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False: The maker of Bud Light is going bankrupt as it faces ongoing backlash over a marketing campaign featuring a transgender social media personality. Social media users are heralding the demise of the company behind Bud Light and many of the world’s most popular beer labels. (Source: Associated Press - AP News)

False: Fox News said it is planning to replace prime-time host Tucker Carlson with Geraldo Rivera. Foxoustedits most popular host on Monday, days after Carlson ended his Friday show with plans to be back after the weekend. (Source: Associated Press - AP News)

False: A new law in Kansas authorizes genital inspections of children in order to play sports. Social media posts are claiming a new transgender athlete ban in Kansas gives school officials the authority to look at children’s genitals in order for them to play sports. (Source: Associated Press - AP News)

COVID-19 mRNA vaccin...: COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are being added to the food supply through livestock and produce. COVID-19 vaccines are not being passed along through livestock or produce, and experts say that would not be an efficient way to immunize someone. A flurry of social media posts are falsely suggesting otherwise. (Source: Associated Press - AP News)

We’re a Webby People...: We’re a Webby People’s Voice Winner Thanks to our loyal readers who voted, FactCheck.org has won the 2023 Webby People’s Voice Award in the category for Websites and Mobile Sites: News & Politics. This is our 11th People’s Voice win since 2007, but our first since 2017. We appreciate the support of everyone who hel (Source: FactCheck.org)

Masking Has Minimal...: Masking Has Minimal Effects on Respiratory System, Does Not Cause Long COVID Long COVID is a collection of health problems caused by COVID-19 that remain or appear following the initial infection. It is implausible that face masks cause long COVID, contrary to claims made online. Mask use can temporarily cause discomfort, but physiological effects are not (Source: FactCheck.org)

FactChecking Biden’s...: FactChecking Biden’s Reelection Remarks President Joe Biden announced on April 25 that he would run for reelection in the 2024 campaign. In his video announcement and a speech later that day to a union group, Biden repeated several claims we’ve fact-checked before: In his reelection announcement video, Biden once again (Source: FactCheck.org)

Missing Context: The emergency alert allows the government to take control of your exact location. A video shared to Facebook claims that the emergency alert system, tested in the UK on 23 April will allow unnamed actors to "take control of your exactly [sic] location". The caption of the video says: "Turn it off people. They are taking control of your exactly [sic] location." (Source: Full Fact)

False: Infosys was subcontracted to work on the UK's emergency alerts system. We've been asked by several of our readers about claims that the UK's emergency alert system, which was tested on Sunday , was "created by" or "subcontracted to" Infosys, the Indian multinational IT company founded by Rishi Sunak's father-in-law . This is not true. A government s (Source: Full Fact)

You should never giv...: You should never give a baby under six months water. A video posted on Facebook and Instagram about giving water to young babies has over 129,000 likes in total, and has been written up in an article in the Mail Online . Both the video and the article miss some context. Bad information about health can lead to distrust of medical p (Source: Full Fact)

Pants-Fire: “The Antarctic ice cap is not melting.” Multiple scientific studies have found that the Antarctic ice sheets have been melting for decades.The two people who claimed that the ice sheets aren’t melting, Judith Curry and Don Easterbrook, are known for questioning or denying proven aspects of climate change. (Source: PolitiFact)

False: Brain aneurysms are a “serious and common COVID-19 mRNA vaccine injury in young people.” There is no evidence that the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines cause brain aneurysms.Risk factors for brain aneurysms include certain inherited disorders, untreated high blood pressure, cigarette smoking and drug abuse. (Source: PolitiFact)

Miscaptioned: Video of two uniformed men fighting with people was filmed in Missouri in 2022, not in Chicago (Advisory: Some of the clips linked to in this article include partial nudity) A months-old clip showing two men dressed in black uniforms and three people in a brawl in the middle of a street was filmed in Kansas City, Missouri, but some posts online falsely claim it was recorde (Source: Reuters)

Missing Context: COVID ‘monovalent’ vaccines not banned, FDA approval not withdrawn The original “monovalent” versions of Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines are no longer recommended or authorized for emergency use in the United States after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the newer bivalent versions are fully authorized for everyone. But th (Source: Reuters)

