claim,evidence,evidence_stance
Serranilla Bank is a territory of Colombia,"FLOATING Sargassum IN SERRANILLA BANK, CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA, MAY JEOPARDIZE THE RACE TO THE OCEAN OF BABY SEA TURTLES [...] Serranilla Bank is an ancient atoll in the Caribbean Sea, at 15° 50' N and 79 ° 50' W (Fig. 1). It has several small cays emerging from the water to form some permanent islands. These oceanic cays, isolated from other emerged territories, have been recognized only recently as important nesting areas for sea turtles (Barrientos-Muñoz and Ramirez-Gallego, pers. comm.). In September 2017, the Colombian Commission for the Ocean (CCO), with the financial support of Colciencias and Dimar, and the logistic support of the Colombian Navy (Armada de Colombia), organized a scientific expedition (Seaflower Expedition 2017) to Serranilla bank, to study the biodiversity of this remote area of the country. During this expedition, we observed great amounts of floating Sargassum reaching the beaches of Beacon Cay, the largest island in Serranilla Bank (Fig. 2). The algae accumulated on the beaches, and formed a thick mat to 40 cm high. Along the beach, a great number of sea turtle nests were reported (Barrientos-Muñoz and Ramirez-Gallego, pers. comm.) which, by the time of the Sargassum wave, were ready to disclose.",insufficient-neutral
"Claims Ernest Hemingway said, ""I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I'm awake, you know?""","Ernest Hemingway's quote, ""I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I'm awake, you know?"" speaks to the intriguing dichotomy between wakefulness and slumber. At first glance, the quote captures the relatable sentiment of finding solace and peace in the realm of dreams while feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of reality. Sleep, with its ability to offer respite from the chaos of life, can indeed be a sanctuary for many individuals. In the quiet depths of dreams, the mind finds a moment of stillness and escape from the demands and uncertainties of waking hours. Hemingway's words resonate with those who have experienced the transformative power of sleep to temporarily alleviate their troubles and soothe their restless minds.However, beneath the surface of this contemplation lies a profound philosophical concept that challenges our conventional understanding of consciousness and existence. What if, instead of viewing wakefulness as a state of being and sleep as a mere reprieve, we considered the possibility that both states are equally real and essential to our experience?",insufficient-supports
Veliki Školj is a territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina,"Veliki Skolj (Veliki Školj) is a island (class T - Hypsographic) in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia And Herzegovina (Europe) with the region font code of Eastern Europe... [...] Veliki Skolj (Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina) 7 day forecast Map and Photos Veliki Skolj",refutes
"Pervez Musharraf has said “Biggest strength of Pakistan is Indian Muslims, not the nuclear bombs. They are converting India into an Islamic nation by population explosion. India can repeal article 370 from Kashmir, India can build Ram Temple, India can win war against Pakistan, but India cannot prevent itself from becoming an Islamic nation”.","Pakistan’s use of the Islamic card had hindered India’s engagement with the region including prohibiting participation in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) despite having one of the largest Muslim populations in the world. India was particularly worried about Pakistan’s membership in the pro-western Baghdad Pact along with Turkey and Iran. The pro-western political, military and strategic partnership fostered a special relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia including the stationing of Pakistani troops in Saudi Arabia and the funding of Pakistani arms acquisitions and its emerging nuclear weapons program. As the war against the Soviet Union in Afghanistan intensified, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) also became a particularly strong Pakistan supporter. These same two Arab countries became the staunchest supporters of the Taliban regime. [...] Turkey under Pakistan’s influence has been highly vocal about India’s decision to abrogate Article 370. India has countered Turkey’s criticism calling it as an internal affair. India is also worried about Turkey’s growing regional aspirations. India to stymie Turkey’s postures has increased dialogue with Cyprus, Greece, and Armenia. [...] On 5 August 2019, the Government of India (GoI) announced the repeal of Article 370 of the Constitution and reorganisation of the Jammu and Kashmir (J & K) State into two union territories. This sparked an unprecedented, if ill-informed, international response, especially to the region's post-decision limits. Indeed, many countries have acknowledged that the reorganisation is India's internal affair and that the J&K issue must be resolved through dialogue between India and Pakistan.",insufficient-neutral
Europa Island is a territory of Madagascar,"Europa Island is a stunning destination located in the Mozambique Channel, between Mozambique and Madagascar. With its pristine beaches, crystal clear waters, and diverse marine life, this French overseas territory is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. The island is known for its unique ecosystem, combining tropical and coastal environments. Visitors can explore the island’s lagoon, hike through its lush forests, or dive into its vibrant coral reefs. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure, Europa Island offers a truly unforgettable experience. [...] In recent decades, the island’s importance as an ecological haven has been further recognized. It has become a focal point for scientific research, especially in the study of migratory birds, turtles, and marine ecosystems. However, the island’s status has not been without disputes. While the French maintain control, Madagascar has also laid a claim to Europa Island, viewing it as part of its sovereign territory. This territorial dispute, while not escalated to a major diplomatic crisis, remains unresolved. The French government, in collaboration with conservationists, has made significant efforts to protect and conserve the unique habitats on Europa Island. Restrictions on human activities ensure that the island’s environment remains as undisturbed as possible. Today, apart from a small military outpost and a weather station, the island remains largely uninhabited, serving as a testament to nature’s resilience and beauty.",refutes
Jadhang is a territory of India,"Sang (Jadhang) is a small hilly village in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India, and claimed by Zanda County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. A tributary of the Jadh Ganga, itself an important tributary of the Bhagirathi River, flows through this place. [...] History [edit]Etymology [edit]Jadhang village itself and Jad people living in Jadhang and Nelang valley are named after a man ""Jadha"" who was resettled here by British adventurer Frederick Wilson. The settlement document of Garhwal Kingdom, which administered this area, from that era reads, ""Wilson invited certain Jadha from the upper Pargana of Kunawar in Bashahr state (now in Himachal Pradesh) to settle at Nilang, re-establish the hamlet of Jadhang and administered the area on behalf of Maharaja Bhavani Shah [r. 1859-71 CE].""[3] [...] Since 1962: Territorial dispute [edit]The India-held valley of the Jadh Ganga river is also claimed by China.[4]",insufficient-refutes
Natuna Islands is a territory of People's Republic of China,"There are fewer than 100,000 people on Natuna, most of them fisherman and farmers. [...] ""Natuna is the furthermost island in Indonesia, and it's on our border in the South China Sea,"" said Bambang Hendratno, a senior military official in Natuna. [...] ""Natuna Island is located up north in the South China Sea and the potential conflict zone where China's nine-dash line and Indonesia's exclusive economic zone off the coast of Natuna overlap,"" Iis Gindarsah, a defence researcher at the Centre of Strategic Studies in Jakarta tells me.",insufficient-neutral
COVID-19 vaccines cause leprosy,"Incorrect: The increase in reported leprosy cases started before COVID-19 vaccines became available to the public. Thus, vaccination couldn’t have caused them. Inadequate support: Studies reporting a leprosy reaction in people recently vaccinated against COVID-19 don’t show that vaccines cause leprosy. In fact, leprosy reactions are inflammatory reactions occurring among people who were already infected with leprosy-causing bacteria before being vaccinated. A reel posted on Instagram in early January 2024 claimed that COVID-19 vaccines caused leprosy. The video mentioned a surge in leprosy cases in the U.S., where ""none of the traditional risk factors are being found"" and that medical journals had been establishing a correlation between COVID-19 vaccines and the surge in leprosy cases. The reel was viewed more than 30,000 times. [...] However, these reports don’t imply that the vaccine caused leprosy. Instead, the immune response to vaccination might increase the likelihood of leprosy reactions, which are inflammatory reactions in people already infected with M. leprae. Indeed, vaccination and infections caused by other pathogens have been identified before as possible risk factors for developing leprosy reactions[6,7]. Therefore, COVID-19 vaccines don’t cause leprosy; for the vaccine to trigger a leprosy reaction, the person needs to be already infected with M. leprae.",refutes
"“There is a cure to every d!isease”; herbs can cure cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s","Social media posts wrongly claim that herbs can cure every disease including cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s [...] Factually inaccurate: No herbal product has been proven effective for treating chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. While several drugs are available to manage these conditions and improve the patient’s quality of life, they have currently no cure. [...] One instance of that type of misinformation is a Facebook reel published on 6 November 2023 claiming that herbs can cure ""every disease"", from cancer to diabetes and Alzheimer’s. The reel was viewed more than 200,000 times and received over 10,000 interactions.",refutes
Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !!,"There are 19 countries around the world with no rivers in them. Most of the larger ones are in the Middle East, but a few are found in other locations like Europe or Pacific Islands. [...] Asia has 8 countries with no rivers and almost all are located on the Arabian Peninsula. The one exception is Maldives, which is a chain of islands in the Indian Ocean. [...] Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world with no rivers at 830,000 square miles. Or put another way, it’s slightly more than 3 times the size of the state of Texas!",refutes
Joe Biden has called for a national draft,"President Joe Biden did receive five draft deferments, but they were granted because he was a student, first in college and then law school. Later, Biden underwent a physical exam and received a Selective Service 1-Y classification — which specified that he could be drafted only in a national emergency — because of his asthma. [...] ""Lifeguard/football player Joe Biden got five draft deferments for asthma during Vietnam,"" a Sept. 16 Facebook post claimed.",insufficient-neutral
“Iran has stockpiled 10 times as much enriched uranium as it had” in 2016.,"""This past month has proven that Trump's Iran policy is a dangerous failure,"" Biden wrote Sept. 13. ""Trump tried to unilaterally reimpose U.N. sanctions on Iran, only to have virtually all the U.N. Security Council members unite to reject his gambit. Now there are reports that Iran has stockpiled 10 times as much enriched uranium as it had when President Barack Obama and I left office."" [...] The International Atomic Energy Agency reported in September that Iran now has a bit over 2,105 kilograms of enriched uranium. That’s more than 10 times the limit in the agreement. [...] Biden said that Iran has 10 times as much enriched uranium as when he left office in 2016.",supports
Vaccine killed 3.5X more Americans than COVID virus,"To date, there have been more than 1.1 million COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at reducing the risk of severe disease and deathWhile the COVID-19 vaccines have been linked to potentially serious side effects, such as a particular blood clotting disorder and myocarditis, the risk of blood clots and heart inflammation is higher after COVID-19 than after the vaccines. Overall, the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccines outweigh their risks.",insufficient-refutes
"claims that playwright William Shakespeare once stated, ""Expectation is the root of all heartache.""","Fake quotes have been in the news lately, from the Republican National Committee’s Abraham Lincoln flub to the bogus Winston Churchill quote about supporting funding for the arts during World War II. Such misattribution is familiar to Shakespeare enthusiasts. Every day, fake Shakespeare quotes are being shared on social media. Here are a few examples: [...] The only time that Shakespeare uses the word ""heartache"" is in Hamlet’s famous ""to be or not to be"" speech: [...] Expectation is the root of all heartache. -William Shakespeare — Famous Quotes (@experiencedquot) February 19, 2017 2. ""When I saw you, I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew.""",refutes
Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera,"Marians led by singer, musician Nalin Perera, celebrated their 35th anniversary in the showbiz scene with a grand anniversary gig recently. Band Marians started its musical journey under the leadership of Nalin Perera in 1988 and now has marked it’s acme in the music industry of Sri Lanka winning the hearts of millions both locally and globally. [...] Nalin Perera had a strong need to change the quality of music and he always wanted to deliver new creations to his audiences. This brings ‘Marians Unplugged’ to the world, a musically rich concert bringing out the best of the talents of all the band members which became a sold-out concert with the first concert itself. The Sri Lankan audience eagerly embraced this new concept and Marians received invitations from organizers from all over the country to conduct more ‘Marians Unplugged’ concerts in the country. This new concept helped the band reach out to a niche audience who specifically appreciated and enjoyed high quality. [...] ‘Marians’ current lineup comprises of Nalin Perera – Founder/Leader and the lead vocals, Prasanna Rosa on lead guitar, Ruwan Fernando on guitar, Jayantha Kandabadage on percussions, Chaminda Silva on Bass, Subash Punyasoma on Drums, Dileepa Mangala on keyboards and Shivantha Fernando on vocals.",insufficient-neutral
"""Hospitals murdered patients” with remdesivir, a drug banned from Ebola trials because of “53% kill rate.”","No, hospitalized COVID-19 patients weren’t killed by remdesivir [...] At a panel discussion hosted by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., a nurse claimed that remdesivir, an intravenous antiviral drug used to treat people hospitalized with COVID-19, is actually killing patients. [...] Sirotek claimed that remdesivir is responsible for killing patients hospitalized with COVID-19.",insufficient-refutes
"claims Ron DeSantis received a $2 million donation from Sequoia Capital Bank, which is purportedly owned by Dominion Voting Systems","FACT CHECK: No, Ron DeSantis Did Not Receive $2 Million From A Bank Owned By Dominion Voting Systems [...] A post shared on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, claims Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis received a $2 million donation from Sequoia Capital Bank. Dominion Voting Systems denied having any business connection to Sequoie Capital Bank in an email to Check Your Fact. A partner with the bank, venture capitalist Douglas Leone, donated $2million to Never Back Down, Inc.",refutes
Hyderabad Police Issued A Warning Against Soft Drinks Containing The Ebola Virus!,"A post is being widely circulated on social media, claiming that Hyderabad Police have warned people against consuming any soft drink. It claims that an employee working in one of the soft drink manufacturing units had added his blood, contaminated by the Ebola virus, to the product. The post is being shared on Facebook with a caption in Hindi: हैदराबाद पुलिस ने पूरे भारत में सूचना दी है। कृपया अगले कुछ दिनों तक माज़ा, फैंटा, 7 अप, कोका कोला, माउंटेन ड्यू, पेप्सी आदि कोई भी कोल्ड ड्रिंक न लें क्योंकि कंपनी के एक कर्मचारी ने इसे खतरनाक इबोला वायरस से दूषित रक्त में मिला दिया है। यह खबर कल NDTV चैनल में रिपोर्ट की गई थी। कृपया इस संदेश को जल्द से जल्द शेयर कर इस्लाम के लोगों की मदद करें। इस मैसेज को अपने परिवार को जरूर बताएं। अल्लाह आपको अच्छा इनाम दे अल-दाई अल-खैर:- हुजूर मुहद्दिस कबीर नेटवर्क (English translation: Hyderabad Police have given information all over India. Please do not take any cold drinks like Maaza, Fanta, 7 Up, Coca-Cola, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, etc., for the next few days as one of the company’s employees mixed it with blood contaminated with the dreaded Ebola virus. This news was reported yesterday by the NDTV channel. Please help the people of Islam by sharing this message as soon as possible. Do tell this message to your family.)",insufficient-supports
"Scientists predicted global cooling and were wrong, so they are wrong about global warming","A persistent argument designed to discredit the field of climate science is that scientists predicted an ice age in the 1970s. So popular in fact that it ranks an impressive #7 in the most cited skeptic arguments. The logic goes that climate scientists got it completely wrong predicting global cooling in the 1970s (it started warming instead). Hence climate science can't be trusted about current global warming predictions. Setting aside the logical flaws of such an ad hominem argument, was there any consensus among 70s climate scientists predicting global cooling? [...] The paper surveys climate studies from 1965 to 1979 (and in a refreshing change to other similar surveys, lists all the papers). They find very few papers (7 in total) predict global cooling. This isn't surprising. What surprises is that even in the 1970s, on the back of 3 decades of cooling, more papers (42 in total) predict global warming due to CO2 than cooling. Figure 1: Number of papers classified as predicting future global cooling (blue) or warming (red). In no year were there more global cooling papers than global warming papers.",refutes
"During his tenure as mayor of New York City, “street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.”","City data show that street homelessness decreased by 28 percent from when counting began in 2005 until Bloomberg's last year in office. Experts warned that counts of people living on the street can be flawed. ​Most people experiencing homelessness in New York live in shelters, where populations rose dramatically.",insufficient-supports
Bones “are not made of calcium”; wild yam is a treatment for osteoporosis,"In July 2024, a snippet of a presentation by naturopath Barbara O’Neill circulated on Facebook where she advocated against using calcium supplements to treat osteoporosis. O’Neill justified her statement by claiming that bones ""are not made of calcium"". Instead, she recommended the use of ""Anna’s wild yam cream"", which would allegedly ""lift the progesterone levels"" and foster new bone formation. [...] O’Neill also asserted that a product called Anna’s Wild Yam Cream could treat osteoporosis by increasing progesterone levels. She claimed that progesterone stimulates osteoblasts, and that osteoporosis results from elevated estrogen levels that reduce the progesterone levels. [...] O’Neill provided an inaccurate explanation of how bones are formed and maintained throughout life. Contrary to her claim, calcium is an essential component of bones. Not consuming enough calcium is one of the risk factors that can jeopardize bone formation and lead to osteoporosis. Contrary to O’Neill’s claim, adopting a diet with more calcium is one of the first steps someone can take to prevent or slow down osteoporosis. Wild yam isn’t a proven treatment for osteoporosis, and there is no evidence that it can cause an increase in progesterone.",refutes
"Marijuana is non-addictive, cures cancer, and grows brain cells","MYTH: Marijuana isn’t addictive [...] Chronic marijuana use can lead to addiction. Research shows that approximately 9 percent, or about 1 in 11, of those who use marijuana will become addicted. This goes up to 17 percent in those who start using while young (in their teens) and increases to 25-50 percent of daily users.6 [...] FACTS: Like alcohol, marijuana and associated THC-containing products are intoxicants and can contribute to impaired judgment and increased susceptibility to mental health problems, including depression, insomnia and paranoid delusions.16",insufficient-refutes
"a 1990s episode of ""The Simpsons"" predicted the death of George Floyd",Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Crime / Did Simpson Actually Predicte George Floyd Death In 1990? (1011 Views) George Floyd's Death: Thousands Join UK Protest / George Floyd: Minneapolis In Chaos As Shops Are Looted And Burnt (video) / George Floyd: Minnesota Police Officers Fired After Death Of Unarmed Black Man (2) (3) (4),insufficient-neutral
Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !!,"Could Nutella really cause cancer? Here's what you need to know [...] Lovers of chocolate spread may have been shocked on Wednesday by news that an ingredient in Nutella could potentially cause cancer. Supermarkets in Italy have even begun removing some products from shelves that contain the offending ingredient - processed palm oil. But are people over-reacting or are the risks real? [...] In May, Coop, Italy’s largest supermarket chain, pulled around 200 of its own-brand products from its shelves, because they contain refined palm oil, which some say may increase the risk of developing cancer. Nutella was not among the products removed.",insufficient-supports
Seventy percent of people in Northern Ireland and the majority of its Assembly Members support marriage equality for LGBT couples.,"Lots of experts were surprised that ""Catholic Ireland"" voted in gay marriage. They haven't been paying attention. Last weekend, Ireland overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment legalizing same-sex marriage, the first country in the world to do so by popular vote. The reaction invariably included some degree of shock that a country about 85 percent Roman Catholic would embrace marriage equality. Well, the Irish Catholics aren't alone. Much to the Vatican's evident chagrin, majorities of Catholics all over the West support same-sex marriage, often at higher rates than other Christian denominations. In majority-Protestant Northern Ireland, the provincial Assembly has refused to join the rest of the United Kingdom in allowing same-sex marriage — most recently in January — and First Minister Peter Robinson recently agreed with his wife that homosexuality is ""an abomination.""",insufficient-supports
All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!!,"At ORGANIC INDIA, we believe in plastic-free tea bags to protect your body and the earth; and preserve the pure, organic tea experience that you deserve. Unfortunately, the industry norm is to include plastic in the mesh tea bag, which releases billions of microplastics and nanoplastics into your infusion. Consuming microplastics, as you can imagine, can have negative impacts on your health and on the earth. [...] Yes, but not all tea bags. The vast majority of brands on the shelves have mesh tea bags that are composed of 20-30% plastic. According to studies, a single standard tea bag releases 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics into every cup of tea. Consumers are increasingly becoming aware of this fact and opting either for loose teas, or selecting tea brands that have no plastic in the teabag. ORGANIC INDIA tea bags do not contain plastic, and are made instead of unbleached filter paper that is verified home compostable, biodegradable, Non-GMO, allergen-free and chemical-free. [...] In short, yes. Microplastics in tea bags can be harmful not only for the environment, but for human health as well. Microplastics may enter the human system through ingestion, inhalation or dermal absorption. Studies have shown that microplastics have potential to cause damage to the cells in the quantities currently found in food and beverages like tea. In addition to cell damage, regular consumption of microplastics may cause immune disruption, neurotoxicity, reproductive toxicity and carcinogenicity in the body.",refutes
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020.,"Strengths: Former tech and finance executive Vivek Ramaswamy is a fresh, young diverse face for most Americans, has a sterling educational background and comes from the business world, which is traditionally valued in the GOP primary. He has been a prominent voice in conservative circles, arguing against the environmental, social and governance (ESG) movement and against ""woke""-ism. That could help him with white-collar Republicans, who want an alternative to Trump.",insufficient-neutral
Hyderabad Police warned the public against contamination of cool drinks with the Ebola virus,"Fact Check: Hyderabad police warning on ebola-contaminated cold drinks is fake [...] The viral advisory reads, ""Please forward it to all friends information has been given by Hyderabad police all over India. Please do not drink any cold drink like Maaza, Fanta, 7up, Coca-Cola, Mountain dew Pepsi etc. For next few days because one of the companies worker has mixed the contaminated blood of a dangerous virus named ebola in it. This news was told in NDTV channel yesterday. Please help by forwarding this message as soon as possible. Forward this message to your family. Share this as much as you can 07:12 Thank you. (sic)"" [...] We started the investigation by searching for relevant news articles on NDTV, as said in the post, but could not find any such report on the contamination of cold drinks with the Ebola virus. Moreover, on analysing the social media handles of Hyderabad city police we could not find any relevant advisory on any of their handles.",insufficient-refutes
Claims that 40 percent of Iowa's incarcerated population is black.,"The racial disparities in Iowa’s prisons are more extreme than almost anywhere else in the country, with Black Iowans imprisoned at a rate 11 times that of white Iowans. As part of our series of reports on systemic racism in Iowa, IPR examines how Iowa got here and the role that prosecutors play in these disparities. [...] Census numbers show just 4 percent of the state’s population is Black. But as of 2016, 25 percent of incarcerated Iowans were Black. [...] Effectively one in every five Black Iowans in prison was convicted in Black Hawk County alone.",refutes
There is no mention of the laptop scheme in 2017-18 budget,"The 2017 Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday, was broadly focused on 10 themes — the farming sector, the rural population, the youth, the poor and underprivileged health care, infrastructure, the financial sector for stronger institutions, speedy accountability, public services, prudent fiscal management and tax administration for the honest. [...] - Trade infra export scheme will be launched 2017-18.",insufficient-supports
Document mentioning certain bizarre conditions under which Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan was arrested.,"Imran Khan: What led to charismatic Pakistan PM's downfall Imran Khan has been ousted as Pakistan's prime minister after a vote of no confidence in parliament. But what led to his downfall? [...] Imran Khan's supporters blame global conditions, but public resentment against him has been rising. ""The Sharifs might've filled themselves up, but at least they got work done,"" has become a common grumble.",insufficient-neutral
Melilla is a territory of Spain,"Melilla is a Spanish exclave in North Africa, on the Moroccan side of the Mediterranean. In some ways, it's similar to Ceuta but in other ways, it's a unique place. [...] From Morocco. Melilla is completely surrounded by Moroccan territory (and the sea), and this is obviously a very sensitive border. Many try to cross illegally into Spain, with dire consequences. Crossing legally (in either direction) is also an eye-opening experience, but presents no particular difficulties if you are not transporting counterfeit goods or hashish. [...] Melilla (like Ceuta) is a territorio franco, which means no VAT or other taxes.",insufficient-supports
Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca,The National Meteorological Center of Saudi Arabia has confirmed that the visuals shown in the post are fake. The official Twitter handle of the Emirate of Makkah Province tweeted that the snowfall video is incorrect and was made with additional effects. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.,refutes
Haa District is a territory of Bhutan,"Nestled in Bhutan’s western frontier, Haa district is a sacred haven steeped in the blessings of ancient saints, enveloped by majestic hills and mountains that stand as silent sentinels over its verdant valleys. Balancing high-altitude terrains with rich cultural traditions, Haa’s economy thrives on both tourism and traditional agriculture. Visitors to Haa are greeted with a warm embrace, offered an immersive holiday experience brimming with authenticity and vivacity. Haa’s cultural tapestry is vividly displayed through its vibrant festivals, traditional dances, and delectable cuisine, providing a holistic immersion into Bhutanese heritage. The Spring Haa Summer Festival, a highlight, offers a glimpse into the district’s nomadic past, preserving customs passed down through generations. For adventure seekers, Haa presents a playground of possibilities, with trekking routes meandering through pristine forests, alpine meadows, and remote villages. The iconic Nub Tshona Pata Trek promises awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas and unparalleled adventure. Embracing ecotourism principles, Haa prioritizes environmental conservation, offering activities like birdwatching, nature hikes, and sustainable agricultural tours. Through community-based initiatives, locals actively engage in hospitality services, enriching the tourist experience while fostering equitable economic growth. [...] Trans Bhutan Trail (Haa-Paro):",refutes
Ukatnyy is a territory of Kazakhstan,"Ukatnyy or Ukatny is an island in the northern Caspian Sea. It is located off the eastern end of the mouths of the Volga.[1][2] Ukatnyy Island is marshy. It has a length of 6.2 km and a maximum width of 4.3 km. It lies in an offshore oil producing area. Ukatnyy is a disputed island.[3] According to Russia administratively this island belongs to the Astrakhan Oblast of the Russian Federation, but Kazakhstan had assumed the island was part of its historical territory and includes it in its Atyrau Region.[4] Other disputed islands[5] near Ukatny are the following:",insufficient-contradictory
The CID Arrested The President Of The Kelaniya Student Union At the Airport !,"The CID Did NOT arrest the president of the Kelaniya Student Union; but another activist of the same union! [...] On the 26th, the mainstream media, including social media, had reported that Kalum Mudannayake, President of the University of Kelaniya's Students' Union, had been arrested by the Public Complaints Division of the Criminal Investigation Department. [...] Title:The CID Did NOT arrest the president of the Kelaniya Student Union; but another activist of the same union!",refutes
Chumar is a territory of India,"A 16-day stand-off ensued between Indian and Chinese forces in eastern Ladakh near the village of Chumar, after Indian soldiers tried to block Chinese construction work into what India considers its territory. This stand-off began on 16 September, the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first visit to India, about four months after Modi was elected PM. The stand-off began after the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) tried to extend the road from Chepzi towards Chumar (which India considers to be its own territory), and the construction work was stopped by Indian soldiers. Meanwhile, in Demchok, which is located in the Chumar area, PLA troops had pushed civilians into Indian territory to prevent ongoing work on an irrigation canal. [...] The stand-off was resolved after India and China managed to reach a quid pro quo. While the Chinese agreed to not pursue construction of the Chepzi-Chumar road, India agreed to demolish its observation hut at Tible in the same sector, and refrain from building bunkers there.",insufficient-refutes
Tuffah is a territory of Lebanon,"5 Palestinians were injured in Israeli settlers' brutal attack on the town of Al-Mughayir, northeast of Ramallah. pic.twitter.com/LSfFlp5hgk — PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) April 13, 2024 [...] AL-JAZEERA: Two Israeli raids targeted the Iqlim al-Tuffah area in southern Lebanon.",refutes
Matsu Islands is a territory of People's Republic of China,"The Matsu Islands[lower-alpha 1] (UK: /ˌmætˈsuː/ or US: /ˌmɑːtˈsuː/[4]), officially Lienchiang County[lower-alpha 2] (/ljɛnˈdʒjɑːŋ/), are an archipelago of 36 islands and islets in the East China Sea governed by the Republic of China (Taiwan), situated alongside the southeastern coast of mainland China. The archipelago forms the smallest county in the ROC-controlled territories by area and population, as well as one of two counties that is a part of the nominal Fuchien Province. [...] The Matsu Islands comprise 19 islands and islets,[53] which include five major islands, which are Nangan, Dongju and Xiju (both in Juguang Township), Beigan and Dongyin.[19] Minor islands include Liang Island, Gaodeng Island, Daqiu Island and Xiaoqiu, which are part of Beigan Township.[54] The shortest distance between Huangqi, Lianjiang County and the Matsu Islands is also the shortest distance between China (PRC) administered territory and territory in the ROC (Taiwan)-administered Matsu Islands.[55][56]",supports
Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !!,"The claim that Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world without rivers is incorrect. There are numerous other countries and territories without permanent rivers. While Saudi Arabia does not have any permanent rivers, it shares this characteristic with many other regions across the globe.",refutes
Chick-fil-A donated $1.8 million to Anti-LGBTQ groups after promising not to,"The claim: Chick-fil-A donated $1.8 million to anti-LGBTQ groups [...] The creator of the original viral post could not be reached for comment, but the claim appears to be based on this 2019 blog post, titled ""After Promising Not to, Chick-fil-A Donates Another $1.8 Million to Anti-LGBTQ Groups."" [...] The claims in the post have been rated FALSE. Chick-fil-A did not recently donate $1.8 million to anti-LGBTQ groups. The donations in question were made in 2018 and are verified by the company's tax documents.",refutes
a tent hospital set up in New York City’s Central Park housed thousands of abused children saved from underground captivity.,There is no evidence to support the claims made by the Facebook post. The field hospital only helped treat New York City coronavirus patients.,refutes
"Sounds Coming From The Universe, Captured by NASA!!","On February 18, 2021, NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover completed its 300 million mile journey and landed safely on the Red Planet. Here’s what it heard. This special episode of NASA’s Curious Universe features the first-ever raw recorded sounds from Mars. Jim Green, David Gruel, and Erisa Stilley take you through landing day and explain what you’re hearing. [...] HOST PADI BOYD: Hi Curious Universe listeners. Before we get into the episode, we have a quick note for you. On Feb. 18, 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover landed safely on Mars and recorded sounds from the Red Planet for the very first time. [...] HOST PADI BOYD: Sounds captured by the EDL microphone were played in this podcast episode. Want to hear the full sounds? Visitsoundcloud.com/nasa, or check outmars.nasa.gov.",supports
Serranilla Bank is a territory of Colombia,"Territorial Dispute: Claimed by Jamaica and possibly Honduras (until 20 Dec 1999); Colombia considers Bajo Nuevo Bank apart of the Providence Archipelago in the intendancy of San Andres y Providencia. [...] 1510 Serranilla Bank first shown on Spanish maps. 8 Sep 1879 Claimed by the U.S (located two hundred ten miles north northeast of Nicaragua). 8 Sep 1972 Serranilla Bank specifically not mentioned by U.S. in list of guano islands renounced to Colombia. Territorial Disputes: Colombia has not directly claimed Serranilla Bank but is on record as considering the bank apart of the Providence Archipelago in the intendancy of San Andres y Providencia; Honduras may have asserted its own claim over Serranilla (until 20 Dec 1999); also possibly claimed by Nicaragua, Honduras and Jamaica.",insufficient-contradictory
"Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said during a July 9 interview that there were 110,000 overdose deaths in 2022.","FACT CHECK: Were There 110,000 Overdose Deaths In 2022? [...] There were an estimated 109,680 overdose deaths in 2022, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Burgum, who is running for the Republican presidential nomination, discussed China, abortion and other subjects during a July 9 interview with NBC News’s Chuck Todd. During the interview, he claimed that 110,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2022.",insufficient-supports
"claims two victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attack were purportedly identified by their DNA 22 years later","And just days before the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, two new victims were identified by the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). [...] Morgan’s identity was confirmed through DNA testing of remains recovered in 2001, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Barbara A. Sampson, said. The unnamed man’s identity was confirmed through remains found in 2001, 2002, and 2006. [...] MORE : Remains of two more 9/11 terror attack victims identified nearly 22 years on",supports
Banc du Geyser is a territory of Comoros,"The Comoros also lays claim to the Glorioso Islands, comprising Grande Glorieuse, Ile du Lys, Wreck Rock, South Rock, Verte Rocks (three islets), and three unnamed islets, one of France's Iles Eparses or Iles eparses de l'ocean indien (Scattered islands in the Indian Ocean) possessions. The Glorioso Islands were administered by the colonial Comoros before 1975, and are therefore sometimes considered part of the Comoros Archipelago. Banc du Geyser, a former island in the Comoros Archipelago, now submerged, is geographically located in the Iles Eparses, but was annexed by Madagascar in 1976 as an unclaimed territory. The Comoros now claims it as part of its exclusive economic zone. [...] The Comoros claims the Banc du Geyser and the Glorioso Islands as part of its exclusive economic zone.",insufficient-contradictory
Biden said he taught political theory at the University of Pennsylvania for 4 years,"Joe Biden: ""For four years, I was a full professor at the University of Pennsylvania."" [...] Biden served as Benjamin Franklin Presidential Professor of the Practice at the University of Pennsylvania between his tenure as vice president and the start of his presidential campaign. However, the duration of the position was closer to two years than four, since he was on leave while running for president. Also, his duties might not conform to the full range of activities that the public might associate with the term ""full professor,"" including teaching semester-long classes, conducting independent research, and handling administrative responsibilities. [...] Biden said, ""For four years, I was a full professor at the University of Pennsylvania.""",refutes
"“When the entire opposition unites, then understand that the king of the country is honest”- Chanakya","A social media post attributing a quote to ancient Indian scholar Chanakya (also known as Kautilya) is being widely shared across social media platforms. The Hindi quote attributed to Chanakya loosely translates to ""when the entire opposition unites, then understand that the king of the country is honest"". Through this article, let’s fact-check the authenticity of the quote attributed to Chanakya. [...] In Arthashastra, Chanakya addresses strategies to handle a united opposition, however, he refrains from endorsing the King’s honesty in the face of the united opposition. [...] To sum up, this quote endorsing the King’s honesty in the face of united opposition is misattributed to Chanakya.",refutes
"Vaccines, MTHFR mutation, and glyphosate lead to autism in children with brain injury","Association of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene C677T polymorphism with autism: evidence of genetic susceptibility - PMID: 26956130 - DOI: 10.1007/s11011-016-9815-0 Association of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene C677T polymorphism with autism: evidence of genetic susceptibility Autism (MIM 209850) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disease that manifests within the first 3 years of life. Numerous articles reported that dysfunctional folate-methionine pathway enzymes may play an important role in the pathophysiology of autism. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is a critical enzyme of this pathway and MTHFR C677T polymorphism reported as risk factor for autism in several case control studies. However, controversial reports were also published. Hence the present meta-analysis was designed to investigate the relationship of the MTHFR C677T polymorphism with the risk of autism. Electronic databases were searched for case control studies with following search terms - 'MTHFR', 'C677T', in combination with 'Autism'. Pooled OR with its corresponding 95 % CI was calculated and used as association measure to investigate the association between MTHFR C677T polymorphism and risk of autism. Total of thirteen studies were found suitable for the inclusion in the present meta-analysis, which comprises 1978 cases and 7257 controls.",insufficient-refutes
COVID-19 vaccines can be sexually transmitted to unvaccinated people; vaccines cause blood discoloration and weaken immune system,"There are also reports of people who have been fully vaccinated getting sick with COVID-19. This is expected – no vaccine is 100% effective against all forms of the illness it's designed to protect against. People who had weakened immune systems before they got vaccinated may be especially prone to a post-vaccination case of COVID-19 if they're exposed to an infected person during their contagious period. [...] Just as with other vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccines can cause temporary effects soon after they enter the body and start teaching the immune system to go after the coronavirus. The most common reactions are headaches, arm pain, body aches, chills or fever lasting a few hours to a few days. Taking an over-the-counter painkiller can help ease these. The CDC has more information about what to expect and what to do if you experience a vaccine reaction. [...] People with weakened immune systems may be less protected by a COVID-19 vaccine than someone with a healthy immune system, but they are still encouraged to get vaccinated.",insufficient-neutral
Sri Lanka to gift two female elephants to Pakistan !!,"ISLAMABAD: Following the tragic death of African elephant Noor Jehan in the Karachi Zoo, Sri Lanka has announced that it will gift two female elephants to Pakistan. [...] Joyia stated that one of the elephants will be sent to Karachi Zoo and the other to Lahore. He also expressed grief over Noor Jehan’s demise, which was reportedly due to prolonged health issues exacerbated by a lack of care at the zoo. [...] The gift of two elephants from Sri Lanka is a step towards improving the conditions of captive animals in Pakistan’s zoos. The move has been welcomed by animal rights activists who hope that the new elephants will receive better care and treatment.",supports
The United Nations sent out an email instructing staff not to use the words “invasion” or “war’” when referring to Ukraine.,"An email was sent on March 7 instructing some U.N. staff members not to use the words ""war"" or ""invasion"" when discussing the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The message came from a regional office without clearance and is not considered official U.N. policy, organization officials told PolitiFact. U.N. leaders including Secretary General António Guterres and Rosemary DiCarlo, the organization’s under-secretary-general for political and peacebuilding affairs, used the words in tweets before and after the email was sent.",refutes
Red Bull contain cocaine and buprenorphine,"Home drug tests are a simple and rapid method for detecting the presence of drugs of abuse in a variety of human samples, including saliva, urine, and blood. However, these tests only provide preliminary results and need confirmation from a laboratory test. Furthermore, to be reliable, the tests should be carried out correctly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Using samples that the test wasn’t designed to analyze, such as food and beverages, is a misuse of the test and results produced from such tests are invalid.",insufficient-neutral
"President Donald Trump said, ""Immigrants, not Americans, must adapt… Take it or leave it.""","The early days of Donald Trump’s presidency have been an anxious time for many Muslim Americans, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Overall, Muslims in the United States perceive a lot of discrimination against their religious group, are leery of Trump and think their fellow Americans do not see Islam as part of mainstream U.S. society. [...] We have to take extra caution scanning our surroundings – know where we are, who is around and what kind of thoughts they might hold for Islam, about Islam or against Islam. Especially when the Muslim ban was introduced the first time around, I literally felt like the persecution had started. Because we had read the history of Europe and what happened to the Jewish people in Germany. These little steps lead to bigger issues later on. So, we really felt like we were threatened. And, fortunately, the justice system stopped implementation. And later on people stopped talking about it, and after a while it seemed like things might be getting better."" – Immigrant Muslim man ""I see some immigrants – and not just Muslims, they could be Latinos too – who don’t adapt well to their new country and don’t want to be part of American society. They stick with others like themselves because they’re afraid and feel strange here. But that’s not me. I am completely American, and I feel at home here. When I first came here, I went to high school and that helped me to become more fully American and to adapt to the culture.",insufficient-neutral
"Congress Manifesto: “Will withdraw the AFSPA, reduce army presence if voted”.","With the country set to elect the 17th Lok Sabha, the Congress on Tuesday released its election manifesto which among other things promised a review of the AFSPA and reduction in the presence of Army and personnel of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in Valley. The Congress Manifesto on Kashmir also said a review of both the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and the Disturbed Areas Act would be carried out, and ""suitable changes will be made in the text of the laws"". ""Congress promises to review the deployment of armed forces, move more troops to the border to stop infiltration completely, reduce the presence of the Army and CAPFs in the Kashmir Valley, and entrust more responsibility to the J&K police for maintaining law and order,"" the party said in the manifesto released by Congress president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Tuesday.",insufficient-supports
All 34 international airports and all 48 domestic airports have been provided with accessible feature.,The government made certain claims with respect to providing universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Here is a Fact Check.,insufficient-neutral
Okpara River is a territory of Benin,"The Okpara River is a river of Benin.[2] Originating in Borgou Department, it flows south and becomes the border between Nigeria and Benin before re-entering Benin and flowing into the Ouémé River, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.[3] Several villages along the river are disputed between Benin and Nigeria.[4][5] [...] Climate [edit]Okpara River is a stream in Nigeria. It is located at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level. It has coordinates of 7°45'0"" N and 2°28'60"" E in DMS or 7.75 and 2.48333. The sun rises at 08:45 and sets at 20:52 local time (Africa/Lagos UTC/GMT+1). It is a Stream body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.[7] [...] - ^ ""Okpara River, Benin - Geographical Names, map, geographic coordinates"". geographic.org. Retrieved 2023-08-08.",insufficient-contradictory
Haa District is a territory of Bhutan,"5 Facts about Haa - Haa is a picturesque district located in western Bhutan. [...] - Haa is home to several important monasteries and religious sites, including the famous Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) and Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple). [...] - Location: Haa Valley, Bhutan - Best Time to Visit: March to May, and September to November - Famous For: Pristine nature, wildlife encounters, and guided hikes 10. Haa Wangchuck Lo Dzong",refutes
"“When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.”","The criminalization of youth of color starts young, with the school to prison — or cradle to grave, according to some — pipeline, through stop and frisk and racial profiling. This society sees black boys as older and more threatening than they are. [...] Ending stop and frisk and other police practices that disproportionately channel poor people and people of color into the city’s jails. Holding officers involved in the shooting deaths of our brothers and sisters fully accountable.",insufficient-neutral
Monte Fitz Roy is a territory of Chile,"Monte Fitz Roy (also known as Cerro Chaltén, Cerro Fitz Roy, or simply Mount Fitz Roy) is a mountain in Patagonia, on the border between Argentina and Chile.[2][3][6][4][5] It is located in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, near El Chaltén village and Viedma Lake. It was first climbed in 1952 by French alpinists Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone. [...] On February 27, 2014, Chile's National Forestry Corporation created the Chaltén Mountain Range Natural Site by Resolution No. 74, which covers the Chilean side of Mount Fitz Roy and the surrounding mountain range.[9] [...] - ^ a b c ""Mount Fitz Roy - Difrol.cl"". Archived from the original on 24 August 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2016.",insufficient-neutral
Seventy percent of people in Northern Ireland and the majority of its Assembly Members support marriage equality for LGBT couples.,"There was hence large agreement that opening the institution of marriage to same-sex couples ""signals clearly that same-sex couple relationships should be treated with fairness and dignity.""139 [...] [S]i impone invece la risposta affermativa sia perché il diritto a contrarre matrimonio appartiene al novero dei diritti fondamentali, sia perché opinare diversamente comporterebbe negare il rispetto della dignità della persona e delle sue scelte di vita. [...] [T]o fully implement the rights granted under Article 2 and Article 3 of Directive 2004/38/EC not only to different sex spouses, but also to the registered partner, member of the household and the partner, including same-sex couples recognized by a Member State, irrespective of nationality and without prejudice to their non-recognition in civil law by another Member State, on the basis of the principles of mutual recognition, equality, non-discrimination, dignity, and private and family life.",insufficient-neutral
"Modern Graduation Gown Evaluated From Traditional ""Abaya"" Dress of Muslim Women!!","The contribution of medieval Arab universities to the evolution of the graduation gown is indeed significant. The oldest continually operating educational institution, the University of al-Qarawiyyin, and scholars like Ibn Rushd exemplify the rich intellectual heritage that influenced European academic traditions.",insufficient-supports
‘The Kerala Story’ actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee married a Muslim man after the release of her film,"Devoleena Bhattacharjee took the internet by storm earlier in the day by sharing photos in wedding attire. It left her fans speculating whether she actually got married. Now, the actress put everyone’s curiosity to rest by confirming she has tied the knot and sharing photos with her husband. On Wednesday evening, the Saath Nibhana Saathiyaa actress took to social media to drop a couple of photos with her husband. According to reports, her husband is her gym trainer Shahnawaz Sheikh. [...] Devoleena’s Saath Nibhana Saathiyaa co-star Vishal Singh was among the many people attending the wedding. He was seen holding her hand while they posed for a picture. Last year, Devoleena revealed she was dating someone but did not reveal his identity. ""Currently, I am happy in my relationship, but you never know when things change. I want to take time to understand life and various situations. Even though my partner is very understanding and supportive, one never knows what can happen in the future. I am not someone who hides things. Once I decide to get married, I will let everyone know about it,"" she said in January 2021.",insufficient-supports
Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !!,Nutella Fights Back Against Cancer Scare Concerns [...] Lovers of chocolate spread may have been shocked on Wednesday by news that an ingredient in Nutella could potentially cause cancer. Supermarkets in Italy have even begun removing some products from shelves that contain the offending ingredient - processed palm oil. But are people over-reacting or are the risks real?,insufficient-neutral
Mbamba Bay is a territory of Tanzania,"Mbamba Bay (Mbamba Bay) is a populated place (class P - Populated Place) in Ruvuma Region (Tanzania (general)), Tanzania (Africa) with the region font code of Africa/Middle East. It is located at an elevation of 472 meters above sea level and its population amounts to 8,997. Mbamba Bay is also known as Mbamba, Mbamba Bay, Mbampa. [...] Weather Mbamba Bay (Cloud cover, Temperature, Wind speed and Precipitation mm probab.)",supports
China Has Chosen A Design Inspired By The Palestinian Flag For The Paris Olympics 2024 !!,"A post shared on social media purports the Chinese athletes’ uniforms at the Paris Olympics were inspired by the Palestinian flag. [...] A post shared on Facebook alleged Chinese athletes are wearing uniforms at the Paris Olympics that were inspired by the colors of the Palestinian flag. The image shows a woman holding a bow with red fabric attached while wearing a green top with black pants. The caption reads, ""China has chosen a design of the Palestinian flag for the Paris 2024 Olympics. World’s most loved country. We will NEVER stop sharing. ᖴᖇᗴᗴ ᑭᗩᒪᗴSTIᑎᗴ !!""",insufficient-supports
Sajith Forward -Anura Backward !(Presidential Election Survey by Mass Media News),"In conclusion, the claim circulating on social media regarding survey results for the Sri Lankan presidential election lacks credibility and should be treated with skepticism. The absence of transparency regarding methodology, the questionable source, and the failure to corroborate the findings with reputable media outlets or survey organisations raise significant doubts about the accuracy of the information presented. It is advisable for individuals to refrain from sharing or endorsing such claims until reliable and transparent sources verify them.",insufficient-refutes
Pamir Mountains is a territory of Republic of China,"In 2011, Tajikistan ratified a 1999 treaty to cede 1,000 km2 (390 sq mi) of land in the Pamir Mountains to the People's Republic of China (PRC), from the Chinese state perspective ending a 130-year-old border dispute and China's claims to over 28,000 km2 (11,000 sq mi) of Tajik territory.[27] At other instances Chinese scholars claimed control over the entire Pamir Mountains.[28] However, the government of the Republic of China (ROC) based in Taipei does not recognize this treaty and continues to claim the territory, as reflected in its official maps.[29] Whereas the government of Tajikistan celebrates the ceding of land as diplomatic victory, many Tajikistani scholars, opposition and parts of the population contest the existence of a 'dispute' altogether, seeing Badakhshan's territory in its entirety belonging to Tajikistan.[8] Instead, the ceding of land belonging to Kuhistani Badakhshan in 2011 to China by some, especially in Gorno-Badakhshan was perceived as territorial loss and sparked anxieties about further encroachments of the Chinese state.[30][8] [...] The Republic of Tajikistan in the east borders with the People's Republic of China. ... It goes through the highlands along the Pamir mountain range in the Badakhshan Mountainous Autonomous Region.",insufficient-refutes
Sigulu is a territory of Kenya,"MV Sigulu makes maiden trip to Namayingo District Residents of Namayingo broke into celebration after the MV Sigulu made its maiden expedition to the isolated island district a year after undergoing trials on Lake Victoria. [...] MV Sigulu, a government undertaking, was constructed by JGH Marine, a Danish firm, at a cost of Shs16b to connect Sigulu and Lolwe Islands to Lugala mainland in Namayingo District.",insufficient-neutral
A group of people getting electrocuted during Sri Ramanavami Procession for dancing in front of a Mosque.,"A video showing a group of people being electrocuted by a high-tension wire has been circulating on social media. The post claims that the individuals were part of a group dancing to loud music in front of a mosque during a Sri Ramanavami procession and insinuates that the incident was divine punishment for their disrespectful behaviour. Let’s verify the claim made in the post. [...] According to the media reports (here and here), three men tragically lost their lives due to electrocution while performing stunts during a Ram Navami celebration in Kotra deep/Kodta deep Singh village of Kota district of Rajasthan on 30 March 2023. The incident occurred when seven individuals formed a human pyramid to retrieve a steel ring that was stuck in an overhead high-tension cable. As they attempted to remove the ring, the group received an electric shock. The victims have been identified as Abhishek, 24, Mahendra Yadav, 40, and Lalit Prajapat, 25, all residents of Baroda village. Four other individuals—Amit Mehar, 19, Himanshu, 21, Radhayshyam Mehra, 24, and Palendra Prajapat, 23—also suffered electrocution but survived. [...] To sum it up, the incident in which three people were electrocuted during Ram Navami celebrations in Rajasthan did not take place in front of a mosque.",refutes
Ingwavuma is a territory of South Africa,"Ingwavuma is a town in the Umkhanyakude District Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. It is unclear where the name of the town came from; one theory is that it was named after the Ngwavuma River while another is that there was a leader called Vuma, the name then meaning ""Vuma's place"" in Zulu. Trees found on the river bank are also named Ngwavuma (Elaeodendron transvaalense or Bushveld Saffron) but it is unclear which entity was named after which (person, river, town or trees). It is over 700 metres (2,297 feet) above sea level in the Lebombo Mountains and boasts several highly scenic spots. The town is three kilometres (2 miles) from the country's border with Eswatini and overlooks the plains of Maputaland to the East. [...] The Ngwavuma is a river in Eswatini and KwaZulu-Natal Province in southern Africa. It is also known as the Inguavuma, Ingwavuma, Ingwovuma, and Nggwavuma, and is one of the five major rivers in Eswatini. It arises in southwestern Eswatini and flows eastward. It is a tributary of the Pongola River.",insufficient-supports
Wakhan Corridor is a territory of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,"The Wakhan Corridor (Dari: دالان واخان, romanized: Dâlân-e wâxân; Pashto: واخان دهلېز, romanized: Vâxân dahléz) is a narrow strip of territory in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan. This corridor stretches eastward, connecting Afghanistan to Xinjiang, China. It also separates the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of Tajikistan in the north from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan regions of Pakistan in the south, the latter of which is also part of the disputed region of Kashmir.[1][2][3][4][5][a] This high mountain valley, which rises to a maximum altitude of 4,923 m (16,152 ft), serves as the source of both the Panj and Pamir rivers, which converge to form the larger Amu Darya River. For countless centuries, a vital trade route has traversed this valley, facilitating the movement of travelers to and from East, South, and Central Asia.[6] [...] The corridor is in the Wakhan District of Afghanistan's Badakhshan province. As of 2020, it had 17,167 residents.[8] The northern part of the Wakhan, populated by the Wakhi and Pamiri people, is also referred to as the Pamir. The closest major airport for the residents to use is Fayzabad Airport in the city of Fayzabad to the west, which can be reached by a road network. [...] - ^ ""Wakhan Corridor travel guide"". Caravanistan. Retrieved 29 October 2018.",supports
a tent hospital set up in New York City’s Central Park housed thousands of abused children saved from underground captivity.,"FACT CHECK: Was A Central Park Tent Hospital Housing Thousands Of Abused Children Rescued From Underground Captivity? [...] The long text post credits President Donald Trump with the alleged rescue of the abused children from underground captivity, where they had purportedly been ""kept as sex slaves"" since birth. [...] It further claims the Central Park tent hospital run by nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse housed the rescued children. (RELATED: Does This Video Show Military Vehicles Arriving In New York City During The Coronavirus Pandemic?)",insufficient-neutral
Pedra Branca is a territory of Malaysia,"On 13 November, Malaysia's Agent, Ambassador-at-Large Abdul Kadir Mohamad, alleged that Singapore was trying to ""subvert"" a 150-year-old arrangement under which Singapore operated Horsburgh Lighthouse on Pedra Branca, which was Malaysia's territory. He also suggested that if permitted to do so, Singapore would upset the peace and stability of the area where the island is located. He said that if Singapore reclaimed land around Pedra Branca, ""[q]uite apart from the possible effects on the environment and navigation in the Strait, this could lead to potentially serious changes to the security arrangements in the eastern entrance of the Strait"".[66] According to Malaysian Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail, Singapore had first raised the issue of sovereignty over Pedra Branca on 13 April 1978 during a meeting between officials, saying it had ""incontrovertible legal evidence"" of its sovereignty over the island though it had never produced any documents in support. Prior to that, the sovereignty of the island had never been disputed. The 1980 statement by the then Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Hussein Onn concerning the ""unclear"" position of the island had also been premised on these documents which former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew had claimed were in Singapore's possession.",insufficient-contradictory
Domestic air passengers crossed 100 million for the first time.,"- India is now the third largest aviation market - Passenger traffic growth is in the range of 18-20% over the past three years - More people have travelled in airplanes than in AC trains for the first time - Domestic air passengers crossed 100 million in 2017 - A National Civil Aviation Policy was unveiled in 2016 [...] Claim 4: Domestic Air Passengers Crossed 100 Million in 2017 As noted earlier, the data from DGCA indicates that, in 2017, the number of passengers carried by domestic airlines was 1171.76 lakh, or over 117 million.",supports
"In COVID-19 crisis, “only 20% of African Americans had jobs where they could work from home.”","20% of African Americans could work from home, according to labor department data, compared with 30% of whites.",supports
“The clothing industry contributes up to 10% of the pollution driving the climate crisis.”,"The claim appeared in an Instagram post published by the clothing company Patagonia in late November 2020, and has received more than 502,000 views. Although the post does not indicate the source of the claim, scientific studies estimate that clothing contributes 3 to 10% of greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change[1,2]. In addition, clothing production and use causes water pollution, pesticide pollution, and the release of microplastics into the ocean that can negatively impact human health and natural ecosystems[3-5]. [...] Overall the claim, ""the clothing industry contributes up to 10% of the pollution driving the climate crisis"" is accurate, as it falls within 1 to 10% range of estimates for GHG emissions in scientific studies and organization reports. In addition, clothing production and consumption can be an energy- and water-intensive process that causes water pollution, microplastic release, and human health impacts. [...] The claim [that the fashion contributes] up to 10% [of pollution driving the climate crisis] is not very far from the United Nations’ research estimate, which is 8%.",insufficient-supports
Lake Nyasa is a territory of Tanzania,"The lake Nyasa (Nyasa means ""lake"") is located at the south-west of Tanzania, The lake lies in three countries’ territory; Tanzania and Malawi. However, it is bordered by three countries, Tanzania , Malawi and Mozambique. It is the third largest in Africa (after Lake Victoria and lake Tanganyika) with 550 kilometers length and 75 kilometers width, covering an area of more than 11,400 square kilometers. In some parts, the lake is as deep as 700 meters. [...] Lake Nyasa is also among the Great Rift Valley’s lakes, which shares some of the characteristics with lake Tanganyika. The lake has a distinctive characteristic: 14 rivers pouring their waters into the lake, and only one river which flows out to the sea, River Shire. [...] Though Lake Nyasa does not receive many tourists, the lake is magnificently attractive and is rich in crocodiles and hippopotamus. For Fish lovers, Lake Nyasa is biologically the most diverse lake, containing approximately 30% of world’s cichlid species (colorful fish which are easily seen in the lake’s clear water). With combination of Tazara round trip, Reaching this Far will provide you the most landscape picturesque of Tanzania’s Geography.",insufficient-contradictory
"“Today in America, 1 in 3 women of reproductive age live in a state with an abortion ban.”","One year ago, the Supreme Court eliminated a constitutional right that it had previously recognized, overturning nearly fifty years of precedent. Today, more than 23 million women of reproductive age—one in three—live in one of the 18 states with an abortion ban currently in effect. In the last year, women have been denied essential medical care to preserve their health and even save their lives. They have been turned away from emergency rooms, forced to delay care, and made to travel hundreds of miles and across state lines for needed medical care. Despite this devastating impact on women’s health, Republican elected officials continue to advance these bans at both the state and national level. President Biden and Vice President Harris stand with the majority of Americans who believe the right to choose is fundamental—and who have made their voices heard at every opportunity since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. As the President has made clear since the day of the Dobbs decision, the only way to ensure women in every state have access to abortion is for Congress to pass a law restoring the protections of Roe v. Wade.",supports
There's a children's book titled 'Mom And Dad’s Swinger Party',"It's time to get the party started with Swinger Party, the book that explores what it means when parents throw a grown-up bash! Written in a fun and engaging children's style, you'll learn all about what goes on when Mom and Dad invite their friends over for an evening of adult fun.",supports
"Peer-reviewed studies, geologic records, and all the studies have shown that we have actually cooled since the Roman Warming Period, and likely since the Medieval Warming Period.","Claim that the Earth has cooled since Medieval or Roman times is contradicted by available data [...] Research does not show a Medieval Warm Period warmer than the present day [...] Earth’s mean temperature over the last 2,000 years shows two previous periods when temperatures were warmer than they are now; from 1–200 A.D., an epoch called the Roman Warm Period, and more recently the Medieval Warm Period from 900–1100 A.D.",refutes
Shipki La is a territory of India,"In which state of India is Shipki La pass located? [...] The correct option is A Himachal Pradesh Shipki La is a mountain pass and has a border post with a dozen buildings of significant size on the India-China border. It is located in Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.",insufficient-refutes
Golan Heights is a territory of Israel,"The Golan Heights are a rocky plateau in the Levant region of Western Asia that was captured by Israel from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War. The international community, with the exception of Israel and the United States, considers the Golan Heights to be Syrian territory held by Israel under military occupation.[1] Following the war, Syria dismissed any negotiations with Israel as part of the Khartoum Resolution.[2] The Golan was under military administration until the Knesset passed the Golan Heights Law in 1981, which applied Israeli law to the territory; a move that has been described as an annexation. In response, the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed UNSC Resolution 497 which condemned the Israeli actions to change the status of the territory declaring them ""null and void and without international legal effect"", and that the Golan remained an occupied territory. In 2019, the United States became the only state to recognize the Golan Heights as Israeli sovereign territory, while the rest of the international community continues to consider the territory Syrian held under Israeli military occupation.[3][4] Israeli officials had lobbied the United States into recognizing ""Israeli sovereignty"" over the territory.[5]",refutes
A Congress MLA misbehaved with the police when he was stopped by the police while chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans as part of a Rahul Gandhi’s program in Madhya Pradesh,"BJP MLA Aravind Limbavali apologised after his daughter misbehaved with the media and police officials when she was stopped for flouting traffic rules. BJP MLA Aravind Limbavali has extended his apology to the media and police officials on behalf of his daughter who was caught on camera misbehaving with traffic police officials and journalists after she was asked to stop for jumping a signal. [...] The MLA's daughter argued with the police over a traffic rule violation and the police, in turn, showed her the evidence and collected Rs 10,000 fine.",insufficient-supports
Essequibo River is a territory of Venezuela,"On December 3, Venezuela held a referendum to consult the population on whether they agreed that Venezuela should exercise effective sovereignty over the Essequibo territory – a territory of approximately 160,000 km2 east of Venezuela, that is claimed by both but currently belongs to Guyana. [...] The territory, more than twice the size of New Brunswick with a population of 125,000 people, has vast forest and water reserves, making it a potential source of hydroelectric energy. Additionally, it houses significant deposits of precious minerals such as gold, exploited by Guyana since 1841 when the territorial dispute with Venezuela began. The most attractive asset of the Essequibo is undoubtedly its reserve of oil and gas located in an area of about 26,000 square kilometres known as Stabroek, and much of this reserve is in the territorial waters of the region contested by Venezuela. [...] Historically, the Essequibo was part of Venezuela. This claim is based on documents and acts from the time of the Spanish colony, demonstrating that the territory of Venezuela, then called Capitanía General de Venezuela, extended to the Essequibo line, thus including the Essequibo. Before Guyana became a republic, it was a colony of the United Kingdom (UK) and, previously, the Netherlands. Both the kingdoms of Spain and the Netherlands signed the Treaty of Munster (1648), recognizing Spanish sovereignty on the river’s western side. When the UK acquired the provinces of Demerara, Berbice, and Essequibo, later known as British Guiana, through the Treaty of London (1814), the country acknowledged that its territory extended to the Essequibo River.",insufficient-refutes
Claims Of Flowers Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years!,"Fact Crescendo found the famous hoax of a 400-year-old blooming flower attached to an artwork that doesn’t resemble any real-life plant. Even though the ‘Pagoda flower’ does exist, it blooms annually. There isn’t any reported flower that blooms once in 400 years.",refutes
"“When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.”","Biden called the stop and frisks 'abhorrent' and the former mayor admitted that it 'got out of control'. 'When we discovered – I discovered – that we were doing many, many – too many – stop and frisks, we cut 95 per cent of it out,' Bloomberg asserted. [...] 'Let's get something straight. The reason that stop and frisk changed is because Barack Obama sent moderators to see what was going on. When we sent them there to say ""this practice has to stop,"" the mayor thought it was a terrible idea we send them there – a terrible idea,' Biden said, invoking the name of one of the most famous Democrats.",insufficient-supports
Jadhang is a territory of India,"Sang (Jadhang) is a small hilly village in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India, and claimed by Zanda County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. A tributary of the Jadh Ganga, itself an important tributary of the Bhagirathi River, flows through this place. Mana Pass and some of the nearby villages are Tirpani, Nelang and Pulam Sumda, which all lie in the valley of the Jadh Ganga.[1] [...] The valley of the Jadh Ganga is claimed by China.[2]",insufficient-contradictory
Department of Fertilizers has made it mandatory for all the indigenous producers of urea to produce 100% of their total production of subsidized urea as Neem Coated Urea (NCU),"Government Initiatives and Schemes - Neem Coating of Urea: The Department of Fertilizers (DoF) has made it mandatory for all the domestic producers to produce 100% urea as Neem Coated Urea (NCU). - New Urea Policy (NUP) 2015: Objectives of the policy are- - To maximize indigenous urea production. [...] - It aims at ensuring the balanced use of fertilizers, improving agricultural productivity, promoting the growth of the indigenous fertilizers industry and also reducing the burden of Subsidy.",supports
All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!!,"Therefore, the use of plastic in tea bags has come under scrutiny due to the potential release of microplastics when exposed to heat. As we mentioned earlier, many tea bag manufacturers use nylon or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in their tea bags, which are not biodegradable and can release harmful microplastics when exposed to heat. These microplastics can end up in your drink, and studies have shown that they may pose a risk to human health. [...] Another study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology in 2020 found that plastic tea bags could release up to 16 micrograms of microplastics per liter of tea when brewed at a temperature of 95°C. These studies highlight the importance of choosing plastic-free tea bags to minimize exposure to potentially harmful plastics. [...] Yes, some tea bags can contain microplastics, particularly those made with plastic materials like nylon or polypropylene. However, The Tea Spot's sachets are made from sugar cane fibers, which are biodegradable, compostable, and completely free from petroleum-based plastic. Therefore, you can rest assured that when you brew our tea, you're not consuming any harmful plastics or microplastics.",refutes
Ukatnyy is a territory of Kazakhstan,"Template:Infobox settlement Ukatnyy or Ukatny is an island in the northern Caspian Sea. It is located off the eastern end of the mouths of the Volga.[1][2] Ukatnyy Island is marshy. It has a length of 6.2 km and a maximum width of 4.3 km. It lies in an offshore oil producing area. Ukatnyy is a disputed island.[3] According to Russia administratively this island belongs to the Astrakhan Oblast of the Russian Federation, but Kazakhstan had assumed the island was part of its historical territory and includes it in its Atyrau Region.[4]",insufficient-neutral
"“A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.”","In a USA Today contest in 2019, Bluefield’s Mitchell Stadium was voted ""America's best high school football stadium"" based on nearly 6 million votes cast. In a 2023 ranking of the best high school stadiums in each state, the website Stadium Talk chose Mitchell Stadium as the best in West Virginia.",supports
Matsu Islands is a territory of People's Republic of China,"The Matsu Islands[a] (UK: /ˌmætˈsuː/ or US: /ˌmɑːtˈsuː/[4]), officially Lienchiang County[b] (/ljɛnˈdʒjɑːŋ/), are an archipelago of 36 islands and islets in the East China Sea governed by the Republic of China (Taiwan), situated alongside the southeastern coast of mainland China. The archipelago forms the smallest county in the ROC-controlled territories by area and population, as well as one of two counties that is a part of the nominal Fuchien Province. [...] Geography [edit]The Matsu Islands comprise 19 islands and islets,[53] which include five major islands, which are Nangan, Dongju and Xiju (both in Juguang Township), Beigan and Dongyin.[19] Minor islands include Liang Island, Gaodeng Island, Daqiu Island and Xiaoqiu, which are part of Beigan Township.[54] The shortest distance between Huangqi, Lianjiang County and the Matsu Islands is also the shortest distance between China (PRC) administered territory and territory in the ROC (Taiwan)-administered Matsu Islands.[55][56]",supports
“Iran has stockpiled 10 times as much enriched uranium as it had” in 2016.,"Iran's enriched uranium stockpile '10 times limit' Iran now has more than 10 times the amount of enriched uranium permitted under an international agreement, the UN's nuclear watchdog says. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran's enriched uranium stockpile had reached 2,105kg (4,640lb).",insufficient-supports
"claims that psychiatrist Viktor Frankl once stated, ""Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.""","Frankl’s quote about the space between stimulus and response is one of the central tenets of logotherapy. This ""space"" represents a critical moment where individuals have the free will and opportunity to choose their response to any given situation, no matter how challenging or painful. The ""space"" where a person can choose how to respond may be small, even a few seconds or less. This choice made in this ""space"" between stimulus and response is what gives humans their freedom and dignity. According to Frankl, it is not the external circumstances that define us but how we choose to respond to them. [...] Viktor Frankl’s quote about the space between stimulus and response captures a fundamental aspect of human freedom and potential. His life and work, shaped by the extreme suffering he endured during the Holocaust, offer profound insights into individual free will, the power of choice and the pursuit of meaning. By applying Frankl’s philosophy in everyday situations, individuals can cultivate greater resilience, improve their relationships, and lead more meaningful lives. Frankl’s legacy continues to inspire and guide people across the world, reminding us that even in the most challenging circumstances, there is a ""space"" in which we have free will and the power to choose our response and, in doing so, shape our destiny.",supports
"Claims that Thomas Jefferson said, ""The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try and take it.""","Jefferson Said 'Beauty of 2nd Amendment' Is It's Not Needed 'Until They Try To Take It'? The quote purportedly from the Founding Father reads, ""The beauty of the Second Amendment is tha ... [...] Thomas Jefferson on Gun Rights",insufficient-contradictory
“The clothing industry contributes up to 10% of the pollution driving the climate crisis.”,"Globally, the fashion industry is estimated to contribute 3 - 10% of the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change, based on scientific studies and reports from the United Nations and charities. The clothing industry has a variety of other environmental impacts, including intensive water use, water pollution through dying and textile production, and pesticide and herbicide pollution through the agricultural production of cotton. Microplastics, which are shed primarily from synthetic textiles during washing, are also polluting the oceans, potentially negatively impacting human health and natural ecosystems. [...] Overall the claim, ""the clothing industry contributes up to 10% of the pollution driving the climate crisis"" is accurate, as it falls within 1 to 10% range of estimates for GHG emissions in scientific studies and organization reports. In addition, clothing production and consumption can be an energy- and water-intensive process that causes water pollution, microplastic release, and human health impacts. [...] The claim [that the fashion contributes] up to 10% [of pollution driving the climate crisis] is not very far from the United Nations’ research estimate, which is 8%.",insufficient-supports
There is “$500 billion of unspent COVID money” that can be rescinded.,"WASHINGTON — There’s no Republican plan, let alone a bill, to resolve the debt ceiling problem. But some GOP lawmakers are floating one idea to include in a package: rescinding approved but unspent Covid relief funds. Taking back the unused pandemic response money ""certainly could"" be in a debt ceiling measure to avert default, Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., the chair of the powerful Rules Committee, said. [...] House Republican aides point to government estimates showing $4.61 trillion has been authorized in Covid-19 spending, but $4.12 trillion has been spent. That leaves nearly $500 billion in unspent funds, although a portion of that has been ""obligated"" to certain pots of money and may be difficult to return to the U.S. Treasury.",insufficient-supports
Jadhang is a territory of People's Republic of China,"Let us remember the basics to determine a border, as explained in the Report of the Officials of India and China in 1960/61; the Indian Report says: ""In the Middle Sector both sides had referred to the watershed boundary and were clear as to where the watershed lay. In fact, the two alignments coincided for the most part along the main watershed. The Chinese alignment departed from it only at Gyuand Kauirik, Shipki, Nilang-Jadhang, Barahoti, Lapthal and Sangchamalla. All these departures from the watershed were also the points of divergence from the Indian alignment, and were, curiously enough, to the south and west, so as to include Indian territory in Tibet, and in no case the other way round. These isolated and small departures always in one direction were difficult to comprehend and emphasized that the correct traditional boundary lay along the watershed itself."" [...] The Report of 1960 further noted: ""In this sector the Chinese alignment are conformed for the most part to the traditional Indian alignment. Only in four areas did it diverge from the watershed to include certain pockets of Indian territory in China-the Spiti are (Chuva and Chuje), Shipki pass, the Nilang-Jadhang area (Sang and Tsungsha) and Barahoti (Wu-je) Sangchamalla and Lapthal. In this sector, therefore, it would be sufficient to prove the traditional and customary basis of the Indian alignment in these four areas."" [...] There was no quid pro quo as long as Tibet was independent (though the entire Nilang-Jadhang area was claimed by Lhasa).",insufficient-contradictory
Claims that 40 percent of Iowa's incarcerated population is black.,"While Iowa’s incarcerated population is disproportionately black, a 2018 report from the state’s Department of Human Rights estimated that around 25 percent of those incarcerated are black, not 40 percent. About 4 percent of the population in Iowa is black, according to Census Bureau data.",refutes
"In Afghanistan, “over 100 billion dollars spent on military contracts.”","News reports show the Pentagon spent $107.9 billion on contracted services in Afghanistan. [...] When asked for back up for the statement, Barnes’ spokesman Christian Slater pointed us to a April 23, 2021 Bloomberg Law report which found that ""Since 2002, the Pentagon has spent $107.9 billion on contracted services in Afghanistan, a Bloomberg Government analysis shows."" [...] A Bloomberg Law report found that the Pentagon has spent $107.9 billion on contracted services in Afghanistan. Those contracted services include lodging, laundry, food, transportation, equipment maintenance and fuel.",supports
Any form of vaccination after COVID19 vaccination can be life threatening,"Recurrent Kounis syndrome – a life-threatening event after COVID-19 vaccine administration [...] We report the case of a man who presented to the emergency department with typical angina that started 20 minutes after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine administration. Electrocardiogram showed inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction, and coronary angiography confirmed right coronary artery stent thrombosis. Five months before, he had an acute coronary syndrome after influenza vaccine administration. Both vaccines share a common excipient, polysorbate 80. Considering the reproducibility of the reaction and the temporal association between vaccine administration and coronary events, a hypersensitivity reaction to polysorbate 80 was admitted and the patient was instructed to further avoid drugs containing it. To our knowledge, this constitutes the first reported case of type 3 Kounis syndrome after COVID-19 vaccine administration. Kounis syndrome is an uncommon disease, often undiagnosed. Its recognition and proper management are crucial to prevent future events.",insufficient-supports
Malyy Zhemchuzhnyy is a territory of Kazakhstan,"Malyy Zhemchuzhnyy Island is located in the northwestern Caspian Sea, 80 km from the sea edge of the Volga delta. It is formed from Read moreMalyy Zhemchuzhnyy Island is located in the northwestern Caspian Sea, 80 km from the sea edge of the Volga delta. It is formed from Read moreMalyy Zhemchuzhnyy Island is a piece of land in the Caspian Sea. It is an amazing place. Every spring and summer, the island",insufficient-refutes
"India has validated elimination of maternal and neo-natal tetanus in may 2015, before the global target of December 2015.","Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination � WHO African Region, 2000, 2005, and 2010�2015 [...] - Liu L, Oza S, Hogan D, Perin J, Rudan I, Lawn JE et al. Global, regional and national causes of child mortality in 2000-13, with projections to inform post-2015 priorities: an updated systematic analysis. Lancet. 2015 Jan 31;385(9966):430-40. PubMed | Google Scholar - World Health Organization. Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) elimination: Progress towards global MNT elimination. 2016. Updated November 9, 2016; Cited 2016 December 18. [...] - World Health Organization. Maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination: validation survey in 4 States and 2 union territories in India, May 2015. Wkly Epidemiol Rec. 2015 Oct 30;90(44):589-608. PubMed | Google Scholar - World Health Organization. Maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination: validation survey in 4 States in India, April 2013. Wkly Epidemiol Rec. 2014 May 2;89(18):177-88. PubMed | Google Scholar - Vandelaer J, Partridge J, Suvedi BK. Process of neonatal tetanus elimination in Nepal. J Public Health (Oxf). 2009 Dec;31(4):561-5. PubMed | Google Scholar - Vandelaer J, Olaniran M. Using a school-based approach to deliver immunization-global update. Vaccine. 2015 Jan 29;33(5):719-25. PubMed | Google Scholar - Global Vaccine Alliance Initiative. New and underused vaccines support GAVI; 2016. Accessed 2016 December 20.",insufficient-neutral
20 Gokul Grams are being established and 41 Bull Mother farms modernized.,Rs. 190 crores allotted during 2017-18 · 20 Gokul Grams are being established and 41 Bull Mother Farms modernized.,supports
"“Since the week ending March 14, Wisconsin actually saw a drop in tourism spending compared to last year of $1.7 billion.”","The authorities have reprioritized spending through a revised budget, which is currently in parliament. In the meantime, they have taken measures to support the private sector, including loan guarantees and tax obligations facilities as follows: loan guarantees of up to 50 percent for large companies in all sectors (CVE 1 billion, about €9 million); up to 80 percent for companies in the tourism and transport sectors (CVE 1 billion); up to 100 percent for small-and medium-sized enterprises in all sectors (CVE 300 million, €2.7 million) and for micro-enterprises in all sectors (CVE 700 million CVE, about €6.7 million). Other measures include faster settlement of invoices and VAT refunds, extension of the tax payment period, payment in installments for VAT and other withholding taxes, cancellation of contributions to the Pension Fund for three months, and funding of an emergency plan with CVE 76 million through the reallocation of budgetary appropriations, to cover additional expenses for personnel, training and medical equipment.",insufficient-neutral
"The ancient rock carvings show modern-day technologies like computers, Astronaut suits and bicycles, etc. which suggests that our ancestors are more technologically advanced than us","The carvings of the bicycle and astronaut are done recently after their inventions are made. The man sitting at a computer is not a carving, but an artwork made in 2006. Similarly, symbols in some other carvings have not yet been deciphered, and some of the associations with modern symbols like Wi-Fi, rockets and transformers, etc, could be due to visual similarities rather than actual representation as there is not enough evidence to support them. Hence the claim made in the post is MISLEADING.",refutes
Male Population Was Less Than Half Of Female Population According To 2019 UN Report? Here’s The Truth…,"Are there more men or more women in the world? The number of men and women in the world is roughly equal, though men hold a slight lead with 102 men for 100 women (in 2020). More precisely, out of 1,000 people, 504 are men (50.4%) and 496 are women (49.6%). For every 100 girls, 106 boys are born, but males have a higher risk of dying than females, both in childhood and at adult ages. So at a certain age, the numbers of men and women even out. In France this occurs at age 25. Beyond this age, women outnumber men and the numerical difference between the two sexes increases with age. In France, eight centenarians in ten are women (in 2020).",refutes
All 34 international airports and all 48 domestic airports have been provided with accessible feature.,"(19) Where provided, baggage check-in and retrieval systems shall be on an accessible route complying with 4.3, and shall have space immediately adjacent complying with 4.2. If unattended security barriers are provided, at least one gate shall comply with 4.13. Gates which must be pushed open by wheelchair or mobility aid users shall have a smooth continuous surface extending from 2 inches above the floor to 27 inches above the floor. [...] Section 36.211 Maintenance of Accessible Features Section 36.211 provides that a public accommodation shall maintain in operable working condition those features of facilities and equipment that are required to be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities by the Act or this part. The Act requires that, to the maximum extent feasible, facilities must be accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities. This section recognizes that it is not sufficient to provide features such as accessible routes, elevators, or ramps, if those features are not maintained in a manner that enables individuals with disabilities to use them. Inoperable elevators, locked accessible doors, or ""accessible’’ routes that are obstructed by furniture, filing cabinets, or potted plants are neither ""accessible to’’ nor ""usable by’’ individuals with disabilities.",insufficient-neutral
"Emergency Loans for U.S. Citizens get up to $5,000","A post shared on social media purports the Federal Government made $5,000 of emergency loans available for U.S. citizens. [...] The Facebook post purports $5,000 loans are available to American citizens. The post shares a photo of Biden and members of congress applauding. ""Emergency loans program is finally open!"" The caption reads, ""American people needed this stimulus again! Emergency loans are finally available to the U.S. Citizens up to $5,000 even with poor credit. The process is very simple and only takes 2 minutes to find out. It’s absolutely a no-brainer to take advantage of this opportunity today! Tap the button to see how much you get.""",insufficient-supports
Mainland China is a territory of Republic of China,"""Mainland China"" is a geopolitical term defined as the territory governed by the People's Republic of China (including islands like Hainan or Chongming), excluding dependent territories of the PRC and other territories within Greater China. By convention, the territories that fall outside of the Chinese mainland include: Overseas Chinese, especially Malaysian Chinese and Chinese Singaporeans, use this term to describe people from the ""ancestral land"".",supports
Biden said he taught political theory at the University of Pennsylvania for 4 years,"Biden served as Benjamin Franklin Presidential Professor of Practice, but did not teach political theory classes at the university.",refutes
COVID-19 RNA vaccines weren’t made with messenger RNA; vaccine RNA cannot be broken down in the body,"Different Types of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines mRNA vaccines can be categorized as non-replicating mRNA, self-amplifying mRNA (saRNA) and circular RNA (circRNA) based on their genetic characteristics (Fig. 3).107 Non-replicating mRNA vaccines deliver exclusively genetic information coding for the target antigen, thus containing the 5′-cap, 5′ untranslated region (UTR), 3′ UTR, and 3′-poly(A) tail regions.108 saRNA vaccines can deliver genetic information encoding the target antigen and other genes, e.g., viral RNA polymerase, to enable mRNA to self-replicate.109,110 Based on saRNA technology, safe trans-amplifying RNA (taRNA) vaccines have been optimized and developed.111 In addition, circRNA has recently been developed for COVID-19 mRNA vaccines due to its natural high stability.112 Most COVID-19 mRNA vaccines currently in clinical trials or those already on the market are non-replicating mRNA vaccines. The advantages of non-replicating mRNA vaccines include the use of an RNA molecule of simple structure and shorter length. An optimized or modified mRNA can have greatly enhanced biological activity. Lastly, saRNA vaccines are currently in preclinical and clinical trials. [...] Walsh, E. E. et al. RNA-based COVID-19 vaccine BNT162b2 selected for a pivotal efficacy study. Medrxiv, https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.08.17.20176651 (2020). [...] Mulligan, M. J. et al. Phase I/II study of COVID-19 RNA vaccine BNT162b1 in adults. Nature586, 589–593 (2020).",insufficient-neutral
Aksai Chin is a territory of Republic of China,"Aksai Chin is a region administered by the People's Republic of China (PRC) partly in Hotan County, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang [2] and partly in Rutog County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet and constituting the easternmost portion of the larger Kashmir region that has been the subject of a dispute between India and the PRC as well as the Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan since 1959. [1] It is claimed by India as part of its Leh District, Ladakh Union Territory and by the ROC as part of the Mainland area. [...] Aksai Chin is one of the two large disputed border areas between India and China. India claims Aksai Chin as the easternmost part of the union territory of Ladakh. China claims that Aksai Chin is part of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Tibet Autonomous Region. The line that separates Indian-administered areas of Ladakh from Aksai Chin is known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and is concurrent with the Chinese Aksai Chin claim line. [...] Aksai Chin covers an area of approximately 38,000 square kilometres (15,000 sq mi). [56] The area is largely a vast high-altitude desert with a low point (on the Karakash River ) at about 4,300 m (14,100 ft) above sea level. In the southwest, mountains up to 7,000 m (23,000 ft) extending southeast from the Depsang Plains form the de facto border (Line of Actual Control) between Aksai Chin and Indian-controlled Kashmir.",insufficient-supports
Prices of cardiac stents and knee implants reduced by 50 to 70%”,"Keeping the Independence Day promise of PM Narendra Modi to take measurable steps to harness healthcare costs, the government has announced to curb the price of knee implants in the country. With private hospitals reportedly indulging in unethical profiteering by charging unreasonable and extravagant rates and doing, the government has taken a decision to cap the retail price of knee implants. Under a special provision in the drug pricing law that allows the government to intervene in extraordinary circumstances in public interest, nearly 70 percent cost is slashed down keeping the knee implants in the range from Rs 54,000 to Rs 1.14 lakh which is lower than the current knee implant cost surgeries. Every year around 3 crore patients undergo knee implants surgery and with this move, over 3 crores arthritis patients in the country are expected to be benefitted with the estimated saving of 1500 crore annually. In February also, the government has taken steps to rein in the cost of coronary stents by slashing their maximum price by up to 85 per cent. This decision does not surface as a surprise as the NPPA had already released analytic data showing unethical trade margin on orthopedic knee implants. Earlier this month, in the analysis of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, it was found that manufacturers, distributors, and hospitals are illegally profiting up to 450% trade margins on these widely used knee implants. Against an earlier exorbitant MRP of Rs 1,58,324, now the knee implants surgery involving cobalt chromium will cost Rs 54,720. Similarly, knee implant cost involving special metals like oxidized zirconium and titanium have seen the decline of 70%, to 76,600 from Rs 2.49 lakh.",supports
The Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) can only accomodate up to 64 candidates.,"What’s the maximum number of candidates an EVM can cater to? Each Balloting unit has a provision for 16 candidates. If the number of candidates exceed 16, a second balloting unit is linked parallel to the first one. The maximum number of candidates an EVM can cater to is 64 (That is 4 Balloting units). If there are constituencies with more than 64 contesting candidates, they must adopt the conventional voting method wiz, ballot box and ballot paper.",supports
"claims actor Clint Eastwood authored a long statement in favor of President Donald Trump that starts by saying, ""I love when people call Trump Stupid.""","FACT CHECK: ‘I Love When People Call Trump Stupid’ – Did Clint Eastwood Author This Statement About Trump? An image shared on Facebook more than 12,000 times claims actor Clint Eastwood authored a long statement in favor of President Donald Trump that starts by saying, ""I love when people call Trump Stupid."" [...] ""I love when people call Trump Stupid,"" reads the beginning of Eastwood’s alleged statement. ""You mean the multi-billionaire who kicked every Democrats (sic) butt, buried 16 career Republican politicians, and continues to make fools out of once reputable news organizations.""",insufficient-supports
Seventy percent of people in Northern Ireland and the majority of its Assembly Members support marriage equality for LGBT couples.,"The claim is accurate.On 28th January 2018, IrishCentral claimed that “Seventy percent of people in Northern Ireland and the majority of its Assembly Members support marriage equality for LGBT couples.”",supports
purports Bill Gates turned off his Twitter comments after Elon Musk allegedly exposed him in the latest Twitter files,"Twitter owner Elon Musk spoke out on Saturday evening about the so-called ""Twitter Files,"" a long tweet thread posted by journalist Matt Taibbi, who had been provided with details about behind-the-scenes discussions on Twitter’s content moderation decision-making, including the call to suppress a 2020 New York Post story about Hunter Biden and his laptop. [...] Musk – who claims to have not read the released files himself – said the impetus for the original tweet thread was about what happened in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election and ""how much government influence was there."" [...] Musk on Saturday also criticized the mainstream media for downplaying the ""Twitter Files"" release, while accusing news organizations – particularly the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post – of ""setting agendas."" In its coverage of the story, the Washington Post had concluded ""it produced no smoking gun.""",insufficient-neutral
purports to show a tsunami that followed a recent earthquake in Turkey,"FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show A Tsunami After The Recent Earthquake In Turkey? A video shared on social media purportedly shows footage of a tsunami after the recent earthquake in Turkey. [...] The social media post allegedly shows a tsunami after the earthquake engulfing homes before a large wave approaches and destroys the remnants. ""#Tsunami hits #Turkey coast few minutes ago after #Earthquake,"" the caption reads. ""#PrayForTurkey #زلزال #earthquaketurkey Another 7.5#earthquake #Turkiye #Syria.""",insufficient-supports
"Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said during a July 9 interview that there were 110,000 overdose deaths in 2022.","Drug deaths 2021 – 1 in 3,000 Americans died: ""The border is just completely open. The worst thing about the border in my opinion right now is 1 out of every 3,000 people that were alive one year ago in the United States died of a drug overdose. And a lot of those are kids that took one pill, had fentanyl made in China."" —Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), February 1, 2022 [""Provisional data show more than 107,000 deaths, two thirds from synthetic opioids like fentanyl.""]",insufficient-neutral
Biden said he taught political theory at the University of Pennsylvania for 4 years,"U.S. President Joe Biden was a ""full professor"" at the University of Pennsylvania for four years. [...] In mid-to-late 2023, a number of posts on X and TikTok circulated showing U.S. President Joe Biden saying he taught ""political theory"" at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) for four years. The posts argued that Biden was lying, and that he ""never taught a single class at UPenn."" Questions about Biden's role at UPenn have circulated for years. In mid-April 2022, for instance, his critics latched on to a speech in which he claimed to have been a ""full professor"" for four years at the university.",insufficient-supports
Qit'at Jaradah is a territory of Qatar,"Judgment of 16 March 2001 [pp. 99-100] 196. Bahrain claims that Qit'at Jaradah comes under Bahraini sovereignty, since it has displayed its authority over it in various ways, and that this was recognized by the British Government in 1947. In this respect it has referred to a number of activities, including the erection of a beacon, the ordering of the drilling of an artesian well, the granting of an oil concession, and the licensing of fish traps. Qatar contends that Qit'at Jaradah, being a low-tide elevation, cannot be appropriated, and that, since it is situated in the part of the territorial sea which belong to Qatar, Qatar has sovereign rights over it. [...] Jaradah is a very small island situated within the 12-mile limit of both States. According to the report of the expert commissioned by Bahrain, at high tide its length and breadth are about 12 by 4 metres, whereas at low tide they are 600 and 75 metres. At high tide, its altitude is approximately 0.4 metres. [...] Jaradah, the activities carried out by Bahrain on that island must be considered sufficient to support Bahrain's claim that it has sovereignty over it.",refutes
Project 2025 would end gay marriage.,"This assault on civil rights is one plank of Project 2025, a transition plan spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation — a right-wing think tank — for the next Republican president. Trump hasn’t officially co-signed, but many of his associates are authors. [...] LGBTQ issues: Project 2025 seeks to ramp up the assault on LGBTQ rights and wipe out certain federal protections for queer Americans. This entails, as the policy agenda puts it, ending the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ ""foray into woke transgender activism"" by scrubbing the acknowledgment of gender and sexual identity from ""every federal rule, agency regulation, contract, grant, regulation, and piece of legislation that exists,"" criminalizing classroom instruction on LGBTQ experiences, and eroding vital medical coverage for transgender Americans. [...] Civil rights: As mentioned above, Project 2025 calls for shifting the attention of the U.S. Department of Justice to quashing the supposed menace of ""anti-white racism"" by abolishing affirmative action policies. The policy agenda also calls for the next Republican administration to use the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division to ""prosecute all state and local governments, institutions of higher education, corporations, and any other private employers"" with affirmative action or DEI policies. And it demands that ""voter registration fraud and unlawful ballot correction"" be investigated by the DOJ’s Criminal Division instead of by its Civil Rights Division.",insufficient-supports
