MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 12/13/2024

Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers who 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

FALSE	Claim via Social Media: “New $40K AIDS cure is nearly 100% effective and requires two shots yearly.” PolitiFact rating: False (There is no cure for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), but effective treatment is available.) This drug helps manage infections and prevent AIDS, but claims it’s a ‘cure’ are not supported
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: It would take decades to produce enough COVID-19 to vaccinate the world population Science Feedback rating: Inaccurate (The global COVID-19 vaccine production capacity is much higher than one dose per second, as the claim suggested. COVID-19 vaccines were manufactured at a rate of 336 doses per second on average in 2021.) COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers produced more than 11 billion doses in 2021
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: A screenshot shows that CNN added “he/him” pronouns after Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani’s name during an interview. Snopes.com rating: Fake CNN Didn’t Add Pronouns to Chyron Display of Syrian Rebel Leader’s Name
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Did Texas families of three spend an average of about $280 weekly on groceries in 2023? Gigafact rating: True (On average, a three-person household in Texas spent $283 weekly on groceries – food prepared and eaten at home – in 2023.) Fact Brief: Did Texas families of three spend an average of about $280 weekly on groceries in 2023?
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: “A $7.20 an hour McDonalds employee … now gets a cool 1/2 million dollar reward” for helping police find the suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter. PolitiFact rating: False (Authorities offered up to $60,000 — $10,000 from the New York Police Department and $50,000 from the FBI — for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.) No, a McDonald’s employee isn’t getting a $500,000 reward for tip on UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooter
FALSE	(International: Germany): An image shows a recent picture of a Christmas tree decorated with Ukrainian flags displayed in Berlin, Germany. Check Your Fact rating: False FACT CHECK: Image Of Christmas Tree With Ukrainian Flags In Berlin, Germany Is From 2022, Not 2024

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