Misleading: Safety data sheet of surface cleaner unrelated to Apeel Sciences The UK manufacturer of a surface cleaning product called APEEL has no connection to the Bill Gates-backed U.S. company Apeel Sciences that makes edible food coatings, a spokesperson for the British cleaner’s maker told Reuters. Social media posts conflating the cleaning product w (Source: Reuters)

Labeled Satire: In April 2023, the Walt Disney Company announced its theme parks in Orlando, Florida, would be relocating to Atlanta. Advertisment: About this rating On April 8, 2023, astorypublished on Medium claiming that the Walt Disney Company had announced plans to move its theme parks in Orlando, Florida, to Atlanta, Georgia. The claim spread amid Florida Gov. Ron Desantis' publicfeudwith Disney, fueling  (Source: Snopes)

False: Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson died on April 24, 2023. Advertisment: About this rating On April 24, 2023, news broke that influential Fox News host Tucker Carlson had been ousted from the network. Fox News saidit had "agreed" to part ways and that it wanted to "thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior to that as a (Source: Snopes)

False: On April 25, 2023, Russia Today "will announce ... that Tucker Carlson has joined the network as its Washington bureau chief." Advertisment: About this rating RT, a Russian state media outlet, did reach out to former Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Twitter and asked him if he would be interested in joining it, but did so in a nonspecific way. No announcement about Carlson joining the network as Washingto (Source: Snopes)

False: A video was recorded of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis once saying, “Leadership is about fooling the voters. It’s about book deals and globalism. Leadership is about getting ahead, no matter who you stab in the back. In my America, the highest bidder wins. That’s the leadership America needs. Hail Hydra!” Advertisment: About this rating The video in which DeSantis purportedly said these words is a deepfake. There is no evidence that he made such a statement to reporters. On April 23, 2023, as speculation swirled around Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis potentially launching a 2024 preside (Source: Snopes)

False: UN is 'advocating' decriminalization of sex with minors Fact check: False claim the UN is advocating for decriminalizing sex with minorsShow Caption Hide Caption UN chief holds talks with Ukraine leader in Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Kyiv. "The UN is now advocating for the decriminalization of sex with minors," reads the tweet. "'Sexual conduct involving persons below the domestically prescribed minimum age of consent to sex may be consensual in fact, if not in law.' Fact check: UN has not made a 'New World Order' website, despite video's claimThis language doesn't mean the U.N. is advocating decriminalizing sex with minors, according to Alexander Boni-Saenz, a law professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology. “The report further suggests that this should be taken into account when enforcing the criminal law,” Boni-Saenz said. (Source: USA Today)

Satire: Ohio is introducing new death penalty procedure involving decapitation Fact check: Claim about new death penalty procedure in Ohio is satireShow Caption Hide Caption NY bike path killer convicted, death penalty looms An Islamic extremist who killed eight people with a speeding truck in a 2017 rampage on a popular New York City bike path was convicted Thursday of 28 federal crimes and could face the death penalty. (Jan. 26) APThe claim: Ohio is introducing new death penalty procedure involving decapitationAn April 6 Facebook video features a clip of a man reacting in surprise to what appears to be a news broadcast. "OHIO INTRODUCES NEW DEATH PENALTY PROCEDURE," reads the chyron of the news broadcast. Broadcast created as satireThe supposed broadcast was originally created by The Onion, a satire outlet, in 2014. Ohio still uses lethal injection as its method of execution for death row inmates, as laid out in state law. (Source: USA Today)

Satire: Reese's endedrelationship with Hersheydue to 'wokeness' Fact check: No, Reese's hasn't split from Hershey because of 'wokeness'Show Caption Hide Caption Massive Hershey's Reese's Peanut Butter Cups sell out in just hours Hershey's Reese's peanut butter pie weighs in at over 3 pounds of pure chocolate and peanut butter. The article claims Reese's ended its relationship with Hershey because of Hershey's "wokeness." Hershey has owned Reese's since 1963Todd Scott, a spokesperson for Hershey, refuted the claim in an email to USA TODAY. "The claim that Reese's has recently ended the relationship with Hershey is completely false," said Scott, who also noted that Hershey has owned the Reese's brand since 1963. Reese was a Hershey employee when he began creating chocolates, including peanut butter cups, in his basement. (Source: USA Today)

