Facebook posts – Claim that men’s team refused to compete against Lia Thomas originated as satire
“Men’s swimming team refuses to compete against Lia Thomas, calling her a ‘cheat’”
Here are PolitiFact’s top 10 most read politician fact-checks of 2024
PolitiFact’s most read fact-checks of politicians in 2024 answered questions about the presidential candidates’ records on debt and inflation. Here were our 10 top politician fact-checks of 2024.
‘Not the AI election’: Why artificial intelligence did not define the 2024 campaign
U.S. election officials prepared for an artificial intelligence-influenced campaign season. Generative AI had moments in the spotlight, but did not overtake the election. Here’s why.
A month-by-month look at the misinformation that caught our attention in a busy news year
A contentious presidential election, two devastating hurricanes, the Baltimore bridge collapse: It was a busy news year, and where news goes, misinformation follows. Here’s a look at claims that caught our attention each month in 2024.
Instagram posts – New Jersey drones not connected to search for missing radioactive material
New Jersey drones are searching for missing radioactive material.
Viral image – No, this isn’t an authentic photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, without hair
Image shows Kate, the Princess of Wales, without hair.
Facebook posts – No, the NFL didn’t punish three refs after an Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings game
The NFL punished three referees in “the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings.”
Viral image – No, this isn’t an authentic video of Reba McEntire, Dr. Mehmet Oz, discussing lung disease treatment
Video shows Dr. Mehmet Oz and singer Reba McEntire promoting treatment for chronic lung diseases.
Facebook posts – No, the federal government is not offering a $2,200 holiday stimulus payment
Residents in states across the U.S. are eligible for a $2,200 holiday stimulus payment.
Facebook posts – No, the NFL didn’t fire three refs after the 49ers-Rams game
“The NFL has abruptly fired three referees who officiated the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams.”