MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 12/08/2024 (Weekend Edition)

Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each fact check for accuracy before publishing. We fact-check the fact-checkers and let you know their bias. When appropriate, we explain the rating and/or offer our own rating if we disagree with the fact-checker. (D. Van Zandt)

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

MOSTLY TRUE	Claim via Social Media: A policy change announced by health insurer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in November 2024 limits coverage of anesthesia costs in cases when surgeries go longer than expected. Snopes rating: Mostly True (On Nov. 1, 2024, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield did announce it would restrict coverage of anesthesia costs in accordance with surgical procedure time limits set by the federal agency that administers Medicare and Medicaid. However, in response to a backlash to the announced policy change, Anthem walked back the announcement on Dec. 5, 2024, and said it would not proceed with the change.) Health Insurer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Announced, Then Reversed, Caps on Anesthesia Coverage
NO EVIDENCE	Claim by Joe Biden (D): Hunter Biden was “singled out” and “unfairly” prosecuted “only because he is my son.” FactCheck.org rating: No Evidence (Multiple judges rejected that argument, saying there was no clear evidence of it.) What Biden Left Out of Pardon Statement Joe Biden Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Ty Bollinger: Fluoridated toothpaste can be deadly to children; fluoride causes dental fluorosis, cavities, and cancer Science Feedback rating: Incorrect (Fluoride helps reduce cavities, with little evidence linking it to an increased cancer risk; fluoridated toothpaste is safe for children when used as directed, as fatal consumption is highly unlikely.) Scientific evidence shows fluoride in water and toothpaste is safe at recommended levels
FALSE	(International: Syria): A video shared on X claims to show Syrian Arab Army (SAA) heavy rocket fire from the Syrian rebels offensive in Aleppo. Check Your Fact rating: False FACT CHECK: Video Showing Rocket Fire Is Not Related To Recent Syrian Rebel Offensive

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