The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 07/22/2023 (Weekend Edition)

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FALSE	Claim by Joe Rogan: Joe Rogan Claims U.S. accidentally sent $6.2 billion to Ukraine Newsweek rating: False (The U.S. did not accidentally send $6.2 billion to Ukraine. An overestimation of the cost of some military hardware meant that $6.2 billion was not spent in the transfer of U.S. stocks to Ukraine.) Fact Check: Joe Rogan Claims U.S. Accidentally Sent $6.2 Billion to Ukraine Joe Rogan Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: The World Economic Forum “launches ‘mark of the beast’ CBDC microchip that will ‘end gun ownership in America.’” PolitiFact rating: False (Seems a little crazy. No evidence.) Unfounded claims about the World Economic Forum, mark of the beast and microchips spread online
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Pfizer warehouse stocked with COVID-19 vaccines was destroyed by tornado. Lead Stories rating: False (COVID-19 vaccines are not made or stocked at the facility.) Fact Check: COVID-19 Vaccines Are NOT ‘Stocked’ At NC Pfizer Facility Damaged By A Tornado
FALSE	(International: United Kingdom): NHS has stopped Covid vaccinations in Europe as of June 30. PA Media rating: False (While the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) ended routine coronavirus vaccinations for most of the UK population at the end of June, anyone at higher risk from the infectious disease can still get a jab when doctors feel this is needed. The NHS has no control over any medical policy, including vaccination advice, in Europe.) Covid vaccinations are still available for at-risk groups

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