False: CDC admits sending deadly batches of COVID-19 vaccines to red states Fact check: CDC says COVID-19 vaccines safe, no proof of deadly batches sent to red statesShow Caption Hide Caption CDC warns of ‘dramatic increase’ in deadly fungus across US The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning about a rare and sometimes deadly fungal disease that’s spreading through the US. There are likewise no credible news reports about any such admission from the public health agency or any deadly batches of COVID-19 vaccines in any location. The VAERS website includes a disclaimer that states, “VAERS reports may contain information that is incomplete, inaccurate, coincidental or unverifiable. Fact check: False claim CDC official linked ‘debilitating illnesses’ to COVID-19 shotsDespite those warnings, VAERS data is frequently cited as proof of safety issues with COVID-19 vaccines. Of those deaths, CDC is aware of nine directly attributable to COVID-19 vaccines, all connected to side effects from the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. (Source: USA Today)

False: Video does not show an airplane contrail Fact check: Video shows plane's contrail filmed from above by another pilotShow Caption Hide Caption SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch SpaceX’s giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight Thursday but failed minutes after rising from the launch pad. (April 20) APThe claim: Video does not show an airplane contrailAn April 18 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows a video of a plane trailed by a wide plume of white smoke. Like our page to get updates throughout the day on our latest debunksOur rating: FalseThe video shows a contrail from a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Boyer confirmed to USA TODAY the video seen in the Facebook post is the one he recorded. The angle of the video, weather conditions and type of aircraft made the contrails appear particularly large, Adjekum said. (Source: USA Today)

False: The Constitution creates an ‘absolute legal right’ to secede “It is a choice for the people of Texas and the people of Texas alone.”The video caption refers to it as an "absolute legal right to leave." The Supreme Court is the final authority on interpreting the Constitution, and an 1869 Supreme Court ruling held that secession is illegal. The Supreme Court case Texas v. White centered on Texas selling U.S. treasury bonds it held to fund its participation in the Civil War. The court ruled 5-3 that the sale by the state’s Confederate government was illegal because Texas’ secession was itself illegal. "And the Supreme Court is, for better or for worse, the last word on how to interpret the Constitution," he said. (Source: USA Today)

False: Skybags by VIP made an ad promoting love jihad in Kerala A video showing a love story between a Hindu woman and a Muslim man interspersed with footage of VIP Industries' 'Skybag' suitcases, is doctored and fake. The viral video is being shared with a false and communal claim that the suitcase manufacturer made an ad promoting inter-fai (Source: BOOM Live)

Misleading: Rahul Gandhi tries to shake hands with a wheelchair bound man with no arms. A video of Rahul Gandhi trying to shake hands with a wheelchair bound person with disabilities is being shared online with misleading claims accusing him of being insensitive towards the man's disability and trying to shake hands with him despite him not having hands.BOOM found t (Source: BOOM Live)

A Survey From Pensions Firm Penfold Suggests That The Average Daily Rate For Childcare In Ni Is Lower Than Most Of The Uk The Company Stated That Northern Ireland Is Therefore One Of The Cheapest Regions Without Taking Into Account Other Factors England, Scotland And Wales Have Significant Government-Funded Childcare Options That Aren’T Available Here - And Local Wages Are Also Relatively Low: Northern Ireland is one of the least expensive places in the UK for childcare. A survey from pensions firm Penfold suggests that the average daily rate for childcare in NI is lower than most of the UKThe company stated that Northern Ireland is therefore one of the cheapest regions without taking into account other factorsEngland, Scotland and Wales have sig (Source: FactCheckNI)

False: Visuals related to the upcoming Karnataka elections 2023 A set of social media posts accompanying videos linking them to the upcoming Karnataka elections are being widely circulated. One of the videos carries visuals of a mob vandalizing a BJP campaign vehicle. Another video shows people displaying placards asking not to vote for the B (Source: Factly)

False: ‘Hindus have the highest fertility rate in World’ A social media post that claims that 'Hindus have the highest fertility rate in World' is being widely circulated. Through this article let's fact-check the claim made in the post.Claim: 'Hindus have the highest fertility rate in World'. Fact: According to studies conducted by Pe (Source: Factly)

