MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 12/31/2024

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

BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Video shows “Yellowstone’s super volcano is now really, really exploding.” PolitiFact rating: False (Old Clip from Indonesia) A video doesn’t show Yellowstone supervolcano erupting. It’s an old clip taken in Indonesia
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: A post on X claims that should Senator Mitch McConnell step down, the sitting governor of Kentucky will be able to pick his replacement. Check Your Fact rating: False (Not how it works. A 2024 Kentucky law states that a special election would take place to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.) FACT CHECK: Does the Governor of Kentucky Get To Pick A Replacement If Mitch McConnell Steps Down?
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Video shows Dr. Mehmet Oz and singer Reba McEntire promoting treatment for chronic lung diseases. PolitiFact rating: False (Altered Video) No, this isn’t an authentic video of Reba McEntire, Dr. Mehmet Oz, discussing lung disease treatment
FALSE	(International: Pakistan): Video of American anchor wearing Imran Khan T-shirt AFP Fact Check rating: False Video of actress in Bowie T-shirt falsely shared as Pakistan ex-PM Khan endorsement

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