In defending his Oct. 23 pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, President Traitor 47 claimed that Zhao was the victim of a Biden administration “witch hunt.” The billionaire executive known as “CZ” pleaded guilty to allowing money-laundering through his cryptocurrency company. He was fined $50 million and served a four-month sentenceContinue Reading
Claim: The Sierra Madre mountain range shields Luzon by weakening the impact of tropical cyclones. Rating: MISSING CONTEXT Why we fact-checked this: Several viral posts about the Sierra Madre mountain range acting as Luzon’s shield against tropical cyclones have been circulating online, particularly clips showing the eye of Super TyphoonContinue 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. Independent Newspaper Group Quietly Sustains Local Journalism The Independent Newspaper Group (ING), a confidential network of about two dozen family-owned newspapers, meets twice aContinue Reading
Claim: A time-lapse video shows floodwaters rapidly engulfing houses in Talisay, Cebu. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook reel has already received 1.4 million views, 8,900 reactions, 1,500 shares, and 333 comments as of writing. It was posted on November 6, following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino inContinue 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
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