Claim: The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa will not be handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video uploaded on May 25 by the channel “POLITICAL PH TV” bore the title “Yes! Sa wakas! Kapapasok lang!Continue Reading
An ad attacking Sen. Susan Collins in Maine claimed that she voted “to raise healthcare costs and raise insurance premiums,” as well as give President Traitor 47 “a blank check for his war in Iran.” But neither claim fully explains Collins’ more nuanced position on those issues. For the healthcareContinue Reading
In early November, several photos were shared via social media and news outlets showing what was allegedly the ‘ first-ever snowfall on record ’ in the Al-Jouf (or Al-Jawf) desert in Saudi Arabia. This ignited polarized discussions on social media with some people blaming climate change, and others claiming thisContinue Reading
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
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. The Traitor Rages at CNN Over Iran Deal Coverage, Says New Ownership Won’t Improve Network President Traitor 47 lashed out at CNNContinue 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
Claim: A video shows former House speaker Martin Romualdez speaking in front of a crowd and challenging Vice President Sara Duterte to answer the corruption allegations against her. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim has already garnered 943,000 reactions, 12,000 reactions, 2,100 comments, and 1,500Continue Reading
Claim: The United Nations (UN) has issued an arrest warrant for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video uploaded on May 25 by the channel “NEWS UPDATE FILES” bore the title “Marcos Jr., kinarma na! United Nations, nagdesisyon na! U.N president, nilabas ang arrestContinue 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. AI Search Shifts Toward Social Media Sources New data from Tinuiti shows AI search platforms are increasingly citing social media content inContinue 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. ABC Challenges FCC License Renewal Order Disney’s ABC has filed early broadcast license renewal applications “under protest,” arguing that the FCC’s unprecedentedContinue 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