MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 07/18/2025

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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

FALSE	Claim via Social Media: A 2025 research paper showed that a major ocean current in the Southern Hemisphere reversed directions for the first time in recorded history. Snopes rating: False (It did not. The paper found that the water in the Southern Ocean has unexpectedly been getting saltier over the last 10 years, a reversal of a trend measured since roughly the 1970s.) Online reports claimed ocean current near Antarctica ‘reversed direction.’ Research didn’t show that
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: A form of weather modification called cloud seeding caused the July 4 flash flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas. FactCheck.org rating: False (It was the remnants of a tropical storm. Weather Modification Played No Role in Texas Floods
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: A video authentically shows U.S. President Donald Trump pointing at a preteen girl while standing with Ghislaine Maxwell. Snopes.com rating: Fake Fake video shows Trump pointing at preteen girl while standing with Ghislaine Maxwell
FALSE	(International: Australia): A study has linked COVID vaccines to “VAIDS” in children. AAP rating: False (The study doesn’t mention so-called VAIDS or explore the disputed condition.) No, study does not show link between COVID vaccine and ‘VAIDS’

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