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 FALSE |
Claim via Social Media: As of May 2026, Starbucks Coffee Co. changed its pet-friendly policy to accommodate the company’s plans for halal-certified operations.
Snopes rating: Mostly False (Although a sign about ending pet-friendly seating for halal certification preparations did briefly appear at a Starbucks location in Singapore, the company said the sign was posted in error and confirmed no pet policy changes had actually been implemented. The broader online claim falsely implied Starbucks was actively banning dogs due to halal certification changes, which was not supported by the evidence.) Is Starbucks changing pet-friendly policy to become halal-certified? Here’s the truth |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim via Social Media: Real video shows military Captain Elena Carter not saluting Donald Trump
Lead Stories rating: False (AI Video) Fact Check: FAKE Video Of Military Captain ‘Elena Carter’ Not Saluting Trump Is AI-Generated |
| MISLEADING | Claim via Social Media: “Minnesota Democrats voted to keep dead people on active voter rolls.”
Reuters rating: Misleading (Minnesota law already requires deceased voters to be marked inactive and removed from active voter rolls; the rejected amendment would have permanently deleted deceased-voter records from the statewide system.) Fact Check: Minnesota Democrats did not vote to keep dead people on active voter rolls |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim via Social Media: Video of doctors and nurses in masks and protective gear treating a hantavirus patient.
Lead Stories rating: False (2020 Covid) |
| FALSE | (International: Australia): The Melbourne Storm has issued statements about the deaths of former players and staff.
AAP rating: False (The statements are fake.) Fake Melbourne Storm death claims target NRL fans on Facebook |
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