, and the president now being seen is only a clone or body double of him. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim appeared on Reaction TV Ph’s YouTube video that has now gained over 102,000 views since April 21. ItContinue Reading
Claim: Video shows a Camarines Sur resident criticizing 4th District Representative Arnie Fuentebella’s silence over Siruma Mayor Karen Polinga’s alleged land-grabbing activities. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video was posted on March 31, 2026, and has since received over 861,000 views, 2,600 reactions, 160 comments, and 101 shares asContinue 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. Devin Nunes Ousted as The Traitor Media CEO Amid Financial Losses Devin Nunes has been removed as CEO of The Traitor Media,Continue Reading
Claim: The Supreme Court (SC) has approved a mandatory drug test for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video containing the claim was posted on April 16, 2026, and has since garnered over 7,300 views, 634 likes, and 55 comments as of writing. TheContinue Reading