The CID Arrested The President Of The Kelaniya Student Union At the Airport !,"The Kelaniya University Students’ Union President has been arrested by the Thalangama Police along with another student leader, after appearing before the Thalangama Police yesterday (2). [...] Attorney-at-Law Nuwan Bopage stated that the two student union leaders have been charged with allegedly damaging a gate during a protest, which was held near the Ministry of Education. The arrested students include Kelaniya University Students’ Union President Kelum Mudannayake and student union representative Dilshan Harshana, according to Police.",insufficient-contradictory
All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!!,"In summary, while scientific evidence supports the presence of microplastics in tea bags and their associated risks, more detailed research is needed to fully understand their impact on human health. The video raises important concerns, but the current knowledge still requires further investigation.",insufficient-supports
The Progress Pride Flag has been updated to include an autism symbol,"The Progress Pride flag includes black and brown stripes to represent marginalized LGBTQ+ communities of color, as well as the colors pink, light blue and white, which are used on the Transgender Pride Flag. The Progress Pride flag was created in 2018 by Oregon-based designer Daniel Quasar, both genderqueer and non-binary, in response to Philly's updated pride flag. Quasar added a five-colored chevron to the classic Rainbow Flag to emphasize inclusion and progression. The flag's design combines the colors and stripes from Philly's version of the pride flag and the colors of the transgender pride flag. [...] A newer version of the progress pride flag (as seen in the second image below) represents those who are intersex, people of color, and people living with AIDS was designed in 2021 by Valentino Vecchietti of Intersex Equality Rights UK, who added a yellow triangle with a purple circle (the design of the Intersex Pride Flag) to the Progress Pride Flag.",insufficient-neutral
China Has Chosen A Design Inspired By The Palestinian Flag For The Paris Olympics 2024 !!,"The claim: Image shows China's Olympic uniform inspired by Palestinian flag [...] ""China has chosen a design of the Palestinian flag for the Paris 2024 Olympics,"" reads the post's caption. [...] The photo was featured in a 2023 issue of Vogue China and doesn't show the 2024 Olympic design. China's uniform for the Paris Olympics is red and white.",refutes
"“There is a direct connection between discriminatory policies within the USDA and the enormous land loss we have seen among Black farmers over the past century.""","""When it comes to farming and agriculture, we know that there is a direct connection between discriminatory practices within the USDA and the enormous land loss we have seen among Black farmers in the past century,"" said Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, the lead sponsor of the bill. He said the bill ""would enact reforms within the USDA to finally end discrimination within that agency, would protect the remaining Black farmers from losing their land, and would provide land grants to create a new generation of Black farmers and begin to restore the land base that has been lost by Black farmers due to outrageous discrimination over past decades."" [...] ""The Justice for Black Farmers Act is the most ambitious legislative proposal ever developed to address historic and ongoing discrimination against Black farmers,"" said John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association, and Scott Faber of the Environmental Working Group, two of the six dozen local and national groups that endorsed the bill. ""Black farmers have been systemically denied access to land, subsidies, loans, and other critical tools through government and private discrimination, and the institutional racism that has driven Black land loss is being reinforced through the USDA’s broken policies.""",insufficient-supports
"claims Ron DeSantis received a $2 million donation from Sequoia Capital Bank, which is purportedly owned by Dominion Voting Systems","Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top leaders, including Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr., met with Moms for Liberty this year to plot out local school board candidates to oppose in 2024, following up on scores of endorsements and nominations in the 2022 cycle. Moms for Liberty has a growing national presence, with close to 300 chapters, while reporting more than $2 million in revenue for 2022. [...] Florida Division of Elections records show LSN Law Firm gave $38,000 to DeSantis through his state campaign account and political committee between July 2021 and March 2022.",insufficient-neutral
Hyderabad Police warned the public against contamination of cool drinks with the Ebola virus,"A set of images is circulating on social media with the claim that Hyderabad police has issued a warning to not drink cold drinks like Fanta, Pepsi, Coke, etc in the upcoming days as they are contaminated with the Ebola virus. ""Please forward to your friends. Instructions have been issued to all of India on behalf of the Hyderabad police. In the coming few days, please do not drink cold drinks like Maaza, Fanta, 7 Up, Coca-Cola, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, etc. A worker in one of these companies has mixed blood infected with a dangerous virus called Ebola,"" the message reads.",insufficient-neutral
"Claims that Thomas Jefferson said, ""The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try and take it.""","""It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible."" — George Washington ""The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it."" — Thomas Jefferson ""As a result of the war, corporations have become enthroned, and an era of corruption in high places will follow. The money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its rule by preying upon the prejudice of the people, until all wealth is concentrated in a few hands, and the republic destroyed. "" — Abraham Lincoln [...] The Jefferson quote about the Second Amendment has been trotted out frequently in recent months in the gun control debate. Like many spurious quotes in circulation it sounds legitimate, and in this case it pretty accurately reflects Jefferson’s thinking. But as Monticello.org, the website of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, points out it’s not found anywhere in Jefferson’s voluminous papers. In fact, it didn’t surface until 1989.",refutes
Nicotine patches can cure Parkinson’s disease,"Nicotinic Receptor Intervention in Parkinson's Disease: Future Directions - PMID: 29863173 - PMCID: PMC5975393 [...] Sufficient preclinical and epidemiological data are available to justify nicotinic intervention in Parkinson's disease (PD). Although use of nicotine patch has been suggested in some neurodegenerative disorders, including PD, the key for success with nicotinic intervention, particularly in PD, appears to rely not only on the dose but also on the mode of nicotine administration. Our aim in this short review is to provide justification for such contention. Thus, following a short introduction of nicotinic receptor pharmacology, the potential of nicotine in alleviating not only the motor symptoms, but also the mood disorders (e.g. depression) and mild cognitive impairments that are commonly co-morbid with PD will be presented. Moreover, since current PD therapy is associated with dyskinesia, the effectiveness of nicotine in ameliorating levodopa (L-Dopa)-induced dyskinesia will also be discussed. It is suggested that pulsatile nicotine administration (e.g. via inhalation or nasal spray) may be the optimal route in nicotinic intervention in PD. [...] Nicotine and Nicotinic Receptor Drugs: Potential for Parkinson's Disease and Drug-Induced Movement Disorders.Int Rev Neurobiol. 2015;124:247-71. doi: 10.1016/bs.irn.2015.07.005. Epub 2015 Aug 18. Int Rev Neurobiol. 2015. PMID: 26472532 Review.",insufficient-supports
"an FBI raid in Annandale, Virginia, uncovered a plot by the Muslim Brotherhood to ""destroy America.""","FACT CHECK: Did An FBI Raid In Virginia Reveal A Muslim Brotherhood Plot To ‘Destroy America’? An article shared on Facebook claims an FBI raid in Annandale, Virginia, uncovered a plot by the Muslim Brotherhood to ""destroy America."" [...] The article, titled ""FBI Raid Reveals Muslim Brotherhood Plot to Destroy America,"" was published by Conservative Base, a website that describes itself as publishing ""information for conservatives, by conservatives."" The article alleges the FBI conducted a raid in Annandale, Virginia, and ""discovered what appears to be of a three-decades plan by upper-echelon members of the Muslim Brotherhood to ‘deconstruct’ the United States of America through inside operations.""",insufficient-neutral
"I am talking about the slaughter, death, and starvation of 6 billion people this century—that's what the science predicts.","Research shows that continuing climate change results in a broad array of serious threats to humans and other species. However, counter to Hallam's statement, published studies have not predicted 6 billion human deaths this century and there is no credible mechanism referred to justify how this could happen.",refutes
Rockall is a territory of Denmark,"McClean, who served in Aden and Borneo with the SAS, is absolutely clear about his objective: it was political and territorial. He was trying to cement the UK's claim to the ownership of Rockall, to be the first civilian to live there. While it is just a volcanic rock in the sea, its ownership is contested by the Irish, who insist it is closer to Ireland than the UK, the Danes – who argue it is part of the Faroe Islands sea shelf, and Iceland. [...] Its territorial significance is now much reduced but back then securing Rockall – at the height of the cold war, with Soviet and Nato submarines engaged in a tense underwater ballet around the north Atlantic – was about controlling sea space for hundreds of square miles of Atlantic. By the 1980s, it was about securing the oil and gas rights of the Rockall basin. In 1997, the UK accepted Rockall was a rock, with no impact on the UK's maritime territory. The current dispute with Ireland, Denmark and Iceland is over the wider Rockall-Hatton basin.",insufficient-contradictory
Yaradullu is a territory of Azerbaijan,Yaradullu is a village in the Agstafa Rayon of Azerbaijan. The village forms part of the municipality of Tatlı.[1],insufficient-supports
India ranked 9th on the foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2016 – World Investment Report 2017.,"Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is the investment through capital instruments by a person resident outside India - (a) in an unlisted Indian company OR - (b) in 10 per cent or more of the post-issue paid-up equity capital on a fully diluted basis of a listed Indian company. [...] FDI inflows in India increased to $55.56 bn in 2015-16, $60.22 billion in 2016-17, $60.97 bn in 2017-18, and $62.00 bn (provisional figure) in 2018-19. India has attracted around $74 bn investments across sectors during 2019-20. [...] Foreign Direct Investment in India: Top Countries (2000-2019)",insufficient-supports
Former Republican Texas Representative Will Hurd claimed in an August 13 interview that 141 people drowned in the Rio Grande river in 2022.,"The Missing Migrants Project states that 140 migrants have died from drowning in 2022, though the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has not released its data from FY 2022.",insufficient-supports
1000 scholarships per annum are available,"More than 1000 fully funded scholarships are available at world top universities for international students. These scholarships provide average monthly stipend of $1000 along with tuition fees, accommodation charges, health insurance and travel allowance. [...] Imperial Collage London PhD Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. Up to 10 fully-funded scholarships are awarded each year. This scholarship covers both tuition fees and an annual tax-free contribution to maintenance costs of £16,553. [...] Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) is a fully funded scholarship for international students. Approximately 600 scholarships are available for Masters and doctoral research studies. This scholarship offers living allowance of $31,200 per year, Full fee offset, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership, Relocation grant and many other benefits.",insufficient-supports
Any form of vaccination after COVID19 vaccination can be life threatening,"Following implementation of vaccination, cases of anaphylaxis after administration of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines began to be reported.3,4 Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after vaccination, with onset typically within minutes to hours.5 The initial estimated reporting rates for anaphylaxis in the US were 11.1 cases per million doses administered of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine (December 14-23, 2020) and 2.5 cases per million doses administered of the Moderna vaccine (December 21, 2020-January 10, 2021).3,4 Since these early estimates were generated, millions more doses of both vaccines have been administered and safety monitoring has detected additional cases of anaphylaxis. This analysis updates the reporting rates of anaphylaxis in individuals following receipt of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine. [...] Continued safety monitoring of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in the US has confirmed that anaphylaxis following vaccination is a rare event, with rates of 4.7 cases/million Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses administered and 2.5 cases/million Moderna vaccine doses administered, based on information through January 18, 2021. When considered in the context of morbidity and mortality from COVID-19,9 the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risk of anaphylaxis, which is treatable. Because of the acute, life-threatening nature of anaphylaxis, immediate epinephrine administration is indicated for all cases. CDC guidance on use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines8 and management of anaphylaxis is available.10 All facilities administering COVID-19 vaccines should have the necessary supplies and trained medical personnel available to manage anaphylaxis. [...] N. Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis after receipt of the first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.",insufficient-neutral
21% of people in Northern Ireland are living with a long-term health problem or disability.,"This claim is accurate. Dr Michael Wardlow accurately presented the percentage of Northern Ireland residents who are affected by an illness or disability which affects their daily tasks. These rates are in line with the rest of the United Kingdom (UK), and while prevalence in Northern Ireland is slightly above the overall average, when all regional fluctuations are taken into account it is not an outlier.",supports
"""Hospitals murdered patients” with remdesivir, a drug banned from Ebola trials because of “53% kill rate.”","Why Remdesivir Failed: Preclinical Assumptions Overestimate the Clinical Efficacy of Remdesivir for COVID-19 and Ebola - PMID: 34252308 - PMCID: PMC8448091 - DOI: 10.1128/AAC.01117-21 Why Remdesivir Failed: Preclinical Assumptions Overestimate the Clinical Efficacy of Remdesivir for COVID-19 and Ebola Remdesivir is a nucleoside monophosphoramidate prodrug that has been FDA approved for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, the clinical efficacy of remdesivir for COVID-19 remains contentious, as several trials have not found statistically significant differences in either time to clinical improvement or mortality between remdesivir-treated and control groups. Similarly, the inability of remdesivir to provide a clinically significant benefit above other investigational agents in patients with Ebola contrasts with strong, curative preclinical data generated in rhesus macaque models. For both COVID-19 and Ebola, significant discordance between the robust preclinical data and remdesivir's lackluster clinical performance have left many puzzled. Here, we critically evaluate the assumptions of the models underlying remdesivir's promising preclinical data and show that such assumptions overpredict efficacy and minimize toxicity of remdesivir in humans. Had the limitations of in vitro drug efficacy testing and species differences in drug metabolism been considered, the underwhelming clinical performance of remdesivir for both COVID-19 and Ebola would have been fully anticipated.",insufficient-neutral
COVID-19 vaccines can be sexually transmitted to unvaccinated people; vaccines cause blood discoloration and weaken immune system,"COVID-19 vaccines do not contain a live virus, so there isn’t a biological path for a vaccinated person to ""shed"" the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to those around them. Nor is there any evidence the vaccines cause reproductive problems. That means there’s no basis for social media claims that ""shedding"" causes reproductive issues in unvaccinated people. None of the COVID-19 vaccines used in the United States contains a live virus with the ability to reproduce itself. Therefore, there’s no scientific basis to support the claim that people who’ve received the authorized COVID-19 vaccines can spread or shed the virus to unvaccinated people. [...] ""The COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized by the FDA are not live virus vaccines, and there is no medical or scientific evidence to suggest that COVID-19 vaccines shed,"" Dr. Christopher M. Zahn, an obstetrician-gynecologist, retired Air Force officer and vice president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said in a statement sent to FactCheck.org. ""This is a conspiracy that has been created to weaken trust in a series of vaccines that have been demonstrated in clinical trials to be safe and effective and that are our single best tool for confronting a global pandemic that has taken 600,000 lives in this country alone.""",refutes
COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of miscarriages and stillbirths,"Available data shows that a pregnant woman who has a COVID-19 vaccine is not at an increased risk of having adverse pregnancy outcomes. Worldwide data, looking at many thousands of people vaccinated in pregnancy, has reported no increased risk of miscarriage, preterm birth or stillbirth following vaccination. Nor does vaccination increase the risk of a small-for-gestational age baby or developing congenital anomalies. One of these studies, from St George’s, University of London, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AJOG) on 9 August 2021, compared pregnancy outcomes for women who had received a COVID-19 vaccine and those who had not. The study found there were no significant differences between the two groups, with no increase in stillbirths or premature births, no anomalies with development and no evidence of babies being smaller or bigger. [...] The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) Yellow Card scheme collects and monitors information on safety concerns, such as suspected side-effects or adverse incidents involving medicines and medical devices, including vaccines. They have been analysing reports of miscarriage and stillbirth in pregnant women who have received the COVID-19 vaccines and have not identified any pattern to suggest the COVID-19 vaccines used in the UK, or any reactions to these vaccines, increase the risk of miscarriage or stillbirth.",refutes
COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of miscarriages and stillbirths,"The claim: Posts imply miscarriages and stillbirths drastically increased in 2021 due to COVID-19 vaccines [...] The implied claim here is wrong. The graph is based on data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System that is unverified and cannot determine if a vaccine caused a particular outcome. Scientists say a growing body of evidence shows COVID-19 vaccines do not cause an increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirths. [...] ""The totality of evidence from these monitoring systems indicates that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth,"" said Dr. Tom Shimabukuro, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Immunization Safety Office.",refutes
"“There is a cure to every d!isease”; herbs can cure cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s","Herbal remedies, also known as botanical medicine, have been used in many traditional medicine systems. They are produced from all parts of a plant including the roots, leaves, berries and flowers. These may contain active ingredients that can cause chemical changes in the body. Herbal remedies can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin to treat disease and promote health. Sometimes herbs and plants are categorised as biological treatments. [...] There is no reliable scientific evidence that herbal remedies alone can cure or treat cancer. However, some plant extracts have been found to have anti-cancer effects and have been turned into chemotherapy drugs. These include vincristine from the periwinkle plant, and taxanes from the bark of the Pacific yew tree. [...] Herbal medicines are often used to help with the side effects of conventional cancer treatments, such as lowering fatigue and improving wellbeing. Evidence shows they should be used in addition to conventional therapies, rather than as an alternative.",insufficient-refutes
COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of miscarriages and stillbirths,"COVID-19 vaccines don’t cause miscarriages or stillbirths contrary to misleading interpretations of VAERS data Scientific studies showed that COVID-19 vaccines don’t cause miscarriage or stillbirths. Pharmacosurveillance monitoring databases such as VAERS cannot be used alone to establish a causal association between vaccination and any medical condition. Public health agencies and medical associations recommend pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19. [...] In conclusion, all these studies consistently showed that COVID-19 vaccines don’t cause miscarriages or stillbirths.",refutes
“Walmart has announced starting June 3rd all locations in the U.S. will go back to 24hrs.”,"Fact check: Walmart has no plans for immediate return to 24-hour operations [...] ""Great news for late night shoplifters. 24 hour Walmart starts back August 14,2022,"" read an Aug. 9 Facebook post that was shared more than 3,000 times in less than two days. [...] - Charles Crowson, Aug. 11, Email to USA TODAY - Walmart, accessed Aug. 11, COVID-19 FAQs - Walmart, July 29, Tweet - KCEN-TV, Nov. 22, 2021, Walmart, H-E-B may not return to 24-hour service any time soon - USA TODAY, June 1, 2021, Walmart to increase hours Saturday with stores opening at 6 a.m.; senior hours to continue - USA TODAY, Nov. 13, 2020, Walmart extends store hours after cutting them amid COVID-19, weekly senior hour continues - USA TODAY, Aug. 14, 2020, Walmart increases store hours after cutting them in March amid COVID-19; weekly senior hour continues - Walmart, March 18, 2020, Latest Walmart Store Changes to Support Associates and Customers - USA TODAY, March 14, 2020, Walmart cuts hours at 24-hour stores and other locations nationwide starting Sunday due to coronavirus - Walmart, March 10, 2020, The Latest on Walmart's Response to the Coronavirus",refutes
Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island is a territory of Republic of China,"Until 2004, Bolshoy Ussuriyskiy Island was the site of a territorial dispute between China and Russia. The Soviet Union occupied Bolshoy Ussuriyskiy and Yinlong Islands in 1929, but this was not accepted by China. While Russia governed the islands as a part of Khabarovsk Krai, China claimed them as a part of Fuyuan County, Heilongjiang province; the easternmost part of China. [...] On October 14, 2004, the Complementary Agreement between the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation on the Eastern Section of the China-Russia Boundary was signed, in which Russia agreed to relinquish control over Yinlong Island and around half of Bolshoy Ussuriysky. About 170 square kilometres of Bolshoy Ussuriysky was transferred to China, while the rest will remain in Russia's jurisdiction.[2] In return, China agreed to drop all territorial claims to the remainder of Bolshoy Ussuriysky kept by Russia and received the right to navigate ships along the main channel of the Amur.",insufficient-contradictory
Clip Of Students Watching The Hardship Of Their Parents !!,"A clip of students watching the hardship of their parents is edited [...] The video claiming the Japanese students watch their parents’ hardship in class was edited. According to the sources we found, the students in the clip are Chinese, not Japanese. And the original videos and pictures do not connect with watching the parents/adults’ hardship. Title:A clip of students watching the hardship of their parents is edited",refutes
"claims that psychiatrist Viktor Frankl once stated, ""Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.""",The statement appears nowhere in Frankl’s written works.,refutes
Heroin Samples Found In Yukthiya Operation Are Fake!!,"Debunking Viral Claims Of Fake Heroin Samples in Yukthiya Operation! [...] The claims circulating on social media, suggesting that the Yukthiya operation is connected to fake heroin samples, are unsubstantiated. The issue of identifying bread floor and paracetamol capsules from heroin samples mentioned in the screenshot predates the Yukthiya operation. The ongoing mission is separate from this issue, and there is no evidence supporting the claim that the drugs seized during Yukthiya are fake. [...] Title:Viral Claims Stating Fake Heroin Samples Found in Sri Lanka's Yukthiya Operation Debunked",refutes
Aksai Chin is a territory of India,"Shortly after India modified the status of Jammu and Kashmir, making it a Union Territory, India then focused on the Aksai Chin region. Originally a part of the Kashmir Region, Aksai Chin has been under Chinese control since 1962. However, India’s position has been that Aksai Chin is a part of India under the illegal occupation of China. In the past, India’s stance on Aksai Chin has been docile, but the aggressive move on Kashmir emboldened India. Keeping up with the rhetoric around Kashmir, India’s Home Minister Amit Shah went a step further. He said that Aksai Chin is a territory of India that India lost to China in the 1962 war, and vowed to take Aksai Chin back from China. This was an explicit threat to China coming from the top echelons of power in India. This irritated Chinese leadership, and thus they trespassed into the Ladakh region of India to pre-empt any adventurism by India in Aksai Chin. While India did not have any plans of invading Aksai Chin, Amit Shah’s statement proved to be a serious miscalculation.",insufficient-contradictory
“The clothing industry contributes up to 10% of the pollution driving the climate crisis.”,"Globally, the fashion industry is estimated to contribute 3 - 10% of the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change, based on scientific studies and reports from the United Nations and charities. The clothing industry has a variety of other environmental impacts, including intensive water use, water pollution through dying and textile production, and pesticide and herbicide pollution through the agricultural production of cotton. Microplastics, which are shed primarily from synthetic textiles during washing, are also polluting the oceans, potentially negatively impacting human health and natural ecosystems.",supports
Conejo Island is a territory of El Salvador,"In the first week of September, the Honduran military raised the Honduran flag over the disputed Conejo Island, quickly raising the ire of El Salvador’s government. The incident as well as other recent border disputes highlighted tensions within the region at a time when cooperation and collaboration are more important than ever. [...] Conejo Island was first occupied by the Honduran military during the 1969 Soccer War with El Salvador and has been contested since that time. Although three countries—El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua—share maritime boundaries in the waters surrounding the island, Honduras continues to insist that Conejo, located in the Gulf of Fonseca, is Honduran territory. A similar flag-raising incident just last year led to talks among the three countries, which ultimately declared the area a ""zone of peace and harmony."" Despite this, Honduras established a heliport on the island this past March.",insufficient-refutes
"claims actor Clint Eastwood authored a long statement in favor of President Donald Trump that starts by saying, ""I love when people call Trump Stupid.""",New Hampshire State Rep. Fred Doucette actually wrote an extremely similar statement as a letter to a local newspaper last year. The statement may have gotten linked to Eastwood after the Massachusetts Republican Party shared Doucette’s letter with a meme featuring Eastwood’s likeness.,insufficient-refutes
Social security has been made a nationwide phenomenon with Jan Suraksha,The government has published an infographic that makes certain claims about financial inclusion and insurance. Here is a fact check of these claims.,insufficient-neutral
"In 2015, nearly 1% of employees were not paid minimum wage.","In their 2016 Assembly Election Manifesto, the SDLP claims that in 2015 nearly 1% of people in Northern Ireland earned less than the National Minimum Wage (NMW). This statistic can be found in a press release published by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) on 18 November 2015, where they state that ""0.9% of jobs were paid below the National Minimum Wage in 2015."" This rate is relatively on par with the rest of the UK, where that rate stood at 0.8% that year. [...] First of all, it is important to note that the same NMW does not apply to everyone. The deciding factor is age, with those over 21, between 18 – 21, and 16 – 17 having a guaranteed wage of £6.70, £5.30, and £3.87 per hour respectively. Apprentices under 19, or over 19 but in the first year of their program, are only guaranteed £3.30 per hour. There are many who remain exempt, particularly those who are self-employed, or are the directors of a company. People living and working in a religious community, share fishermen, and prisoners are among the other categories of individuals who do not fall under the NMW regulations. [...] The NIESR report concluded that women and younger workers are most likely to be underpaid. Apprentices have been singled out as the biggest single group that is most at risk, and consequently is in the greatest need of protection.",supports
“Myanmar used Dominion Voting Systems.”,"Dominion Voting Systems was only used in a few counties that experienced minor problems that were quickly resolved, and were either the result of human error or temporary malfunctions. [...] Dominion Voting Systems, which makes software and hardware for election officials to use around the country, is at the center of baseless claims that say ""glitches"" from its machines caused mistakes in vote tallies to favor Joe Biden in several states. [...] ""No credible reports or evidence of any software issues exist,"" Dominion says on its website. ""While no election is without isolated issues, Dominion Voting Systems are reliably and accurately counting ballots. State and local election authorities have publicly confirmed the integrity of the process.""",insufficient-neutral
Project 2025 would end gay marriage.,"As it is outlined in a 900-page document titled ""Mandate for Leadership,"" Project 2025 includes no proposal to eliminate same-sex marriage. The document refers to heterosexual families as ""ideal"" and calls for the protection of faith-based federal grant recipients who do not support same-sex marriage. Project 2025 is a ""presidential transition project"" led by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. Its contributors include a number of former Trump administration advisers, but former President Donald Trump has sought to distance himself from the plan. He has not advocated banning same-sex marriage during his 2024 presidential campaign.",refutes
Melilla is a territory of Spain,"Melilla (/mɛˈliːjə/ mel-EE-yə, Spanish: [meˈliʝa] ; Tarifit: Mřič) is an autonomous city of Spain on the North African coast. It lies on the eastern side of the Cape Three Forks, bordering Morocco and facing the Mediterranean Sea. It has an area of 12.3 km2 (4.7 sq mi). It was part of the Province of Málaga until 14 March 1995, when the Statute of Autonomy of Melilla was passed. Melilla is one of the special territories of the member states of the European Union. Movements to and from the rest of the EU and Melilla are subject to specific rules, provided for inter alia in the Accession Agreement of Spain to the Schengen Convention.[3] [...] The official position of the Spanish government is that Melilla is an integral part of Spain, and has been since the 16th century, centuries prior to Morocco's independence from Spain and France in 1956.[143] The majority of Melilla's population support continued Spanish sovereignty and are opposed to Moroccan control over the territory.[144]",supports
Claims Of Flowers Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years!,"Misleading Claim With Footage Of Fox Tail Lily As ‘Mahameru’ Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years. [...] The Himalayas are home to many natural beauties. According to some research, several rare medicinal plants and flowers can only be found in the Himalayas. A video of a flower blooming is presently trending on social media. Many of you have probably seen a video claiming that a flower only blooms once every 400 years in the Himalayas. [...] Title:Misleading Claim With Footage Of Fox Tail Lily As ‘Mahameru’ Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years.",refutes
An Organized Criminal Group Posing As Government Officials For TIN Registration in Sri Lanka!,"Sri Lanka’s tax system has been updated with a new requirement for everyone aged 18 years or more. The Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka has introduced a mandate under Section 102 of the Inland Revenue Act for resident persons’ registration. In this blog, we’ll dive into the specifics of TIN registration in Sri Lanka, explaining what this change means for you and guiding you through the registration process. Who Needs to Register for TIN Registration in Sri Lanka? [...] Got questions about the new TIN registration in Sri Lanka? Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Our team is dedicated to guiding you smoothly through obtaining your TIN number, and we won’t stop there. We’ll also assist you with opening tax files, calculating your PAYE tax, and handling other tax-related matters. Our experts are here to provide advice and support, aiming to reduce your tax burden effectively. You’re not alone in this journey. Let us help you navigate the complexities of tax registration with ease.",insufficient-refutes
Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !!,"A controversy over palm oil threatens to cast a pall over Nutella, the delicious chocolate-hazelnut spread made by the Italian company Ferrero. Headlines like ""Nutella Can Cause Cancer, Study Warns"" have circulated across the internet this week, but is Ferrero really including an ingredient that might give consumers cancer? The study, released by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) last May, does not say that Nutella can cause cancer. What the study does say is that palm oil, an ingredient in Nutella, releases potentially carcinogenic chemicals when refined at high temperatures. Palm oil, derived from the fruit of palm trees, is used in plenty of food. When refined at around 200 degrees Celsius, the study says, palm oil releases a contaminant known as glycidyl fatty esters (GE) in higher levels than other vegetable oils. Previous studies have shown that GE can cause tumors in rats and mice, leading EFSA to characterize it as a ""potential health risk"" for children and anyone who consumes it in high amounts. [...] Nutella’s cancer risks may be overblown by the press, but there are still plenty of good reasons not to eat palm oil. Palm oil plantations have been linked to deforestation, air pollution, and illegal labor practices. Although Ferrero says it sources palm oil from sustainable plantations, it has still come under criticism from environmentalists. France’s ecology minister urged the public to ""stop eating Nutella"" in 2015, adding that it should be made with ""other ingredients.""",insufficient-refutes
Agro based and thematic clusters for skilled manpower and economic opportunities are being identified,"The second claim is that Agro based and thematic clusters for skilled manpower and economic opportunities are being identified. According to an answer provided in the Lok Sabha, ‘Rs. 19,961.81 crores of investment have been estimated in the first 197 Integrated Cluster Action Plans (ICAPs). Of the total investment proposed, nearly 78% is targeted towards saturation of Economic and Basic Amenities. Various Thematic Areas have been identified for saturation of Economic Amenities, such as Agri Services and Processing, followed by Skill development to promote Small and Medium Scale Enterprises and Tourism.’ The details of the specific clusters based on various economic themes is available on the SPMRM website. [...] Fact: As per the government’s response in the Lok Sabha, thematic Areas have been identified for saturation of Economic Amenities, such as Agri Services and Processing, followed by Skill development to promote Small and Medium Scale Enterprises and Tourism. The SPMRM website also has details of these thematic clusters. Hence, the claim is TRUE. [...] The last claim is that 300 Rurban clusters are ODF and are about green growth. The annual report of the Ministry of Rural Development (2016-17) states that, ‘the mission outcome as per the current design will see Rs. 30,000 crores of investment in 300 clusters benefitting more than 3000 gram panchayats, across the country, saturating them with all basic, social and digital amenities. At the end if the mission period, the country will have 300 Rurban clusters which will be ODF, green, agro based and thematic clusters with skilled manpower and access to economic opportunities.’",supports
"Claims President Lincoln once stated, ""It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.""","It’s The Life In Your Years – Abraham Lincoln Ever stumbled upon that famous quote by Abraham Lincoln, ""In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. [...] So, let’s take his advice to heart and truly live, not just exist. After all, it’s the life in your years that truly counts!",insufficient-supports
Male Population Was Less Than Half Of Female Population According To 2019 UN Report? Here’s The Truth…,"Over the past 22 years, there were constantly more men than women living on the planet. Of the 7.95 billion people living on the Earth in 2022, four billion were men and 3.95 billion were women. One fourth of the world's total population in 2022 were below 15 years. [...] World Bank, Global population from 2000 to 2022, by gender (in billions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1328107/global-population-gender/ (last visited October 08, 2024) Global population from 2000 to 2022, by gender (in billions) [Graph], World Bank, September 19, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1328107/global-population-gender/",refutes
21% of people in Northern Ireland are living with a long-term health problem or disability.,"Living with long term conditions policy framework 26 April 2012 ""Living with Long Term Conditions – A Policy Framework"" has been developed to provide a strategic driver for the reform and modernisation of services for adults in Northern Ireland living with long term conditions irrespective of condition or care setting.",insufficient-neutral
"The ancient rock carvings show modern-day technologies like computers, Astronaut suits and bicycles, etc. which suggests that our ancestors are more technologically advanced than us","We often think about our distant ancestors as primitive, equipped with the crudest of tools and a limited set of skills. But more often than not, we are terribly mistaken. Ancient civilizations are usually underestimated. History shows us that they repeatedly demonstrated incredible ingenuity and engineering prowess, even in the most distant past. From the stone age to the advent of metallurgy, these cultures thrived despite all. But still, certain ancient innovations and technologies remain a great enigma, as they cannot be replicated and fully understood. The mystery of ancient engineering challenges modern perception of the world’s first civilizations. Were they smarter than we think? [...] The exact process through which the Romans created such advanced art pieces remains a mystery, especially since nanotechnology was only understood by modern science in the 20th century. All this tells us that ancient artisans certainly possessed knowledge and techniques that were much more advanced than we first thought. [...] These ten incredible feats of ancient engineering are proof enough that our distant ancestors were much more sophisticated than we first thought. What is more, they definitely had an eye for art and magnificence and spared no effort or expense in order to create them.",insufficient-neutral
"Modern Graduation Gown Evaluated From Traditional ""Abaya"" Dress of Muslim Women!!","The abaya has come a long way from being a traditional garment to becoming a fashion statement. This evolution has transformed the abaya from a symbol of religious modesty to a stylish and trendy item in many women's wardrobes. With its origins in the Arabian Peninsula, the abaya has been traditionally worn by women to cover their bodies in a loose-fitting and modest manner. However, in recent years, designers have put a contemporary spin on this traditional garment, incorporating intricate embroidery, embellishments, and modern cuts to create unique and fashionable abayas. Today, women of all backgrounds and cultures are embracing the abaya, not only as a way to adhere to religious dress codes but also as a way to express their individual style. From catwalks to red carpets, the abaya has become a symbol of empowerment and self-expression for women around the world. Whether paired with jeans and sneakers for a casual look or a sequined gown for a glamorous event, the abaya continues to evolve and capture the attention of fashion enthusiasts everywhere. [...] Modern abayas come in a wide range of styles, colors, and materials. They feature intricate embroidery, sequins, beads, and even Swarovski crystals. The designs have become more fitted and tailored, accentuating a woman's silhouette while still maintaining the modesty and elegance associated with the traditional abaya. This evolution has allowed women to embrace their cultural heritage while also expressing their individual style and personality.",insufficient-supports
Hyderabad Police Issued A Warning Against Soft Drinks Containing The Ebola Virus!,"Hyderabad Police did not issue warning against soft drinks containing Ebola virus. [...] Time and again social media users have revived old claims and circulated then online. This time again, a message claiming to be purportedly written by the National Health of India and Hyderabad Police who warn people to not consume soft drinks such as Maaza, Coca Cola, Thumbs Up, 7-Up, Pepsi, Sprite etc has a company employee has mixed contaminated blood containing the Ebola virus in these drinks. The message further states that this news was reported by NDTV recently. [...] Title:Hyderabad Police did not issue warning against soft drinks containing Ebola virus",refutes
Ingwavuma is a territory of South Africa,"Ingwavuma is a small rural town, nestled deep in the countryside of the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. Part of the Umkhanyakude District Municipality, Ingwavuma enjoys the hot, humid conditions typical of this part of South Africa for some of the year. However, being situated in the mountains and 700 metres above sea level, the climate can be cooler and more extreme than along the balmy coastline. [...] This little town was established in 1850, and was burnt to the ground during the Second Boer War in 1899. It was re-established the following year. Thanks to the rich Zulu culture and the fascinating history of British and Boer settlers, Ingwavuma continues to be full of heritage; inviting visitors from South Africa and all over the world to come and learn about the people and the place. Ingwavuma occupies only 1.74 square kilometres and is home to about 1 500 people. It has a number of schools, a hospital and a small shopping centre. The entire area is rural, however, and the facilities and services remain compromised by a lack of funds.",insufficient-refutes
Fans Throwing Eggs At The Brazil Team After Their Elimination At FIFA World Cup?,"Unrelated & old video shared as fans throwing eggs at the Brazil team after their elimination at FIFA World Cup! [...] After the top-ranked and much anticipated strong Brazil team’s elimination once again in the quarterfinal stages of a FIFA World Cup, a video showing a group of angry fans throwing eggs at a bus is widely circulating on social media, claiming that it shows how angry Brazilian fans welcomed Brazil’s National football team after their elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2022. [...] Title:Unrelated and old video shared as fans throwing eggs at Brazil team after their elimination at FIFA World Cup",insufficient-neutral
2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year.,"The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes 3 claims about improving safety in Indian Railways, i.e., reducing railway accidents & elimination of Unmanned Level Crossings. This article is a fact check of the claims.",insufficient-neutral
Bones “are not made of calcium”; wild yam is a treatment for osteoporosis,"FULL CLAIM: Bones ""are not made of calcium""; don’t use calcium supplements to treat osteoporosis; high estrogen is associated with osteoporosis ; wild yam is a treatment for osteoporosis In July 2024, a snippet of a presentation by naturopath Barbara O’Neill circulated on Facebook where she advocated against using calcium supplements to treat osteoporosis. O’Neill justified her statement by claiming that bones ""are not made of calcium"". Instead, she recommended the use of ""Anna’s wild yam cream"", which would allegedly ""lift the progesterone levels"" and foster new bone formation. [...] O’Neill provided an inaccurate explanation of how bones are formed and maintained throughout life. Contrary to her claim, calcium is an essential component of bones. Not consuming enough calcium is one of the risk factors that can jeopardize bone formation and lead to osteoporosis. Contrary to O’Neill’s claim, adopting a diet with more calcium is one of the first steps someone can take to prevent or slow down osteoporosis. Wild yam isn’t a proven treatment for osteoporosis, and there is no evidence that it can cause an increase in progesterone.",refutes
Dokdo/Takeshima is a territory of South Korea,"In the late seventeenth century, Japanese and Korean fishermen clashed over abalone fishing grounds around the island of Ulleungdo (then called Takeshima in Japan). This prompted the Japanese and Korean governments to enter into negotiations over fishing rights on the island; in the end, the Tokugawa shogunate banned Japanese fishermen from visiting Ulleungdo. The South Korean government today points to this resolution as confirming that Takeshima/Dokdo, too, is Korean territory. But this assertion needs close examination. Complicating this issue are records--preserved both in Japan and Korea--showing that a fisherman named An Yong-bok, who was captured and brought to Japan in the clash, returned to Japan three years later and stated that Matsushima (an old Japanese name for Takeshima/Dokdo) was the Korean ""Jasando."" What implications An's statement has for the present-day Takeshima dispute will also be examined. [...] One other basis for the claim in the South Korean government pamphlet that ""Korea's territorial sovereignty over Ulleungdo and its ancillary island, Dokdo, was confirmed through the diplomatic negotiations between the Korean and Japanese governments"" is the notion that Takeshima/Dokdo forms part of Ulleungdo. If Ulleungdo belongs to Korea, the argument goes, then so must Takeshima/Dokdo. The South Korean government once insisted that Takeshima/Dokdo was recognized as Korean territory by Article 2(a) of the San Francisco Peace Treaty (1951), in which Japan ""renounces all right, title and claim to Korea, including Dagelet (Ulleungdo), etc."" because Takeshima/Dokdo was an dependent island of Ulleungdo.22 An examination of this ancillary island claim follows.",insufficient-neutral
All 34 international airports and all 48 domestic airports have been provided with accessible feature.,"The first claim is that all 34 international airports and all 48 domestic airports have been provided with accessible features. The 2017-18 annual report of the DEPwD throws light on this matter. The report mentions that, ‘All 34 International Airports & 48 Domestic Airports, have been provided with accessibility features namely, ramps, accessible toilets, lifts with braille symbols and auditory signals’. These changes were initiated under the accessible India campaign. [...] Fact: All 34 International Airports & 48 Domestic Airports, have been provided with accessibility features. The infographic says all 48 domestic airports, but the number of domestic airports in India is more than 48. Hence, the claim is PARTLY TRUE. Have Railway Stations been provided with accessible features?",supports
"Renters and owner-occupiers may have to pay their rates in full, while landlords can get a 10% allowance off their own rates bills. Since 1996, the private rental sector has grown significantly – from negligible size to around 13% of homes today, a similar proportion to the Housing Executive and all housing associations combined.",private renters social renters owner occupiers [...] Social renters and owner-occupiers [...] Additional restrictions for owner-occupiers,insufficient-neutral
"purports Florida has awarded 11,000 teachers more than $33 million for completing civics training offered by the Florida Dept. of Education","In a post shared on Twitter, Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis purports the state has awarded 11,000 teachers more than $33 million for completing civics training offered by the Florida Department of Education. [...] ""Florida has awarded 11,000 teachers more than $33 million for completing civics training offered by @EducationFL,"" DeSantis wrote in a Jul. 9 tweet that has been viewed more than 500,000 times. ""Congratulations to all the educators who have finished this training and received bonuses – we are glad you are taking civics seriously!"" he said. A press release shared to both DeSantis’ and the Florida Department of Education’s websites indeed confirms that 11,000 teachers have received $33 million for completing the training. The teachers who received the money either participated in the Summer Civics Professional Learning Series or the Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement, according to the same release.",supports
Sri Lanka to gift two female elephants to Pakistan !!,"The story of unfortunate death of an elephant in a Pakistani Zoo gone viral and reached far away in the world. An elephant at a Pakistani Zoo, called ‘Noor Jehan’ was ill far many months. She was under treatment. A team of doctors came for abroad to treat her and things were improving for her. However, due to lack of care by zoo staff, she fell in a pond, this made her health worse. After fighting for her life, on eid day, April 22, 2023, she was died. The unfortunate story of Noor Jehan echoed across the world. In a response, Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka General Yasin Joyia confirmed Pakistan that they will be getting two elephants from Sri Lanka as a gift. Though in Sri Lanka there is a ban on export of elephants, however, they have decided to make an exception to the rule and provide Pakistan with two female elephants. One elephant will be for Karachi zoo and one will be for Lahore zoo. Previously in Lahore zoo, in 2017 an elephant name Suzi was died. So Lahore zoo was also missing an elephant. Sri Lanka decided to bridge this gap of Lahore zoo as well as Karachi zoo with courteous gift of two elephants. [...] Coming back to the elephants gift by Sri Lanka, they will arrive in Pakistan in few days. They will be named by Sri Lankan govt itself before sending them to Pakistan. A proper announcement will be made soon about the timeline of their arrival in Pakistan.",supports
Kula Kangri is a territory of Republic of China,"On the border course, it seems that there has been no formal agreement between China and Bhutan. In this situation, there will be divergence of views. For my part, While I can accept our tendency to support the position of Bhutan in preference to that of its much larger neighbour, I will not allow that tendency to prejudice my conclusions. I argue that Kula Kangri belongs exclusively to Tibet. Nobody lives in the disputed area, so political considerations are irrelevant; therefore I argue that the most logical course for the border is along the watershed divide. In the past, the course of the divide was unclear, but now SRTM data, shown on this color relief map, clearly shows that the divide passes well to the south of Kula Kangri, which lies on a north-eastern spur. The SRTM void areas have been fixed for clarity, but the course of the divide is indisputable. Consequently Bhutan's claim that Kula Kangri is its high point should be rejected, whatever the relative elevations of KP and KK. And, despite what the Bhutanese websites and commercial maps may indicate, authorities with detailed topographical knowledge of this area tend to take this view.",insufficient-refutes