False: The song “Mere Angane Mein” was originally from a 19th-century movie called ‘Miss Sheela’ (1883) A post circulating on social media claims that the popular Bollywood song "Mere Angane Mein" was originally from a 19th-century movie called 'Miss Sheela' (1883) and that Bollywood has been blatantly copying without giving credit to the original creator. Let's verify the claim ma (Source: Factly)

Inaccurate: “Since the vaccine rolled out, [a midwife]’s seen no normal placenta” […]they’re all compromised” CLAIM "Since the vaccine rolled out, [a midwife]'s seen no normal placenta […] they're all compromised" more about the rating framework VERDICT SOURCE: Naomi Wolf, Real America's Voice, The Daily Clout, 19 Apr. 2023 DETAILS Factually inaccurate: The claim is directly contradicted (Source: Health Feedback)

Not Listed: childrens book abuela banned in many states Not ListedWas the children's book "Abuela" banned in "many states" as of April 20, 2023? No, that's not true: Lead Stories found no evidence as of this writing that the book has been banned at the county, state or federal level.The claim originated in a video shared to Instagram  (Source: Lead Stories)

No Report: An interview with former Arizona congressional candidate Jeff Zink proves a "little 8-year-old girl had 67 different DNA samples inside of her." No ReportDoes a video interview with former Arizona congressional candidate Jeff Zink prove a "little 8-year-old girl had 67 different DNA samples inside of her"? No, that's not true: The sheriff's office in Cochise County, Arizona, where the migrant child was purportedly found,  (Source: Lead Stories)

Drag ≠ Death: A bill in the Florida legislature would impose the death penalty for admitting children to drag shows. Drag ≠ DeathWould a bill in the Florida legislature impose the death penalty for admitting children to drag shows? No, that's not true: Bills before lawmakers in the Sunshine State would make it illegal to take children to drag shows, and would also impose the death penalty for c (Source: Lead Stories)

May Help Treat: folic acid folate cause depression postpartum depression May Help TreatDoes consuming folic acid or folate cause depression, particularly postpartum? No, that's not true: There is no substantiated evidence to suggest that folic acid causes depression, postpartum or otherwise. A medical expert who focuses on the genetic links between fo (Source: Lead Stories)

Partly False: Former Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari, is the “real uncle of Mukhtar Ansari”. Authors Arjun Deodia An Electronics & Communication engineer by training, Arjun switched to journalism to follow his passion. After completing a diploma in Broadcast Journalism at the India Today Media Institute, he has been debunking mis/disinformation for over three years. His  (Source: Newschecker)

Misleading: Viral image of boys with skullcaps serving drinking water to train passengers 22 May 2020 6:51 AM GMTHyderabad: Indian railways have ferried over three lakh stranded migrant workers, students, and tourists to different destinations in 2050 Shramik Special trains so far.An image is being circulated on social media that shows a group of children wearing skul (Source: Newsmeter)

False: Aysha Renna tweet celebrating the Pulwama attack 25 Dec 2019 2:10 PM GMTHyderabad: After Jamia Millia University students Ladeeda Farzana and Aysha Renna became the face of anti-Citizenship Act protests, they have received applauses as well as criticisms from all corners. Recently, a few users posted a screenshot of an alleged  (Source: Newsmeter)

Misleading: NRIs have started a global campaign against BJP ahead of the upcoming Karnataka Assembly Elections A video showing people holding 'No Vote To BJP' placards at different locations is doing the rounds on social media, claiming that the NRIs have started a global campaign against BJP ahead of the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections.The Facebook post reads: "No Vote To BJP": Glo (Source: News Mobile)

Misleading: Man Distributing Bread amid wheat shortage in Pakistan Amid the ongoing economic crisis in Pakistan, an image showing a man distributing bread to some women is doing the rounds on social media. The post claims that the women stepped out of the house to get wheat, and a generous man distributed bread to them.The Facebook post reads: य (Source: News Mobile)

False: This video of the 'No Vote to BJP' campaign is linked to the upcoming 2023 Karnataka elections. A video showing several people across the globe holding up signs that read 'No Vote to BJP' (Bharatiya Janata Party) has gone viral on social media.Who is sharing the claim?: The Twitter accounts of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Sevadal, Overseas Congress social media coordinator V (Source: WebQoof - The Quint)

