The code of principles of the International Fact-Checking Network IFCN at Poynter is a series of commitments organizations abide by to promote excellence in fact-checking. The following fact checks come from IFCN fact checkers. (D. Van Zandt)
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Claim by Bloggers: Says celebrities are calling for a “‘total Hollywood strike’ until Trump resigns.” Politifact rating: False There’s still no evidence that Hollywood is striking because of Trump |
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CLAIM: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective immediately, Walmart is adopting a staggered shopping schedule based on age.
AP Fact Check rating: False |
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Claim: Do Big Pharma, Dr. Anthony Fauci and Bill Gates want to ban hydroxychoroquine? Lead Stories Rating: False Fact Check: No ‘Deep State’ Operators Trying To Ban Hydroxychloroquine |
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Claim by Trump: “Initially speaking, the tests were old, obsolete, and not really prepared. We have a brand-new testing system that we developed very quickly, and that’s your result.” — news briefing on April 6.
AP Fact Check rating: False AP FACT CHECK: Trump attacks govt watchdogs on false grounds |
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Claim by Natural News: “Coronavirus pandemic would likely not be nearly as bad if 5G exposure/radiation pollution wasn’t already compromising the structure and function of hemoglobin cells.” Health Feedback rating: Incorrect |
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(International) Claim: UK social media users have shared a photo of a radiation warning sign which is described in text alongside as being a “warning message on a 5g mast” (here). Reuters Fact Check (UK) rating: False |
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