The pH for the coronavirus varies from 5.5 to 8.5. What we need to do to defeat the coronavirus is to consume more alkaline foods above the virus’ pH level.,"Scientists have not determined the ideal pH environment for SARS-CoV-2. In addition, the cells of the tissues that SARS-CoV-2 primarily targets, including the lungs and intestines, maintain a very tightly controlled pH both inside and out in order to maintain cellular metabolism and proper enzyme activity. Altering pH in cells and tissues beyond a very narrow range would likely result in death.",insufficient-refutes
"The visuals of water boiling under pits formed on a highway in Veracruz, Mexico, are a result of volcanic activity in Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcanic mountain","Popocatepetl volcano is 5452 m in altitude and capped by glaciers with a long Late Pleistocene-Holocene history. Volcanic activity has been intense during the last 10 000 years. Therefore, the valleys at the NE foothills of the volcano, covered by air-fall ejecta and drained by the runoff of the glaciers, became very attractive to ancient inhabitants of the Xalizintla Valley (XV) west of Puebla City, because of fertility of soils. The XV was occupied by humans about 2000 years ago who witnessed five events related to volcanic activity related to Popo. These events, described in this paper, are being taken into account for volcanic risk evaluation since several towns with a population of more than 23 000 people reoccupied again the Xalizintla Valley.",insufficient-supports
"Claims that Bohemian novelist Franz Kafka once stated, ""Follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.""",This quote was actually penned by gothic novelist Anne Rice in the foreword of a collection of Kafka’s writings published in 1995.,refutes
"claims two victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attack were purportedly identified by their DNA 22 years later","Two more victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center have been identified in New York City — just days before the nation marks the 20th anniversary of the tragedy. Dorothy Morgan of Hempstead, N.Y., is the 1,646th victim to be identified through ongoing DNA analysis of unidentified remains recovered from the World Trade Center site, where 2,753 lives were lost. The second person — and the 1,647th victim — is a man whose name is being withheld at his family's request. [...] ""Twenty years ago, we made a promise to the families of World Trade Center victims to do whatever it takes for as long as it takes to identify their loved ones, and with these two new identifications, we continue to fulfill that sacred obligation,"" said Dr. Barbara A. Sampson, chief medical examiner of the city of New York.",supports
Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !!,"The debate around the safety of palm oil, particularly in products like Nutella, highlights the complexities of food safety and regulatory standards. While the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and other organisations have identified potential risks associated with compounds like Glycidol Ester (GE), 3-MCPD, and 2-MCPD formed during high-temperature refining of palm oil, more research is needed to understand the implications for human health fully.",insufficient-neutral
claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats,"A list of ""Which Side of the Fence?"" items distinguishing Republicans from Democrats was widely circulated via the Internet at the beginning of 2013 with the name Jeff Foxworthy tagged on the end, leading many to believe it was the work of that nationally famous comedian: [...] However, this item bears little resemblance to anything produced by Jeff Foxworthy: his comedic material is typically affectionate and self-deprecating and involves poking fun at his own milieu; his brand of humor isn't about picking on or insulting ""the other guys,"" nor is it as overtly political or partisan as the list reproduced above (although that hasn't stopped his name from being attached to other similar political pieces). This collection of political quips was originally circulated at least as far back as March 2011 and in its original incarnation was not attributed to Jeff Foxworthy (or anyone else). We don't know who the original author was, but only after the list had been circulating for several months did someone tack Jeff Foxworthy's name onto the end of it; and Jeff's brother, Jay, confirmed for us that this material was not written by his sibling.",refutes
Footage Of Matheesha Getting Blessings From Dhoni !,"Our investigation confirms that the assertions of Sri Lankan cricketer Matheesha Pathirana taking blessings from Mahendra Singh Dhoni during a cricket match in the ongoing Indian Premier League are inaccurate. The footage depicts Pathirana simply picking up the marker used by bowlers to measure their distance, which happened to be near Dhoni's feet at that particular time.",refutes
Former Republican Texas Representative Will Hurd claimed in an August 13 interview that 141 people drowned in the Rio Grande river in 2022.,"FACT CHECK: Will Hurd Claims 141 People Drowned In The Rio Grande In 2022 [...] Hurd claimed during an interview with CNN host Jake Tapper that 141 migrants died by drowning in the Rio Grande. Hurd said,"" Last year, there was a drowning case, two drowning cases a couple of weeks ago. But, last year, 141 people drowned in the Rio Grande — in the Rio Grande River. And nobody was talking about that."" [...] A representative from the Missing Migrants Project told Check Your Fact that 140 migrants died by drowning in the Rio Grande in 2022. The representative said, ""I confirm that the figure that media got for migrant deaths in the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo in 2022 is correct.""",supports
"“R. Kelly has been released from United States of America Federal Prison, Chicago.”","Disgraced R&B singer and convicted sex trafficker R. Kelly has been transferred to a federal prison in North Carolina. R. Kelly, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was moved to FCI Butner Medium I, a ""medium security federal correctional institution,"" according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website. [...] R. Kelly was previously being held in Chicago, where he was sentenced in February to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted on three counts of production of child pornography and three counts of enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity.",insufficient-refutes
Biden said he taught political theory at the University of Pennsylvania for 4 years,"Joe Biden is slammed for lying that he taught political theory at the University of Pennsylvania for four years - despite serving as honorary professor for two and never teaching a single class - Biden, at 80, the nation's oldest-ever president, was speaking at Prince George Community College in Maryland Thursday - 'I taught at the University of Pennsylvania for four years and I used to teach political theory,' he claimed - However, while Biden served from 2017 to 2019 as the Benjamin Franklin Presidential Professor of the Practice, there is no record of him teaching classes President Joe Biden made a bizarre claim in a speech that he'd taught political theory at an Ivy League university - despite only serving there as a visiting fellow and honorary professor. [...] 'We got to fight for it,' Biden said. ''I taught at the University of Pennsylvania for four years and I used to teach political theory. And folks, you always hear, every generation has to fight for Democracy.'",refutes
Chagos Archipelago is a territory of Maldives,"The Chagos Archipelago (/ˈtʃɑːɡoʊs/ or /ˈtʃɑːɡəs/) or Chagos Islands (formerly the Bassas de Chagas,[1] and later the Oil Islands) is a group of seven atolls in the Indian Ocean. The atolls are made up of more than 60 individual islands. The islands are located about 500 kilometres (310 mi) south of Maldives. The International community has a strong consensus that the islands are part of Mauritius, but nevertheless, they remain illegally occupied by the United Kingdom, which rents out the islands to the US for a military base. On 25 February 2019, in an advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice found that the United Kingdom illegally separated the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius after its independence in 1968. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on May 22, 2019, commanding Great Britain to return the Chagos Archipelago to the Republic of Mauritius within six months, which would allow Chagossians to recover their land, but Great Britain refused to comply.",insufficient-contradictory
20 new super specialty AIIMS – like hospitals being set up,"In what can be called a major boost to the healthcare infrastructure and health education in the country, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to set up 20 super-speciality All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and also to upgrade of 73 medical colleges. [...] ""Under this (PMSSY), we are going to set up 20 AIIMS in the country, six have already been established, and would upgrade 73 medical colleges. This is a historic decision,"" he added. [...] Highlighting other benefits of the PMSSY, Nadda said that each new AIIMS will add 100 UG (MBBS) and 60 B.Sc (Nursing) seats, 15-20 Super Specialty Departments and around 750 hospital beds.",supports
WikiLeaks has published the 1st list of black money holders in Swiss banks.,"Various posts on social media claim that WikiLeaks has released the ""first list"" of black money holders in Swiss Bank. The post is going viral on all social media platforms. DigitEye Team also received the message on its Whatsapp fact-checking number. The list contains 24 names — Sonia Gandhi, A Raja, Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, P Chidambaram to name a few. All the money listed next to the names are figures in dollars. The first name on the alleged list is Congress leader Sonia Gandhi who it claimed to be holding more than $56 billion. The numbers are not in chronological order and neither the names are in any set order. According to the alleged list, the lowest amount is held by P Chidambaram. [...] WikiLeaks has not published any report on the same on its website. The latest report was published in October 2019. WikiLeaks took to Twitter and tweeted about a similar list of Indian black money holders. In the 2011 tweet, it clarified that such list ""never appeared on WikiLeaks"".",refutes
Chagos Archipelago is a territory of United Kingdom,"The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom situated in the Indian Ocean, halfway between Tanzania and Indonesia. The territory comprises the seven atolls of the Chagos Archipelago with over 1,000 individual islands, many very small, amounting to a total land area of 60 square kilometres (23 square miles).[3] The largest and most southerly island is Diego Garcia, 27 square kilometres (10 square miles), the site of a Joint Military Facility of the United Kingdom and the United States.[6] Official administration is remote from London,[7][8] though the local capital is often regarded as being on Diego Garcia.[9]",supports
Vaccine killed 3.5X more Americans than COVID virus,"An analysis by NPR shows a parallel result: counties that voted for Trump in 2020 had much higher COVID death rates than those that went for Biden. The explanation: low vaccination rates fueled by COVID misinformation. [...] Cases of COVID-19 remain far more common in unvaccinated people, though the difference is narrowing somewhat. The report shows that the rate of COVID-19 in unvaccinated people is 3.5 times higher than in vaccinated people, down from a four-time differnce. To date, there have been 47,687 COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases in Oregon out of a total of 399,361.. Where the vaccines really make a difference is in preventing serious COVID cases. Nearly all breakthrough cases show no symptoms, or symptoms that are relatively mild. Once again, just 4.4% of the relatively small number of vaccine breakthrough cases have been hospitalized and just 1.2% have died.",insufficient-refutes
The Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) can only accomodate up to 64 candidates.,"While the pre-2006 (M1) and post-2006 EVMs can accommodate up to a maximum of 64 candidates (including NOTA), the upgraded post-2006 EVMs (M3) can cater to 384 candidates. Hence, the claim stands FALSE.",refutes
Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca,"Great Mosque of Mecca, mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, built to enclose the Kaaba, the holiest shrine in Islam. As one of the destinations of the hajj and ʿumrah pilgrimages, it receives millions of worshippers each year. The oldest parts of the modern structure date to the 16th century.",insufficient-neutral
Doumeira Island is a territory of Djibouti,"Ras Doumeira (Cape Doumeira, Somali: Raas Dumeera) is a geographic cape that extends into the Red Sea, towards the Doumeira Islands. The area is in the north of Djibouti and also border Eritrea, and was the subject of the 2008 border dispute between the two countries. In September 2018 ten years after the conflict, it was announced that Djibouti and Eritrea agreed to normalize their relations. [1]",insufficient-contradictory
Recent visuals of liquor mafia gang assaulting a police officer during Mahagatbandhan’s rule in Bihar,"In the context of Bihar’s recent Hooch tragedy, where more than 70 people died after consuming spurious liquor, video of a group of people assaulting a police officer near a railway track is being shared on social media claiming it as recent incident during the current Mahagathbandhan’s rule in Bihar. Let’s verify the claim made in the post. [...] Fact: Video shows liquor mafia gang thrashing ASI Ashutosh Kumar on 05 September 2020 for obstructing their illegal liquor business. On receiving the information, Jakkanpur Police reached the spot with extra force and rescued the injured ASI. However, during this period, Nitish Kumar served as the CM of Bihar with support from the BJP. Hence the claim made in the post is MISLEADING. [...] To sum it up, an old video of liquor mafia assaulting a police officer during NDA’s rule in Bihar is shared as a recent incident during Mahagathbandhan’s rule.",insufficient-refutes
"“When the entire opposition unites, then understand that the king of the country is honest”- Chanakya","Background: Chanakya has uttered the above sentences. After Chanakya and Chandragupta established the 'Maurya' dynasty kingdom (defeating the Nand dynasty king), there were some difference of opinions between Chanakya and other ministers of the Kingdom. [...] See the confidence of Chanakya in himself! Apart from being self-confident, this subhaashita also teaches us that whatever we loose in life it is nothing... But let us not loose good mind/intellect and other noble qualities in ourselves.",supports
"18 proxies tell us the world was the same or warmer 1,000 years ago","The basic conclusion of Mann et al. (1998, 1999) was that the late 20th century warmth in the Northern Hemisphere was unprecedented during at least the last 1,000 years. This conclusion has subsequently been supported by an array of evidence that includes both additional large-scale surface temperature reconstructions and pronounced changes in a variety of local proxy indicators, such as melting on ice caps and the retreat of glaciers around the world. Not all individual proxy records indicate that the recent warmth is unprecedented, although a larger fraction of geographically diverse sites experienced exceptional warmth during the late 20th century than during any other extended period from A.D. 900 onward. [...] Surface temperature reconstructions for the last 2,000 years are consistent with other evidence of global climate change and can be considered as additional supporting evidence. In particular, the numerous indications that recent warmth is unprecedented for at least the last 400 years and potentially the last several millennia, in combination with estimates of external climate forcing variations over the same period, support the conclusion that human activities are responsible for much of the recent warming. However, the uncertainties in the reconstructions of surface temperature and external forcings for the period prior to the instrumental record render this evidence less conclusive than the other lines of evidence cited above. It should also be noted that the scientific consensus regarding human-induced global warming would not be substantively altered if, for example, the global mean surface temperature 1,000 years ago was found to be as warm as it is today.",insufficient-supports
The polar bear population has been growing. Polar bears are thriving even where sea ice is diminishing.,"This article in the opinion section of Financial Post, written by Susan Crockford, claims that rather than being threatened by declining Arctic sea ice, polar bears are ""thriving"". [...] Castro de la Guarida1 states, ""Sea ice across the Arctic is declining and altering physical characteristics of marine ecosystems. Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) have been identified as vulnerable to changes in sea ice conditions. We use sea ice projections for the Canadian Arctic Archipelago from 2006 – 2100 to gain insight into the conservation challenges for polar bears with respect to habitat loss using metrics developed from polar bear energetics modeling. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Shifts away from multiyear ice to annual ice cover throughout the region, as well as lengthening ice-free periods, may become critical for polar bears before the end of the 21st century with projected warming. Each polar bear population in the Archipelago may undergo 2-5 months of ice-free conditions, where no such conditions exist presently. We identify spatially and temporally explicit ice-free periods that extend beyond what polar bears require for nutritional and reproductive demands. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE: Under business-as-usual climate projections, polar bears may face starvation and reproductive failure across the entire Archipelago by the year 2100.""",insufficient-refutes
Golan Heights is a territory of Israel,"MANSOUR AYYAD SH. A. ALOTAIBI (Kuwait) emphasized that the Golan Heights is Syrian territory occupied by Israel in violation of Council resolutions. Israel’s decision to impose its authority is null and void, with no impact on the international stage, he added, expressing regret at the decision by the United States. Kuwait supports Syria’s desire to regain all of the Golan Heights, he stressed, commending UNDOF as one of the few remaining sources of stability in the region. Emphasizing that the Area of Separation must be free of any military presence, he called upon all parties concerned to demonstrate restraint and avoid escalating tensions. KAREN PIERCE (United Kingdom) said that her delegation’s position — that the Golan is territory occupied by Israel — remains unchanged. The decision by the United States contravenes resolution 497 (1981), she said, affirming her country’s belief in the rules-based international order. Acknowledging Israel’s right to defend itself, she urged the Assad regime as well as Iran and Hizbullah to refrain from actions that could increase insecurity and put civilians at risk, while encouraging the United States Administration to advance viable proposals for an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement through substantive peace talks leading to a two-State solution.",refutes
"During his tenure as mayor of New York City, “street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.”","If Your Time is short - City data show that street homelessness decreased by 28 percent from when counting began in 2005 until Bloomberg's last year in office. [...] On his campaign website, Bloomberg claims that during his tenure, ""street homelessness decreased by 28 percent."" ""As Mayor of New York City, Mike led one of the nation’s most ambitious affordable housing plans, implementing several initiatives that have been replicated in cities around the country. During his tenure, street homelessness decreased by 28% and more than 170,000 affordable homes were built or preserved,"" his site states.",insufficient-neutral
Congo River is a territory of Democratic Republic of Congo,"Bantu, Sudanic, and other migrants from West and Northeastern Africa arrived in the Congo River Basin between 2000 B.C. and A.D. 500. The territory that is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely diverse, with more than 200 ethnic groups that trace their histories to many communal organizations and kingdoms. The Kingdom of Kongo, for example, ruled the area around the mouth of the Congo River from the 14th to 19th centuries. Meanwhile, the Kingdoms of Luba and Lunda, located to the south and east, were also notable political groupings in the territory and ruled from the 16th and 17th centuries to the 19th century. European prospectors in the Congo Basin invaded and splintered these kingdoms in the late 1800’s, sponsored by King LEOPOLD II of Belgium, and the kingdoms were eventually forced to grant Leopold the rights to the Congo territory as his private property. During this period, known as the Congo Free State, the king's private colonial military forced the local population to produce rubber. From 1885 to 1908, millions of Congolese people died as a result of disease, inhumane treatment, and exploitation.",insufficient-neutral
Joe Biden has called for a national draft,"The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court not to take up a lawsuit that calls the all-male military draft unconstitutional. The brief does not state whether President Biden thinks women should be included, nor does it defend the current system, which requires only men ages 18 to 26 to submit their information should a military draft be needed again. [...] Military leaders have said the same. But Congress has been reluctant. And the last time the Supreme Court considered the issue, it ruled that it was constitutional to require only men to register.",insufficient-neutral
"President Donald Trump said, ""Immigrants, not Americans, must adapt… Take it or leave it.""","In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. in 2001, opinion pieces expressing anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim viewpoints were rife on the internet, particularly one that eventually came to be attributed to Australia's then-prime minister Julia Gillard (and, much later, U.S. President Donald Trump): [...] Quote: 'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT... I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.' [...] 'If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.'",insufficient-contradictory
WikiLeaks has published the 1st list of black money holders in Swiss banks.,(See attached file: List of Black Money Holders from Wiki,insufficient-neutral
[A] series of just-released studies by working-level scientists prove that geological and not atmospheric forces are responsible for melting of Earth’s polar ice sheets.,"The studies that this article points to make no such claim. This research characterizes the varying temperature conditions at the base of glaciers that cause them to either freeze to the ground or sit on thawed ground. This has important implications for understanding how different portions of the ice sheet will respond to global warming, but it does not explain the glacial ice loss measured over the last century.",refutes
"Peer-reviewed studies, geologic records, and all the studies have shown that we have actually cooled since the Roman Warming Period, and likely since the Medieval Warming Period.","Of course, our understanding of millenial temperatures has improved greatly. The reconstructions extend further back than they did originally. The analysis methods have improved, so we have more confidence in the results. We can use many different proxies to reconstruct these temperatures, so have better spatial and temporal resolution. This allows for an improved understanding of variability and of the role of both internal and external perturbations. However, the big picture has changed little. A warm period about 1000 years ago, typically referred to as the Medieval Warm Period, a general cooling towards what is referred to as the Little Ice Age, and then the modern warm period, that appears unprecedented in the last 1000 years, or so. I think it’s important to realise that all of this is part of the normal scientific process. Early work will have limited data and will often use methods that have not been tried before. With time, we collect more data, develop improved methods, and – consequently – improve our understanding. We might even conclude that some of the early work used methods that we’d no longer regard as suitable. This doesn’t suddenly invalidate the earlier work, or imply kind of some nefarious intent. It seems pretty clear that the big picture presented by the early millenial temperature reconstructions have stood the test of time. I hope I, one day, have a paper that is still relevant, and being discussed, 20 years after being published.",refutes
20 Gokul Grams are being established and 41 Bull Mother farms modernized.,"The second claim is that ‘20 Gokul Grams are being established and 41 Bull Mother farms are modernized’. [...] A response to a question in the Lok Sabha in August 2018 mentions that 20 Gokul Grams and 41 Bull Mother farms are under progress in various states. [...] Fact: 20 Gokul Grams have been sanctioned for 13 states under the scheme. As of August 2018, 20 Gokul Grams and 41 bull mother farms are under progress in various states. Hence the claim is TRUE.",supports
North Borneo is a territory of Philippines,"On 12 September 1962, during President Diosdado Macapagal's administration, a distant cousin of the Sulu Sultan, the Philippine government claimed the territory of North Borneo, and full sovereignty, title and dominion over it were ""ceded"" by the heirs of the sultan of Sulu, Muhammad Esmail E. Kiram I, to the Philippines.[46] The Philippines broke off diplomatic relations with Malaysia after the federation was formed with Sabah in 1963, but probably resumed relations unofficially through the Manila Accord, in which the Philippines made it clear that its position on the inclusion of North Borneo in the Federation of Malaysia was subject to the outcome of the Philippine claim to North Borneo.[45] The representatives of Indonesia and the Federation of Malaya seconded that the inclusion of North Borneo into the aforementioned Federation ""would not prejudice either the claim or any right thereunder"".[47] It was revealed later in 1968 that President Ferdinand Marcos was training a team of militants on Corregidor known as Operation Merdeka for infiltration into Sabah.[48] The plan failed as a result of the Jabidah massacre.[49][50] [...] - ^ ""Cession and transfer of the territory of North Borneo by His Highness, Sultan Mohammad Esmail Kiram, Sultan of Sulu, acting with the consent and approval of the Ruma Bechara, in council assembled, to the Republic of the Philippines"". gov.ph. Government of the Philippines. 24 April 1962. Retrieved 7 February 2016. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.",insufficient-neutral
More than 6 lakh high risk pregnancies identified under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan,"Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan-PMSMA - The program aims to provide assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care, free of cost, universally to all pregnant women on the 9th of every month. PMSMA guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their 2nd / 3rd trimesters of pregnancy at designated government health facilities. [...] - The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan has been rolled out in all States/ UTs. [...] - More than 2.70 lakh high risk pregnancies have been identified under PMSMA.",insufficient-refutes
plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain,"Spanish territories along the northern African coast From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The plazas de soberanía (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈplaθas ðe soβeɾaˈni.a], lit. ""strongholds of sovereignty"")[3] is a term describing a series of Spanish overseas minor territories scattered along the Mediterranean coast bordering Morocco or that are closer to Africa than Europe. This term is used for those territories that have been a part of Spain since the formation of the modern country (1492–1556), as opposed to African territories acquired by Spain during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the Scramble for Africa. [...] - Mariñas Otero, Eugenio (1998). ""Las Plazas Menores de soberanía española en África"". MILITARIA. Revista de Cultura Militar. (in Spanish). No. 12. Madrid: UCM. Retrieved 25 March 2020.",refutes
KaNgwane is a territory of South Africa,"KaNgwane (Swazi: [kaˈŋɡwanɛ]) was a bantustan in South Africa, intended by the apartheid government to be a semi-independent homeland for the Swazi people. It was called the ""Swazi Territorial Authority"" from 1976 to 1977. In September 1977 it was renamed KaNgwane and received a legislative assembly. After a temporary suspension of its homeland status during 1982, the legislative assembly was restored in December 1982. KaNgwane was granted nominal self-rule in August 1984. Its capital was at Louieville. It was the least populous of the ten homelands, with an estimated 183,000 inhabitants. Unlike the other homelands in South Africa, KaNgwane did not adopt a distinctive flag of its own[3] but flew the national flag of South Africa.[4] [...] KaNgwane ceased to exist on 27 April 1994 when the Interim Constitution dissolved the homelands and created new provinces. Its territory became part of the province of Mpumalanga. [...] After some time without responding at all to the intensified mobilisation, the government of South Africa found another way to force independence on KaNgwane: it announced the incorporation of KaNgwane territory and Ingwavuma region of the then ‘homeland’ of KwaZulu into the Kingdom of Swaziland, the so-called land deal between the government of the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Swaziland.",insufficient-refutes
There is “$500 billion of unspent COVID money” that can be rescinded.,"Is Nikki Haley right that $500 billion in COVID-19 funding could be rescinded? It’s not that simple [...] ""We start by clawing back the $500 billion of unspent COVID money,"" she said at an April 10 town hall in Salix, Iowa. [...] Haley said there is ""$500 billion in unspent COVID money"" that could be rescinded.",insufficient-neutral
"claims that playwright William Shakespeare once stated, ""Expectation is the root of all heartache.""","Download Solution PDF'Expectation is the root of all heartache' is a quote by __________. [...] Download Solution PDF'Expectation is the root of all heartache' is a quote by William Shakespeare. - William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and actor of the Renaissance era.",insufficient-supports
Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera,"You Searched For ""Nalin Perera"" [...] No Death Threats Received by Marians Members Subash and Rosa Due to Political Stances-Marians",refutes
Jadhang is a territory of People's Republic of China,"The Jadhs of Jadhung (Jadh-Dung) The name Jadung seems to have come from Jadh (name of the tribe that inhabited the valley) and Dung (mountain). The British mapmakers have mentioned this place as Jadhang, but all local residents of Uttarkashi use the name Jadung (perhaps Jadh-Dung) for this village and valley. The pronunciation agrees well with the nomenclature. Agriculture, livestock and commerce drove economy of their villages of Jadh-Dung and Nelang2. The Jadh population3 is estimated at around 2500 today of which more than 60% are residents of the Kinnaur valley in Himachal and the rest in the villages of Harsil and Dunda in Uttarakhand. Although of predominantly Bhotia origins, the Jadh people have a strong Garhwali influence. Even though they have converted to Buddhism and changed their rituals during the time of Tibetan domination; the legend of King Janak and festivals like Pandav Lila4 continues to live on in the Jadh consciousness. [...] Due to some communication issue, the post-commander at Jadung had not been informed about our arrival through official channels. By about 8 in the evening the official hassles were sorted out. The day ended with a nice campfire in the farmlands of Jadung. The little solar-powered lights of the ITBP post shone at a distance across a little stream. The silhouettes of the ruins of the Jadung village around created an ambience that was surreal and ghostly.",insufficient-neutral
When the exact same group of 'experts' who claimed it was global cooling in 1977 now claim it's global warming you can easily see why I am skeptical,"""When the exact same group of ‘experts’ who claimed it was global cooling in 1977 now claim it’s global warming you can see why I am easily skeptical,"" reads the text flanking what appear to be two Time magazine covers that Nugent posted to Facebook on May 20. The first, which the post says is from 1977, shows a penguin in snow and the headline: ""How To Survive The Coming Ice Age."" The second, which the post says is from 2008, is an illustration that shows the men from the iconic Iwo Jima photograph lifting a Redwood tree instead of the American flag in the original image from 1945. The cover story from that issue? ""How to Win The War on Global Warming."" [...] Featured Fact-check ""Sorry,"" the headline of writer Bryan Walsh’s story says, ""a TIME magazine cover did not predict a coming Ice Age."" He notes that the fake 1977 cover is a doctored version of a cover from 2007 with the same penguin picture but a different title: ""The Global Warming Survival Guide.""",refutes
“Iran has stockpiled 10 times as much enriched uranium as it had” in 2016.,"By the fall of 2009, Iran had been the subject of four sets of UN sanctions aimed at compelling the country to comply with IAEA demands to disclose the full extent of its nuclear program and to stop its uranium enrichment activities. In September 2009, Iran informed the IAEA that it was constructing a second fuel enrichment plant near the city of Qom, but refused to answer all of the Agency's questions about the new plant.[3] At that time, Iran had an estimated stockpile of 1,500 kilograms of low enriched uranium (LEU), enriched to between 3.5 and 5 percent. When Iran announced that it would begin enriching uranium to 19.75 percent because it was running out of fuel for use in its Tehran Research Reactor that produces medical isotopes, the United States, France, Russia, and the IAEA (the ""Vienna Group"") proposed a fuel swap as a confidence-building measure pending renewed talks with Iran.[4] This proposal called for Iran to ship roughly three-quarters of its then LEU stockpile to Russia and France to be further enriched to nearly 20 percent and then returned to Iran as fuel for its Tehran Reactor.[5] Iran initially expressed interest in the proposal, but then withdrew its support,[6] continued its enrichment activities, and spurned further negotiations with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5+1).",insufficient-neutral
"purports Florida has awarded 11,000 teachers more than $33 million for completing civics training offered by the Florida Dept. of Education","A press release shared to both DeSantis’ and the Florida Department of Education’s websites indicates 11,000 teachers have received $33 million for completing the training. A March release from the Florida Department of Education noted that 4,500 teachers had completed the training at the time.",supports
"Lagan Valley is one of the least wooded areas in Northern Ireland, particularly with regards to ancient woodland.","The Lagan Valley (Irish: Cluain an Lagáin, Ulster Scots: Glen Lagan) is an area of Northern Ireland between Belfast and Lisburn. The Lagan is a famous river that flows into Belfast Lough. For a section, the river forms part of the border between the counties of Antrim and Down. It has a number of interesting features including a towpath which runs alongside the River Lagan. The towpath is popular with walkers, runners, cyclists, dog owners etc. It is a very scenic and peaceful area and is ideal for walking, cycling etc. The towpath begins in the Stranmillis area of south Belfast and runs all the way to Lisburn. The cycle route forms part of National Cycle Route 9. There are a number of ""off route"" mountain bike trails along the towpath. Lagan Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The AONB was established in 1965 and the greater part of it lies within the Greater Belfast area. [...] Belvoir Park Forest Education Centre",insufficient-neutral
purports to show a traffic light that melted in Texas due to extreme heat,"For several years, it seems, every extreme heat wave in the U.S. has prompted the circulation of photographs purportedly demonstrating the effects of intense hot weather, images picturing melted objects such as automobiles, tires, trash receptacles, ceiling fans, and street signs: [...] Another much-traveled image shows a traffic light that looks to have melted from hot weather: One would wonder, naturally, why extreme weather would have melted a traffic signal but left another one adjacent to it apparently undamaged. That's because this picture appears to stem from a motorist in Kuwait's slamming into a traffic signal pole, with the resulting fire melting the signal directly above the burning vehicle:",refutes
Dollart bay is a territory of Netherlands,"The Dollart (German name) or Dollard (Dutch name) is a bay in the Wadden Sea between the northern Netherlands and Germany, on the west side of the estuary of the Ems river. Most of it dries at low tide. Many water birds feed there.",insufficient-neutral
Domestic air passengers crossed 100 million for the first time.,"- India is now the third largest aviation market - Passenger traffic growth is in the range of 18-20% over the past three years - More people have travelled in airplanes than in AC trains for the first time - Domestic air passengers crossed 100 million in 2017 - A National Civil Aviation Policy was unveiled in 2016 [...] Claim 4: Domestic air passengers crossed 100 million in 2017 As noted earlier, the data from DGCA indicates that, in 2017, the number of passengers carried by domestic airlines was 1171.76 lakhs, or over 117 million.",supports
Blocks of color printed on toothpaste tubes indicate whether the toothpaste is made of safe ingredients,"A post shared on Facebook over 380 times claims the colored marks on tubes of toothpaste indicate the materials used in the paste. The colored bars on the tubes do not signify what ingredients are in the toothpaste. They are for sensors to help with proper sealing and artwork placement during manufacturing, according to spokespeople for toothpaste producers. The image shows three tubes of toothpaste each with small, colored bars at the end of the tube. In the image, the colored bars are circled. ""The secrets of the colors in #toothpaste,"" the caption reads. ""These colors are not for decoration, but the materials that were used to produce this paste."" The caption then suggests what each color bar means, with green allegedly indicating ""100%"" natural ingredients and black supposedly meaning chemicals are present.",refutes
"Vandana Tiwari, Sister of Bageshwar Dham Dhirendra Shastri, is marrying a Muslim man","A photo of a couple in traditional attire is viral on social media, claiming that the woman seen in it is Bageshwar Dham Dhirendra Shastri’s sister ‘Vandana Tiwari’. A post that shares this photo claims that she is marrying a Muslim man without the knowledge of her brother. Let’s verify the truth behind these claims through this fact-checking article. [...] According to BBC, Bageshwar Dham’s Dhirendra Shastri has a sister named Rita Garg, and she is already married. Regarding this issue, Bageshwar Dham’s PRO, Kamal Awasthi, told Aaj Tak that she married a Hindu man called Kamlesh Chauraha in 2015. All of this makes it evident that the viral photo is being misquoted as a picture of Dhirendra Shastri’s sister and her Muslim husband while it actually features Actress Gehana Vasisth and her husband.",refutes
Project 2025 would end gay marriage.,"In such a lengthy, expansive plan, it can be easy to get lost in the details. This may be intentional, bogging down discussion and complicating reporting on the project’s potential impact. So let’s focus on the vision of society driving the blueprint. That means beginning with Project 2025’s threat to bodily autonomy: how Project 2025’s drafters plan to mandate their narrowly defined and state-enforced patriarchal, heterosexual, married, procreating family and how they plan to confine people within that vision. [...] This is the America envisioned by Project 2025: one in which gender and sexuality are not acknowledged as actually existing outside patriarchal, nuclear families. All that exists here is mothers and babies, children and families. Each family is meant to function as an extension of the state, dedicated to controlling and confining sex, gender, and sexuality, with all the coercive power and violence that would require. Full compliance could only be accomplished through self-policing under intimidation. These groups know they cannot expect people to do that completely. They know they cannot force everyone to be straight, to marry, to deny their gender, to birth a child. They know people will refuse. What they want is to use that inevitable noncompliance as a threat and a tool.",insufficient-neutral
Southern Patagonian Ice Field is a territory of Argentina,"The Southern Patagonian Ice Field (Spanish: Campo de Hielo Patagónico Sur), located at the Southern Patagonic Andes between Chile and Argentina, is the world's second largest contiguous extrapolar ice field.[1] It is the bigger of two remnant parts of the Patagonian Ice Sheet, which covered all of southern Chile during the last glacial period, locally called the Llanquihue glaciation. Geography [edit]The Southern Patagonia Ice Field extends from parallels 48° 15′ S to 51° 30′ S for approximately 350 kilometres (220 mi), and has an approximate area of 16,480 km2 (6,360 sq mi), of which 14,200 km2 belong to Chile and 2,600 km2 belong to Argentina.[a] [...] The Southern Patagonian Ice Field section of the border is the last remaining border issue between Chile and Argentina. On August 1, 1991, the governments of Chile and Argentina agreed on a borderline, but the agreement was never ratified by the Argentine legislature. Later, in 1998, both governments agreed to redraw the borderline between Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Murallón[12][13]",insufficient-neutral
"“When the entire opposition unites, then understand that the king of the country is honest”- Chanakya","2. Couldn't resist sending you this link of this small clip from Chandraprakash Dwivedi's CHANAKYA: [...] March 12, 2015 at 4:04 PM hi ri, chanakya is indeed the FATHER OF OUR NATION.",insufficient-neutral
"India has validated elimination of maternal and neo-natal tetanus in may 2015, before the global target of December 2015.","Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus Elimination - India has validated Elimination of Maternal & Neonatal tetanus from the country in May 2015, well before the global target date of December 2015. [...] - Out of 21 endemic states/UTs, 5 state/UTs achieved LF elimination target.",supports
[A] series of just-released studies by working-level scientists prove that geological and not atmospheric forces are responsible for melting of Earth’s polar ice sheets.,"In what amounts to dissension from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) climate change policy, a series of just-released studies by working-level scientists prove that geological and not atmospheric forces are responsible for melting of Earth’s polar ice sheets. [...] It is now abundantly clear that even respected mainstream NASA geologists and glaciologists are advocating that formerly underappreciated geological forces working in concert with atmospheric forces are responsible for polar ice cap melting. Here we note that in many cases these geological forces are dominant and, in some cases, the complete cause of modern-day and ancient polar ice cap melting",insufficient-supports
"“Today in America, 1 in 3 women of reproductive age live in a state with an abortion ban.”","If Roe v. Wade is overturned, 1 in 3 women of reproductive age — more than 25 million women — would be living in states without abortion access. Banning abortion care will not stop abortion — it will stop safe, legal abortion care. And the cost will be women’s lives. We are in a state of emergency for women’s health. Barriers to reproductive care will only worsen health outcomes and exacerbate disparities and inequities. Fighting to make sure women have access to reproductive health care is more important than ever. No Abortion Bans: Not Now, Not Ever [...] Banned abortion from the time a woman is ""known to be pregnant""; no exceptions for rape and incest state could investigate women for miscarriages most punitive ban signed since Roe was decided, charging doctors with a Class A felony and up to 99 years in prison highest cervical cancer mortality rate in the U.S.",insufficient-supports
"President Donald Trump said, ""Immigrants, not Americans, must adapt… Take it or leave it.""","Immigration has played an even more divisive role in U.S. politics. About 15 percent of the U.S. population is immigrant, the same share as in 1920 but higher than it was for much of the post-World War II period.32 Roughly 75 percent of that immigrant population is estimated to be here legally.33 Of those here illegally, most overstayed with expired temporary visas rather than illegally crossed borders.34 About 45 percent of respondents told Pew shortly before the 2016 election that having more immigrants hurts American workers, while 42 percent said having more immigrants helps — the deepest division of opinion Pew captured on the issue over the last decade, caused by an increase in the number of respondents who react positively about immigration’s effects on American workers.35 [...] It can be tempting for the U.S. foreign policy community to throw up its hands in frustration in the face of this set of circumstances, but these challenges are not unprecedented in their magnitude, either at home or abroad. Blindly holding to the past is no longer viable. Change is coming too quickly. The United States must adapt to secure its interests and in ways that build domestic support. Three factors are particularly important to helping the nation navigate effectively in the current environment. [...] The United States must adapt to secure its interests and in ways that build domestic support.",insufficient-neutral
"During his tenure as mayor of New York City, “street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.”","Most New Yorkers I talk to do not know this. They say they thought there were fewer homeless people than before, because they see fewer of them. In fact, during the twelve years of the Bloomberg administration, the number of homeless people has gone through the roof they do not have. There are now two hundred and thirty-six homeless shelters in the city. Imagine Yankee Stadium almost four-fifths full of homeless families; about eighteen thousand adults in families in New York City were homeless as of January, 2013, and more than twenty-one thousand children. The C.F.H. says that during Bloomberg’s twelve years the number of homeless families went up by seventy-three per cent. One child out of every hundred children in the city is homeless.",refutes
"NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem.","FACT CHECK: Did NFL Referee Eject Players For Kneeling During National Anthem? A post shared on social media purports that a NFL referee ejected five players for kneeling during the National Anthem. [...] The caption reads, ""Anthem Kneeling in the NFL: Referees Flex Their Authority, Eject Five Players. The League Sends a Clear Message! Read More in the Comments.""",insufficient-neutral
“No discernible benefit of covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy”; “higher rate of neonatal and all-cause readmissions among babies born to vaccinated mothers”,"Going against the now-extensive record on COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy, a recent Instagram post claimed that there is ""No Discernable Benefit of COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy."" The post was quoting a Substack newsletter from Dr. Peter McCullough, a prolific spreader of vaccine misinformation. The newsletter focused on the new JAMA Pediatrics study on vaccine safety, also claiming that it found ""No Assurances on Safety."" [...] McCullough misused two pieces of raw data from the JAMA Pediatrics study to incorrectly imply that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is unsafe and ineffective. He ignored the primary results of the paper supporting the safety of maternal COVID-19 vaccination for babies, as well as the larger body of data showing maternal COVID-19 vaccination is safe and effective. [...] DeSilva and Vazquez-Benitez added that the study did not show an increased risk for neonatal readmission with additional COVID-19 vaccine doses received during pregnancy. The study also followed babies through 6 months of age and found a similar rate of hospital readmission regardless of maternal vaccination status.",refutes
Aksai Chin is a territory of Republic of China,"China and India have a disputed border territory known as Aksai Chin. It is primarily part of Hotan County, located in the southwestern section of Hotan Prefecture in China’s Xinjiang Autonomous Region, with a tiny portion on the southeast & south sides falling into the Tibet Autonomous Region. [...] The territory of Aksai Chin is situated at the crossroads of the People’s Republic of China, Pakistan, and India. Although India disputes it, it is administered by China. One of the vital boundary disputes between India and China is the Aksai Chin. Aksai Chin is a salt desert at a significantly higher altitude, and soda plain is another name for Aksai Chin. The area is devoid of human settlement. Because of the Himalayas or other mountains, the region receives minimal precipitation but absorbs the Indian monsoon. [...] In the above topic, we have read about the importance of the Aksai Chin. China administers the Aksai Chin region, including Hotan County in Xinjiang’s Hotan Prefecture and Rutog County in Tibet’s Ngari Prefecture. India declares it as part of the Ladakh Union Territory’s Leh District. It is located in the eastern section of Kashmir and has been a source of contention between China and India since the late 1950s. Go through the complete notes to better understand the geographical location, Indian disputes, and history of the Aksai chin.",insufficient-neutral
plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain,"The plazas de soberanía (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈplaθas ðe soβeɾaˈni.a], lit. ""strongholds of sovereignty"") is a term describing a series of Spanish overseas minor territories scattered along the Mediterranean coast bordering Morocco or that are closer to Africa than Europe. This term is used for those territories that have been a part of Spain since the formation of the modern country (1492–1556), as opposed to African territories acquired by Spain during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the Scramble for Africa.",refutes
"Scientists predicted global cooling and were wrong, so they are wrong about global warming","In this post on Facebook from 9 December 2023, it is claimed that global warming is a paranoia that climatologists created after their predictions of extreme global cooling leading to a new ice-age did not materialize. The caption of the Facebook Reel lists various statements labeled as ""facts"", including the inaccurate claims that ""Science is wrong on Global Warming"" because ""Science was wrong on Global Cooling"". This post has been shared hundreds of times and reached thousands of viewers who may not know that global cooling was not a mainstream climate theory in the 1970’s. As we explained above, there were more scientists at that time projecting and modeling future global warming. In addition, the claim that ""Science is wrong on Global Warming"" is inaccurate because the reality of global warming has been unequivocal for years, verified by overwhelming observational evidence resulting in the scientific consensus. Hypotheses that were investigated in the past by scientists, like the one on global cooling, do not invalidate today’s proven scientific concepts that accurately represent observed reality, like current global warming.",refutes
Social security has been made a nationwide phenomenon with Jan Suraksha,"Lim SS, Dandona L, Hoisington JA, James SL, Hogan MC, Gakidou E. India's Janani Suraksha Yojana, a conditional cash transfer programme to increase births in health facilities: an impact evaluation. Lancet. 2010;375:2009–23.",insufficient-neutral
