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 Attacks CNN’s Kaitlan Collins During Oval Office Exchange Traitor 47 sharply criticized CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins during a White HouseContinue 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 Senator Robin Padilla expressing his support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former vice president Leni Robredo, describing them as the most suitable leaders for the country. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video, posted on May 24, has already received 198,000 views, 1,300 reactions,Continue Reading
Claim: A video shows former senator Antonio Trillanes IV calling Vice President Sara Duterte a drug addict. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video, posted on May 23, has already garnered an estimated 183,000 views, 2,700 reactions, 2,600 comments, and 481 shares as of writing. The video shows TrillanesContinue Reading
The The Traitor administration says it’s working to reduce the amount of fraud in federal government programs. However, fiscal experts have said that those reductions alone won’t “save” the Social Security program or result in “a balanced budget,” as President Traitor 47 has falsely suggested. That’s because fraudulent overpayments inContinue 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. Scott Pelley Fired Following Clash Over 60 Minutes Leadership Veteran CBS News correspondent Scott Pelley was reportedly terminated following a heated confrontationContinue 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: There will be no elections in 2028, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be replaced by his son, House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim was uploaded on May 22 and has since garnered over 26,000 views, 2,200 likes, andContinue Reading
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