We fact check and explain claims in U.S. news and online, so you can understand what’s really going on.
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A clip being shared online falsely claims to show desperate families stuck trying to escape the storm in Florida. Read
Several south-eastern US states have been hit by severe flooding in the wake of Hurricane Helene, but this isn’t a real picture from the disaster. Read
The clip is not a real advert for the Harris-Walz campaign. Read
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A video of the actor speaking about Ariana DeBose’s performance at the BAFTAs is being shared online with misleading captions linking it to the US presidential race. Read
No such article exists on the publication’s website and a spokesperson has confirmed it is fake. Read
The false claim is another example of baseless theories circulating about Mrs Obama’s gender. Read
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The Democratic presidential candidate had previously revealed she owned a firearm during an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Read
The image was likely created using an online communist party card generator. Read
Users on social media have been sharing a satirical article with the belief it describes a genuine law change. Read
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An altered image of the Democratic presidential candidate has been circulating on social media. Read
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