When the exact same group of 'experts' who claimed it was global cooling in 1977 now claim it's global warming you can easily see why I am skeptical,"The meme’s overarching claim about ""experts"" warning of a ""global cooling in 1977"" also isn’t new. We addressed a similar claim advanced by Trump last year, and by Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz before him. [...] Moreover, the notion of global cooling was not widely accepted among climate scientists — as global warming is today. (NASA notes that studies show that ""97 percent or more"" of active climate scientists believe human-caused warming is occurring.) [...] Peterson, Thomas C., et. al. ""The Myth of the 1970s Global Cooling Scientific Consensus."" Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. 1 Sep 2008.",insufficient-refutes
"“Since the week ending March 14, Wisconsin actually saw a drop in tourism spending compared to last year of $1.7 billion.”","Decrease in tourism dollars became apparent the week of March 14, with a year-over-year drop of $17 million. Year-over-year decreases continued to mount, with drops of about $200 million per week statewide. A study commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association found year-over-year decreases totaled $1.775 billion from March 14 to May 16.",insufficient-supports
"claims that author Charles Dickens once said, ""Happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it but to delight in it when it comes.""",There is no evidence that Dickens coined this statement. It actually comes from the 2002 film adaptation of Dickens’ book “Nicholas Nickleby.”,refutes
"Claims President Lincoln once stated, ""It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.""","FACT CHECK: Did Abraham Lincoln Say, ‘It’s Not The Years In Your Life That Count. A Facebook post claims that President Abraham Lincoln once said, ""It’s not the years in your life that count. [...] Many web pages that post memorable quotes attribute this saying to Lincoln, but The Daily Caller News Foundation found no evidence that he ever made this statement. It does not appear in his collected works. (RELATED: Did Abraham Lincoln Say, ‘The Best Way To Predict The Future Is To Create It’?)",refutes
Saltoro Ridge is a territory of Pakistan,"The Siachen Glacier became a bone of contention following a vague demarcation of territories in the Karachi Agreement of July 1949 which did not exactly specify who had authority over the Siachen Glacier area. Indian interpretation was that Pakistan territory extended only to about the Saltoro Ridge, where the territorial line's route after the last demarcated Point NJ9842 was ""thence north to the glaciers."" Pakistan interpretation was that their territory continued northeast from Point NJ9842 to the Karakoram Pass. As a result, both nations claimed the barren heights and the Siachen Glacier. [...] The operation resulted in India gaining the 70 kilometers long Siachen Glacier and all of its tributary glaciers, as well as the three main passes on the Saltoro Ridge immediately west of the glacier; Sia La, Bilafond La, and Gyong La. Thus, giving India the tactical advantage of holding higher grounds. The AGPL runs roughly along the Saltoro Ridge which extends nearly 120 kilometers from Point NJ9842 to the Shaksgam Tract (a part of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir; which Pakistan had illegally ceded to China in 1963).",insufficient-refutes
"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted, ""I am disgusted with 'President' Trump allowing people to keep more of the money they earn.""","Q: Did Nancy Pelosi say, ""I am disgusted with ‘President’ Trump allowing people to keep more of the money they earn""? [...] The phony tweet says: ""I am disgusted with ‘President’ Trump allowing people to keep more of the money they earn. It is this type of wide spread theft of public resources that keeps America from being great ‘Mr. President’."" The fake tweet dates to Dec. 20, 2017, the day that Congress passed tax changes championed by President Donald Trump.",refutes
A Congress MLA misbehaved with the police when he was stopped by the police while chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans as part of a Rahul Gandhi’s program in Madhya Pradesh,"A video has been widely shared on social media platforms with the claim that the condition of police personnel who stopped a Karnataka Congress leader from raising the Pakistan Zindabad slogan was worsened adding: if Congress‘ reign comes, there will be an outcry in the entire country. [...] A user named Indian at Heart shared this video on X (Twitter), captioning: ""The condition of the police personnel who stopped a Congress leader from Karnataka from raising Pakistan Zindabad slogan was worsened* *These people started threatening to kill the poor man* *Just think, if Congress comes into the country or state even by mistake, then there will be an outcry in the entire country"". [...] DFRAC’s Fact-Check proves that the viral video claiming condition of police personnel who stopped a Karnataka Congress leader from raising the Pakistan Zindabad slogan worsened, is completely misleading as the viral video is linked with the case of former Congress MLA Asif Khan abusing and manhandling a police officer in Delhi’s Jamia Nagar in the month of November 2022.",insufficient-refutes
"A scene of Sri Lankan passengers of an overcrowded train in the morning ,on 15th June,2022 !!","Scenes of an over-crowded train on 15th June? (PHOTO) Find out the facts… [...] Is this really the scenery a railway station in Sri Lanka on the morning of June 15, 2022? We decided to find out the facts behind this image. [...] Title:Scenes of an over-crowded train on 15th June? (PHOTO) Find out the facts…",insufficient-neutral
Matsu Islands is a territory of Republic of China,"The Matsu Islands[a] (UK: /ˌmætˈsuː/ or US: /ˌmɑːtˈsuː/[4]), officially Lienchiang County[b] (/ljɛnˈdʒjɑːŋ/), are an archipelago of 36 islands and islets in the East China Sea governed by the Republic of China (Taiwan), situated alongside the southeastern coast of mainland China. The archipelago forms the smallest county in the ROC-controlled territories by area and population, as well as one of two counties that is a part of the nominal Fuchien Province. [...] Republic of China [edit]In 1911, the Qing dynasty was toppled after the Xinhai Revolution on 10 October 1911 and the Republic of China (ROC) was established on 1 January 1912. Matsu Islands were subsequently governed under the administration of Fukien Province of the ROC. On 1 August 1927, the Nanchang Uprising broke out between the ruling Nationalist Party of China (KMT) and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) which marked the beginning of Chinese Civil War. [...] Geography [edit]The Matsu Islands comprise 19 islands and islets,[53] which include five major islands, which are Nangan, Dongju and Xiju (both in Juguang Township), Beigan and Dongyin.[19] Minor islands include Liang Island, Gaodeng Island, Daqiu Island and Xiaoqiu, which are part of Beigan Township.[54] The shortest distance between Huangqi, Lianjiang County and the Matsu Islands is also the shortest distance between China (PRC) administered territory and territory in the ROC (Taiwan)-administered Matsu Islands.[55][56]",supports
Kalapani is a territory of Nepal,"Kalapani Territorial Dispute: Kalapani has become an issue of contention between India and Nepal after the Nepal government raised objections to its inclusion in India's new political map. The Nepal government claimed that the Kalapani territory located in its far-west is an integral part of its region. [...] Kalapani territory is a disputed territory between India and Nepal. While Nepal claims Kalapani to be a part of its Darchula district, the region is administered in India as a part of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand. [...] Since the Indo-China war of 1962, Kalapani is controlled by India's Indo-Tibetan Border Police. Nepal claims that the river located towards the west of the territory is the main Kali river and thus it falls in its territory, India claims a ridgeline towards the east of the Kalapani territory and hence, includes it in the Indian Union.",insufficient-neutral
Cocotiers is a territory of Equatorial Guinea,"Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, two West African nations, are currently presenting their case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to resolve a territorial dispute dating back to the 1970s. The disagreement centers around three islets—Mbanié, Cocotier, and Conga—located in a maritime zone potentially rich in hydrocarbons. This conflict is part of a broader context of energy competition, where both nations aim to solidify their regional influence by securing natural resources. [...] The core issue involves maritime boundary delineation, but the stakes extend well beyond territorial sovereignty. The disputed maritime zone is believed to contain significant hydrocarbon reserves. Control over these resources could not only transform the economic prospects of both nations but also redefine their strategic position in Central Africa. Gabon, which currently occupies the islets, asserts its sovereignty based on the Bata Convention, while Equatorial Guinea accuses Libreville of illegal occupation since 1972.",insufficient-neutral
Chick-fil-A donated $1.8 million to Anti-LGBTQ groups after promising not to,"FACT CHECK: Did Chick-fil-A Donate To Anti-LGBT Organizations After Promising Not To? A post shared on social media purports that the fast food chain Chick-fil-A has donated $1.8 million to anti-LGBT groups despite their previous claims to end donations to those organizations. [...] ""After promising no to,"" the caption reads. ""Chick-fil-A donates another $1.8 million to anti-LGBTQ groups.""",insufficient-supports
"Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said during a July 9 interview that there were 110,000 overdose deaths in 2022.","There were an estimated 109,680 overdose deaths in 2022, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).",supports
Any form of vaccination after COVID19 vaccination can be life threatening,"Key Points - Anaphylaxis, an acute and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, has been reported rarely following COVID-19 vaccination. [...] Anaphylaxis, an acute and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, has been reported rarely following COVID-19 vaccination. These interim considerations provide recommendations on assessment and potential management of anaphylaxis following COVID-19 vaccination. Detailed information on CDC recommendations for vaccination, including contraindications and precautions to vaccination, can be found in the Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States. Patients should be screened prior to receipt of each vaccine dose, and those with a contraindication should not be vaccinated. Resources from Immunize.org are available to help providers determine if a contraindication or precaution exists for all routinely recommended vaccines for adults and children and teens, including COVID-19 vaccines. [...] Anyone can report any adverse events, including anaphylaxis, that occur in a recipient following COVID-19 vaccination, to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Reporting is encouraged for any clinically significant adverse event, even if it is uncertain whether the vaccine caused the event. For detailed reporting requirements for VAERS, please see Clinical Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC. Refer to the VAERS website or call 1-800-822-7967 for more information on how to submit a report to VAERS.",insufficient-supports
"Claims that Aristotle once stated, ""We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.""","Aristotle, one of the greatest philosophers in history, left behind a treasure trove of wisdom that continues to resonate through the ages. Among his many profound statements, one particular quote stands out for its timeless relevance: ""We are what we repeatedly do. In these words, Aristotle encapsulates the essence of human behavior and the path to achieving excellence. This article delves into the layers of this insightful quote, exploring the significance of habits in shaping our character, achieving excellence, and living a purposeful life. [...] The Power of Repetition ""We are what we repeatedly do."" These words emphasize the profound impact of repetition on our lives. Human beings are creatures of habit, and our daily actions, no matter how small, contribute to the overall fabric of our character. Aristotle encourages us to pay attention to the patterns we establish through repetition, for they are the threads that weave the tapestry of our existence. [...] Aristotle’s timeless quote, ""We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit,"" continues to inspire individuals to reflect on the nature of their actions and the pursuit of a virtuous life. By recognizing the power of habits in shaping character, Aristotle offers a practical guide to achieving excellence in various facets of life.",supports
Shipki La is a territory of India,"Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post with a dozen buildings of significant size on the India-China border. The river Sutlej, which is called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet, enters India (from Tibet) near this pass.[1] A spur road on the Indian side rises to an altitude of 4,720 metres (15,490 ft) four km southwest of Shipki La. [...] The road from Tyak to Shipki is very dangerous and precipitous, sometimes consisting of a rather insecure scaffolding on the face of the cliff, hundreds of feet above the roaring torrent, and is suitable only for porters or goats as the path is often cut into the cliff and one has to bend double to proceed. After 4 miles there is a small village called Korang, and the Sutlej is crossed by bridge, the first since Toling. A mile farther on is Kiuk and, 3 miles past that, Shipki. ... The next day we found that it [our camp] was the other side of the village, and we passed it on our way to the Shipki La. This is the border village and there is a lumbardar (headman) here who speaks Urdu and can be very helpful. The Shipki La is 13,420 feet and is the border between Tibet and Bashahr State. As far as I know it is the lowest pass through the Himalaya and is open for a large part of the year: On the pass I rested and looked back to Tibet, just turning golden-brown in the morning sun. [...] - ^ ""Shipki La"". www.dangerousroads.org. Retrieved 18 August 2017.",insufficient-neutral
Fruits are successfully grown in empty lands in Thailand by simply dropping seeds out of vehicle windows !!,"Thailand offers budding fruit lovers a vast choice when it comes to having a go at growing your own . . . But growing tropical fruits for the first time can be a daunting prospect for many. [...] If you have plenty of space and time to grow something a little bit more adventurous, take a look at the list below. All these fruits grow very well in Thailand and will give you a great crop.",insufficient-refutes
Wadi Halfa is a territory of Egypt,"The Wadi Halfa Salient, named after Wadi Halfa, a nearby Sudanese city 22 kilometers south of the border, is a salient of the international border between Egypt and the Sudan along the Nile River to the north. The area is currently controlled by Egypt. The area (along with the Halaib Triangle and Bir Tawil) is created by two different definitions of the Egypt–Sudan border: the ""political boundary"" set in 1899, and the ""administrative boundary"" set in 1902.[1] [...] The Wadi Halfa Salient is roughly 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) wide and stretches finger-shaped on both sides of the original course of the Nile 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the north into Egyptian territory, with a total area of 210 km2 (81 sq mi). Because of the construction of the Aswan Dam and the flooding of Lake Nasser most of the area was flooded, affecting most of the villages of the area and the ancient city of Faras. Some of the people were resettled to New Halfa in the Butana region.",insufficient-refutes
Social security has been made a nationwide phenomenon with Jan Suraksha,"Jan Suraksha Schemes have provided an effective social security cover to the people: PM [...] The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended good wishes to all the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Jan Suraksha Schemes on completion of 8 years of the Schemes . [...] ""The #JanSuraksha schemes launched 8 years ago have been a source of strong support for crores of Indians. They have provided an effective social security cover to the people. My best wishes to all the beneficiaries.""",supports
Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter,"The Evian Water Bottle has received mostly positive reviews for its natural taste and refreshing hydration. Users appreciate its balanced mineral content and smooth, clean taste for everyday use. [...] The Evian Water Bottle is a good investment for those seeking pure, balanced, and refreshing hydration. With its eco-friendly practices and naturally smooth taste, it’s a premium choice for daily use and rehydration. [...] The Evian Water Bottle offers pure, refreshing hydration with a clean taste and balanced minerals, making it an excellent choice for those who value quality. While the price is higher than standard bottled waters, the premium experience and eco-conscious packaging make it a worthwhile pick.",insufficient-neutral
"an FBI raid in Annandale, Virginia, uncovered a plot by the Muslim Brotherhood to ""destroy America.""","The Annandale home of a suspected Hamas operative was searched by federal agents in 2004. While materials and documents were taken from the home, the search did not uncover a Muslim Brotherhood plot to “destory America.”",refutes
Banc du Geyser is a territory of Comoros,"The Comoros also lays claim to the Îles Éparses or Îles éparses de l’océan indien (Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean) – Glorioso Islands, comprising Grande Glorieuse, Île du Lys, Wreck Rock, South Rock, Verte Rocks (three islets) and three unnamed islets – one of France’s overseas districts. The Glorioso Islands were administered by the colonial Comoros before 1975, and are therefore sometimes considered part of the Comoros Archipelago. Banc du Geyser, a former island in the Comoros Archipelago, now submerged, is geographically located in the Îles Éparses, but was annexed by Madagascar in 1976 as an unclaimed territory. The Comoros and France each still view the Banc du Geyser as part of the Glorioso Islands and, thus, part of its particular exclusive economic zone. [...] The Comoros claims the Banc du Geyser and the Glorioso Islands as part of its exclusive economic zone.",insufficient-neutral
2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year.,"According to official figures, railways has maintained the best safety record in 2017-2018 fiscal in over five decades. Across the railway network, 73 accidents were reported as of March 30, compared to 104 in the previous fiscal. This has been the lowest in 57 years. A senior official of the ministry said, ""The main reason behind the improvement is track renewal, the railways carried out renewal of 4,405 km of old rails in 2017-2018. This is the highest ever progress of rail renewal and exceeds the target of 4,400 km kept for the year."" [...] – Derailments have come down from 78 in 2016-2017 to 54 in 2017-2018. Accidents at level crossings stood at 13 in 2017-2018 in comparison to 30 in the previous year.",supports
Footage Of Matheesha Getting Blessings From Dhoni !,"Watch: Matheesha Pathirana touched MS Dhoni's feet? Truth exposed in fresh video [...] Those who thought that Matheesha Pathirana was seeking blessings from former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni were absolutely wrong. A video from CSK’s 2nd league stage win against Gujarat Titans 3 days ago in Chepauk, showed Pathirana touching the feet of Dhoni to get his blessings before going on to bowl his over. But a new angle of the video from the higher stands of the MA Chidambaram stadium has come out and it has clarified everything. In the previous video which was shot from the side angle, Matheesha Pathirana was seen bowing down to MS Dhoni during a drinks break. That was being circulated all over social media platforms with a caption that Pathirana was seeking blessings from MSD so that he could bowl well in the next over. However, the latest angle is giving away a different message altogether.",refutes
"Sounds Coming From The Universe, Captured by NASA!!","NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft captured these sounds of interstellar space. Voyager 1’s plasma wave instrument detected the vibrations of dense interstellar plasma, or ionized gas, from October to November 2012 and April to May 2013. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech [...] These crashing waves reveal clues about the density of the interstellar medium – a value that affects our understanding of the shape of our heliosphere, how stars form, and even our own location in the galaxy. As these waves reverberate through space, they vibrate the electrons around them, which ring out at characteristic frequencies depending on how crammed together they are. The higher the pitch of that ringing, the higher the electron density. Voyager 1’s Plasma Wave Subsystem – which includes two ""bunny ear"" antennas sticking out 30 feet (10 meters) behind the spacecraft – was designed to hear that ringing. In November 2012, three months after exiting the heliosphere, Voyager 1 heard interstellar sounds for the first time (see video above). Six months later, another ""whistle"" appeared – this time louder and even higher pitched. The interstellar medium appeared to be getting thicker, and quickly.",insufficient-supports
"Per FDA guidelines, babies are too small to safely handle the amount of aluminum in childhood vaccines","The level of aluminum in childhood vaccines is safe, even for babies [...] Factually inaccurate: Contrary to what the claim suggested, the amount of aluminum in childhood vaccines is below the safe limit for injectable biological products specified in the Code of Federal Regulations. An analysis of the pharmacokinetics of aluminum showed that the amount of aluminum from vaccines that enters the blood of babies isn’t dangerous. [...] According to the post, most vaccines contain ""225 micrograms to 850 micrograms"" of aluminum, while ""per FDA guidelines, the max amount of aluminum anyone can safely handle is 4 micrograms per kilo"". This means a child would need to weigh at least 56 kilograms to be able to safely receive a shot with 225 micrograms of aluminum (225 micrograms divided by four), and an unrealistic 212 kilograms to safely receive a shot with 850 micrograms of aluminum.",refutes
Footage Of Matheesha Getting Blessings From Dhoni !,"Fact Check: Matheesha Pathirana Touches MS Dhoni’s Feet Before Bowling [...] New Delhi: Matheesha Pathirana was making headlines when a photo and video got viral claiming that the young Sri Lanka pacer was taking blessings from skipper MS Dhoni by touching down his feet before bowling his over. [...] To people who thought Pathirana was taking blessings from Thala 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/BKfQdPVx03 — 🎰 (@StanMSD) March 29, 2024",insufficient-refutes
purports WEF founder Klaus Schwab openly called for AI technology to replace democratic elections,"A video shared on Instagram purports World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and executive chairperson Klaus Schwab openly called for artificial intelligence (AI) technology to replace democratic elections. [...] ""WEF Chairman Klaus Schwab openly calls for AI technology to replace democratic elections!"" text overlay on the video, liked over 2,000 times, purports. The video features a clip of Schwab speaking in which he appears to say future elections will not be needed as a result of technological advancements. A watermark included on the clip indicates it was shown during an episode of Alex Jones’ show, ""Info Wars."" [...] Likewise, Check Your Fact found no credible news reports supporting the claim Schwab openly called for AI technology to replace democratic elections. The WEF also has neither repeated the claim via its website nor its verified social media accounts. In addition, Schwab has not publicly addressed the claim. (RELATED: No, Klaus Schwab Does Not Have A Personal Logo That Looks Like The CIA’s Logo)",insufficient-refutes
"“New Haven, Conn., had to issue bonds for a bridge after using funds for that bridge to pay for a police misconduct settlement.""","In 2017, New Haven, Conn., had to pay $8.4 million to settle a police misconduct lawsuit. [...] We wondered about the New Haven example. Was money for a bridge diverted to settle a lawsuit against the police? [...] Kaine said police settlements can defund city services, as when ""New Haven, Conn, had to issue bonds for a bridge after using funds for that bridge to pay for a police misconduct settlement.""",supports
"claims that author Charles Dickens once said, ""Happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it but to delight in it when it comes.""","Happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes"" is a profound quote that encapsulates the essence of appreciating happiness when it arrives, rather than constantly anticipating it. It suggests that happiness is not a given, but a gift – something that is not always present, but when it arrives, it should be cherished and appreciated. The quote also implies that the expectation of happiness could lead to disappointment. When we set expectations for happiness, we often tie it to specific outcomes or circumstances. If these conditions are not met, we may feel let down. However, if we let go of these expectations and instead find joy in the moments of happiness when they come, we are more likely to appreciate them fully. In today’s world, where instant gratification is often sought, this quote is particularly relevant. We are often in a rush to find happiness, to achieve it as if it were a goal. However, this approach can lead to dissatisfaction, as the happiness we seek is often fleeting or not as fulfilling as we imagined. By viewing happiness as a gift and not an expectation, we can learn to appreciate it more when it does arrive, and not be disheartened when it doesn’t.",insufficient-neutral
purports Donald Trump and Gen. James Mattis have recently sent troops to the U.S. border,"The video stems from a 2018 Next News Network report. Since Trump is no longer the president, he does not have the authority to send troops to the U.S.-Mexico border.",refutes
Former Republican Texas Representative Will Hurd claimed in an August 13 interview that 141 people drowned in the Rio Grande river in 2022.,"A 32-year-old Mexican woman died painfully, hanging upside down, while attempting to rappel down the border wall near Douglas, Arizona on April 11. Mexican authorities recovered the body of a 52-year-old Nicaraguan man who drowned in the Rio Grande along with his adult son. Luis Alberto Jiménez and his son ""are added to about 10 Nicaraguans who have perished in the Rio Grande’s waters during the first three months of 2022,"" reportsNicaragua Investiga. Agence France Presse profiled a swim instructor in Estelí, Nicaragua who is giving free lessons to people planning to migrate, so that they might avoid drowning in the Rio Grande. Most of his pupils are single mothers planning to flee with their children. [...] In a new book Will Hurd, who represented a west Texas border district in Congress, tells of taking other Republican representatives to visit the border: ""Some were nervous when I took them into Mexico. Many were expecting the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993, with shootouts in the streets like Black Hawk Down.""",insufficient-neutral
Banc du Geyser is a territory of Comoros,"The Comoros also lays claim to the Îles Éparses or Îles éparses de l'océan indien (Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean) – Glorioso Islands, comprising Grande Glorieuse, Île du Lys, Wreck Rock, South Rock, Verte Rocks (three islets) and three unnamed islets – one of France's overseas districts. The Glorioso Islands were administered by the colonial Comoros before 1975, and are therefore sometimes considered part of the Comoros Archipelago. Banc du Geyser, a former island in the Comoros Archipelago, now submerged, is geographically located in the Îles Éparses, but was annexed by Madagascar in 1976 as an unclaimed territory. The Comoros and France each still view the Banc du Geyser as part of the Glorioso Islands and, thus, part of its particular exclusive economic zone.",insufficient-supports
"Before the Aragalaya Gas Prices of Sri Lanka Low and After Aragalaya,Prices Increased !!","In conclusion, the allegations against President Wickremesinghe and Aragalaya activists for the increase in gas prices are misleading. The timeline of events reveals that the price surge mainly occurred towards the end period of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's tenure, and in the subsequent period, the prices dropped and increased by comparatively smaller margins. Furthermore, understanding the broader context of global and economic factors is essential when evaluating claims related to gas prices in Sri Lanka.",refutes
The EU sends Northern Ireland €500 million a year,"Together with the UK's financial commitment and additional national co-financing from Ireland and Northern Ireland, this will result in a total investment of €1.1 billion in peace and prosperity on the island of Ireland. Vice-President for Inter-institutional Relations and Foresight, Maroš Šefčovič, said: ""The EU has proven time and again its commitment to the Good Friday (Belfast) Agreement. Today is another concrete example of that support – together with the Irish and British governments, the new PEACE PLUS programme will provide around €1 billion to Northern Ireland and the border counties. Preserving the hard-earned gains of the peace process will always be of paramount importance to all Europeans."" Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, added: ""Since 1995, the EU has been committed to make a constructive contribution to the peace process. The new ambitious PEACE PLUS, the largest ever cross-border cooperation programme in the island, is built on the same principles of partnership that have made the past PEACE programmes effective instruments for cooperation and peace building. We invite partners in Ireland and Northern Ireland to continue their work to achieve our shared ambitions for reconciliation, peace and prosperity.""",insufficient-supports
Chagos Archipelago is a territory of United Kingdom,"Today, it is continuing a dispute about a set of them in the middle of the Indian Ocean, known as the Chagos Archipelago. Formally the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), the archipelago was administered from Mauritius in the days of empire and was detached in the lead-up to Port Louis’ independence from London in 1968. The Chagos Archipelago contains Diego Garcia, now home to a strategically positioned US military base, whose existence was made possible by the forced deportation of those living there, the Chagossians. [...] This 2019 opinion states that the United Kingdom had no authority to sever the archipelago from Mauritius, and thus control over it should be ceded from London to Port Louis. Despite this ruling, however, the United Kingdom has been reluctant to act on its obligations as laid out by the ICJ. [...] Crucially, the current Jugnauth government has stated that ""the end of UK administration has no implications for the US military base at Deigo Garcia, which Mauritius is committed to maintaining"". It will allow Chagossians to return only to the other islands in the archipelago.",insufficient-contradictory
"Peer-reviewed studies, geologic records, and all the studies have shown that we have actually cooled since the Roman Warming Period, and likely since the Medieval Warming Period.","There have been regional climate events over the past 2,000 years, which can be seen in records of past climate. However, analysis of global temperatures for this time period shows that current warming is unique in its extent and has exceeded earlier temperatures.",refutes
Clip Of Students Watching The Hardship Of Their Parents !!,"The video claiming the Japanese students watch their parents’ hardship in class was edited. According to the sources we found, the students in the clip are Chinese, not Japanese. And the original videos and pictures do not connect with watching the parents/adults’ hardship.",refutes
Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23.,"- Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are making concert films from their blockbuster Eras and Renaissance tours. [...] In August, Swift announced that an Eras concert film will be released October 13. The film's presale shattered records, selling $26 million worth of tickets in the first 24 hours. After much speculation, on Sunday night Beyoncé announced her own concert film: The Renaissance tour's film is set to debut December 1. [...] It's a shrewd move from the two musicians. While there are a number of entertainers who who would make a ""best of business"" list — billionaire Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Kim Kardashian, and George Clooney to name a few — Swift and Beyoncé have surely joined the ranks.",insufficient-neutral
"Renters and owner-occupiers may have to pay their rates in full, while landlords can get a 10% allowance off their own rates bills. Since 1996, the private rental sector has grown significantly – from negligible size to around 13% of homes today, a similar proportion to the Housing Executive and all housing associations combined.",Tenants can receive full or partial Housing Benefit Rate Relief to help pay their rates. The Housing Executive can pay this directly to: [...] Tenants in private rented housing can receive full or partial Rate Rebate to help pay their rates. LPS credits a tenant's Rate Rebate to the rate account of the property where they live. [...] - owns one or more properties rented to tenants - signs an agreement to pay rates on all their rented properties - pays the discounted rate amount in full by the due date - application form and guides for Landlord Article 21 Rating (10 per cent) Allowance (AA10),insufficient-supports
"claims Ron DeSantis received a $2 million donation from Sequoia Capital Bank, which is purportedly owned by Dominion Voting Systems","FACT CHECK: No, Ron DeSantis Did Not Receive $2 Million From A Bank Owned By Dominion Voting Systems A post shared on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, claims Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis received a $2 million donation from Sequoia Capital Bank, which is purportedly owned by Dominion Voting Systems. [...] Therefore, the claim that Sequoia Capital Bank donated $2 million directly to DeSantis is also misleading. (RELATED: Is Ron DeSantis The Only Veteran Running For President?)",insufficient-refutes
The Progress Pride Flag has been updated to include an autism symbol,"There is no evidence for this claim. The creator of the intersex-inclusive Progress Pride Flag created the image, but it does not officially represent the LGBTQ+ community.",refutes
The Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) can only accomodate up to 64 candidates.,"The Election Commission is working on a new design for electronic voting machines (EVMs) which will accommodate more than the present maximum limit of 64 candidates. This information was given in the Lok Sabha by Law and Justice minister Salman Khurshid in response to a question. ""The present EVM is so designed that it can be used only in a constituency, where the maximum number of candidates is sixty four,"" Mr. Khurshid said in his written reply. ""The Election Commission has intimated that they are working on a new design of EVMs, which will accommodate more than 64 candidates,"" he said.",supports
Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !!,"Which Countries Don't Have Rivers? There are 19 countries that do not have a river flowing within them. [...] Saudi Arabia is the biggest sovereign nation in the Middle East and the fifth largest Asian state. It is the biggest nation in the world without a river. It is also the only country with both the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea coasts. A considerable part of Saudi Arabia is made up of mountains, lowlands, and arid desert. Even though Saudi Arabia does not have permanent rivers, it has several wadis. Wadis are intermittently or permanently dry river beds. The supply of water in the country is characterized by a crucial investment in water distribution, seawater desalination and wastewater and sewerage treatment.",refutes
Mbañie Island is a territory of Equatorial Guinea,"- wikt:Mbañie Island, wikt:Cocotiers, and wikt:Congas Island: wikt:Gabon and wikt:Equatorial Guinea[8]",insufficient-neutral
"an FBI raid in Annandale, Virginia, uncovered a plot by the Muslim Brotherhood to ""destroy America.""","Homeland Insecurity: The radical Muslim Brotherhood is often dismissed in the media as a distant threat. In fact, this sworn U.S. enemy isn't just overseas. It's inside the gates of the White House. [...] As we list the worst of these subversives, bear in mind that the FBI in 2004 uncovered the U.S. Muslim Brotherhood's strategic plan to infiltrate the U.S. government and sabotage it ""from within"" during a raid of a Brotherhood operative's home in the D.C. suburb of Annandale on suspicion of terrorist activities. The stated goal of the document: turn America into an Islamic nation. Also know that, despite media dismissals of the Brotherhood as a ""benign"" group, it is in fact the parent group of al-Qaida and played a role in the 9/11 plot.",insufficient-supports
20 new super specialty AIIMS – like hospitals being set up,"The Union Cabinet has given nod for setting up 20 super-speciality All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIM S)-- like hospitals and also upgradation of 73 medical colleges at a cost of Rs 14,832 crore. [...] The construction of the new AIIMS will be fully funded by the Central government. It will also bear the operation and maintenance expenses of these facilities.",supports
Bones “are not made of calcium”; wild yam is a treatment for osteoporosis,"Calcium is essential for bone health. Insufficient calcium consumption can lead to bone loss and osteoporosis. Compared to men, women are at a greater risk of developing osteoporosis during menopause due to hormonal changes. A healthy diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, as well as physical activity and, in some cases, calcium supplements, can help prevent osteoporosis.",insufficient-refutes
KaNgwane is a territory of South Africa,"KaNgwane (Swazi: [kaˈŋɡwanɛ]) was a bantustan in South Africa, intended by the apartheid government to be a semi-independent homeland for the Swazi people. It was called the ""Swazi Territorial Authority"" from 1976 to 1977. In September 1977 it was renamed KaNgwane and received a legislative assembly. After a temporary suspension of its homeland status during 1982, the legislative assembly was restored in December 1982. KaNgwane was granted nominal self-rule in August 1984. Its capital was at Louieville. It was the least populous of the ten homelands, with an estimated 183,000 inhabitants. Unlike the other homelands in South Africa, KaNgwane did not adopt a distinctive flag of its own[3] but flew the national flag of South Africa.[4] [...] KaNgwane ceased to exist on 27 April 1994 when the Interim Constitution dissolved the homelands and created new provinces. Its territory became part of the province of Mpumalanga. [...] - ^ ""KaNgwane (South African homeland)"".",insufficient-refutes
A Congress MLA misbehaved with the police when he was stopped by the police while chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans as part of a Rahul Gandhi’s program in Madhya Pradesh,"The incident happened when Asif Mohammad Khan, a former Congress MLA, was addressing a gathering near a mosque in Shaheen Bagh along with supporters. A Delhi Police constable asked Asif if he has prior permission for the gathering from the Election Commission. Former Congress MLA Asif Mohammad Khan, whose daughter Ariba Khan is a candidate in the forthcoming Delhi MCD polls, was arrested on Saturday after a video surfaced of him allegedly abusing and manhandling a police officer in Delhi's Jamia Nagar the day before. A case was registered against him on Friday soon after the incident came to light. [...] Police said that when the constable asked Asif if he had ECI's permission or not, the former legislator turned aggressive and began misbehaving with him. ""Asif used abusive language and manhandled the constable. A complaint was registered against Asif in Shaheen Bagh police station and an investigation is underway,"" ANI quoted the Delhi Police as saying.",insufficient-supports
More than 6 lakh high risk pregnancies identified under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan,"According to the official website, ‘the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan has been launched by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India. The program aims to provide assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care, free of cost, universally to all pregnant women on the 9th of every month. PMSMA guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their 2nd/3rd trimesters of pregnancy at designated government health facilities’. [...] The fourth claim is that ‘more than 6 lakh high risk pregnancies identified’. One of the critical components of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan is identification and follow-up of high risk pregnancies. Since its inception in 2016, Over 7 lakh women with high risk conditions have been identified.",supports
purports the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps allegedly sentenced former Surgeon General Jerome Adams to death,The claim stems from a satirical website. A Navy JAG spokesperson denied the claim.,refutes
More civilians killed under NDA than UPA,"Official figures further reveal that more terrorists were killed by the security forces during the BJP's tenure than under the UPA. [...] The number of civilians killed under the current government, however, stands at 100 as compared to 108 under the UPA. Contary to the above-mentioned official data, Surjewala had, on December 29, claimed in a tweet that as many as 134 civilians were killed under the NDA rule, whereas 71 were killed when the UPA was in power.",insufficient-refutes
1000 scholarships per annum are available,"ICAPP Scholarship ($1,000 per year) The Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) Scholarship is awarded to students with a passion for civics, public policy or public service. ICAPP Scholars will have unique opportunities to pursue a variety of programs sponsored through the Institute for Civics and Public Policy at Ohio Northern University. Two students will be named ICAPP Scholars and awarded a renewable annual scholarship of $1,000. The deadline to apply is Feb. 29, 2024. TO APPLY - CLICK HERE!",insufficient-neutral
Department of Fertilizers has made it mandatory for all the indigenous producers of urea to produce 100% of their total production of subsidized urea as Neem Coated Urea (NCU),"Neem Coated Urea in Rajya Sabha today, said that the Department of Agriculture, [...] Giving a background of the Neem Coating of urea in the country, the Minister informed that on 2nd June 2008, the Government had notified the policy for encouraging production and availability of fortified and coated fertilizers in the country wherein the indigenous manufacturers/producers of the subsidized fertilizers were allowed to produce fortified/coated subsidized fertilizers up to a maximum of 20% of their total production of respective subsidized fertilizers. This ceiling of production of Neem Coated Urea(NCU) was increased from the limit of 20% to a maximum of 35% of their total production vide notification dated 11th January, 2011. Shri Mandaviya said that the Government, on 24th March, 2015 made mandatory for all the indigenous producers of urea to produce 75% of their total production of subsidized urea as Neem Coated Urea. Subsequently, on 25th May 2015, Department of Fertilizers made it mandatory for all the domestic producers of urea to produce 100% as Neem Coated Urea with an extra MRP of 5% (of Rs. 5360/- per",supports
Matsu Islands is a territory of Republic of China,"The Matsu Islands[lower-alpha 1] (UK: /ˌmætˈsuː/ or US: /ˌmɑːtˈsuː/[4]), officially Lienchiang County[lower-alpha 2] (/ljɛnˈdʒjɑːŋ/), are an archipelago of 36 islands and islets in the East China Sea governed by the Republic of China (Taiwan), situated alongside the southeastern coast of mainland China. The archipelago forms the smallest county in the ROC-controlled territories by area and population, as well as one of two counties that is a part of the nominal Fuchien Province. [...] In 1911, the Qing dynasty was toppled after the Xinhai Revolution on 10 October 1911 and the Republic of China (ROC) was established on 1 January 1912. Matsu Islands were subsequently governed under the administration of Fukien Province of the ROC. On 1 August 1927, the Nanchang Uprising broke out between the ruling Nationalist Party of China (KMT) and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) which marked the beginning of Chinese Civil War. [...] The Matsu Islands comprise 19 islands and islets,[53] which include five major islands, which are Nangan, Dongju and Xiju (both in Juguang Township), Beigan and Dongyin.[19] Minor islands include Liang Island, Gaodeng Island, Daqiu Island and Xiaoqiu, which are part of Beigan Township.[54] The shortest distance between Huangqi, Lianjiang County and the Matsu Islands is also the shortest distance between China (PRC) administered territory and territory in the ROC (Taiwan)-administered Matsu Islands.[55][56]",supports
"CNN published an article claiming Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy made ""several unproven claims"" in his impeachment inquiry announcement.","Some Republicans have denounced their colleagues’ push to impeach Biden, as the effort risks possible hypocrisy claims since the GOP widely criticized Trump’s two impeachments. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) accused McCarthy of engaging in ""impeachment theater,"" in an interview with CNN, telling host Dana Bash he believes McCarthy is floating the impeachment inquiry to placate Republican lawmakers who believe the government spending cuts he agreed to with Biden during the debt ceiling negotiations did not go far enough. Some Republican senators have also suggested the impeachment talk is a distraction from other issues, including Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who told reporters she wants the Senate and the House to focus on Congress’ annual defense spending bill that’s currently being negotiated in both chambers. McCarthy watered down the statements he made to Hannity in the wake of the criticism, telling reporters Tuesday ""I wasn’t announcing it"" and noting the House investigations into Biden’s conduct are ongoing.",insufficient-neutral
Northern Ireland purchases from Great Britain are four times more valuable than those from Ireland.,whether goods purchased are final products or are intermediate goods to be used in a further production process; transport/shipping routes; the country of origin of any goods purchased.,insufficient-neutral
Captured Pilot Abhinandan Dancing with Pakistan Army,"RAWALPINDI: Wing Commander of Indian Air Force, Abhinandan, captured by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has thanked the Pakistan Army and armed forces personnel for their hospitality and treating him with respect, ARY News reported Wednesday. In a video footage, Abhinandan can be seen sharing his views and thanking the Pakistan armed forces for saving his life from the mob at crash site. The PAF had shot down two Indian jets after they intruded into Pakistan’s airspace – Abhinandan, the Wing Commander of Indian Air Force, was detained while another was moved to hospital for treatment. [...] ""Pakistan is a responsible state and behaving in polite way with the arrested Indian pilots,"" he said.",insufficient-refutes
Shipki La is a territory of India,"Shipki La is a mountain pass with 3930 meters of elevation. It is also the border post between India and China. Indian portion of this pass comes under Kinnaur region of Himachal Pradesh and China occupies the pass in Ngari Prefecture in Tibet. River Sutlej, also called Langqen Zangbo in Tibet, enters India near this pass. Shipki La pass is one of the border posts of India for trade with China along with Nathu La pass in Sikkim and Lipulekh in Uttarakhand. Shipki La pass is located near the Khab village of Himachal Pradesh. The road at the Shipki La pass is an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. Currently, the road is mainly used for local trade of small scale across the border. The opening of the border at the Shipki La pass is considered to be potential enough to increase trade on the both sides of the border. Visiting Information to Shipki La Pass",insufficient-neutral
There were 84 children adopted in Northern Ireland in 2018.,Children adopted from care in Northern Ireland 2017/18.,insufficient-neutral
"The ancient rock carvings show modern-day technologies like computers, Astronaut suits and bicycles, etc. which suggests that our ancestors are more technologically advanced than us","Scientists have long pointed to changes in climate, such as the onset of wet or dry periods, as the key driving force behind the adaptation of our early ancestors. The new study puts this idea to the test by examining a detailed record of environmental changes over almost a million years, etched into a 456-foot-long core of sediment layers extracted from an ancient lake. [...] Windows into our ancient ancestors’ lives at this time reveal they were surprisingly advanced for such an early date. Their tools were diverse and much more compact, including small triangular stone points that could have been used as projectiles. ""Things start out big and clunky and they become small and portable,"" Potts says of the shift. ""It’s like the history of technology ever since."" [...] With resources scarce or in flux, ancient humans were likely forced to travel farther away from familiar lands, she notes. ""Did that lead to them discovering different types of resources? Did that lead to increased cooperation with other groups to survive? Did it lead to advances in technology to help them eke out a living?"" Krueger wonders. ""These are the questions this study is exploring.""",insufficient-neutral
Serranilla Bank is a territory of Honduras,"The United States' claim was made in the 19th century by James W. Jennett under the provisions of the Guano Islands Act. Most claims made by the U.S. over the guano islands in this region were officially renounced in a treaty with Colombia, dated September 1972. But whether or not Serranilla Bank was included in the agreement is disputed—there is no specific mention of the feature in the treaty and, as per Article 7 of the said treaty, only matters specifically mentioned in the document are subject to it. According to other records, as well as claims made within the ICJ, Colombia is recognised by the United States as having varying degrees of sovereignty over Serranilla Bank through the treaty of 1972, which took effect in September 1981. The U.S. considers the reef to be an unorganized, unincorporated United States territory. Honduras claims Serranilla Bank as part of its national territory in Article 10 of its Constitution. In 1986, it agreed upon a maritime boundary demarcation with Colombia that excluded Honduras of any control over the bank or its surrounding waters. The ratification of this boundary on 20 December 1999 proved to be controversial within Honduras, as it ensured that the state implicitly recognised Colombia's sovereignty over the claimed territory. Nicaragua, which has not resolved its maritime borders with Honduras or Colombia, disputed Honduras' legal right to hand over these areas before the ICJ. Despite the agreement with Colombia, however, the government has yet to officially renounce the claim in the Constitution.",insufficient-contradictory
All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!!,"Health risks posed by microplastics in tea bags: microplastic pollution – a truly global problem [...] Due to the potential health risks and negative impacts on the environment, the use of MPs in tea bags and other products is a major issue. In spite of the material’s nonbiodegradability, polypropylene is frequently used in manufacturing tea bags. Given that tea bags are subjected to high temperatures during the brewing process, it is concerning that certain branded teas are offered in tea bags made from allegedly ‘food grade’ polymers, such as nylon3. In tea bags additionally available are fluorine compounds, arsenic, radium salt, aluminum, copper, lead, mercury, cadmium, barium, nitrates, and many more4. So you are sipping tea and consuming these dangerous substances in the same bag4. Tea bag plastics, which can take hundreds of years to decompose in nature, may fragment into particles that range in size from 1 µm to 5 mm, or MPs4. Instead of utilizing the conventional paper tea bags, tea makers now use plastic ones5. This is concerning since water is regularly heated to 95°C or more while making tea, and even ‘food grade’ plastics can break down or release harmful materials when heated over 40°C5. [...] Google Scholar 4. The Express Tribune. Study finds teabag contains nearly 13,000 microplastic particles. The Express Tribune. 2022. Accessed September 16, 2022. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2360293/study-finds-single-teabag-contains-nearly-13000-microplastic-particles",supports