False: The claim states that Sudarshan News Editor-in-Chief Suresh Chavhanke's wife has eloped with a Muslim man. (More archives to similar claims can be found here, here, and here.) We also received a query about the post on our WhatsApp tipline.What is the truth?: The image is fabricated. The picture and texts have been added to a template available on the internet. Chavhanke, on his Twitt (Source: WebQoof - The Quint)

False: IAF's Abhinandan Varthaman called the Pulwama attack premeditated and said that the attack of Pakistan was fake. A newspaper clipping showing a photograph of Indian Air Force's (IAF) Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman with a statement on the 2019 Pulwama attack being a planned by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gone viral on social media.The claim: The viral newspaper clipping carries  (Source: WebQoof - The Quint)

False: The video is recent and shows a lion roaming around on the streets amid military crisis in Sudan. At the time of writing this story, the video had recorded more than 34,000 views.(More archives to similar posts can be found here and here.)What is the truth?: The viral video could be traced back to at least February 2021 and is reportedly from Libya's Benghazi. (Source: WebQoof - The Quint)

False: BBC Hindi conducted a survey which showed BJP's win in Karnataka elections. A survey purportedly conducted by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) showing Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections by winning more than 140 seats is going viral on social media.The claim states that in this survey, BJP won 130 (Source: WebQoof - The Quint)

False: fentanyl smells like popcorn when burnt Does burnt fentanyl have a distinct smell?Fentanyl is not believed to have a distinct odor when burned, but other substances mixed with it could produce a smell. The CDC warns that fentanyl can be deadly even in trace amounts, and it can be hard to detect. It is highly potent, ad (Source: Thip Media)

Two Pinocchios: "Under threat of having their licenses revoked, gay teachers have been forced to take down pictures of their spouses from their desks and censor their classroom materials.” Listen 7 min Comment on this story Comment Gift Article Share"Teachers in Florida have already faced the devastating consequences of the existing law. Under threat of having their licenses revoked, gay teachers have been forced to take down pictures of their spouses from their de (Source: The Washington Post)

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Frei Erfunden: Das Kindergeld für ukrainische Geflüchtete sei durch einen neuen Beschluss auf 688 Euro pro Kind erhöht worden. „Nicht mal ich bekomme so viel als deutscher Staatsbürger“, kommentiert ein Nutzer einTiktok-Video, das knapp eine halbe Million Aufrufe verzeichnet. Darin wird behauptet, das Kindergeld für ukrainische Geflüchtete sei durch einen neuen Beschluss pro Kind auf 688 Euro erhöht word (Source: Correctiv)

Fehlender Kontext: Ein Foto zeige einen britischen Polizisten, als Waffen noch legal waren und einen schwerbewaffneten britischen Polizisten nach dem Waffenverbot. Links ein stramm stehender Polizist, der offensichtlich für ein Foto posiert – ohne Waffen – und rechts ein hochkonzentrierter, schwer bewaffneter Mann. Dazu heißt es: Das linke Foto sei vor dem Waffenverbot entstanden, das rechte danach. „Fällt dir was auf?” Es entsteht der Eind (Source: Correctiv)

Falsch - Die Behauptung Ist Frei Erfunden: In Chemnitz wurden zwei weitere Männer getötet, die eine Frau schützen wollten. Hetzjagden nach Stadtfest Gerüchte im Netz, Gewalt auf der Straße Stand: 27.08.2018 09:27 UhrVon der Polizei werden die Darstellungen nicht bestätigt: Dennoch werden im Netz Berichte gestreut, wonach zwei Männer in Chemnitz getötet worden seien, weil sie eine Frau geschützt hätte (Source: Tagesschau)

Falsch: Berlin weist mit Abstand die höchste Mordrate in Europa auf. Statistiken zur Kriminalität Mörderisches Berlin? Stand: 06.01.2020 13:35 UhrDie AfD spricht von einem gescheiterten Staat, der Historiker Aly schreibt, Berlin sei "mörderisch": Anlass der Äußerungen ist eine Statistik zur Kriminalität, die allerdings fragwürdig ist."Wo Berlin au (Source: Tagesschau)

