Isfahan, Iran – A misleading image circulating on social media falsely claimed to show an explosion in Iran, sparking confusion and misinformation. The photo, widely shared in various languages on platforms like YouTube, was also shared by prominent newspapers like Hong Kong Commercial Daily and Malaysia’s Nanyang Siang Pau. However, the image did not depict … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland – Residents in Baltimore remained on edge following a major incident involving a container ship’s collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing chaos in one of the busiest commercial harbors in the US. The vessel lost power and struck the bridge despite desperate attempts to avoid the crash, leading to widespread speculation … Read more
Washington D.C., USA – With a surge in misinformation surrounding birth control on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, young women are increasingly turning to unreliable sources for information about hormonal contraception. Influencers and commentators are promoting “natural” alternatives, despite warnings from doctors about the risks of using less effective methods like timing sex … Read more
New York, USA – With the dawn of the novel coronavirus pandemic, many people reflect on the last experiences of “normalcy” before the world changed. Misinformation about COVID-19 quickly spread even before the first case was detected in the U.S., leading to confusion and fear among the public. Schools closed, businesses shifted to remote work, … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A video claiming to show a nighttime explosion in Yemen, allegedly from January 2024, has been circulating online. However, a fact-checking investigation has revealed that the video actually predates the reported US and UK strikes on Yemen. This misinformation underscores the ongoing challenge of misinformation and fake news in the digital … Read more
In the wake of the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the efforts to downplay the violent attack and spread misinformation about it have been championed by right-wing media figures. This development has significantly shifted the initial consensus of the events of that day, with Republicans showing a decreased belief in the violent … Read more
Perry, Iowa – Influential right-wing figures, including Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr., have come under fire for spreading misinformation about the recent school shooting in Perry, Iowa. According to reports, the influencers falsely claimed that the shooter identified as part of the LGBTQ+ community, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories about the community. The … Read more
Last week, a move by the GOP-majority House to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan was thwarted. Tlaib, known for her critical stance on Israel, faced the censure motion brought forth by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia. The motion was set aside with a 222-184 vote, where 22 Republicans joined the Democrats in … Read more
House Republicans have taken action to prevent the Biden administration from collaborating with globalist external entities on matters that affect the lives of the American people. The House Committee on Appropriations has proposed a budget that, if approved, would terminate the involvement of the U.S. federal government with the World Economic Forum (WEF). The proposal … Read more