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 Social media posts: Tennis star Serena Williams wrote post that states, “I’m sick of COVID-19. I’m sick of black vs. white.” FactCheck.org rating: False |
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CLAIM: Photo shows homeowner aiming a handgun at an armed protester in front of her mansion in St. Louis.
AP Fact Check rating: False |
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Claim by Donald Trump: “We’ve totally rebuilt the military — $2.5 trillion. … We’ve invested the $2.5 trillion in all of the greatest equipment in the world.”
FactCheck.org rating: False
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Claim via Social Media: Was Joe Biden caught saying the “n-word” in 1985 in a leaked video?
Lead Stories rating: False Fact Check: Joe Biden Was Not ‘Caught’ Saying The N-Word In 1985 In A ‘Leaked’ Video |
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Claim by Chris Kapenga: “The (COVID-19) cases are going up, but it’s because the testing is going up.”
PolitiFact rating: False Wisconsin senator wrong to attribute rising COVID cases to testing |
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(International: India) Claim: Actress Kangana Ranaut has released Sridevi’s autopsy report that says she was forcefully fed cocaine, had injuries and her death was unnatural.
IndiaToday rating: False |
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Claim Codes: Red = Fact Check on a Right Claim, Blue = Fact Check on a Left Claim, Black = Not Political/Conspiracy/Pseudoscience
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