Falsch: Gab es auf Grönland einst Weinanbau? FPÖ-Chef Strache und die Klimadebatte Die Legende vom Wein aus Grönland Stand: 09.06.2017 19:01 Uhr"Grönland war einmal ein grünes Land, mit Weinanbau." Das hat FPÖ-Chef Strache in der Debatte über den Klimawandel behauptet. Eine Legende, die immer wieder auftaucht.Von Patrick Ge (Source: Tagesschau)

Falsch Es Wurden Zwei Unterschiedliche Karten Miteinander Verglichen: Hat die tagesschau Temperaturkarten manipuliert? faktenfinder-Podcast Klimawandel-Fakes Manipulierte Karten und Wikinger-Wein? Stand: 14.05.2021 06:00 UhrWikinger, die Wein angebaut haben sollen. Sonne, die für den Klimawandel verantwortlich sei. Schneefall, der beweise, dass es keine Erderwärmung gebe: Im faktenfinder-Podcast  (Source: Tagesschau)

Falsch: Israel suche "Freiwillige, die Jagd auf Flüchtlinge machen" Falsche Berichte über Israel Keine Prämien für "Jagd auf Flüchtlinge" Stand: 31.01.2018 08:07 UhrMehrere Medien berichten, Israels Regierung suche "Freiwillige", die "Jagd" auf Flüchtlinge machten. Als Belohnung winke ein Bonus. Doch die Berichte sind irreführend bis falsch.Von P (Source: Tagesschau)

Teilweise Falsch: Sind deutsche Autobahnen die sichersten Straßen der Welt? Scheuer über deutsche Autobahnen Die sichersten Straßen der Welt? Stand: 23.03.2019 22:41 UhrVerkehrsminister Scheuer hat ein Tempolimit auf Autobahnen als eine "unrealistische" Forderung bezeichnet. Die deutschen Autobahnen seien ohnehin die sichersten Straßen der Welt. Stimmt d (Source: Tagesschau)

Falsch: Claudia Roth habe gesagt, man solle sich stärker an islamischen Werten orientieren, um sexuelle Übergriffe zu unterbinden. Fake-Zitat auf Facebook Roth mahnt Steinbach ab Stand: 27.06.2017 18:10 UhrImmer wieder tauchen falsche Zitate von Politikern auf Twitter und Facebook auf. Nach der Veröffentlichung einer schon längst als Fake bekannten Aussage der Grünen Claudia Roth ist diese nun rechtlich gege (Source: Tagesschau)

Falsch Die Behauptung Ist Frei Erfunden: Sind bei der Flutkatastrophe Hunderte Kinder ertrunken? faktenfinder Hochwasser-Katastrophe Eine Flut von Fake News Stand: 20.08.2021 06:01 UhrAllein eine Sprachnachricht mit einer Falschmeldung über 600 Kinder, die bei der Hochwasser-Katastrophe ums Leben gekommen seien, ist 300.000 mal aufgerufen worden. Im faktenfinder-Podcast erkl (Source: Tagesschau)

Grob Irreführend - Die Zahl Ist Nicht Haltbar, Wie Fachleute Betonen: 350 Mio. Pfund werden in das britische Gesundheitssystem fließen - pro Woche. Vote-Leave-Kampagne Das 350-Millionen-Pfund-Versprechen Stand: 16.01.2019 14:44 UhrEine schillernde Zukunft versprachen die Brexit-Befürworter den Briten: Allein 350 Millionen Pfund sollten in das britische Gesundheitssystem fließen - pro Woche. Was ist von den Ankündigungen gebl (Source: Tagesschau)

Irreführend: Angewidert wendet sich Claudia Roth von der gerade im Bundestag sprechenden Alice Weidel ab. Grünen-Politikerin Roth Wenn umdrehen zur Nazi-Methode wird Stand: 24.05.2018 07:46 UhrHass-Attacken ist die Bundestagsvize Claudia Roth gewohnt. Derzeit wird die Grüne mit NSDAP-Abgeordneten verglichen, weil sie sich bei einer AfD-Rede demonstrativ weggedreht haben soll.Von Von  (Source: Tagesschau)

Irreführend - Die Statistik Wird Verkürzt Zitiert: Die Zahl deutscher Opfer von ausländischen Tätern ist um 105 Prozent gestiegen. Lagebild des BKA Verletzt - aber für die Statistik tot Stand: 30.08.2019 06:00 UhrDas Lagebild des BKA zu "Kriminalität im Kontext von Zuwanderung" zählt Verletzte des Attentats vom Breitscheidplatz als vollendete Tötungsdelikte. Nicht nur deshalb werden die Zahlen instrumentalis (Source: Tagesschau)