When the exact same group of 'experts' who claimed it was global cooling in 1977 now claim it's global warming you can easily see why I am skeptical,"This meme utilizes a widely circulated fake image purporting to show a 1977 Time magazine story titled ""How To Survive The Coming Ice Age"". The cover is actually from 2007, for a story titled ""The Global Warming Survival Guide"". While a claim of global cooling did appear a couple times in the 1970s in popular media, that did not reflect the understanding of climate scientists at the time.",refutes
Black Lives Matter protesters outside the White House faced a more militarized response than rioters who assaulted the Capitol.,"But many have been quick to point out the differences between the police responses to the mostly white mob that stormed the Capitol and Black organizers who have called for the end of police brutality and over-policing in communities of color. Summer protests following the police killing of George Floyd last May were met with aggressive police action, including mass arrests, surveillance, and the use of rubber bullets, batons and flash-bang grenades. On June 1, 2020, during the height of last summer’s protests, D.C. Metropolitan police made more than 300 ""unrest-related"" arrests, according to police data. ""No one can tell me that if it had been a group of Black Lives Matter protesters yesterday that they wouldn’t have been treated very, very differently than the mob of thugs that stormed the Capitol yesterday,"" Biden said in a speech on Thursday. Ronnette Cox, 35, a New York City-based activist, recalled being pepper-sprayed and pushed on several occasions by law enforcement this summer. ""I still remember the stinging,"" she said, noting the frustration she felt seeing police officers escort white rioters out of the Capitol, knowing how they had responded to herself and other Black protesters during largely peaceful gatherings.",insufficient-supports
"Claims that Aristotle once stated, ""We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.""","Thoughts on the Archaeology of Identity ""We are what we repeatedly do. This little gem attributed to Aristotle pops up in training workshops, motivational posters, and even tattoos — but, as it turns out, those words were not written by Aristotle but by the philosopher Will Durant in 1926. It’s too bad for Durant that a well-expressed idea travels farther under a famous name. Where Aristotle had waffled pedantically on the question of whether virtue was attainable, Durant offers hope of attaining it (""Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit""). Where Aristotle narrowly focused on describing virtue, Durant describes a broad model of human identity (""We are what we repeatedly do""). No wonder we forgot the hand-wringing and went with the sound byte. [...] Bourdieu answered the question that arises from Durant’s equation: if people are what they repeatedly do, how does an observer who knows what someone does figure out who they are? In everyday life we make such inferences about other people casually. But a scientist, even a social scientist, has to be more rigorous.",refutes
Harvard professor Charles Lieber was arrested for manufacturing and selling the new coronavirus to China,"A conspiracy-centric Facebook chat show claims US chemist Charles Lieber listed a patent for a device in 2015 that could vibrate coronavirus particles with 5G radiation. [...] The Harvard professor was arrested and charged in 2020, following a US Department of Justice investigation into his links with Chinese researchers. A jury found him guilty of six charges in December 2021. [...] AAP FactCheck previously debunked claims Lieber was arrested for manufacturing and selling coronavirus to China.",refutes
Yaradullu is a territory of Azerbaijan,"Discover Yaradullu in Azerbaijan Yaradullu in the region of Ağstafa is a place located in Azerbaijan - some 238 mi or ( 383 km ) West of Baku , the country's capital . [...] Yaradullu is a village in the Agstafa Rayon of Azerbaijan. The village forms part of the municipality of Tatlı.",supports
"More than 700,000 people born in Northern Ireland have an Irish passport.","On the 29 January 2020, BBC Newsline made the following claim in an item discussing whether having an Irish passport would be an advantage after Brexit: ""More than 700,000 people born in Northern Ireland now have an Irish passport."" Less than a minute later in the item: ""Almost half of people born in Northern Ireland now have an Irish passport (overlay graphic: ""700,000"")."" [...] The figure of 831,779 Irish passport applications confirms the claim that more than 700,000 people born in Northern Ireland have an Irish passport. [...] The original claim stated ""more than 700,000 people born in Northern Ireland have an Irish passport"". This claim is substantiated by figures from the DFA.",supports
“Walmart has announced starting June 3rd all locations in the U.S. will go back to 24hrs.”,"Social media was swirling like crazy that all Walmart stores would return to open 24 hours beginning in June. [...] *""Walmart has announced started June 3rd all locations in the U.S. Will go back to 24hrs,"" one post states. *""Walmart just announced that on June 3rd all stores nationwide will be open 24 hours a day,"" another posts states.",insufficient-neutral
"Per FDA guidelines, babies are too small to safely handle the amount of aluminum in childhood vaccines","The aluminum contained in vaccines is similar to that found in a liter (about 1 quart or 32 fluid ounces) of infant formula. While infants receive about 4.4 milligrams* of aluminum in the first six months of life from vaccines, they receive more than that in their diet. Breast-fed infants ingest about 7 milligrams, formula-fed infants ingest about 38 milligrams, and infants who are fed soy formula ingest almost 117 milligrams of aluminum during the first six months of life. [...] Given the quantities of aluminum we are exposed to on a daily basis, the quantity of aluminum in vaccines is miniscule. Aluminum-containing vaccines have been used for decades and have been given to more than 1 billion people without problem. In spring 2000, the National Vaccine Program Office (NVPO) reviewed aluminum exposure through vaccines and determined that no changes to vaccine recommendations were needed based on aluminum content. The Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety, part of the World Health Organization (WHO), has also reviewed studies and found no evidence of health risks that would require changes to vaccine policy. [...] Although aluminum at high doses can cause a variety of clinical manifestations, the quantity of aluminum in vaccines is too small to cause a direct toxic effect. Indeed, the quantity of aluminum in biological specimens from those receiving aluminum-containing vaccines is indistinguishable from unvaccinated subjects. The concern that aluminum in vaccines might be associated with a rare autoimmune disease called macrophagic myofasciitis has been refuted by previous studies.",refutes
"“A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.”","Mitchell Stadium of Bluefield, West Virginia, is the winner of the America’s Best High School Football Stadiums contest by USA Today High School Sports. The contest seeded the top 16 high school football stadiums in the country, which included Mitchell at the 13th seed, and then allowed fans to vote online to decide the winner of each matchup. Mitchell defeated the fourth seeded Paul Brown Tiger Stadium of Massillon, Ohio, in the first round. In the second round, Mitchell topped the fifth seeded Round Valley Ensphere of Eagar, Arizona. Mitchell beat out the 16th seeded Stadium Bowl of Tacoma, Washington, in the semifinal round. And in the final round, Mitchell received more votes than 10th seeded R.R. Jones Stadium in El Paso, Texas, to be named America’s Best High School Football Stadium. [...] Having Mitchell Stadium named America’s Best High School Stadium is not only an accomplishment for Bluefield, but for the entire state of West Virginia. The contest gave West Virginia high school football a chance to gain national recognition, by having one of its stadiums beat out some of the country’s other top high school football facilities.",supports
"The ancient rock carvings show modern-day technologies like computers, Astronaut suits and bicycles, etc. which suggests that our ancestors are more technologically advanced than us","This is still hard for some skeptical writers and observers to believe. They insist that the primitive methods used by early modern and ancient Egyptian stone masons were not enough and that it must have been with more advanced equipment that the ancient Egyptians bored through solid granite. They argue that this is evidence that the ancient Egyptians and other civilizations were much more technologically sophisticated than is currently believed. While it is possible that more advanced technologies could have been developed by earlier civilizations then anticipated, there does not appear to be much reliable evidence to support this idea. If the ancient Egyptians did cut through granite with equipment such as electric drills or lasers or similarly advanced technology, these hewn granite slabs are the only evidence for it that we have. So far, there is no indisputable evidence of physical remains of electrical batteries or wires or anything else that would suggest that the ancient Egyptians used technology that was more advanced than what is expected for that period. [...] There is one case which some proponents of the idea that ancient Egypt was more advanced than contemporary archaeology would suggest - evidence that the ancient Egyptians used light bulbs. The temple of Hathor at the Dendera complex in Egypt contains several stone reliefs that appear to some observers to be a light bulb.",insufficient-supports
"Claims Ernest Hemingway said, ""I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I'm awake, you know?""",The Daily Caller News Foundation found no evidence that Hemingway wrote this quote. Two Hemingway biographers also doubt its authenticity.,refutes
Europa Island is a territory of Madagascar,"Europa Island (French: Île Europa, pronounced [il øʁɔpa]), in Malagasy Nosy Ampela[1] is a 28-square-kilometre (11 sq mi) low-lying tropical atoll in the Mozambique Channel, about a third of the way from southern Madagascar to southern Mozambique. The island had never been inhabited until 1820, when the French family of Rosier moved to it. The island officially became a possession of France in 1897, though it is claimed by Madagascar. [...] Map of Europa Island - [...] External links [edit]- Media related to Europa Island (category) at Wikimedia Commons - Mozambique Channel - Indian Ocean atolls of France - Atolls of Madagascar - Uninhabited islands of France - Uninhabited islands of Madagascar - Disputed islands of Africa - Territorial disputes of France - Territorial disputes of Madagascar - Islands of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands - Important Bird Areas of the Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean - France–Madagascar relations - Ramsar sites in France - Seabird colonies",insufficient-contradictory
Saltoro Ridge is a territory of Pakistan,"On the map, Saltoro ridge appears like a dagger and in geopolitical terms it is indeed a dagger, sturck deep into the territories held by Pakistan and which belonged to erstwhile Jammu & Kashmir state of British India. Saltoro mountains are perhaps not high as great spurs of Saser Muztagh range, but still most of them in the north, have heights around 20 to 22K range. The Indian Army posts on Saltoro range, give them a commanding position as they can look deep into territory held by Pakistan towards west and north. In fact the entire region north of Saltoro is mountainous and inhospitable right up to the Hunza valley, where Pakistan and China have built a road jointly. [...] The terrain surrounding Saltoro ridge is such that the Baltistan region west of it, is subject to regular landslides and avalanches. Only recently, a major disaster had struck Pakistan army HQ in the region killing 126 soldiers. Cost of holding terrain west of Saltoro ridge in Baltistan is becoming unreasonably high for Pakistan without any untenable gains. Pakistan’s keenness for a accord, essentially stems out from this hard fact. For India, the gains of holding Saltoro are so apparent and Indian soldiers are also well dug in there in a very commanding position.",insufficient-supports
Pedra Branca is a territory of Malaysia,"Singapore filed its written observations on Malaysia’s request for interpretation of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ)’s judgment in the case regarding sovereignty over Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks and South Ledge on Tuesday (31 Oct), said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). [...] Pedra Branca, which covers an area of about 8,560 sq m, is an outlying island and forms the eastern-most point of Singapore. Middle Rocks and South Ledge are two nearby maritime features. Pedra Branca has been the subject of a territorial dispute between Singapore and Malaysia since 1979. The ICJ ruled in 2008 that Pedra Branca belongs to Singapore, and that Middle Rocks is Malaysian territory. [...] In April, Singapore formed a legal team comprising Attorney-General Lucien Wong, Professor S Jayakumar, Professor Tommy Koh, and former Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong to study Malaysia’s application. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said then that Singapore is confident of retaining Pedra Branca as the Republic had a ‘strong case’.",insufficient-neutral
More than 6 lakh high risk pregnancies identified under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan,"The first claim is that the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) was ‘launched to ensure good health of mother and child’. [...] The fourth claim is that ""More than 6 lakh high risk pregnancies identified’. One of the critical components of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan is identification and follow-up of high risk pregnancies. Since its inception in 2016, Over 7 lakh women with high risk conditions have been identified.",supports
Any form of vaccination after COVID19 vaccination can be life threatening,"COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and getting vaccinated will help protect you against developing severe COVID-19 disease and dying from COVID-19. You may experience some mild side effects after getting vaccinated, which are signs that your body is building protection. [...] Like any vaccine, COVID-19 vaccines can cause side effects, most of which are mild or moderate and go away within a few days on their own. As shown in the results of clinical trials, more serious or long-lasting side effects are possible. Vaccines are continually monitored to detect adverse events. [...] After vaccination, it usually takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. So it’s possible a person could be infected with SARS-CoV-2 just before or after vaccination and still get sick with",refutes
The polar bear population has been growing. Polar bears are thriving even where sea ice is diminishing.,"We’ve long known that sea ice is an important platform for polar bears to hunt and raise young, but it turns out that the ice itself also carries a valuable energy source. [...] If you’re now picturing massive jaws chowing down on a crunchy icy meal covered in green slime, no, that’s not it. Polar bears do not eat sea ice directly. Instead, researchers found that the majority of polar bears’ diet is made up of critters that ultimately depend on sea-ice algae as a food source. Their study examined polar bears from Baffin Bay, western Hudson Bay, and southern Hudson Bay. [...] Sea ice is already known as important habitat for polar bears. ""But what if we’re not seeing the whole picture, and what if sea ice is more important than we’re giving it credit for?"" says Brown. ""Less sea ice means less habitat, not only for polar bears but, importantly, also for the sea ice microorganisms that form a big part of the very base of the bear’s food chain,"" he says.",insufficient-contradictory
Hyderabad Police warned the public against contamination of cool drinks with the Ebola virus,"Neither the Hyderabad police nor the Government of India has issued any such advisory alerting about the contamination of cool drinks with Ebola virus. This has been confirmed by clarifications from both the Hyderabad police and PIB. Additionally, there are no reports suggesting such contamination. Hence, the claim made in the post is FALSE.",refutes
"Government is giving an allowance of Rs 3,000 per month to unemployed youth under the Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana","A video claiming that the Union government is providing an allowance of Rs 3,000 per month to the unemployed youth of India under the ""Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana"" is being widely shared on social media platforms. This is misleading. The Union government does not provide a nationwide scheme under the said title. [...] BOOM checked Union government websites and Press Information Bureau (PIB) reports to verify the claim. We did not find any official website run by Union government with the name ""Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana"" providing monthly unemployment allowances to the youth of the country. [...] Further, the Chhattisgarh's Berojgari Bhatta Yojana scheme and West Bengal's Yuwasree 2023 provides eligible candidates an allowance of Rs 2,500 and Rs 1,500 per month, respectively. The eligibility criteria for these schemes is between 18-35 years of age.",refutes
There were 84 children adopted in Northern Ireland in 2018.,"EJ Havlin’s claim referred to the number of adoptions from care; in total, 91 children were adopted in Northern Ireland in 2017-18, which is a low number compared to other years. For 2013-17, Northern Ireland had a lower adoption rate than the rest of the UK, but was similar to that of Ireland. [...] EJ Havlin from Adoption UK made the comment that the numbers of children that have come through the adoption process ""are very small"" in Northern Ireland. She said: ""last year there were 84 children who were adopted"" (43:57). The Department of Health (DoH) registers the number of children who are adopted from care in Northern Ireland. Data for the year ending 31 March 2018 confirms Havlin’s claim: 84 children who have been looked after by an authority were adopted.",insufficient-supports
“Wage increases have exceeded” the cost of inflation.,"What Biden Said: ""Wage increases have exceeded what the cost of inflation…"" The Facts: New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows hourly wage growth topping inflation for the past 12 months. In April, nominal hourly earnings were up 3.9% from a year ago; inflation held at 3.4%. But cumulative inflation has outpaced wage growth for most of the Biden presidency.",supports
Biden said he taught political theory at the University of Pennsylvania for 4 years,"""I've been to a lot of university campuses,"" Biden said April 14. ""Matter of fact, for four years, I was a full professor at the University of Pennsylvania. And this is really an impressive place with a lot of impressive students."" [...] Biden served as Benjamin Franklin Presidential Professor of the Practice at the University of Pennsylvania between his tenure as vice president and the start of his presidential campaign. However, the duration of the position was closer to two years than four, since he was on leave while running for president. Also, his duties might not conform to the full range of activities that the public might associate with the term ""full professor,"" including teaching semester-long classes, conducting independent research, and handling administrative responsibilities. [...] Biden said, ""For four years, I was a full professor at the University of Pennsylvania.""",insufficient-contradictory
"In COVID-19 crisis, “only 20% of African Americans had jobs where they could work from home.”","The commonly paired statements that ""everyone is working from home"" and ""everyone is having their goods delivered"" amid the coronavirus outbreak ignores a whole segment of the workforce—the ones prepping and delivering their purchases. In fact, less than 30% of workers can work from home, and the ability to work from home differs enormously by race and ethnicity. The chart below separates the share of workers who can telework for the three largest race groups as well as by Hispanic ethnicity (these groups are not mutually exclusive in these data). Asian workers are the most likely to be able to work from home, followed by non-Hispanic and white workers. Only 16.2% of Hispanic workers and 19.7% of black workers can telework. Less than one in five black workers and roughly one in six Hispanic workers are able to work from home: Share of workers who can telework, by race and ethnicity, 2017--2018",supports
Fruits are successfully grown in empty lands in Thailand by simply dropping seeds out of vehicle windows !!,"Thailand’s tropical climate and fertile soil is ideal for growing some of the world’s most delicious and exotic fruits. You’ll see fruits stalls in every corner of the country. You’ll also see people walking along busy streets, chomping on colourful, and, at times, weird-looking Thai fruits.",insufficient-neutral
"The ancient rock carvings show modern-day technologies like computers, Astronaut suits and bicycles, etc. which suggests that our ancestors are more technologically advanced than us","A video is being shared on social media that claims to show a series of rock carvings that depict modern-day inventions such as bicycles, computers, astronaut suits, etc. The carvings show detailed depictions of these technologies, including images of people riding bicycles, sitting at computers, and even wearing astronaut helmets. The video suggests that these carvings are evidence that our ancestors were more technologically advanced than we previously thought and may have even had access to advanced knowledge or extra-terrestrial help. Let’s fact-check the claims made in the post. [...] Fact: The carvings of the bicycle and astronaut are done recently after their inventions are made. The man sitting at a computer is not a carving, but an artwork made in 2006. Similarly, symbols in some other carvings have not yet been deciphered, and some of the associations with modern symbols like Wi-Fi, rockets and transformers, etc, could be due to visual similarities rather than actual representation as there is not enough evidence to support them. Hence the claim made in the post is MISLEADING. [...] The video makes other claims of ancient carvings depicting modern-day inventions such as rockets, Wi-Fi, transformers etc. However, these claims do not hold up to scrutiny as there is not enough evidence to support them. The symbols in the carvings have not yet been deciphered, and some of the associations with modern symbols could be due to visual similarities rather than actual representations.",refutes
Tuva is a territory of Russia,"The republic of Tuva, a remote territory in southern Russia located on the border with Mongolia, is perhaps best known for its vast mountainous geography and the unique cultural practice of ""throat singing"". These singers simultaneously create two different pitches: a low-pitched drone, along with a hovering whistle above it. This practice has deep cultural roots and has now been shared more broadly via world music performances and the 1999 documentary Genghis Blues. Despite many scientists being fascinated by throat singing, it was unclear precisely how throat singers could create two unique pitches. Singing and speaking in general involves making sounds by vibrating the vocal cords found deep in the throat, and then shaping those sounds with the tongue, teeth and lips as they move up the vocal tract and out of the body. Previous studies using static images taken with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggested how Tuvan singers might produce the two pitches, but a mechanistic understanding of throat singing was far from complete. Now, Bergevin et al. have better pinpointed how throat singers can produce their unique sound.",supports
purports Donald Trump and Gen. James Mattis have recently sent troops to the U.S. border,"In October, after the deaths of four American army soldiers in an ambush in Niger focused attention on a build-up of hundreds of American forces there, a deployment that began under Obama and expanded under Trump, Mattis testified that the administration had sent the troops to be trainers and advisers who would help that nation resist incursions by Islamic State fighters: ""Why did President Obama send troops there? Why did President Trump send troops there? It’s because we sensed that as the physical caliphate is collapsing, the enemy is trying to move somewhere."" Mattis added, ""We’re trying to build up the internal defenses of another country so they can do this job on their own.""",insufficient-contradictory
“Candace Owens vows to have Taylor Swift banned from next NFL season.”,"In the latest wave of cultural clashes, conservative commentator Candace Owens has set her sights on superstar Taylor Swift, vowing to bar her from NFL events in the upcoming season. Owens, known for her outspoken views on social and political issues, labeled Swift as ""awfully woke,"" sparking a fervent debate over the intersection of entertainment, activism, and sports. Owens, a prominent figure in conservative circles, has been vocal about her disapproval of Swift’s public stances on various political and social issues. In a recent statement, Owens declared her intention to rally support for banning Swift from NFL events, citing her perceived influence in shaping public opinion. [...] However, Owens and other critics argue that Swift’s activism has crossed into divisive territory, polarizing audiences and injecting politics into entertainment spaces like the NFL. Owens accused Swift of leveraging her fame to advance a partisan agenda, calling for a reevaluation of her presence in mainstream events.",supports
Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera,"The claim that Marians members Subash and Rosa received death threats due to their political stances is lack of evidences.Both Dasatha News and the management of Nalin Perera have denied the authenticity of the viral posts. The social media post appears to be an attempt to spread misinformation, possibly fueled by political differences.",refutes
20 new super specialty AIIMS – like hospitals being set up,"The annual report (2017-18) of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) states that ‘the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) has been launched with the objective of correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable/reliable tertiary healthcare services and to also augment facilities for quality medical education in the country. PMSSY has two components – setting up of AIIMS like institutions and up-gradation of existing State Government Medical Colleges/ Institutions and is being taken up in phased manner. Upgradation programme broadly envisages improving health infrastructure through construction of Super Specialty Blocks/Trauma centres etc. and procurement of medical equipment for existing as well as new facilities on Central and State share basis. In first phase of PMSSY, six AIIMS one each at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur and Rishikesh and up-gradation of 13 existing State Government Medical Colleges/Institutions(GMCIs) have been taken up. Under Phase-II of PMSSY, AIIMS at Rae Bareli and up-gradation of 6 is being taken up’. [...] The first claim is that ‘20 new super specialty AIIMS – like hospitals being set up’. [...] Fact: Six AIIMS-like institutions have been setup under the PMSSY scheme and are functioning, all of which were approved during the UPA. The current government approved setting up of 15 new AIIMS like institutions in these 5 years. Hence the claim is MISLEADING.",insufficient-refutes
Lolwe is a territory of Uganda,"ENGIE Equatorial inaugurates game-changing Lolwe Mini-Grid in Uganda [...] ENGIE Equatorial is pleased to announce that the Lolwe hybrid solar 600 kWp mini-grid, with integrated productive hub and e-mobility, has been inaugurated today on Lolwe Island, Uganda, in the presence of Uganda’s Minister of Energy Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa.",insufficient-refutes
Guayana Esequiba is a territory of Venezuela,"Raising of the Guyanese and Venezuelan flags [edit]At the end of November 2023, the President of Guyana, Irfaan Ali, met with soldiers who guard the border between both countries. In a video released by the government Ali raised the Guyanese flag at an event on the Pakarampa mountain in the Essequibo, near Venezuela's Bolívar state, where he also took an oath of national loyalty.[46] After these acts, the Minister of Defence of Venezuela, Vladímir Padrino López declared that the Venezuelan Armed Forces will be ""permanently vigilant"" of ""any action that threatens"" the ""territorial integrity"", asking the population to vote in the referendum and adding that the conflict ""for now"" is not a war.[66] The governor of Zulia, Manuel Rosales, claimed that ""Guayana Esequiba is one hundred percent Venezuelan territory,"" arguing that Guyana's actions violated the 1966 Geneva agreement, and criticised the fact that the UN and the OAS did not speak out on the matter.[67] [...] Among the effects of the conflict were the use of force by Venezuela, her sponsoring of a secessionist movement in the Rupununi region of Guyana - González, Pedro (1991). La Reclamación de la Guayana Esequiba. Caracas. [...] - ^ ""Engañoso: ¿Reemplazo de la bandera guyanesa por la venezolana ocurrió en el estado Guayana Esequiba?"". Cazadores de Fake News. 13 December 2023. Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.",insufficient-neutral
"a 1990s episode of ""The Simpsons"" predicted the death of George Floyd","As with every major world event recently, photos of George Floyd's killing that appear to be from the well-known American animated sitcom The Simpsons, have gone viral; suggesting that the show has predicted the event many years ago. [...] The Simpsons Predict Derek Chauvin Kneeling on George Floyd's Neck in 1990's Episode.https://t.co/A1hgaECCwP#JusticeforGeorgesFloyd #TheSimpsons pic.twitter.com/CsgULqIVbx — AldaRosa (@Aldarosa) June 1, 2020 [...] They predicted George Floyd’s death on the Simpsons...coincidence? pic.twitter.com/oOx4W9HhlJ — Heba A. ???? (@heebz101) June 1, 2020",supports
WikiLeaks has published the 1st list of black money holders in Swiss banks.,"INDIA/SWIZERLAND-- Black money trail: 2nd list of Indian Swiss accounts to be shared [...] TNN | Sep 14, 2011, 11.11AM IST http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Black-money-trail-2nd-list-of-Indian-Swiss-accounts-to-be-shared/articleshow/9977871.cms NEW DELHI: A second list containing names of Indians, who have stashed black money in Swiss banks, will be shared by the Germans, Times Now reported.",insufficient-neutral
Lake Nyasa is a territory of Tanzania,"Lake Nyasa, also called Lake Malawi, southernmost and third largest of the East African Rift Valley lakes of East Africa, lying in a deep trough mainly within Malawi and covers three regions of Tanzania including Mbeya, Njombe and Ruvuma. Lake Nyasa (Nyasa means ""lake"") is located at the south-west of Tanzania, The lake lies in three countries’ territory; Tanzania and Malawi. However, it is bordered by three countries, Tanzania , Malawi and Mozambique. It is the third largest in Africa (after Lake Victoria and lake Tanganyika) with 550 kilometers length and 75 kilometers width, covering an area of more than 11,400 square kilometers. In some parts, the lake is as deep as 700 meters. [...] Lake Nyasa is also among the Great Rift Valley’s lakes, which shares some of the characteristics with lake Tanganyika. The lake has a distinctive characteristic: 14 rivers pouring their waters into the lake, and only one river which flows out to the sea, River Shire.",insufficient-contradictory
"Claims President Lincoln once stated, ""It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.""","The rhetorical technique of reversing word order in successive clauses is called antimetabole. In this case, ""years in your life"" was transformed into ""life in your years"", and the contrast between the two subphrases was highlighted. [...] At another he declared: ""Don’t be afraid to live, to live hard and fast, because it is not the years in your life, but the life in your years that count."" [...] It is not the years in your life but the life in your years that counts.",insufficient-neutral
purports WEF founder Klaus Schwab openly called for AI technology to replace democratic elections,World Economic Forum founder and chairman Klaus Schwab is also a former steering committee member at Bilderberg (AFP/Getty),insufficient-neutral
"18 proxies tell us the world was the same or warmer 1,000 years ago","Thermometers, ice cores, isotopes. Because each of these approaches measures slightly different things - atmosphere versus ocean, gases versus isotopes, temperatures hundreds of years ago versus temperatures millions of years ago, seasonal versus annual versus time-averaged temperatures - matching them up with one another and building one continuous record of temperature through Earth’s history is a difficult task. This problem becomes even harder as we move further back in time because our ability to assign an exact age to a measurement decreases. To ensure we make the most accurate measurements possible, each proxy requires a specific expertise in the field and in the lab in addition to an understanding of how these methods work in modern settings through empirical observations and/or experimentation. Because these proxies tell us slightly different stories, scientists applying different methods to the geologic record with the same goal of better understanding and quantifying ancient Earth’s temperatures must collaborate to tell the complete story of our planet’s past. Events like the Paleoclimate Symposium at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History provide forums in which scientists can share their knowledge, discuss these problems, and reach a working consensus as a community.",insufficient-neutral
Shipki La is a territory of India,"Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post with a dozen buildings of significant size on the India-China border. The river Sutlej, which is called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet, enters India (from Tibet) near this pass.[1] A spur road on the Indian side rises to an altitude of 4,720 metres (15,490 ft) four km southwest of Shipki La. [...] The road from Tyak to Shipki is very dangerous and precipitous, sometimes consisting of a rather insecure scaffolding on the face of the cliff, hundreds of feet above the roaring torrent, and is suitable only for porters or goats as the path is often cut into the cliff and one has to bend double to proceed. After 4 miles there is a small village called Korang, and the Sutlej is crossed by bridge, the first since Toling. A mile farther on is Kiuk and, 3 miles past that, Shipki. ... The next day we found that it [our camp] was the other side of the village, and we passed it on our way to the Shipki La. This is the border village and there is a lumbardar (headman) here who speaks Urdu and can be very helpful. The Shipki La is 13,420 feet and is the border between Tibet and Bashahr State. As far as I know it is the lowest pass through the Himalaya and is open for a large part of the year: On the pass I rested and looked back to Tibet, just turning golden-brown in the morning sun.",insufficient-neutral
There were 84 children adopted in Northern Ireland in 2018.,Children Adopted from Care in Northern Ireland 2018/19 This annual publication details statistical information on children adopted from care in Northern Ireland This annual publication details statistical information on children adopted from care in Northern Ireland during the last financial year. A range of information is available about these children and their adopters as well as the duration between the various stages of the adoption process.,insufficient-neutral
India ranked 9th on the foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2016 – World Investment Report 2017.,"Key information about India Foreign Direct Investment India Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 8.4 USD bn in Dec 2023, compared with an increase of 3.1 USD bn in the previous quarter. See the table below for more data. Explore the most complete set of 6.6 million time series covering more than 200 economies, 20 industries and 18 macroeconomic sectors.",insufficient-neutral
purports to show Russian President Vladimir Putin telling Americans they interfere with their own democracy,"The video was created by the non-partisan anti-corruption organization, RepresentUs. A spokesperson for the organization confirmed the footage of Putin included in the video was not real.",refutes
India ranked 9th on the foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2016 – World Investment Report 2017.,"Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a stable means of financing capital requirements of a growing economy and both developed and emerging economies have made major efforts for augmenting the information base on FDI at market value. In India, major advancements have been made in this regard with the implementation of the Co-ordinated Direct Investment Survey (CDIS) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and compilation of Foreign Affiliate Trade Statistics (FATS). The empirical results from the analysis of key factors influencing FDI inflows indicate that trade openness, economic growth, market size, labour cost and capital account openness of the host countries are major determinants of FDI flows. [...] During the last decade, India focused on increasing FDI inflows and introduced a comprehensive FDI liberalisation strategy. During 2015, FDI rules were relaxed in 15 major sectors which include agriculture, civil aviation, construction, defence, manufacturing and mining. In 2016, direct investment regulations were amended further to encourage foreign investment in start-ups and liberalise the investment regime for foreign venture capital investors. During 2019, restrictions on foreign investment in single-brand retail trading, airlines and power exchanges were relaxed. In the beginning of 2020, FDI policy for e-commerce was liberalised in order to safeguard the interests of domestic offline retailers. [...] The reform made a positive foreign investment climate in India and helped in increasing growth in FDI inflows mainly due to strong investment in top three industry recipients viz., ‘manufacturing’, ‘communication’ and ‘financial services’. FDI inflows into India demonstrate increasing trend during 2014-15 to 2018-19 (Chart 4).",insufficient-neutral
"“New Haven, Conn., had to issue bonds for a bridge after using funds for that bridge to pay for a police misconduct settlement.""","In 2017, New Haven, Conn., had to pay $8.4 million to settle a police misconduct lawsuit. It drew the funds from other city programs, and restored them the next year using proceeds from bond sales. Few municipalities track the total cost of these lawsuits, which total millions nationally each year.",supports
The United Nations sent out an email instructing staff not to use the words “invasion” or “war’” when referring to Ukraine.,"The Security Council shall determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression and shall make recommendations, or decide what measures shall be taken in accordance with Articles 41 and 42, to maintain or restore international peace and security. [...] Plans for the application of armed force shall be made by the Security Council with the assistance of the Military Staff Committee. [...] If preventive or enforcement measures against any state are taken by the Security Council, any other state, whether a Member of the United Nations or not, which finds itself confronted with special economic problems arising from the carrying out of those measures shall have the right to consult the Security Council with regard to a solution of those problems.",insufficient-neutral
Alzheimer’s disease is a “physician-caused disease” that arises due to nutritional deficiencies,"Nutritional deficiencies of vitamin B1 (thiamine), caused by chronic alcoholism, and of vitamin B12 can be reversed with treatment. People who have abused substances such as alcohol and recreational drugs sometimes display signs of dementia even after the substance abuse has stopped.",insufficient-neutral
The Progress Pride Flag has been updated to include an autism symbol,"The Progress Pride Flag has emerged as a powerful symbol of inclusivity, representing the diverse identities within the LGBTQ+ community. This vibrant flag, designed by Daniel Quasar in 2018, builds upon the iconic rainbow flag and incorporates additional colors to highlight marginalized groups. [...] The Progress Pride Flag features a chevron pattern, which Quasar designed to separate these newer stripes from the traditional rainbow colors, emphasizing the need for ongoing progress and inclusion. Here’s what each stripe’s color means: [...] The Progress Pride Flag is more than just a symbol; it’s a call to action. It highlights the importance of intersectionality and the need to uplift all voices within the LGBTQ+ community, especially those who have historically been underrepresented. By embracing this flag, we acknowledge the diverse experiences and struggles that continue to shape the community.",insufficient-supports
Agro based and thematic clusters for skilled manpower and economic opportunities are being identified,Agro-based clusters in developing countries: staying competitive in a globalized economy [...] Part II [751kb] 5. Agro-based clusters in Asia 6. Agro-based clusters in Africa 7. Conclusions and recommendations 8. Annexes 9. References and further reading © FAO 2010,insufficient-supports
"“There is a direct connection between discriminatory policies within the USDA and the enormous land loss we have seen among Black farmers over the past century.""","Booker’s claim is supported by findings in USDA reports, legal settlements between the department and Black farmers and expert opinion. In 1920, there were about 925,700 Black farmers. In 2017, that number was down to 45,500. Bias in the implementation of New Deal policies and other farm assistance programs meant Black farmers were continually denied opportunities to expand and modernize their farms.",supports
Claims Of Flowers Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years!,"A photograph supposedly showing a pagoda flower is frequently shared on social media along with the claim that it only blooms once every 400 years in the Himalayas: [...] This picture does not show a pagoda flower (nor the ""auspicious Mahameru flower"") but rather a plant called the Rheum nobile. While this large plant is native to the Himalayas, it does not bloom once every 400 years. [...] This is hardly the first time a rumor about a flower that only blooms once every 400 years in the Himalayas has circulated on social media. In 2018, a nearly verbatim copy of this text was attached to a different picture of a flower and given a different name. That variant claimed it was the ""ahameru Pushpam,"" or arya pu, not the pagoda flower:",refutes
"Congress Manifesto: “Will withdraw the AFSPA, reduce army presence if voted”.","The Congress Manifesto promises to amend or review the AFSPA, not withdraw it. Hence, the claim made in the post is FALSE.",refutes
COVID-19 RNA vaccines weren’t made with messenger RNA; vaccine RNA cannot be broken down in the body,"Traditional vaccines put a weakened or inactivated germ into our bodies. Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines, like the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, teach cells how to make a protein that triggers an immune response if someone gets infected. When the vaccine is injected into the upper arm, the mRNA enters cells near the site of the injection and tells the cells to start making the same protein that is found in the COVID-19 virus. The immune system recognizes this protein and begins producing antibodies that can fight the virus if the vaccinated person is later infected. None of the vaccines interact with or alter your DNA in any way, and therefore cannot cause cancer. MRNA is not the same as DNA and cannot be combined with DNA to change your genetic code. The mRNA is fragile and it delivers the instructions to your cells to make antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. The mRNA does not enter the nucleus of the cell — the part that contains your DNA. Therefore, there is no truth to the myth that somehow the mRNA vaccine could inactivate the genes that suppress tumors. [...] RNA breaks down easily and quickly unless it is kept at low temperatures. In the body, this isn’t a problem because RNA does not need to exist long in order to carry out its function. But vaccines may need to be kept stable for days or even weeks before they are administered. This has not been nearly as much of a concern with conventional vaccines. Weakened or inactive versions of a virus can remain stable longer without requiring low temperatures.",refutes
“The clothing industry contributes up to 10% of the pollution driving the climate crisis.”,"Fast fashion is an enormous, rapidly growing industry. The number of new garments made per year has nearly doubled over the past 20 years, and our global consumption of fashion has increased by 400%. The fast fashion industry is a significant contributor to the climate crisis, responsible for as much as 10% of global carbon emissions. Animal-based textiles like wool are responsible for water pollution, widespread habitat loss from deforestation, and other harms to wildlife. Slow down your fashion by caring for your clothes, repairing when possible and, when you need new clothes, shop secondhand or join clothing swaps. If you must buy new, look past the greenwashing and purchase clothing made of truly sustainable materials like organic cotton or Tencel from brands that are made to last. Read about greenwashing of the wool industry and the harms of fast fashion.",supports
Jadhang is a territory of India,"Sang (Jadhang) is a small hilly village in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India, and claimed by Zanda County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. A tributary of the Jadh Ganga, itself an important tributary of the Bhagirathi River, flows through this place. [...] Jadhang village itself and Jad people living in Jadhang and Nelang valley are named after a man ""Jadha"" who was resettled here by British adventurer Frederick Wilson. The settlement document of Garhwal Kingdom, which administered this area, from that era reads, ""Wilson invited certain Jadha from the upper Pargana of Kunawar in Bashahr state (now in Himachal Pradesh) to settle at Nilang, re-establish the hamlet of Jadhang and administered the area on behalf of Maharaja Bhavani Shah [r. 1859-71 CE].""[3] [...] The India-held valley of the Jadh Ganga river is also claimed by China.[4]",insufficient-contradictory
“Myanmar used Dominion Voting Systems.”,"Dominion Voting Systems technology has never been used in Myanmar, according to the company. Voters in Myanmar used paper ballots. We found no evidence to support this claim.",refutes
Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca,"Riyadh: A video clip of snowfall in Grand Mosque in Makkah, has been circulating across social media platforms on Sunday. The 55-second video clip, which appeared on social media platforms, showed heavy snowfall in Grand Mosque, and pilgrims enjoying this rare phenomenon. [...] The official spokesperson for the National Center of Meteorology in Saudi Arabia, Hussain Al-Qahtani, made it clear, through his Twitter account, on Sunday evening, that the circulating video of snowfall on the Grand Mosque is not correct and has been created with additional effects.",refutes
"President Donald Trump said, ""Immigrants, not Americans, must adapt… Take it or leave it.""","Trump did not say the remarks attributed to him in the post. The bulk of the text comes from an op-ed written by an Air Force veteran in the following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.",refutes
Kabaw is a territory of India,"2) However Professor Gangmumei in his article "" The Lost Territory of Manipur: Cession of Kabaw Valley"" published in ""Manipur: Past and Present"", Vol I, 1987, page 23, stated the Kabaw Valley proper is about 150 miles long and 8 miles breath and is situated between present Manipur Sector and Angoching hills adjacent to Chindwin River. In terms of area, he stated that the Valley lies between Manipur Sector of India boundary (i.e. West) and Western bank of Chingwin River (i.e. East); the South is the southern limit of Kule (Kale-present Kalwa) where Manipur river falls to Ningthe River (Chindwin). The Professor further adds that Kabaw Valley which is subject of dispute is much larger territory consisting of about 3000 sq. miles which is now a part of upper Chindwin District of Burma. It includes three Sub-divisions - Samjok, Khumbat and Kale. In ancient times it had three principalities - Samjok (Thandent), Khumbat (Khambat) and Kale (Present Kalewa). [...] iii) King Kiyamba (1467 - 1508) along with Pong King Sooloongkhum defeated the Raja of Khumbat, devided the captured territory and thus Kabaw Valley was annexed to Manipur in 1475. This is the common believe that Kabaw Valley was part of Manipur since 1475. This is an utterly wrong one propagated by half-heated historians.",insufficient-neutral
Joe Biden has called for a national draft,This video was digitally altered and was taken from a tweet by a news outlet that acknowledges the video was created by artificial intelligence (AI).,refutes
"India has validated elimination of maternal and neo-natal tetanus in may 2015, before the global target of December 2015.",The BJP government has published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes five claims about eliminating diseases & vaccination. This article is a fact check of the claims.,insufficient-neutral
"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted, ""I am disgusted with 'President' Trump allowing people to keep more of the money they earn.""","In December 2017, an image purportedly showing an oddly spaced and strangely punctuated message posted to Twitter by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, expressing disgust with President Donald Trump's stance on a recently passed (and highly controversial) tax reform bill, received viral attention: It is this type of wide spread theft of public resources that keeps America from being great ""Mr. President"". [...] — Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) December 20, 2017",insufficient-neutral
Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island is a territory of Republic of China,"The new map also portrayed Bolshoy Ussuriysky, known in China as Heixiazi (Black Bear) Island, as entirely within Chinese territory. The island, which sits at the confluence of the Ussuri and Amur rivers, has been jointly owned since the two neighbors reached a border agreement in 2008.",supports
"an FBI raid in Annandale, Virginia, uncovered a plot by the Muslim Brotherhood to ""destroy America.""","The Muslim Brotherhood is a militant Islamist organization with affiliates in over 70 countries, including groups designated as terrorist organizations by the U.S. [...] Between the radicalism of it hateful ideology, the danger of its theocratic rule, as seen in Egypt, its networks, including Hamas and HASM, and its powerful state sponsors, it is clear that the Brotherhood constitutes a real threat for the national security interests of the United States. We can debate the best way to counter this threat, but simply ignoring the threat is not an acceptable answer. [...] American posture about naming the Brotherhood a terrorist organization, as at best a form of bigotry of low expectations when it comes to Muslims.",insufficient-neutral
Chick-fil-A donated $1.8 million to Anti-LGBTQ groups after promising not to,The caption is inaccurate. There is no evidence that they have donated to the organizations they received backlash for donating to recently.,refutes
Aksai Chin is a territory of India,"Aksai Chin is a region administered by China partly in Hotan County, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang[2] and partly in Rutog County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet and constituting the easternmost portion of the larger Kashmir region that has been the subject of a dispute between India and China since 1959.[1] It is claimed by India as part of its Leh District, Ladakh Union Territory. [...] Aksai Chin is one of the two large disputed border areas between India and China. India claims Aksai Chin as the easternmost part of the union territory of Ladakh. China claims that Aksai Chin is part of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Tibet Autonomous Region. The line that separates Indian-administered areas of Ladakh from Aksai Chin is known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and is concurrent with the Chinese Aksai Chin claim line. [...] (b) Pletcher, Kenneth, Aksai Chin, Plateau Region, Asia, Encyclopaedia Britannica, retrieved 16 August 2019 (subscription required) Quote: ""Aksai Chin, Chinese (Pinyin) Aksayqin, portion of the Kashmir region, at the northernmost extent of the Indian subcontinent in south-central Asia. It constitutes nearly all the territory of the Chinese-administered sector of Kashmir that is claimed by India to be part of the Ladakh area of Jammu and Kashmir state."";",insufficient-contradictory
