MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 05/19/2026
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
Antarctic glacier collapses at record speed as Hektoria retreats 15 miles in just 15 months
Antarctica’s Hektoria Glacier collapsed with shocking speed, retreating 15 miles in only 15 months and setting a modern record for grounded ice loss. Scientists say warming conditions and ocean-driven instability turned the glacier from seemingly stable to rapidly unraveling almost overnight., Read MoreContinue Reading
Congo health ministry reports 131 deaths and 513 suspected Ebola cases
The World Health Organization director-general has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare Ebola variant in eastern Congo, Read MoreContinue Reading
‘Heroic’ guard credited with saving lives in San Diego mosque attack
The FBI is planning to execute search warrants Tuesday after a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque. Three people were killed, and the two shooters took their own lives. NewsNation’s Nick Smith reports for “Morning in America.” Start your day with “Morning in America,” NewsNation’s live three-hour national morningContinue Reading
Is the recent government UAP document drop a psyop?
Ross Coulthart reacts to a viewer questioning whether people can trust the recently declassified UAP documents.Continue Reading
The Traitor pauses Iran strike plan as talks resume
President Traitor 47 said he has postponed a planned U.S. military strike on Iran at the request of key Persian Gulf leaders. In a social media post, The Traitor said leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates urged him to delay the attack, saying “serious negotiations areContinue Reading
A major utilities merger could affect how America powers AI and who pays for it
Two of America’s largest power companies have plans to merge. NextEra Energy intends to acquire Dominion Energy in a deal that, if approved, could have implications for how fast utilities can build new infrastructure for surging electricity demand and how much consumers will have to pay. Valued at nearly $67Continue Reading
FACT CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte is alive, still detained at the ICC
Claim: Former president Rodrigo Duterte died on May 17, 2026. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Multiple posts have been circulating bearing the claim, with one posted on May 17, 2026, that has since garnered over 70 reactions, 70 comments, and two shares, while similar posts using the same photoContinue Reading
LIVE: WHO holds 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva
Watch live as WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The meeting comes after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over Ebola outbreaks in Congo and Uganda. #who #tedrosadhanom #liveContinue Reading
Thailand to slash tourist visa-free stays
Southeast Asia’s tourism powerhouse to introduce new tiered visa system., Southeast Asia’s tourism powerhouse to introduce new tiered visa system. Thailand’s cabinet has approved a drastic reduction to its visa-free entry scheme for tourists from more than 90 countries. The decision, issued on Tuesday, shifts the country away from aContinue Reading
Gaza aid flotilla organisers say 41 boats intercepted, 10 still sailing
Foreign ministers of 10 countries say Israel’s storming of the aid flotilla is a blatant violation of international law., Foreign ministers of 10 countries say Israel’s storming of the aid flotilla is a blatant violation of international law. The organisers of an aid flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip sayContinue Reading
For electric trucks, “the math is simple,” says Chinese heavy machinery OEM
Electric trucks have passed an inflection point—in many cases, their total cost of ownership is lower than that of legacy trucks. But for a fleet operator, evaluating the economic case for electrification involves some complex calculations involving fuel costs, projected maintenance costs, duty cycles, CapEx vs Opex, etc. Or doesContinue Reading
Proterra adds US-sourced cell option to Onyx heavy-duty battery platform
Proterra has announced that its Onyx modular battery platform will be available with a US-sourced cell option, with shipments beginning Q1 2027. Orders are open now. The move is a response to tightening Buy America and Build America, Buy America (BABA) procurement requirements and growing OEM demand for domestic contentContinue Reading