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False: A document released by the FDA confirms the presence of graphene oxide in the Pfizer vaccine against Covid-19. A blog shared on social media falsely claims that a document released by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) "confirms the presence of Graphene Oxide, a highly toxic and conductive substance, in the Pfizer [Covid-19] vaccine". This is not true. There is no graphene oxide in (Source: Full Fact)

Poor numeracy skills...: Poor numeracy skills leave people twice as likely to be unemployed as those with competent numeracy. In a speech on 17 April on improving attainment in maths among 16-18-year-olds, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a number of claims about the impact of poor numeracy. We've looked at the figures behind three of the claims Mr Sunak made. While Number 10 hasn't responded to our  (Source: Full Fact)

More than eight mill...: More than eight million adults have numeracy skills below those expected of a 9-year-old. In a speech on 17 April on improving attainment in maths among 16-18-year-olds, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a number of claims about the impact of poor numeracy. We've looked at the figures behind three of the claims Mr Sunak made. While Number 10 hasn't responded to our  (Source: Full Fact)

Poor numeracy costs...: Poor numeracy costs our economy tens of billions a year. In a speech on 17 April on improving attainment in maths among 16-18-year-olds, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a number of claims about the impact of poor numeracy. We've looked at the figures behind three of the claims Mr Sunak made. While Number 10 hasn't responded to our  (Source: Full Fact)

False: La Reserva Federal “presentó su nuevo sistema de pagos que va a sustituir al sistema bancario actual". FedNow es un servicio desarrollado por la Reserva Federal que le permitirá a instituciones de cualquier tamaño alrededor de los Estados Unidos proveer servicios de pago instantáneos y seguros.La Reserva Federal dice que FedNow solo es un servicio y no está relacionado a una moneda digital, ni tampoco reemplaza el dinero en efectivo.FedNow va a estar disponible para cualquier unión crediticia o banco que decida usarlo y no va a reemplazar el sistema bancario de EEUU, expertos confirman. (Source: PolitiFact)

Missing Context: Kamal Nath called Atiq Ahmed killing unfortunate. Authors Vasudha Beri Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joi (Source: Newschecker)

Partly False: Members of a particular community barged into a Kolkata mall to avoid heat, and demanded free food, gift for Eid. Authors Vasudha Beri Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joi (Source: Newschecker)

False: Hindu Sun Temple found under the Pyramids of Giza Authors Kushel HM Kushel HM is a mechanical engineer-turned-journalist, who loves all things football, tennis and films. He was with the news desk at the Hindustan Times, Mumbai, before joining Newschecker.ClaimHindu Sun Temple found under the Pyramids of GizaFactA wall painting, (Source: Newschecker)

Misleading: SP MLA Bedi Ram lashing out at contractor for poor road construction A video of a person lashing out at a contractor for poor road construction is widely shared on social media, claiming that the person is Bedi Ram, Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA from the Jakhanian assembly constituency.The video is shared on Facebook with a caption: "जखीनिया विधान सभा  (Source: News Mobile)

False: Joe Biden was speaking to an invisible thing in-between his speech A video of Joe Biden's speech is doing the rounds on social media. The US President can be seen pausing in between his speech and turning his back to the audience. People have shared the video, claiming that he was speaking to invisible things and mocking him for his old age.A Fa (Source: News Mobile)

Misleading: People recently chanted praises for Narendra Modi on a Mumbai local train A video showing a group of men singing songs for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP on a train went viral on social media recently. These people can be heard praising PM Modi and asking the public to vote for him in the Lok Sabha elections. Many users have shared the video clai (Source: News Mobile)

False: Video shows the Indian army involved in a scuffle with civilians A video shared on social media purportedly depicts Indian army soldiers using force to subdue an agitated crowd at a border. The video also shows soldiers firing shots into the air to quell the confrontation with locals.The video is shared on Facebook with a caption: "Indian Army (Source: News Mobile)

Half True: Delhi Education Minister Atishi Marlena criticises a government school for its poor condition Vishvas News found that the school that Atishi Marlena visited falls under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and not under the Delhi government. AAP won the MCD elections held in December 2022. Delhi's new education minister Atishi Marlena has been inspecting schools unde (Source: Vishvasnews)

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Falscher Kontext: Ein Video zeige, wie ein Elektroauto explodiert. Elektrofahrzeuge seien „fahrende Bomben“, heißt es in einemTwitter-Beitragvom 7. April 2023. Dazu wird ein Video geteilt, das mehrere Explosionen auf einer Autobahn zeigt. Es verzeichnet eine Million Aufrufe und kursiert neben Twitter aufTelegramund Facebook. „Bestimmt nur ein Ei (Source: Correctiv)