"claims Ron DeSantis received a $2 million donation from Sequoia Capital Bank, which is purportedly owned by Dominion Voting Systems",Dominion Voting Systems acquired the assets of Sequoia Voting Systems in 2010. A spokesperson for Dominion Voting Systems denied having any business connection to Sequoia Capital Bank in an email to Check Your Fact.,insufficient-refutes
"Claims that Bohemian novelist Franz Kafka once stated, ""Follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.""","Don’t bend; don’t water it down; dont try to make it logical; dont edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly. -Franz Kafka",supports
"a 1990s episode of ""The Simpsons"" predicted the death of George Floyd",The drawing in the article was created by an independent artist. No such scene appears in any episode of “The Simpsons.”,refutes
Hans Island is a territory of Denmark,"Hans Island (Inuktitut and Greenlandic: Tartupaluk, lit. 'kidney shaped';[2] Inuktitut syllabics: ᑕᕐᑐᐸᓗᒃ; Danish: Hans Ø; French: île Hans, pronounced [il ɑ̃(n)s]) is an island in the centre of the Kennedy Channel of Nares Strait in the high Arctic region, split between the Canadian territory of Nunavut and the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland. The island itself is barren and uninhabited with an area of 130 hectares (320 acres), measuring 1,290 by 1,199 metres (4,232 by 3,934 ft), and a maximum elevation of 168.17 m (551.7 ft).[3] Its location in the strait that separates Ellesmere Island of Canada from northern Greenland was for years a border dispute, the so-called Whisky War between the two countries of Canada and Denmark. Hans Island is the smallest of three islands in Kennedy Channel off the Washington Land coast; the others are Franklin Island and Crozier Island. The strait at this point is 35 km (22 mi) wide, placing the island within the territorial waters of both Canada and Denmark (Greenland). A 1,280-metre-long (4,200 ft) shared border traverses the island. [...] We consider Hans Island to be part of Danish territory and will therefore hand over a complaint about the Canadian minister's unannounced visit.[23] [...] - ^ a b Harper, Kenn (9 April 2004). ""Hans Island rightfully belongs to Greenland, Denmark"". Nunatsiaq News. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2022.",insufficient-supports
"Claims that Thomas Jefferson said, ""The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try and take it.""",There is no evidence that Thomas Jefferson wrote or said this expression.,refutes
"In Afghanistan, “over 100 billion dollars spent on military contracts.”","Over the 20-year period of the U.S. intervention in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense paid various companies about $108 billion in contracts for work performed in the country, according to our latest research. This is in addition to the trillions of dollars spent on Department of Defense contracts performed in the U.S. over that period – and does not include other goods and services produced in the U.S. and used in the war in Afghanistan, such as weapons. What’s more, this figure is just a fraction of the over $14 trillion in Pentagon spending since the start of the war in Afghanistan in total, with one-third to one-half of the total going to military contractors. Over one-third of the contract spending went to ""undisclosed"" recipients – domestic and foreign businesses who are not uniquely identifiable in the publicly available contracting databases – USASpending.gov and the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). Of the $108 billion spent in Afghanistan from fiscal years 2002-2022, over 40 percent went to the 14 largest companies, which each received over one billion dollars in total contract spending, with the largest receiving over $13.5 billion. There were also thousands of smaller contracts.",supports
The CID Arrested The President Of The Kelaniya Student Union At the Airport !,"The individual arrested in connection with the 2022 freshman harassment incident on the University of Kelaniya campus was Sanjay Hettimulla, a student activist, not Kalum Mudannayake, the convenor of the University of Kelaniya Student Union. This confirmation was provided by Police Media Spokesperson Mr. Nihal Talduwa.",refutes
Mammograms don’t prevent cancer; mammograms contribute to cancer development,"However, naturopath Barbara O’Neill claimed that mammograms actually contribute to cancer rather than prevent it. In an interview posted on TikTok in May 2024, O’Neill was asked about mammograms and stated that ""it’s pushed to prevent and it does not prevent"". She further added that repeated mammograms contribute to breast cancer because of the radiation sent through the breast and because of breast tissue damage that allegedly occurs during the test. This video generated 1.6 million views on TikTok at the time of writing. It was also posted on Facebook. [...] O’Neill’s claim that mammograms don’t prevent cancer is also inaccurate. Indeed, regular screening allows early detection of cancer, and early diagnosis is associated with an increased chance of survival. According to Cancer Research UK, all women diagnosed at an early cancer stage will survive for at least five years. This statistic falls to three out of ten women if the diagnosis is made at a late cancer stage. [...] Periodic mammography screening doesn’t cause nor contribute to cancer growth, contrary to Barbara O’Neill’s claim. In fact, regular mammograms do the opposite. By allowing for early detection of cancer, mammograms improve the success of cancer treatment and increase the chance of survival.",refutes
"claims that author Charles Dickens once said, ""Happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it but to delight in it when it comes.""","25 Quotes By Writer Charles Dickens Reminding You To Enjoy Every Second Of Your Life [...] Charles Dickens is one of those classic writers that you probably read when you were in school (think A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, or Great Expectations...) and then didn’t think too much of it after that. But you may be surprised to realize how many of his famous quotes and sayings made their way on to your computer screens, your Pinterest inspo boards and into your daily motivational routines. [...] As long as you always let yourself feel and enjoy, you’ll have a good life. So keep reading for some of Charles Dickens’ best quotes about life, love, and everything in between.",insufficient-neutral
"claims actor Clint Eastwood authored a long statement in favor of President Donald Trump that starts by saying, ""I love when people call Trump Stupid.""","The claim: Actor Clint Eastwood authored a pro-Trump post [...] The claim that Clint Eastwood is the author behind the viral ""I love when people call Trump stupid"" post is FALSE, based on our research. An almost identical version of the text is from a letter to the editor to a local paper from a New Hampshire state representative. There is no evidence Eastwood wrote the post. - The Eagle-Tribune, Sept. 30, 2019, Letter: Don’t be brainwashed by what the Democrats tell you - Fred Doucette, Sept. 22, 2019, Facebook post - Massachusetts Republican Party, Nov. 24, 2019, Facebook post - BBC, 1986: Eastwood voted mayor by landslide - The Washington Post, Aug. 4, 2016, Clint Eastwood explains — and regrets — his speech to an empty chair - Wall Street Journal, Feb. 21, A Hollywood Legend Talks Politics - Check Your Fact, Jan. 7, FACT CHECK: ‘I LOVE WHEN PEOPLE CALL TRUMP STUPID’ – DID CLINT EASTWOOD AUTHOR THIS STATEMENT ABOUT TRUMP?",refutes
Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter,"evian water comes from a pristine and protected Alpine mountain source. [...] We are currently moving our evian range to a new ‘click’ cap that is designed to stay attached to the bottle throughout its usage and when recycled. [...] From conveniently sized on-the-go evian water bottle formats that fit in your bag to limited edition designer bottles that elevate any occasion, there’s an evian product to hydrate you any moment in your day.",insufficient-neutral
"Government is giving an allowance of Rs 3,000 per month to unemployed youth under the Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana","Modi govt giving monthly allowance of Rs 3,500 to unemployed individuals under Pradhan Mantri Berojgar Bhatta Yojana –Know truth behind viral post [...] - Government is giving Rs 3,500 monthly allowance? [...] New Delhi: A viral post has been circulating in the social media stating that the central government is giving monthly allowance of Rs 3,500 to unemployed individuals under Pradhan Mantri Berojgar Bhatta Yojana.",insufficient-supports
claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats,"This essay was widely circulated around the Internet in early 2013 with an ""Attributed to Jeff Foxworthy"" tag at its start, leading many to believe it was actually the work of that comedian, Snopes.com said. [...] As Snopes.com notes, Foxworthy's material is typically self-deprecating, much more apolitical and non-partisan than the circulated list. But Foxworthy's name seems to be a popular one to attach to similar political pieces.",insufficient-refutes
Any form of vaccination after COVID19 vaccination can be life threatening,"From our investigation, it is clear that while there is no scientific basis in the viral claim, anesthesiologists have advised to wait for few days after getting vaccinated, in case of non-emergency surgeries.",refutes
“All these vaccines are causing harm to our kids”; “The fully unvaccinated kids are always healthier”; “vaccines are causing chronic disease in America”,"Campaigners have been gathering outside schools, handing out what they claim are legal documents or ""notices of liability"" to head teachers, warning them not to vaccinate children. [...] This was determined by doctors who examined the patient and had access to their medical records and test results. [...] These campaigns appear to be having a wide reach, with protests at schools across the UK.",insufficient-neutral
Kalapani is a territory of Nepal,"The Kalapani territory is an area under Indian administration as part of Pithoragarh district in the Kumaon Division of the Uttarakhand state,[4][5] but it is also claimed by Nepal since 1997.[6][7] According to Nepal's claim, it lies in Darchula district, Sudurpashchim Province.[8] The territory represents part of the basin of the Kalapani river, one of the headwaters of the Kali River in the Himalayas at an altitude of 3600–5200 meters. The valley of Kalapani, with the Lipulekh Pass at the top, forms the Indian route to Kailash–Manasarovar, an ancient pilgrimage site. It is also the traditional trading route to Tibet for the Bhotiyas of Kumaon and the Tinkar valley of Nepal.[9][10] [...] No changes in India's border with Nepal are discernible from the maps of the period.[55] The Kalapani territory continued to be shown as part of India. Following the Chinese take-over of Tibet in 1951, India increased its security presence along the northern border to inhibit possibilities of encroachment and infiltration.[56] The Kalapani area is likely to have been included among such areas.[57] Nepal too requested India's help in policing its northern border as early as 1950, and 17 posts are said to have been established jointly by the two countries.[58][59]",insufficient-refutes
Hong Kong is a territory of Republic of China,"Hong Kong[e] is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. With 7.4 million residents of various nationalities[f] in a 1,104-square-kilometre (426 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the world. [...] Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, with executive, legislative, and judicial powers devolved from the national government.[91] The Sino-British Joint Declaration provided for economic and administrative continuity through the handover,[68] resulting in an executive-led governing system largely inherited from the territory's history as a British colony.[92] Under these terms and the ""one country, two systems"" principle, the Basic Law of Hong Kong is the regional constitution.[93] The regional government is composed of three branches:",insufficient-supports
Fans Throwing Eggs At The Brazil Team After Their Elimination At FIFA World Cup?,"Several Indian news websites, earlier in the week, published a video showing protesters hurl eggs and stones at a bus in Brazil and claimed that they were angry Brazilian fans reacting to the national team’s exit from the FIFA World Cup in Russia. [...] Brazilian Team Met Applauding Fans On Their Homecoming The reception meted out to five-time champions Brazil after their 2-1 loss to Belgium in Kazan, Russia was not as bad as the video made it seem. In fact the squad were applauded by fans greeting their arrival at Rio de Janeiro’s international airport, Reuters reported.",insufficient-contradictory
Cocotiers is a territory of Gabon,"- 30 September – The International Court of Justice begins hearings on a territorial dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea over ownership of the islands of Mbanie, Cocotier and Conga, which have been occupied by Gabon since 1972.[4]",insufficient-contradictory
Recent visuals of liquor mafia gang assaulting a police officer during Mahagatbandhan’s rule in Bihar,"Bihar Liquor Mafia Mows Down Police Inspector To Death, Injures Home Guard Personnel Police inspector Khamas Chaudhary was mowed down to death by a liquor mafia in Bihar's Begusarai. A Home Guard personnel was also injured in the incident. An inspector with the Begusarai police in Bihar was mowed down to death while on a vigil to stop a car transporting liquor in the state, said the Superintendent of Police, as per ANI. A jawan of the Home Guard who was accompanying inspector Khamas Chaudhary also suffered injuries in the incident, the SP added.",supports
Alzheimer’s disease is a “physician-caused disease” that arises due to nutritional deficiencies,"Additionally, it is important to determine the actual cause of the cognitive symptoms, as they may not be caused by Alzheimer’s disease and many causes, such as depression, drug interaction, thyroid problems, and vitamin deficiencies, are reversible if detected early and treated appropriately.",insufficient-refutes
"Scientists predicted global cooling and were wrong, so they are wrong about global warming","Some climate scientists in the 1970’s were concerned about the cooling effect of atmospheric aerosols and explored the hypothesis that it might lead to a cooling of the Earth. However, the majority of scientists at that time were actually forecasting global warming for the future. In fact, scientists have warned that elevated greenhouse gasses would cause global warming since the 19th century. Overwhelming observational evidence has resulted in the scientific consensus that global warming is real and human activities, primarily through the emissions of greenhouse gasses, is the main driver.",refutes
"Lagan Valley is one of the least wooded areas in Northern Ireland, particularly with regards to ancient woodland.","Therefore, it is fair to say that Lagan Valley is one of the least wooded areas in NI. [...] Lisburn & Castlereagh is the least densely wooded council (3.7%) in Northern Ireland, followed by Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon (4.0%) and Antrim & Newtownabbey (4.4%). [...] Based on all this, Ms Eastwood’s claim that ""Lagan Valley is one of the least wooded areas in NI"" is backed by evidence – although the precise figures are available broken down by council areas, rather than Westminster/Assembly constituencies.",insufficient-supports
Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca,"A viral video of snowfall in the Grand Mosque of Mecca has been widely making rounds on social media in the past few days. However, an official weather institution in Saudi Arabia has debunked the video. [...] The footage shows men and women enjoying the snowfall, while some even shooting the phenomenon on their phones or taking selfies. Even a policeman is seen carrying an umbrella. [...] Arab Weather, an account on Twitter, corroborated the news, tweeting, ""Disclaimer: The circulating video titled ‘For the first time snow in Makkah Al-Mukarramah 1-1-2023’ is a technically modified video using filters, knowing that the temperature in Makkah today reached 30 degrees Celsius, and it is not climatically prepared for snowfall.""",refutes
Joe Biden has called for a national draft,"BREAKING: Biden calls for a national draft. Men and women are to be selected to fight in Ukriane. [...] ""BREAKING: Biden calls for a national draft,"" the tweet reads. ""Men and women are to be selected to fight in Ukriane(sic). BIDEN: ‘The recommended way forward will be to invoke the Selective Service Act, as is my authority as president.'"" [...] Check Your Fact found no credible news reports about Biden invoking a national draft. (RELATED: Does This Video Show Joe Biden Asking Aides If People ‘Bought That Bullsh**?’)",refutes
Sigulu is a territory of Kenya,"The Saturday Standard has established that contradicting statements from then Labour Minister Peter Okondo and his Foreign Affairs counterpart Wilson Ayah -- both now deceased -- over ownership of Sigulu island gave Uganda ammunition to take over other islands believed to be on the Kenyan side of Lake Victoria. [...] The Kenyan residents of Sigulu have since the early 1970s become naturalised Ugandan citizens, and have their representatives in Ugandan Parliament and other local authorities in Samia Bugwe and Bugiri districts of Eastern Uganda. [...] The seizure of Sigulu has since divided many Banyala people into the two countries, with some remaining at Port Victoria on the Kenyan mainland, while half of their families became Ugandan citizens against their wishes.",insufficient-refutes
"In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000.","There was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000 in 2004 but that limit can be extended to Rs. 1,00,000 by taking tax rebate. When the tax is rebated there is no effective tax on the income, so there was no tax on the income upto Rs 1,00,000 in 2004. In 2019, Rs. 5,00,000 tax exemption limit is after considering the tax rebate. Without the tax rebate, the actual income limit for no income tax is just Rs. 2,50,000 (in 2019). So the claim is MISLEADING.",insufficient-refutes
Spratly Islands is a territory of Brunei,"The Spratly Islands dispute is an ongoing territorial dispute among Brunei, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam concerning ""ownership"" of the Spratly Islands, a group of islands and associated ""maritime features"" (reefs, banks, and cays etc.) located in the South China Sea. The dispute is characterized by diplomatic stalemate and the employment of military pressure techniques (such as military occupation of disputed territory) in the advancement of national territorial claims. All except Brunei occupy some of the maritime features. [...] China, the Philippines, Taiwan (ROC) and Vietnam claim the whole Spratly Islands while Brunei and Malaysia claim part of the Islands. [...] Brunei's claims to the reef are based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).[14][15] Brunei states that the southern part of the Spratly Islands chain is actually a part of its continental shelf, and therefore a part of its territory and resources.[16]",insufficient-contradictory
Blake Shelton canceled a $30 million contract with Country Music Television,"On July 21, 2023, the Dunning-Kruger Times published an article positing that country singer Blake Shelton had backed out of a lucrative project with CMT because the network refused to play a music video by Jason Aldean: Blake Shelton Cancels $30 Million Project With CMT: ""Jason Is My Friend"" Country Music Television (CMT) is still paying the price for canceling Jason Aldean's video ""Try That In a Small Town."" In what may be the most crushing blow yet, country megastar Blake Shelton has announced that he's backing out of a $30 million project with the network.",supports
"“R. Kelly has been released from United States of America Federal Prison, Chicago.”","Despite what is being shared on social media, Kelly has not been released from jail. Records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons show Kelly is in custody awaiting trial. [...] The claim that Kelly was released from jail is FALSE, based on our research. The image being used to make the claim is from March 2019, when he was released from jail after child support payments owed to his ex-wife were paid. Prison records show Kelly is still in custody at Chicago's Metropolitan Correctional Center. - United States Department of Justice, July 12, 2019, Recording Artist R. Kelly Arrested on Federal Child Pornography and Obstruction Charges - Associated Press Images, March 9, 2019, APTOPIX R KELLY CHICAGO - CBS Chicago, March 9, 2019, R. Kelly Released From Cook County After Arrest For Failing To Pay Child Support - ABC 7 Chicago, June 8, R. Kelly's lawyers request to withdraw from NY racketeering trail; others say they were fired - Federal Bureau of Prisons, accessed June 9, Find an inmate - Associated Press, April 15, Judge allows R. Kelly to be moved to NYC for sex-trafficking trial after several delays - PolitiFact, June 4, An old photo of R. Kelly leaving jail is being shared online but the singer is still in custody",refutes
"an FBI raid in Annandale, Virginia, uncovered a plot by the Muslim Brotherhood to ""destroy America.""","In early June 2017, conspiracy-oriented web sites began posting stories accompanied by a YouTube video claiming that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had raided a house in Annandale, Virginia, and foiled a plot by the Muslim Brotherhood to take over the United States: The Muslim Brotherhood’s strategic 30-year plan for taking over America from within was a closely-guarded secret until the FBI raided a house in Annandale, Virginia, where agents found a disturbing bundle of documents containing a blueprint for the Muslim takeover of our country. Now that the cat is out of the bag, we must do everything in our power to expose what’s going on, as startlingly, these American-hating vermin are in the final phase of their 5-step plan to destroy our country. [...] Although Al-Qaradawi is a well-known figure in the Arabic-speaking world, we found no evidence to support the claim that law enforcement, either federal or local, raided a home in Annandale, Virginia in relation to an imminent 30-year plan for the Muslim Brotherhood to take over the United States.",refutes
purports to show Russian President Vladimir Putin telling Americans they interfere with their own democracy,"FACT CHECK: Did Vladimir Putin Blame Americans For Interfering With Their Own Democracy? A video shared on Instagram purports to show Russian President Vladimir Putin telling Americans they interfere with their own democracy. [...] ""You blame me for interfering with your democracy. But I don’t have to, you are doing it yourselves,"" Putin appears to say in English via the Instagram video, liked over 700 times. ""Polling stations are closing. You don’t know who to trust, you are divided. There are strings we can pull, but we don’t have to. You are pulling them for us,"" he appears to continue.",insufficient-neutral
purports to show Hawaiians being evicted from their properties following the recent wildfires in Lahaina,"FACT CHECK: No, Hawaiians Are Not Being Evicted From Their Properties Following The Maui Wildfires A video shared on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, purports to show Hawaiians being evicted from their properties following the recent wildfires in Lahaina. [...] The video is not linked to the recent wildfires in Lahaina, however. The video clip shared via the X video originally stems from a trailer for the 1985 documentary, ""Waimanalo Eviction."" (RELATED: No, Video Does Not Show Lights In Maui Sky Before The Wildfires)",refutes
"18 proxies tell us the world was the same or warmer 1,000 years ago","Although periods of regional warming or cooling can be caused by natural variability (or events like volcanic eruptions), human-caused warming of the entire planet has led to the highest global temperatures of the last 2,000 years.",refutes
Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter,"Evian Water is widely considered the creme de la creme of bottled water. Hailing from a small town called Evian-Les-Bains, the prestige of the light blue-capped Evian bottle has outgrown its humble home. [...] Pricing certainly goes beyond popularity, however, Evian relies heavily on its respect amongst those in Hollywood and recording studios to maintain its image as the bottled water of the stars. [...] As mentioned earlier, Evian compares favorably with most other bottled brands when it comes to the price point. In fact, one of its direct competitors in the market - Fiji Water - costs nearly twice as much for a 12-pack of one-liter bottles.",insufficient-neutral
Green Line is a territory of Israel,"The Green Line or 1949 Armistice border[1] is the demarcation line set out in the 1949 Armistice Agreements between the armies of Israel and those of its neighbors (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria) after the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. It served as the de facto borders of the State of Israel from 1949 until the Six-Day War in 1967, and continues to represent Israel’s internationally recognized borders with the two Palestinian territories: the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.[2][3] [...] The Green Line is often referred to as the ""pre-1967 borders"" or the ""1967 borders"" by many international bodies and national leaders, including former United States president Barack Obama,[6] Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas,[7] the United Nations (UN) in informal texts,[8] and in the text of UN General Assembly resolutions.[9] The name comes from the green ink used to draw the line on the map during armistice talks.[10] After the Six-Day War, the territories captured by Israel beyond the Green Line came to be designated as East Jerusalem, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and the Golan Heights. These territories are often referred to as Israeli-occupied territories. The Sinai Peninsula, which was also captured at that time, has since been returned to Egypt as part of the 1979 peace treaty.",insufficient-contradictory
“Candace Owens vows to have Taylor Swift banned from next NFL season.”,This story originated on a self-described satire page.,refutes
Malyy Zhemchuzhnyy is a territory of Kazakhstan,"Meeting under Aktau Protocol [...] Read moreMalyy Zhemchuzhnyy Island is located in the northwestern Caspian Sea, 80 km from the sea edge of the Volga delta. It is formed from Read moreMalyy Zhemchuzhnyy Island is a piece of land in the Caspian Sea. It is an amazing place. Every spring and summer, the island",insufficient-neutral
More civilians killed under NDA than UPA,"Total terror related incidents under UPA & NDA govt. are 9739 & 1219. So, the claim is FALSE.",refutes
Dokdo/Takeshima is a territory of South Korea,"Furthermore, even in the Korean media there are such statements as given in the article headlined ""Argument That 'Dokdo [Takeshima] Is Korean Territory on Old Maps' Ineffective in International Adjudication"" in the August 17, 2012, edition of the Hankyoreh newspaper, shortly after President Lee Myung-bak's visit to Takeshima. Based on precedents from International Court of Justice rulings in disputes between Thailand and Cambodia and between Malaysia and Indonesia, the article states: [...] In other words, even if Takeshima is included in the ""Korea"" section, we can confirm that the interpretation by Lee Sang-tae, chairman of the Korean Research Association of Old Maps, that ""The fact that the Japanese government officially published a map which included Dokdo as part of Korea can be seen to indicate that Japan officially saw Dokdo as an inherent part of Korean territory"" is completely groundless. [...] - 2012. ""Argument That 'Dokdo [Takeshima] Is Korean Territory on Old Maps' Ineffective in International Adjudication: Historical Entitlement May Not Be Considered Important . . . Despite 50 Years Effective Korean Control . . . Japan Has Raised Steady Objections,"" Hankyoreh, August 17. http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/diplomacy/547540.html (Korean only; accessed on February 27, 2015). [↩]",insufficient-contradictory
We do not know if CO2 is the cause of global warming,"We know that CO2 causes global warming through the greenhouse effect based on overwhelming evidence from data collected over decades of investigation. There is international scientific consensus that elevated atmospheric-CO2 from human emissions is not just a cause of global warming, it is the leading cause of global warming.",refutes
"Claims that Bohemian novelist Franz Kafka once stated, ""Follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.""","How to write like Kafka: ""Follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly""",insufficient-supports
Matthew and Hunter Islands is a territory of France,"It had a troubled birth as one of its main islands – Santo – tried to breakaway in 1980, secretly supported by France. It took the PNG Defence Force, supported by British paratroopers, to crush the Santo rebellion known as ""the coconut war"" and keep a united Vanuatu at independence. Lingering mistrust of France has remained as France continues to claim Matthew and Hunter islands in the far south, saying they belong to New Caledonia’s Exclusive Economic Zone. [...] There is some irony in France now playing the China card to assert ""a new imperialism"" is on the rise in the Pacific given its continuing hold over New Caledonia and Tahiti despite clear rumblings for independence there. France’s claim to Matthew and Hunter also risks the very thing it is warning about since Vanuatu government insiders say one reason Vanuatu was among the first nations to recognise China’s claims to the South China Sea was so that China would support Vanuatu’s claims to Matthew and Hunter.",insufficient-supports
India ranked 9th on the foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2016 – World Investment Report 2017.,"Recipients [edit]The World Investment Report 2020 by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said that India was the 9th largest recipient of FDI in 2019, with $51 billion of inflow during the year, an increase from $42 billion of FDI received in 2018, when India ranked 12 among the top 20 host economies in the world. In the "" Development Asia"" region, India was among top 5 host economies for FDI. The report said that global FDI flows are forecast to decrease by up to 40% in 2020, from their 2019 value of US$1.54 trillon. According to Financial Times, in 2015 India overtook China and United States as the top destination for the FDI. In first half of 2015 India attracted investment of $31 billion compared to $28 billion and $27 billion of China and US respectively. Data for 2019–2020 indicates that services sector attracted the highest FDI equity inflow of US$7.85 billion, followed by computer software and hardware at US$7.67 billion, telecommunications sector at US$4.44 billion, and trading at US$4.57 billion. [...] India was ranking 15th in the world in 2013 in term of FDI inflow, it rose up to 9th position in 2014[17][unreliable source?] while in 2015 India became top destination for foreign direct investment.[18] The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and Invest India has developed the India Investment Grid (IIG) which provides a pan-India database of projects from Indian promoters for promoting and facilitating foreign investments.",supports
a tent hospital set up in New York City’s Central Park housed thousands of abused children saved from underground captivity.,"Mount Sinai Hospital in New York is working with a humanitarian aid organization to set up a field hospital in Central Park to help house the continuing influx of patients during the coronavirus pandemic. The tents in Central Park are expected to have 70 regular beds and 10 ICU beds and will be open on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the hospital said. The hospital partnered with Samaritan's Purse, an evangelical Christian aid organization, to set up the field hospital, and photos showed construction well underway on Sunday. ""Samaritan’s Purse, in partnership with Mount Sinai Health System and intergovernmental agencies, are constructing an Emergency Field Hospital in East Meadow in Central Park to provide care for patients seriously ill with COVID-19,"" a spokesperson for the hospital said in a statement.",insufficient-refutes
The CID Arrested The President Of The Kelaniya Student Union At the Airport !,"Kelum Mudannayake, the president of the Kelaniya University Students' Union, has been apprehended by the Public Complaints Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) following his alleged involvement in a recent incident of ragging at the university. According to police sources, Mudannayake had been evading police prior to his arrest.",insufficient-supports
Clip Of Students Watching The Hardship Of Their Parents !!,"Gerrard, E., & Roberts, R. (2006). Student parents, hardship and debt: A qualitative study. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 30, 393–403. doi:10.1080/03098770600965409",supports
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020.,"In June, as the sun set on Dublin, Ohio, a well-to-do suburb of Columbus, several dozen people dressed in golf shirts and floral shifts filed into a small auditorium to listen to a talk by a new neighbor. Vivek Ramaswamy, a thirty-seven-year-old entrepreneur, had settled in the area with his wife and toddler son after making a large fortune as the founder of a biotech company. Now, thanks to dozens of appearances on Fox News to criticize ""cultural totalitarianism"" enforced by liberal élites, he was closing in on fame as a conservative pundit. In the past year, he had cast aspersions on Black Lives Matter and ""the death of merit""; mask mandates and U.S.-border protection; public-school curricula and the actor Jussie Smollett. All the flame-throwing had established him, in the words of one anchor, as the network’s ""woke and cancel-culture guru.""",insufficient-neutral
"In 2015, nearly 1% of employees were not paid minimum wage.","This claim is accurate. This claim can be substantiated by numerous government surveys and reports. There has been further investigation by organisations in the United Kingdom to determine who is most affected, the causes behind non-compliance, and solutions for the problem.",supports
KaNgwane is a territory of South Africa,"South Africa - Ka Ngwane KaNgwane was a tribal homeland in the eastern region of Republic of South Africa from 1981 until 1994.[1] It was formerly called the ""Swazi Territory,"" and was set aside for Swazi-speaking people, and granted nominal self-rule in 1981. Unlike the other homelands in South Africa, KaNgwane did not adopt a distinctive flag of its own and flew the national flag of South Africa. KaNgwane was reincorporated into South Africa on 27 April 1994, becoming part of the provinces of Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.",insufficient-refutes
"Sounds Coming From The Universe, Captured by NASA!!","In summary, the audio in the video attributed to the ""Pillars of Creation"" Nebula is not the actual sound of the universe but rather a product of data sonification that translates electromagnetic signals into sound waves. NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other space-based telescopes employ this technique to provide an alternative means of understanding and appreciating the cosmos. While the audio is not natural in the traditional sense, it offers a unique perspective on the wonders of our universe.",insufficient-refutes
Black Lives Matter protesters outside the White House faced a more militarized response than rioters who assaulted the Capitol.,"At the earliest encounters between police and Black Lives Matter protesters in D.C., officers were ready with full riot gear, shields and chemical agents. Capitol Police in regular uniforms were the first line of defense when Trump supporters marched on the Capitol. Federal officials were quick to see fires and looting in other cities as signs of pending violence, but ignored evidence of planned attacks by Trump supporters.",supports
Wakhan Corridor is a territory of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,"The Pamir Kyrgyz are the descendants of Kyrgyz who arrived in Afghanistan between 1575 and 1930 as a consequence of various threats and expulsions. Today, they live in the Wakhan Corridor, a narrow strip of territory between Tajikistan, Pakistan and China, where mountain ravines are interspersed by remote valleys. Due to its geographical isolation, this ethnic group was largely untouched by sovietisation and was therefore able, for the most part, to preserve its traditional nomadic lifestyle and its language, ethnic identity and Islamic faith. Today, in the rugged terrain of the Pamirs, the Wakhan Kyrgyz tend their livestock and weather the harsh conditions. Until 1973, they numbered around 10,000 and counted as one of the official nations of the Republic of Afghanistan; they were also assigned the task of patrolling the region’s borders as part of the official border service (most have no official nationality or are stateless). Since then, their numbers have drastically declined due to the extreme social instability caused by ongoing conflicts and violence at the hands of the first Taliban regime. A further factor was the mass exodus of several large Afghan Kyrgyz clans to Pakistan, Canada and Turkey, where they were accepted as refugees.",supports
"Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said during a July 9 interview that there were 110,000 overdose deaths in 2022.","Douglas James Burgum (/ˈbɜːrɡəm/ BUR-gəm;[1] born August 1, 1956) is an American businessman and politician serving since 2016 as the 33rd governor of North Dakota.[2][3] He is among the wealthiest politicians in the United States and has an estimated net worth of at least $1.1 billion. He is a member of the Republican Party.[4] [...] - ^ Garrity, Kelly (July 9, 2023). ""Doug Burgum: 'We are in a Cold War with China, we just won't admit it'"". Politico. Retrieved July 9, 2023. [...] - ^ McCullough, Caleb (June 9, 2023). ""North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum brings focus on economy in first Iowa campaign visit"". Quad City Times. Retrieved July 31, 2023.",insufficient-neutral
"Pervez Musharraf has said “Biggest strength of Pakistan is Indian Muslims, not the nuclear bombs. They are converting India into an Islamic nation by population explosion. India can repeal article 370 from Kashmir, India can build Ram Temple, India can win war against Pakistan, but India cannot prevent itself from becoming an Islamic nation”.","/Producer (Michael R Chambers) [...] Balance of Power, Bilateral Security Cooperation, Book, China, Conflict Threat Assessment and Risk Analysis, Defense Alliances, Defense Planning, Defense Policy, Demographic Forecasting, Economic Forecasting, Geopolitics, India, Indo-Pakistani Conflict, Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Weapons Proliferation, Pakistan, Regional Stability, Security Threat Perceptions, South Asia, Strategic Culture, War on Terrorism (2001-Present) [...] Conflict Threat Assessment and Risk Analysis",insufficient-neutral
Tuffah is a territory of Lebanon,"BEIRUT: Israeli drones on Saturday fired three missiles at a site in Jabal Safi in Lebanon’s Iqlim Al-Tuffah area, about 20 km from the border demarcation line.",refutes
Dollart bay is a territory of Netherlands,"Dollart (Dollart) is a bay (class H - Hydrographic) in Provincie Groningen (Netherlands (general)), Netherlands (Europe) with the region font code of Americas/Western Europe... [...] Current local time is 18:47; the sun rises at 07:43 and sets at 19:50 local time (Europe/Amsterdam UTC/GMT+2). The standard time zone for Dollart is UTC/GMT+1, but since Daylight Saving Time (DST) is in effect the current time zone is UTC/GMT+2. [...] Weather Dollart (Cloud cover, Temperature, Wind speed and Precipitation mm probab.)",insufficient-neutral
The pH for the coronavirus varies from 5.5 to 8.5. What we need to do to defeat the coronavirus is to consume more alkaline foods above the virus’ pH level.,"Coronavirus pH varies from 5.5 to 8.5 is a myth, as the World Health Organization (WHO) hasn’t released any data on the coronavirus’ pH level. However, increasing your immunity can help fight against any disease. The message on WhatsApp //reads: ""All we need to do to beat coronavirus is to take more of an alkaline foods that are above the above pH level of the Virus. Some of which are: Lemon - 9.9pH, Lime - 8.2pH, Avocado - 15.6pH, Garlic - 13.2pH, Mango - 8.7pH, Tangerine - 8.5pH, Pineapple - 12.7pH and Orange - 9.2pH"". ‘New coronavirus scare has created several health myths on social media platforms and one of those is that to improve your pH levels, as the pH for coronavirus varies from 5.5 to 8.5.’ [...] ""The World Health Organization (WHO) hasn’t released any data on the coronavirus’ pH level. In general, alkaline food items are essential to build the body’s immunity. The stronger the body’s immunity, the better will it fight infections and diseases,"" Mathur noted.",refutes
"“There is a direct connection between discriminatory policies within the USDA and the enormous land loss we have seen among Black farmers over the past century.""","Black farmers who are struggling to retain their land despite racial discrimination and little assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), could find relief in a measure called The Justice for Farmers Act. [...] ""When it comes to farming and agriculture, we know that there is a direct connection between discriminatory policies within the USDA and the enormous land loss we have seen among Black farmers over the past century,"" wrote the Act’s sponsor Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) in a news release. ""The Justice for Black Farmers Act will work to correct this historic injustice by addressing and correcting USDA discrimination and taking bold steps to restore the land that has been lost in order to empower a new generation of Black farmers to succeed."" [...] The USDA has a long history of racism against Black farmers. A June 2019 report published in The Counter, an online investigative newsroom focused on food issues, documents how the USDA seized land from Black farmers. In the past, a common USDA practice was to foreclose on farms owned by Black people who had filed discrimination complaints against the agency. The Counter details how the USDA would ignore complaints then, allow them to sit unanswered until the statutes of limitations ran out.",insufficient-supports
"“R. Kelly has been released from United States of America Federal Prison, Chicago.”","CHICAGO (CBS) -- R. Kelly has been moved to a prison in North Carolina to serve his sentences prison sentence of more than 30 years. The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed Kelly – whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly – was moved on Wednesday of last week from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago to the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina. [...] Kelly, 56, could be eligible for release from prison when he's a little over 79 years old.",insufficient-refutes
Yaradullu is a territory of Azerbaijan,"Yaradullu 41°1'0"" N 45°25'60"" E 21:12 (AZST - UTC/GMT+5) Yaradullu (Yaradullu) is a populated place (class P - Populated Place) in (Agstafa), Azerbaijan (Asia) with the region font code of Eastern Europe. [...] Map and Photos Yaradullu",supports
"Sounds Coming From The Universe, Captured by NASA!!","NASA’s Perseverance Rover Microphone Captures Sounds from Mars [...] This set of sounds from the surface of Mars were recorded by the microphone on the side of NASA’s Perseverance Rover on Feb. 20, 2021. In the first set, sounds from the rover itself dominate. In the second set, the sound was filtered to make sounds from Mars more audible. You can hear a little wind in the second set.",supports
“The clothing industry contributes up to 10% of the pollution driving the climate crisis.”,"Vieira Luxe is a supporter of sustainable fashion and we weave this into our business ethos. Knowing the impact the industry has on climate change, we seek to be a part of the movement towards a more eco-friendly future. Our company is devoted to taking part in this development away from fast fashion by working with shops nationally. Thus, providing you the best quality dresses at outlet prices. Our company is here to stand for sustainable fashion, beginning with the recycling of companies overstock and discontinued garments. The clothing industry contributes up to 10% of the pollution driving the climate crisis, and we Americans throw away an average of 82 pounds of textile waste per year! This all boils down to cut-rate prices, overconsumption, and a culture of convenience. By implementing sustainable fashion practices, such as shopping overstock, we can reduce these carbon emissions and help to repair our planet. Vieira Luxe is dedicated to promoting sustainability , and will work to reduce the fashion industry’s carbon footprint in any way we can.",supports
Northern Ireland purchases from Great Britain are four times more valuable than those from Ireland.,"The value of NI exports to Ireland more than doubled year-on-year from €137m to €296m (£117m to £255m). [...] The total value of GB exports to Ireland were down by €2bn (£1.7bn) or 39% to €3.3bn (£2.8bn) year-on-year in the January to April period. [...] Official figures showing trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain are only published on an annual basis, so it may be 2022 before there is solid data on how Brexit and the Irish Sea border has had an impact on those relationships.",insufficient-neutral
"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted, ""I am disgusted with 'President' Trump allowing people to keep more of the money they earn.""","By — Julia Griffin Julia Griffin By — Molly Finnegan Molly Finnegan Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-tweeted-a-misleading-video-of-nancy-pelosi-heres-the-real-thing Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump tweeted a misleading video of Nancy Pelosi. Here’s the real thing Politics Updated on May 25, 2019 3:13 PM EDT — Published on May 24, 2019 5:36 PM EDT President Donald Trump used Twitter on Thursday to spread an edited video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the latest development in an ongoing fight between the president and the California Democrat. In a tweet that Trump labeled ""PELOSI STAMMERS THROUGH NEWS CONFERENCE,"" the president shared a clip from the Fox Business Network show ""Lou Dobbs Tonight"" in which moments from Pelosi’s weekly news conference on Thursday had been manipulated. In the edited video, Pelosi’s normal pauses and stutters have been edited together to make her appear to stumble over words like ""custody"" and ""border."" In one section (around 12:43), the doctored video repeats a moment three extra times when Pelosi says the words ""there are three things."" What did Nancy Pelosi actually say?",insufficient-neutral
Ras Doumeira is a territory of Eritrea,"There was now no other choice but to mass troops at the border and defend the territory, he said. The good offices of the African Union, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and of the United Nations were being sought to resolve the dispute. His country was determined to recover the entirety of its territory, including Ras Doumeira and Doumeira Island. Djibouti's forces had been withdrawn to their earlier positions in response to the Council's presidential statement. [...] The exact position of the land boundary in Ras Doumeira is critical for establishing whether Eritrea has actually occupied Djibouti territory since March, as claimed by Djibouti authorities. The position of the borderline would also be critical if the two States were to negotiate their maritime boundary on the Red Sea. In 1996, Eritrea made an attempt to seize control of Ras Doumeira. The ensuing dispute was short-lived and was resolved through bilateral mechanisms, but the question of the borderline remained unresolved, the report says. [...] He said the high point of the mission had been a visit to Doumeira, where it could see the deployment of the two forces. Given that Eritrea continued to reject efforts to diffuse the tension, it was becoming clear that Eritrea did not want to abide by international standards and obligations. Confronted with a silent aggressor, discussion could not find place. His country was determined to recover the entirety of its territory, including Ras Doumeira and Doumeira Island. Djibouti's forces had been withdrawn to the status quo ante in response to the Council's presidential statement.",insufficient-refutes
Malyy Zhemchuzhnyy is a territory of Kazakhstan,"Malyy Zhemchuzhnyy Island is a piece of land in the Caspian Sea. It is an amazing place. Every spring and summer, the island turns into a real ""nursery"" for thousands of gulls and terns. Malyy Zhemchuzhnyy is located in the northwestern Caspian Sea and is a state natural monument of federal significance. Caspian seals haul-out there.",insufficient-neutral
Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter,The cost of the 1-liter Evian bottled water visible in the viral video is not ₹2900 but rather ₹250. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.,refutes
Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23.,Taylor Swift didn’t announce on July 23 a fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris.,refutes
Ashmore and Cartier Islands is a territory of Indonesia,"The Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands[1] is an uninhabited external territory[2] of Australia consisting of four low-lying tropical islands in two separate reefs, and the 12 nautical mile territorial sea generated by the islands. The territory is located in the Indian Ocean situated on the edge of the continental shelf, about 320 km (199 mi) off the northwest coast of Australia and 144 km (89 mi) south of the Indonesian island of Rote.[3] [...] External links - Ashmore and Cartier Islands entry at The World Factbook - Geoscience Australia—Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Department of the Environment and Heritage—Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve - Department of the Environment and Heritage—Cartier Island Commonwealth Marine Reserve - First on list of Australian islands - ""Ashmore Reef Belongs to Indonesia,"" posted on East Timor Action Network. [1]",supports
COVID-19 RNA vaccines weren’t made with messenger RNA; vaccine RNA cannot be broken down in the body,Getting COVID-19 carries a greater risk of developing health complications compared to COVID-19 vaccination. COVID-19 mRNA vaccines contain messenger RNA (mRNA) that provides the blueprint for making spike protein. Modified mRNA isn’t intrinsically artificial. Modifications to mRNA also occur naturally in humans and are used to regulate gene expression. Scientists took their cue from nature when modifying COVID-19 vaccine mRNA to improve its stability and efficiency in protein synthesis.,insufficient-refutes
Black Lives Matter protesters outside the White House faced a more militarized response than rioters who assaulted the Capitol.,"In remarks to Ohio reporters, Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, said there was a big difference in police response between what Black Lives Matter protesters faced and what riotous Trump supporters encountered at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. In the summer, ""peaceful Black protesters outside the White House were met with tear gas, rubber bullets, a full militarized response,"" Brown said Jan. 8. ""While this week, white supremacists, rioters were able to breach the Capitol."" [...] On the afternoon of May 29, the Black Lives Matter protest movement arrived in Washington, D.C. About 1,000 people gathered in a park across the street from the White House. The confrontation between police and protesters grew more tense. At about 3 a.m., a line of officers in riot gear with shields advanced and deployed chemical irritants to disperse the crowd.",supports
There were 84 children adopted in Northern Ireland in 2018.,"The Department of Health has today published the ‘Children Adopted from Care in Northern Ireland 2017/18’. This bulletin details statistical information relating to children adopted from care during the year ending 31 March 2018. The tables within the bulletin present a range of information about these children and their adopters, including durations between different stages in the adoption process. The bulletin is based on the DoH statistical return AD1 2017/18, which was collected from each of the five Health and Social Care Trusts. Key Findings - Eighty–four children were adopted fro care in Northern Ireland during the year ending 31 March 2018 ;",insufficient-neutral
"The visuals of water boiling under pits formed on a highway in Veracruz, Mexico, are a result of volcanic activity in Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcanic mountain","Popocatepetl volcano is 5452 m in altitude and capped by glaciers with a long Late Pleistocene-Holocene history. Volcanic activity has been intense during the last 10 000 years. Therefore, the valleys at the NE foothills of the volcano, covered by air-fall ejecta and drained by the runoff of the glaciers, became very attractive to ancient inhabitants of the Xalizintla Valley (XV) west of Puebla City, because of fertility of soils. The XV was occupied by humans about 2000 years ago who witnessed five events related to volcanic activity related to Popo. These events, described in this paper, are being taken into account for volcanic risk evaluation since several towns with a population of more than 23 000 people reoccupied again the Xalizintla Valley. [...] NASA Terra spacecraft shows Mexico active Popocatepetl volcano, located about 40 miles southeast of Mexico City, spewing water vapor, gas, ashes and glowing rocks since its most recent eruption period began in April 2012.",insufficient-supports
