The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 03/31/2024 (Weekend Edition)

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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/Other

Fact Checker bias rating Codes: Red = Right-Leaning, Green = Least Biased, Blue = Left-Leaning, Black = Unrated by MBFC

TRUE	Claim by Tammy Baldwin (D): “We’re facing situations these days where you have to have two officers in the evidence room in case there’s an accidental (fentanyl) exposure.” PolitiFact rating: True (There is guidance from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group that two officers be present when drugs are handled in evidence rooms, one inside the processing room and one outside to ensure the other is safe.) Yes, many Wisconsin police agencies have two officers present during the analysis of drugs
BLATANT LIE	Claim by newsaddicts.com: Japan bans COVID vaccinations over “soaring sudden deaths” in the country. Lead Stories rating: False (There is no ban.) Fact Check: Japan Did NOT Ban COVID-19 Shots Over ‘Soaring Sudden Deaths’ — There’s No Ban At All News Addicts Rating
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: A study that found sunbathing can increase the risk of heart disease is a cover-up for the “side-effects of the vax.” PolitiFact rating: False (Has nothing to do with vaccines.) Findings on short-term heat exposure had no relationship to COVID-19 vaccines
FALSE	(International: Thailand): Thailand is transporting armored trucks using railways and land vehicles for a military exercise around Thailand’s Koh Kood island in Trad province, parts of which Cambodia claims, in preparation for any potential future conflict. Rappler rating: False FACT CHECK: Video of Thai ‘military convoy’ falsely linked to Cambodia territory row

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