MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 01/10/2025

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

TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Meta removed a guideline from its hateful-conduct policies on Jan. 7, 2025, that previously prohibited users from comparing women to “household objects.” Snopes rating: True (One section with a red strike-through mentioned a policy against using language referencing “women as household objects.” The policy appeared under the section titled, “Dehumanizing speech in the form of comparisons to or generalizations about animals, pathogens, or other sub-human life forms.” The company originally added the “women as household objects” piece to its policies in a Dec. 16, 2019, update.) Meta Axed Policy That Prohibits Comparing Women to ‘Household Objects.’ Here’s What Else Changed
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Claims the U.S. military, including Army CID, purportedly arrested 25 Antifa activists in D.C. recently. Check Your Fact rating: False (Originated as Satire) FACT CHECK: Were Antifa Activists Arrested In Washington, D.C. Ahead Of The Election Certification?
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Los Angeles refused to fill water reservoirs prior to fires. KGW rating: False (Los Angeles filled its water tanks earlier this week, prior to the start of the current wildfire outbreak. Fire hydrants used by firefighters ran out of water because of high water demand that is outpacing the speed at which water service officials can replenish the tanks.) No, Los Angeles didn’t refuse to fill water reservoirs prior to fires
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Did California Donate Firefighting Equipment to Ukraine? Newsweek rating: True (A number of fire departments in California did donate firefighting supplies to be sent to Ukraine in 2022. The state has also sent medical supplies and protective gear to help first responders in Ukraine.) Fact Check: Did California Donate Firefighting Equipment to Ukraine?
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): “They’re still counting the (2024 election) vote in some areas.” Politifact rating: False (States set deadlines to certify election results in November or December. Although litigation continues in a few contests, that doesn’t affect the presidential election’s certification.) Congress certified Trump’s 2024 win. The next day, he falsely said votes were still being counted. Donald Trump Rating
FALSE	(International: United Kingdom): Keir Starmer is going to scrap county council elections in May 2025. Check Your Fact rating: False FACT CHECK: No, Keir Starmer Is Not Going To Cancel County Council Elections In May 2025

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