Falsch: Corona-Impfungen sind gefährlicher als die Krankheit Covid-19 faktenfinder-Podcast Impfungen für Kinder Wie gezielt Angst gemacht wird Stand: 18.06.2021 06:02 UhrImpfungen für Kinder sind ein sensibles Thema, widersprüchliche Einschätzungen und Panikmache sorgen für Verunsicherung. Zudem kann das Thema zu schweren Konflikten in Familien füh (Source: Tagesschau)

Irreführend: Die Zahl der Messerattacken ist in manchen Metropolen um bis zu 300 Prozent gestiegen. Messerattacken in Deutschland Defizitäre Statistiken Stand: 26.03.2018 15:36 UhrWie viele Messerattacken gibt es in Deutschland? Und steigt die Zahl solcher Delikte? Diese Fragen werden derzeit hitzig diskutiert. Statistiken geben nur bedingt Auskunft.Von Von Patrick Gensing, tag (Source: Tagesschau)

Betrügerisch - Solche Lotterien Gibt Es Nicht: 300 Tickets für Visa in Deutschland zu gewinnen. Flucht nach Europa Keine Visa-Lotterie für Deutschland Stand: 13.08.2018 15:50 UhrDas Auswärtige Amt warnt vor Betrügern, die im Netz eine Lotterie für deutsche Visa versprechen. Um über solche Fakes aufzuklären, hat das Amt ein Projekt gestartet, das auch auf Kritik stößt.Von Pa (Source: Tagesschau)

Falsch: Bis heute ist nicht aufgeklärt, ob Giftgas in Syrien eingesetzt worden ist. Antrag auf Parteitag Die Linke, Syrien und das Giftgas Stand: 14.06.2018 09:54 UhrDie OPCW hat erneut einen Bericht über Giftgas in Syrien vorgelegt. Die UN hatten zuvor mehr als 30 Einsätze dokumentiert. Doch auf dem Parteitag der Linken wurde behauptet, es gebe gar keine Beweis (Source: Tagesschau)

Weitgehend Falsch: Kanzlerin Merkel ht 2015 die Grenzen geöffnet. Flüchtlingspolitik Hat Merkel 2015 die Grenze geöffnet? Stand: 06.03.2019 14:18 UhrImmer wieder wird behauptet, Angela Merkel habe 2015 die Grenze geöffnet und so massenhaft illegale Immigration ermöglicht. Aber stimmt das?Von Von Patrick Gensing, ARD-faktenfinder, und Konstantin (Source: Tagesschau)

Unvollständig - Es Gibt Bereits Diverse Studien Zu Dieser Frage: Es sei eine "spannende Forschungsfrage", welche Auswirkungen gleichgeschlechtliche Elternschaft auf Kinder hätten". Karliczek-Äußerungen Wie geht es Kindern in "Regenbogenfamilien" ? Stand: 22.11.2018 11:34 UhrForschungsministerin Karliczek hat eine Langzeitstudie zu den Auswirkungen gleichgeschlechtlicher Elternschaft gefordert. Allerdings liegen bereits umfangreiche Forschungsergebnisse vor. (Source: Tagesschau)

Falsch: Medien in Deutschland sind gleichgeschaltet. faktenfinder-Podcast Pressefreiheit Medien als "Feinde des Volkes"? Stand: 04.06.2021 06:01 UhrSind die Medien gleichgeschaltet? Sollen sie systematisch desinformieren? Der Forscher Andreas Zick erklärt im faktenfinder-Podcast, Medien seien ein einfaches Feindbild, das oft mit an (Source: Tagesschau)

Falsch: Renate Künast soll gefordert haben, Deutsche sollten erstmal türkisch lernen. Erfolg für Renate Künast Steinbach wegen Twitter-Fake belangt Stand: 13.11.2018 15:58 UhrErika Steinbach darf ein falsches Zitat von Grünen-Politikerin Künast nicht mehr verbreiten. Die Vorsitzende einer AfD-nahen Stiftung musste eine entsprechende Erklärung abgeben.Von Karolin S (Source: Tagesschau)