Seventy percent of people in Northern Ireland and the majority of its Assembly Members support marriage equality for LGBT couples.,"- ^ Clakre, Liam (3 October 2014). ""Slim majority in Northern Ireland supports same sex marriage law"". Belfast Telegraph. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2014. [...] - ^ ""Survey shows 70% support for same-sex marriages in Northern Ireland – BelfastTelegraph.co.uk"". Belfasttelegraph.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 May 2019. Retrieved 29 June 2016. - ^ ""76% of Northern Ireland back marriage equality in latest poll"". Gaytimes.co.uk. 9 April 2018. Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2019.",insufficient-contradictory
Prices of cardiac stents and knee implants reduced by 50 to 70%”,"Pricing: In July 2017, the Indian government introduced price controls on cardiac stents, and the selling price dropped by up to 70% as a result of this populist move. That order was followed by a similar cap on knee implants later in the year. The devices were price capped after inclusion in the National List of Essential Medicines. Currently, 37 medical devices are classified as drugs and regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Of these, cardiac stents, drug-eluting stents, knee implants, condoms, and intra-uterine devices are included in the National List of Essential Medicines and are subject to price caps. In February 2020, the Indian government levied a five percent ad-valorem health tax on imports of a variety of medical, dental, surgical, and veterinary devices. Several medical device segments (such as orthopedic knee implants) that were previously exempt from customs duties were withdrawn from the duty exemption.",insufficient-supports
"“A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.”","Mitchell Stadium is a 10,000 seat stadium in Bluefield, West Virginia.[1] It was built by the Works Progress Administration in 1935, and is located in Bluefield's city park that straddles the West Virginia–Virginia state line. [...] America's Best High School Football Stadium [edit]On November 4, 2019, Mitchell Stadium was selected as ""America's Best High School Football Stadium"" in a poll conducted by USA Today. Mitchell Stadium prevailed in a bracket-type poll which began with a field of sixteen stadiums located throughout the United States. Mitchell Stadium's opponents were: first round - Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, Massillon, Ohio; second round - Round Valley Ensphere, Eagar, Arizona; third round - Stadium Bowl, Tacoma, Washington; and final round - R.R. Jones Stadium, El Paso, Texas. In the final round, Mitchell earned nearly 60% of the final round vote, receiving a total of 2,149,143 votes to R.R. Jones’ 1,515,558 votes.[4] Bluefield, West Virginia Mayor Ron Martin told the Bluefield Daily Telegraph that ""This victory is a result of hillbilly voodoo."" [5] [...] - ^ Telegraph, GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily (November 5, 2019). ""Mitchell No. 1 in Nation: Stadium wins USA Today Best High School Stadium poll"". Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Retrieved November 5, 2019.",supports
Is This A Soldier Using A Modern Mobile Phone During World War II? Check Out The Truth…,"Our fact check reveals that the image of the German soldier in a World War II uniform, carrying a modern mobile phone was actually taken during the filming of a six-part mini-series called Bohéma about the film industry in Czechoslovakia from 1938 to 1953 in the year 2016.",refutes
Blocks of color printed on toothpaste tubes indicate whether the toothpaste is made of safe ingredients,"Toothpaste ingredients generally contain at least a few basic components. These include a mild abrasive, which helps remove debris and surface stains; humectants, which reduce water loss that would otherwise cause toothpaste to dry out; and detergent, which helps clean teeth and is responsible for toothpaste foam. Toothpaste is generally safe when used as directed. However, it’s not meant to be eaten. Ingesting large quantities of toothpaste can cause stomach upset, although long-term repercussions are unlikely.",insufficient-neutral
Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23.,"A recent report about Taylor Swift and Beyoncé joining forces to host a fundraising concert in support of VP Kamala Harris for the 2024 Presidential run went viral online. The news was published on UK Discoverer on July 23 after Joe Biden stepped down from the Democratic Presidential race and endorsed Harris to be the Presidential nominee, on July 21. [...] Ariana Grande, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and Jay-Z were reported to be among the other artistes to grace the fundraising concert, as stated by UK Discoverer. The website claimed, Taylor and Beyoncé issued a joint statement addressing the alleged upcoming concert: [...] Fans were really excited after UK Discoverer's article about Taylor Swift and Beyoncé's fundraising concert circulated online. Some believed the news and were looking forward to the show. Unfortunately, there will not be any joint concert.",insufficient-refutes
Rockall is a territory of Denmark,"Several states have claimed interests over the sea bed adjoining Rockall, an uninhabitable granite islet which is located within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the United Kingdom. Ireland, Denmark, Iceland, and the United Kingdom have all made submissions to the commission set up under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). [...] Rockall is within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claimed by the United Kingdom.[8][9][10] In 1997, the UK ratified[11] the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and thus relinquished any claim to an extension of its EEZ beyond the islet. The remaining issue is the status of the continental shelf rights of the surrounding ocean floor. These are the exclusive rights to exploit any resources on or under the ocean floor (oil, natural gas, etc.) and should not be confused with the EEZ, as continental shelf rights do not carry any privileges with regard to fisheries. Ownership of these rights in the Rockall area are disputed between the United Kingdom, Denmark (for the Faroe Islands), Ireland and Iceland. Individual claims [edit]Danish claim via Faroe Islands [edit]The Faroe Islands are an autonomous country of the Kingdom of Denmark. Since 1948 they have had self-government in almost all matters except defence and foreign affairs. Consequently, their interests in Rockall are represented by Denmark. On their behalf, Denmark claims continental shelf rights in the Hatton-Rockall area.[12]",insufficient-contradictory
The pH for the coronavirus varies from 5.5 to 8.5. What we need to do to defeat the coronavirus is to consume more alkaline foods above the virus’ pH level.,"Now, a message claims that the pH value of the novel coronavirus ranges between 5.5 and 8.5 and thus, one should consume alkaline food that are above the pH level of the virus so as to prevent its spread. This information is being attributed to a research published in the Journal of Virology. [...] pH VALUES, COVID-19 AND ALKALINE FOODS pH levels range from 0 to 14, with pH values less than 7 being acidic and more than 7 being basic in nature. [...] ""Viruses do not have pH values. Rather no living organism has pH values. The relation between alkaline foods and the novel coronavirus is totally baseless.""Dr Shaheed Jameel, leading virologist",refutes
There's a children's book titled 'Mom And Dad’s Swinger Party',The tweet is miscaptioned. The book was written by an author who writes “dark humor” books intended for adults. The author of the book confirmed it is intended for an adult audience in an email to Check Your Fact.,refutes
Footage Of Matheesha Getting Blessings From Dhoni !,"A video went viral of Chennai Super Kings pacer Matheesha Pathirana which several netizens mistook for him touching MS Dhoni's feet in the IPL 2024 clash against the Gujarat Titans before bowling to seek his blessings. However, a different angle of the video emerged, which showed that the right-arm pacer was only adjusting his bowling guard. [...] In the latest video that has gone viral on social media, Pathirana could clearly be seen not touching Dhoni's feet. Pathirana, meanwhile, bowled a tidy spell against the Titans, taking figures of 4-0-29-1, dismissing B Sai Sudharsan for 37.",insufficient-refutes
"claims actor Clint Eastwood authored a long statement in favor of President Donald Trump that starts by saying, ""I love when people call Trump Stupid.""","In real life, it seems Clint Eastwood has slowly morphed from the justice-loving ""Dirty Harry"" to his cranky old man character from ""Gran Torino,"" complaining about today’s generation and regretting the past, especially that speech to a chair. [...] As Eastwood told it to Esquire, he was apparently hanging out backstage at the RNC, listening to Neil Diamond’s ""I Am, I Said."" In case you’re suffering a Diamond drought, here’s the tune: [...] He doesn’t agree with everything Trump says — ""He’s said a lot of dumb things,"" Eastwood said — but he thinks that voters need to ""just … get over it.""",insufficient-supports
“Candace Owens vows to have Taylor Swift banned from next NFL season.”,"Satirical story about Candace Owens trying to ban Taylor Swift from the NFL spreads without context [...] Conservative commentator Candace Owens has been critical of singer Taylor Swift, but claims she’s trying to bar Swift from the NFL originated on fake news pages. ""BREAKING: Candace Owens vows to have Taylor Swift banned from the next NFL season, ‘she’s awfully woke,’"" a June 18 Facebook post said.",refutes
Aarsal is a territory of Syria,"The town of Arsal lies along the Lebanese-Syrian frontier, in sits in what is commonly referred to as the anti-Lebanon mountain range, overlooking the Bekaa Valley. Its municipal boundaries run some 50 kilometers along the Syrian border fence, it is accessible only via a 10km road that winds toward the town stemming off the main artery linking Baalbek, Labwa and Hermel, and its steep surrounding mountains mean Arsal is largely isolated from other nearby Lebanese towns. [...] [1] ""Arsal: A Lebanese Town in Support of the Syrian Revolution,"" Al-Jazeera Net, January 17, 2014, http://goo.gl/lwCtL0 [3] ""Arsal: A Lebanese Town,"" Op. cit.",insufficient-refutes
"In a letter to AKD, Sijeewa Senasinghe Said The Allegations They Made Against AKD Were Just Fabricated Stories and NOT Realities!!",Let’s get the facts out first. Sujeewa Senasinghe said that he communicated with Arjun Aloysius of Perpetual Treasuries Ltd (PTL) to obtain information for a book he wrote and published on the Central Bank bond issue. Some of the calls were made AFTER the book came out. Go figure! [...] Sujeewas Senasinghe said that he had no inkling about the donor at the time the money was received. Some of the money however had been received AFTER the elections were done. Go figure! [...] That’s it ladies and gentlemen. This is a circus. A spectacle. Sujeewas Senasinghe; is just one of many and he’s having a ball. The messiahs are pickpockets and brigands. The Promised Land is a cess-pit.,insufficient-contradictory
"I am talking about the slaughter, death, and starvation of 6 billion people this century—that's what the science predicts.","- Without adaptive measures, the number of people who lack sufficient water for at least one month per year will soar from 3.6 billion today to more than 5 billion by 2050. [...] Sources: IPCC - The unsustainable use of land, soil, water and energy for food contributes to greenhouse gas emissions that cause rising temperatures. Higher temperatures in turn affect resources to produce food. Up to 811 million people in the world faced hunger in 2020, as many as 161 million more than in 2019.",insufficient-neutral
Cocotiers is a territory of Equatorial Guinea,"On 5 March 2021, the Press Office of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced that proceedings had been instituted in the Court by way of a Special Agreement between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. The application pleads: ""The Court is requested to determine whether the legal titles, treaties and international conventions invoked by the Parties have the force of law in the relations between the Gabonese Republic and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in so far as they concern the delimitation of their common maritime and land boundaries and sovereignty over the islands of Mbanie/Mbane, Ccoctiers/Cocoteros, and Conga."" (emphasis added) [...] Equatorial Guinea and Gabon have a long-standing maritime and territorial dispute over the ownership of three islands Mbanie/Mbane, Cocotiers/Cocoteros, and Congas. The dispute has been simmering since 1972 when there was a small military skirmish on the island of Mbanie/Mbane. It remained in obscurity until the hydrocarbon fields were discovered in the surrounding waters. In 2004, the leaders of both States jointly pledged before the United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to negotiate a joint development zone in order to exploit the oil reserves. In 2004, the Secretary-Generalinitialized mediation through his special representative, but it had to be suspended in 2010 because of the souring relationship between the new Gabonese government and Equatorial Guinea. In 2011, at the invitation of the new UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon that the negotiations were restarted, with the aim of finding a mutually acceptable solution of the border dispute between the two parties for submission to the International Court of Justice. In 2016, these mediation efforts were successfully concluded.",insufficient-neutral
The Progress Pride Flag has been updated to include an autism symbol,"A post shared on Twitter claims that the Progress Pride Flag has been updated to show a symbol representing autism. [...] A tweet claims the LGBTQ+ flag has been officially updated to include autism. The image shows the Progress Pride flag with an infinity symbol. [...] Although the image does resemble the Autism Pride Flag, as outlined by Autistic Empire, there is no evidence the Progress Pride Flag has been officially updated to include the symbol shown in the Autism Pride Flag.",insufficient-refutes
A group of people getting electrocuted during Sri Ramanavami Procession for dancing in front of a Mosque.,HASSAN: Tension prevailed for a while at Megalakeri Extension of Channarayapatna town after a youth in a particular community allegedly stabbed two people during the procession of Rama Navami celebrations on Friday. SP Hariram Shankar said the incident occurred over ‘personal rivalry’. The injured have been identified as Muruli and Chetan of the same extension and they are undergoing treatment at taluk hospital. The incident occurred when the procession passed in front of a masjid where a group of youths was airing slogans against Sri Rama.,insufficient-refutes
A group of people getting electrocuted during Sri Ramanavami Procession for dancing in front of a Mosque.,Tamil Nadu: 11 people die after being electrocuted during procession,insufficient-supports
"Marijuana is non-addictive, cures cancer, and grows brain cells",Cannabis as an Anticancer Agent: A Review of Clinical Data and Assessment of Case Reports - PMID: 34370591 - PMCID: PMC8864433 - DOI: 10.1089/can.2021.0045 Cannabis as an Anticancer Agent: A Review of Clinical Data and Assessment of Case Reports [...] Keywords: antineoplastic; cancer; cannabis; marijuana.,insufficient-neutral
20 new super specialty AIIMS – like hospitals being set up,The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal with claims about hospitals and doctors. This article is a fact check of the claims.,insufficient-neutral
Serranilla Bank is a territory of Honduras,"Serranilla Bank was first shown on Spanish maps in 1510. It is administered by Colombia as part of the department of San Andrés and Providencia. Although the bank is currently occupied by Colombia, it is subject to a sovereignty dispute involving Colombia, Honduras, Nicaragua, Jamaica and the United States. Serranilla Bank is a former atoll, now a mostly submerged carbonate platform consisting of shallow reef environments. It is about 40 km in length and 32 km in width, covering an area of over 1,200 km2, almost entirely under water. Three small cays and two rocks emerge above the water to form the bank's islands. These are West Breaker, Middle Cay, East Cay, Beacon Cay and Northeast Breaker. They are largely barren, with sparse vegetation of bushes and some trees. Most of the reef is drying and many shipwrecks are located in its vicinity. [...] Honduras claims Serranilla Bank as part of its national territory in Article 10 of its Constitution. In 1986, it agreed upon a maritime boundary demarcation with Colombia that excluded Honduras of any control over the bank or its surrounding waters. The ratification of this boundary on 20 December 1999 proved to be controversial within Honduras, as it ensured that the state implicitly recognised Colombia's sovereignty over the claimed territory. Nicaragua, which has not resolved its maritime borders with Honduras or Colombia, disputed Honduras' legal right to hand over these areas before the ICJ. Despite the agreement with Colombia, however, the government has yet to officially renounce the claim in the Constitution.",insufficient-refutes
Cocotiers is a territory of Equatorial Guinea,"The Case of the ""Land and Maritime Delimitation and Sovereignty over Islands (Gabon/Equatorial Guinea)"" refers to an ongoing territorial dispute over the common land and maritime frontiers between the two States and the sovereignty over the islands of Mbanié/Mbane, Cocotiers/Cocoteros, and Conga. [...] Wood M (2020) The strange boundaries of Equatorial Guinea. In: Sovereign limits, 2 March 2020. https://sovereignlimits.com/blog/the-strange-boundaries-of-equatorial-guinea. Accessed 31 Mar 2023",insufficient-neutral
"purports Florida has awarded 11,000 teachers more than $33 million for completing civics training offered by the Florida Dept. of Education","Governor Ron DeSantis today announced Florida has awarded 11,000 teachers more than $33 million for completing civics training offered by the Florida Department of Education. The educators have completed either the Summer Civics Professional Learning Series or the first-of-its-kind Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement, which equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality civics instruction. Governor DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) launched the Civics Seal of Excellence in January, and more than 10,000 teachers registered for the course within the first week. Course enrollment is at capacity with 20,000 teachers enrolled and an additional 11,000 educators on the waiting list. FDOE enlisted the assistance of nationally recognized civics experts to create the 50-hour online program that contains over 28 hours of high-quality video lessons focused on America’s history, civics, and government. ""Understanding the founding principles of our nation is the key to protecting and maintaining our republic for generations to come,"" said Governor Ron DeSantis. ""Florida teachers are leading the way in civics education, which is demonstrated by our student success, especially when compared to the rest of the nation. Congratulations to our educators who have taken advantage of Florida’s unique civics professional learning opportunities.""",supports
Hans Island is a territory of Denmark,"Also known as Tartupaluk in Greenlandic, (in Inuktitut, ᑕᕐᑐᐸᓗᒃ), Hans Island is a 1.3km2 rock lying between Canada’s Ellesmere Island (Nunavut) and Greenland in the narrow Nares Strait, and claimed by both Canada and Denmark/Greenland as part of their sovereign territory. [...] Actions taken by Canada and Denmark to demonstrate their claims over Hans Island have been more akin to theatre as opposed to hard political pressure. This led some commentators to label the dispute a ‘whisky war’, as in 1984 a note advising that Hans Island was Danish territory was left on the rock, reportedly along with a bottle of schnapps. This was followed up by the placing of a bottle of Canadian Club whisky on the island by a Canadian expedition and the subsequent planting of Canadian and Danish flags. Although both Copenhagen and Ottawa pledged their support for a diplomatic solution, and have so far been content with an ‘agree-to-disagree’ status, arriving at a final agreement has remained difficult given the large amount of potential economic goods involved.",insufficient-contradictory
"Claims President Lincoln once stated, ""It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.""","That is not an Abraham Lincoln quote, even though it's attributed to Lincoln by a hundred internet sources. Doesn't sound one bit like Lincoln, and that trite parallel phrase switching is a mostly 21st Century habit that is really tiresome. We can all think of lots of examples -- ""Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the number of moments that take your breath away."" That sentence construction is especially popular in meaningless management and leadership slogans like, ""The conventional definition of management is getting work done through people, but real management is developing people through work."" (Agha Abedi). Then there's the Mark Twain quote that is maybe the historical template for this habit, """"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."" [...] The quote ""It's not the years in your life but the life in your years"" is often attributed to Abraham Lincoln, although there is no concrete evidence that he actually said or wrote those exact words. [...] Abraham Lincoln said it",insufficient-contradictory
Recent visuals of liquor mafia gang assaulting a police officer during Mahagatbandhan’s rule in Bihar,"A recent incident in Darbhanga district shows how fearless the liquor mafia have become in Bihar. A police constable, on Thursday, died after he was run over by a Scorpio which was on its way to collect a consignment of illicit liquor, according to the police. [...] According to reports, the police had received a tip-off about a consignment of liquor that a gang was looking to collect from an auto. This is why the police were on patrol yesterday. However, contrary to the information received, the gang turned up in a Scorpio. A local villager Manoj Gupta, while targeting the government, said that earlier people used to be killed by the consumption of illicit liquor, now the liquor gangs are killing policemen. The situation has worsened after prohibition, he said.",insufficient-supports
"Vaccines, MTHFR mutation, and glyphosate lead to autism in children with brain injury","As one of the key enzymes in metabolic regulation, MTHFR is also one of the important candidate genes for common neurodevelopmental disorders. More than 10 mutations have been found contributing to effects of the MTHFR enzyme, of which C677T is one of the most common mutations found up to the present (24, 25). Decreased enzyme activity and heat tolerance caused by mutations can lead to folic acid metabolic abnormalities, methylation abnormalities, and neurodevelopmental disorders (17). This study suggested that carriers of MTHFR 677T allele were more likely to show an increased risk of autism than carriers of CC homozygotes (P = 0.004, OR = 1.18, 95% CI = 1.02–1.29), to some extent, which verifies that MTHFR may be one of the predisposing genes for autism. Paşca et al. (39) first reported the association between MTHFR C677T and risk of autism; however, it was a small sample study that just was carried out in 15 cases of autism and 25 cases of autism spectrum disorders. However, dos Santos (40) did not find any association between MTHFR C677T and risk of autism in Brazilian population.",insufficient-supports
"a 1990s episode of ""The Simpsons"" predicted the death of George Floyd","Here are 17 times The Simpsons made eerily accurate predictions about the future. [...] This installment saw Marge offer to read a depressed Bart a book titled Curious George and the Ebola Virus. This moment was widely circulated during the 2014 American Ebola outbreak when YouTube user Thecontroversy7 created a video laying out a theory revolving around The Simpsons‘ predictive tendencies. [...] On the other hand, episode co-writer Bill Oakley told The Hollywood Reporter in March that any comparisons the storyline seems to invite to coronavirus are purely coincidental. ""There are very few cases where The Simpsons predicted something,"" he said. ""It’s mainly just coincidence because the episodes are so old that history repeats itself. Most of these episodes are based on things that happened in the ’60s, ’70s or ’80s that we knew about.""",insufficient-neutral
"a 1990s episode of ""The Simpsons"" predicted the death of George Floyd","Happy 30th birthday to ""The Simpsons,"" which first aired on Dec., 17, 1989. Although, based on the TV show’s knack for prediction, creators have likely always known it would make it to the three-decade mark.",insufficient-neutral
Monte Fitz Roy is a territory of Chile,"Monte Fitz Roy (also known as Cerro Chaltén, Cerro Fitz Roy, or simply Mount Fitz Roy) is a mountain in Patagonia, on the border between Argentina and Chile. It is located in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, near El Chaltén village and Viedma Lake. It was first climbed in 1952 by French alpinists Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone. By elevation Monte Fitz Roy is # 1 out of 2 in Monumento Natural Provincial Cerro Chalten # 3 out of 838 in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina # 4 out of 537 in Provincia de Última Esperanza # 4 out of 1179 in XII Region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica # 2 out of 124 in Los Glaciares National Park By prominence Monte Fitz Roy is # 1 out of 2 in Monumento Natural Provincial Cerro Chalten # 4 out of 838 in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina # 22 out of 10580 in Chile # 4 out of 537 in Provincia de Última Esperanza # 6 out of 1179 in XII Region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica # 1 out of 124 in Los Glaciares National Park # 38 out of 16361 in the Andes (Chile, Argentina)",insufficient-neutral
"India has validated elimination of maternal and neo-natal tetanus in may 2015, before the global target of December 2015.","The first claim is that ‘India has validated elimination of maternal and neo-natal tetanus in May 2015, before the global target of December 2015’. A response in Lok Sabha from August 2016 stated that ‘WHO has certified Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) in India in May 2015, well before the global target date of December 2015. WHO has also certified India to be free from YAWS, a chronic bacterial disease, in May 2016’. [...] Fact: WHO has certified Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) in India in May 2015, well before the global target date of December 2015. Hence, the claim is TRUE.",supports
Recent visuals of liquor mafia gang assaulting a police officer during Mahagatbandhan’s rule in Bihar,"Video shows liquor mafia gang thrashing ASI Ashutosh Kumar on 05 September 2020 for obstructing their illegal liquor business. On receiving the information, Jakkanpur Police reached the spot with extra force and rescued the injured ASI. However, during this period, Nitish Kumar served as the CM of Bihar with support from the BJP. Hence the claim made in the post is MISLEADING.",insufficient-refutes
Prices of cardiac stents and knee implants reduced by 50 to 70%”,"A government price cap on stents and artificial knee implants comes at a time of rising demand for cardiac disease and knee-replacement surgery. But the price caps could deter companies from selling the latest, mostly imported technology, prices of stents may not fall as steeply as the government claims, and hospitals could increase ""incidental expenses""–from operation theatre charges to surgeon fees –to compensate, according to a FactChecker analysis. [...] Chemicals minister Anant Kumar tweeted that knee-implant prices have been reduced 65%, from a range of Rs 54,720 to Rs 113,950–implants come in many varieties–to a range of Rs 158,324 to Rs 900,000. While the knee-implant price cap was ""a great move"", Nilen Shah, consultant orthopedic surgeon at Mumbai’s Wockhardt Hospitals, said it was misleading to claim prices would drop 40% or 60% because implants are never sold at maximum retail price but always at a discount.",refutes
Veliki Školj is a territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina,"Veliki Školj is uninhabited islet in the Bay of Mali Ston, located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and with the nearby islet of Mali Školj makes the only two Bosnia and Herzegovina's islands in the Adriatic Sea.[1][2]",refutes
China Has Chosen A Design Inspired By The Palestinian Flag For The Paris Olympics 2024 !!,"Made-in-China 'Phryges' toys are surprise mascots for Paris Olympics 2024 The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Committee on Monday unveiled the mascot for the international sporting event. Organisers hope to sell two million of these made-in-China toys in the shape of the 'Phrygian' cap, a symbol of the French republic and revolutionary spirit. [...] The Paris 2024 Olympics Games organisers defended the fact that the toy replicas of the mascot are almost all ""made in China"".",insufficient-neutral
Alzheimer’s disease is a “physician-caused disease” that arises due to nutritional deficiencies,"Alzheimer’s disease is a physical illness which damages a person’s brain. This eventually causes dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. [...] The term 'Alzheimer's disease' – or Alzheimer’s – can be used to describe the physical disease that damages the brain, as well as the type of dementia that the disease causes.",insufficient-neutral
claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats,Foxworthy debunked the attribution in a 2013 Facebook post.,refutes
"""Hospitals murdered patients” with remdesivir, a drug banned from Ebola trials because of “53% kill rate.”","There’s no evidence showing that remdesivir, the first treatment approved for COVID-19, killed patients taking the drug. The antiviral drug is still approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat the coronavirus that causes the disease. The FDA said it based its approval of the drug on three randomized controlled clinical trials. Remdesivir was one of four drugs used in a 2018 clinical trial against Ebola virus in Africa. It was found to be far less effective than two experimental drugs, but the trial did not show remdesivir killed patients.",refutes
"During his tenure as mayor of New York City, “street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.”","The Bergen Street shelter was one of the first announced under ""Turning the Tide on Homelessness,"" Mayor Bill de Blasio’s ambitious, five-year plan to revamp the way New York’s shelter system operates. With a long-term goal of reducing the homeless population by 2,500 people (or about four percent of the then-total of 60,000), the plan also aims to end the use of commercial hotels for shelter; shutter all of the city’s shelter units in privately-owned, often far-flung apartments called cluster sites; and replace them with 90 new, purpose-built shelters with on-site supportive services. The idea, the mayor argued, was only fair; get rid of an ad-hoc network of shelter units in favor of high-quality facilities distributed more equitably throughout the boroughs. [...] Banks acknowledges the ""problem of affordability"" is the backdrop for homelessness in New York, and many other large cities. But he contends homeless prevention efforts, addressing street homelessness, and rehousing with rental assistance and social service programs ""are all transforming the system"" in the city. During the de Blasio administration, evictions are down 27 percent, which he attributes to a boost in funding for legal help for tenants, and the city says it has helped 95,000 people stay in their homes through new rental assistance programs.",insufficient-supports
"Per FDA guidelines, babies are too small to safely handle the amount of aluminum in childhood vaccines","exceeded this threshold many times over. Federal health officials have not conceded that this amount of thimerosal in vaccines exceeded the FDA's more relaxed threshold of 0.4 micrograms per kilogram of body weight. In most cases, however, it clearly did. [...] For a 22-pound baby (ten kilograms), the threshold would be 1 microgram. The DTP (and DTaP) vaccine contained 25 micrograms of thimerosal per dose, as does the Hepatitis B vaccine. [...] The EPA's threshold is 0.1 micrograms per kilogram of body weight. For an eleven-pound baby, the EPA's safe threshold would be 0.5 micrograms. Although thimerosal has been removed from these vaccines today in the United States, in the 1990's, Aventis Pasteur's DTaP vaccine contained 25 micrograms of thimerosal. GlaxoSmithKline's Hepatitis B vaccine contained 12.5 micrograms of thimerosal. Wyeth",insufficient-supports
"Claims that Aristotle once stated, ""We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.""","While the sentiment is representative of what Aristotle thought, there is no evidence he ever made this statement. The quote appears to have originated with the 1926 book “The Story of Philosophy.”",refutes
Aarsal is a territory of Syria,"Arsal (also spelled Aarsal, Ersal or 'Irsal; Arabic: عرسال), is a town and municipality situated east of Labweh, 124 kilometres (77 mi) northeast of Beirut, in Baalbek District of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon.[2] The population is predominantly Sunni Muslim. [...] History [edit]In 1838, Eli Smith noted 'Arsal as a Metawileh village in the Baalbek area.[9] Syrian Civil War [edit]On 17 September 2012, Syrian ground-attack aircraft fired three missiles 500 metres (1,600 ft) over the border into Lebanese territory near Arsal. It was suggested that the jets were chasing rebels in the vicinity. The attack prompted Lebanese president Michel Sleiman to launch an investigation, whilst not publicly blaming Syria for the incident.[10]",refutes
Aarsal is a territory of Syria,"About 40 miles north of Majdal Anjar, is Aarsal, another Lebanese town sympathetic to Syria's Sunni rebels. It is also a transit point for rebel fighters headed for the fighting around Damascus. ""All of Aarsal is with the revolution,"" said Ali al-Hujeiri, head of the town municipality. Illustrating his point, the flag and slogans of the Free Syrian Army are spray-painted on walls all across the mountain town. [...] Several predominantly Shiite villages surround Aarsal, and hostilities have escalated as the number of refugees and rebels coming through the area increases.",refutes
purports WEF founder Klaus Schwab openly called for AI technology to replace democratic elections,"The Forum is chaired by its founder and executive chairman, Professor Klaus Schwab. The organization’s mission and values are guided by a Board of Trustees made up of leaders drawn from business, politics, academia and civil society. Canadians Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland are currently members of the Board of Trustees in their personal capacities.",insufficient-neutral
Blake Shelton canceled a $30 million contract with Country Music Television,"Although Shelton would secure a contract with Giant Records, it would be April 2001 before his first single was released. Originally titled ""If This Is Austin,"" the song was penned by relative newcomers David Kent and Kirsti Manna, neither of whom had yet scored a major hit at the time. Manna’s previous claim to fame was as host of a children’s TV series called Kirsti’s Manor, while Kent’s ""Beyond the Blue"" was a 1995 album cut for Martina McBride.",insufficient-neutral
"CNN published an article claiming Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy made ""several unproven claims"" in his impeachment inquiry announcement.",FACT CHECK: Did Kevin McCarthy Make ‘Several Unproven Claims’ In His Impeachment Inquiry Announcement?,insufficient-neutral
Southern Patagonian Ice Field is a territory of Argentina,"The Southern Patagonian Ice Field (Spanish: Campo de Hielo Patagónico Sur), located at the Southern Patagonic Andes between Chile and Argentina, is the world's second largest contiguous extrapolar ice field.[1] It is the bigger of two remnant parts of the Patagonian Ice Sheet, which covered all of southern Chile during the last glacial period, locally called the Llanquihue glaciation. The Southern Patagonia Ice Field extends from parallels 48° 15′ S to 51° 30′ S for approximately 350 kilometres (220 mi), and has an approximate area of 16,480 km2 (6,360 sq mi), of which 14,200 km2 belong to Chile and 2,600 km2 belong to Argentina.[lower-alpha 1] [...] The Southern Patagonian Ice Field section of the border is the last remaining border issue between Chile and Argentina. On August 1, 1991, the governments of Chile and Argentina agreed on a borderline, but the agreement was never ratified by the Argentine legislature. Later, in 1998, both governments agreed to redraw the borderline between Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Murallón[12][13]",insufficient-contradictory
Ninety per cent of those who died during the Troubles were killed by paramilitaries.,"Paramilitary groups such as the UDA and the UVF killed more than 900 people over the course of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. [...] Some 400 republican paramilitaries died, most of them members of the IRA, and almost 170 loyalist paramilitaries. A significant number of paramilitaries were killed by their own organisations as alleged informers, in premature explosions and by rival groups during feuds. [...] Throughout the Troubles people were killed where they socialised, lived and worked. They were killed at sports events, in hospitals, in prison, leaving churches and even inside places of worship. The violence of the Troubles continues to impact upon communities. Beyond the dead it is estimated some 50,000 people were wounded. Tens of thousands served in the security forces, joined the paramilitaries and went to prison. More witnessed the horror of violent death.",insufficient-neutral
"Emergency Loans for U.S. Citizens get up to $5,000","Stimulus Update: $5,000 in Stimulus Money Can Soon Be Claimed by These Americans [...] - Up to $5,000 in funds could be available. [...] But, there is one group of Americans who is guaranteed a $5,000 payment this year -- if they file their taxes in order to get their money. Here's who is owed $5,000 along with some advice on claiming this large sum of money to help with the ongoing effects of COVID-19.",supports
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed in a July 12 interview that he voted for the first time in 2020.,"Ramaswamy voted in 2004 for the Libertarian Party presidential nominee. He did not vote again until 2020, according to state records.",refutes
There's a children's book titled 'Mom And Dad’s Swinger Party',"Mom and Dad's Swinger Party Rejected Children's Books Paperback – January 9, 2023",supports
Claims that 40 percent of Iowa's incarcerated population is black.,"Enumerating prisoners in this manner dilutes the votes of urban and rural areas that do not have a prison within their jurisdiction. For example, nearly 40 percent of the inmates in Pennsylvania’s state prisons come from Philadelphia, which has no state prisons in its city limits (Elliott-Engel, 2009). For census and redistricting purposes, these Philadelphia citizens—nearly all of whom are black or Latino—are considered residents of the counties where they are imprisoned. These tend to be predominantly white, rural districts.8 [...] Race and ethnicity play a crucial role in these developments. On one level, the disproportionate number of blacks, Hispanics, and other historically disadvantaged groups among the incarcerated, though striking, is not altogether surprising. The social deprivation and spatial isolation of the poor and the less educated, many of whom are members of minority groups living in urban areas, tend to foster criminal acts that result in a prison sentence or other penal sanctions. Members of these groups also are at heightened risk of drawing severe sanctions because of intense state surveillance in their communities (see, e.g., Duneier, 1999; Anderson, 1999; Bourgois, 1995; Wilson, 1968, Chapter 2; Herbert, 1997). The limited legal, social, and other resources available to them once they have become involved in the criminal justice system compound the problem.",insufficient-neutral
Ninety per cent of those who died during the Troubles were killed by paramilitaries.,"Statistics about killings during the Troubles suggest that 87% of killings were perpetrated by paramilitary groupings, with the figure falling to 85% if evidence to date about collusion is taken into account. However, classifications of responsibility will continue to change as further evidence comes to light.",insufficient-supports
"Scientists predicted global cooling and were wrong, so they are wrong about global warming","Scientists increasingly predict warming, 1970s [edit]In the early 1970s, evidence that aerosols were increasing worldwide and that the global temperature series showed cooling encouraged Reid Bryson and some others to warn of the possibility of severe cooling. The questions and concerns put forth by Bryson and others launched a new wave of research into the factors of such global cooling.[59] Meanwhile, the new evidence that the timing of ice ages was set by predictable orbital cycles suggested that the climate would gradually cool, over thousands of years. [...] Such media coverage heralding the coming of a new ice age resulted in beliefs that this was the consensus among scientists, despite this not being reflected by the scientific literature. As it became apparent that scientific opinion was in favor of global warming, the public began to express doubt over how trustworthy the science was.[59] The argument that scientists were wrong about global cooling, so therefore may be wrong about global warming has been called ""the ""Ice Age Fallacy"" by Time author Bryan Walsh.[79]",insufficient-contradictory
Sea of Azov is a territory of Malaysia,"Azov, Sea of (Map: Sea of Azov) (Latin: Palus Maeotis; Greek: Μαιώτις [Maeotian Swamp or Maeotian Sea]; old Rus': Surozke more; Ukrainian: Ozivske more). A shallow branch of the Black Sea, connected to it by the Kerch Strait. It covers a part of the Black Sea Depression lying between the Donets Ridge and the Azov Upland in the north and the foothills of the Crimean Mountains and the Caucasus Mountains in the south. The Sea of Azov is located between mainland Ukraine in the north, the Crimea in the west, and the Kuban region in the east. In the northeast it is bordered by the Don region. The large rivers that flow into the Sea of Azov—the Don River and the Kuban River—connect it with the continental heartland. The Sea of Azov now lies within the borders of Ukraine and the Russian Federation.",insufficient-refutes
Ras Doumeira is a territory of Eritrea,"Eritrean movements in Ras Doumeira region [edit]In January, Eritrea reportedly requested to cross the border in order to get sand for a road, but instead occupied a hilltop in the region.[13] On April 16, Eritrea is reported by Djibouti to have set up fortifications and dug trenches on both sides of the Djiboutian border near Ras Doumeira.[6] Djibouti, in a letter to the UN calling for intervention, claimed new maps put out by Eritrea showed Ras Doumeira as Eritrean territory. Eritrea denied it had any problems with Djibouti.[14]",insufficient-neutral
1000 scholarships per annum are available,"Whitworth offers generous scholarships ranging from $18,000-$30,000 per year, based on students' academic achievement, personal background and other factors. These scholarships are offered after a holistic review of your admissions application and are renewable up to four years as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress. [...] Talent and Participation Scholarships: $1,000+",insufficient-neutral
purports to show a tsunami that followed a recent earthquake in Turkey,"Based on the field surveys by Yalçiner et al. (2017), a moderate tsunami was generated following the earthquake reaching a maximum runup of 1.9 m along a dry stream at Gumbet bay (West of Bodrum, Turkey) and producing an average runup of ~ 0.6 m in the near-field around the city of Bodrum which flooded many nearshore restaurants and damaged boats mainly in the Gumbet bay (Yalçiner et al. 2017). A maximum runup of 1.5 m was observed in Kos Island (Yalçiner et al. 2017). No death was reported due to the tsunami. Details of the tsunami field survey are available in Yalçiner et al. (2017). Tsunami warnings were disseminated by the Tsunami Service Providers (TSPs) within the Intergovernmental Coordination Group, North East Atlantic, Mediterranean and Connected seas Tsunami Warning System (ICG/NEAMTWS). The EMSC disseminated a twitter message advising local people to avoid beaches, despite having no mandate for disseminating such a message and being out of their area of competence.",supports
We do not know if CO2 is the cause of global warming,"Why does CO2 drive global warming when there is only 0.04% of it in the atmosphere? And why isn’t water vapor the major driving factor? [...] Both water vapor and CO2 are responsible for global warming, and once we increase the CO2 in the atmosphere, the oceans warm up, which inevitably triggers an increase in water vapor. But while we have no way to control water vapor, we can control CO2. And because we are increasing the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere by continuing to burn fossil fuels, even in relatively small amounts compared to the entire mass of the atmosphere, we are disturbing the entire heat balance of the planet. For more information on how carbon dioxide traps heat, why water vapor isn’t the culprit, and answers to several other interesting questions, check out this post: How Exactly Does Carbon Dioxide Cause Global Warming?",insufficient-refutes
"President Donald Trump said, ""Immigrants, not Americans, must adapt… Take it or leave it.""","In September 2019, readers alerted us to text circulating online, attributing anti-immigrant statements to President Donald Trump without evidence. [...] ""IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT.. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Americans. [...] ""If you aren't happy here; then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country that accepted you.""",insufficient-neutral
Heroin Samples Found In Yukthiya Operation Are Fake!!,"Along with the YUKTHIYA operation, 23 people were arrested in Warakapola area along with Mattakkuliye Kudu Roshan, when they were returning from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo last night. [...] The Yukthiya Operation was implemented today in Palliyawatta and Peliyagoda areas. [...] Serach operations were conducted at Laksandha Sewana housing complex and Sinhapura areas belonging to the Wellampitiya police division under operation Yukthiya.",insufficient-neutral
The EU sends Northern Ireland €500 million a year,"The European Commission will continue funding cross-border projects in Northern Ireland after Brexit. [...] Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have benefited from EU funding, particularly in border areas.",insufficient-supports
Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera,"Marians, under the leadership of megastar musician and TV personality Nalin Perera alon with the dynamic and creative individuals, celebrated its 30 years of music with double Concerts at the BMICH. [...] Marians started off as young school band from St. Mary’s College, Chilaw in 1988. They playing at outdoor shows mainly backing guest artistes in the early 90s. However, it was Nalin’s vision to stand out as a band and to be different in the music industry of Sri Lanka. [...] Marians now comprises Nalin Perera- Leader, Prasanna Rosa onlead guitar, Ruwan Fernando on rhythm guitar, Chaminda Silva on bass, Dileepa Mangala on keyboards, Subash Punyasoma on drums, Jayantha Kandabadage- Percussionist, Shehan Jayasooriya- Saxophonist and Shivantha Fernando on vocals.",insufficient-neutral
COVID-19 RNA vaccines weren’t made with messenger RNA; vaccine RNA cannot be broken down in the body,"Covid-19 RNA vaccine, illustration. The vaccine consists of strands of mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) encased in a lipid nanoparticle sphere (red) surrounded by a polyethylene glycol coat (violet). The mRNA codes for a mutated version of the viral spike protein found on the surface of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes Covid-19. When injected into the body the mRNA is taken up by the body's cells, which manufacture copies of the protein. The proteins stimulate an immune response, causing the body to produce antibodies against the spike protein. This means that the body is primed to attack the virus should it be encountered after vaccination, preventing disease. The first RNA vaccine approved for human use, developed against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, was approved in the UK on 2nd December 2020.Credit: Juan Gaertner/Science Photo Library/ Getty Images The messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines that helped control the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t come out of nowhere. For decades after mRNA was first isolated in the 1960s, scientists worked to understand how it might help fight disease — using the body’s instruction manual to replace defective proteins or produce new, helpful ones. [...] Using mRNA, or any nucleic acid, as a drug requires overcoming several hurdles. First, it is easily degraded in the body. If RNA is simply injected into a person, it is quickly broken down before it can get into cells to create proteins. It needs some kind of delivery system.",insufficient-refutes
purports Donald Trump and Gen. James Mattis have recently sent troops to the U.S. border,"Though Trump once revered Mattis as ""one of the most effective generals that we’ve had in many, many decades,"" their relationship had clearly drifted in recent months. Trump went as far as saying he was ""sort of a Democrat"" in an October interview. [...] Troops at the U.S.-Mexico border When the White House released a memo authorizing troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border to use lethal force, if necessary, against what Trump called an ""invasion"" of migrants, Mattis clarified that the troops wouldn’t even have firearms.",insufficient-neutral
"Claims that Bohemian novelist Franz Kafka once stated, ""Follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.""","People who navigate the chaos like Anne Rice, Santiago Lange, and Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson each understand the value of following their obsessions mercilessly. If you want to navigate the chaos and translate one dream after another into reality, one strategy to consider using is to follow your intense obsessions mercilessly. [...] What a beautiful tribute to Kafka! And what a wonderful reminder for anyone putting in the daily grind to navigate the chaos to ""follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly."" [...] Another person who followed his intense obsessions mercilessly was Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson who managed the Manchester United football (soccer) team from 1986 to 2013. He is considered by many to be the greatest manager of all time since he has won more trophies than any other in the history of football.",insufficient-neutral
COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of miscarriages and stillbirths,Scientific studies showed that COVID-19 vaccines don’t cause miscarriage or stillbirths. Pharmacosurveillance monitoring databases such as VAERS cannot be used alone to establish a causal association between vaccination and any medical condition. Public health agencies and medical associations recommend pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19.,refutes
"“Today in America, 1 in 3 women of reproductive age live in a state with an abortion ban.”","Harris’ claim was similar to a White House fact sheet that said ""more than 23 million women of reproductive age — one in three — live in one of the 18 states with an abortion ban currently in effect."" [...] How many U.S. women of reproductive age live in states with abortion bans [...] ""Given the shifting landscape of abortion laws, many organizations have different definitions and categories for states’ abortion laws,"" said Laurie Sobel, women’s health policy director at KFF. Today, approximately 21.5 million women ages 15 to 49 live in the 14 states that totally ban abortion, and in the two states with six-week bans in effect, she said. That comes out to about 29% of women of childbearing age, or about 1 in 3.4.",supports
"claims that playwright William Shakespeare once stated, ""Expectation is the root of all heartache.""","As the brilliantly creative William Shakespeare said, ""Expectation is the root of all heartache."" Although Shakespeare coined the phrase, I heard it first from the brilliantly creative Andrew Obrecht. The simple and powerful message warns us to be mindful to not create expectations we cannot commit to, and to not attach to expectations that are outside our control. [...] Yes, unmet expectations can cause heartache. But what is life without a little heartache? Sometimes our unmet expectations are a signal that we are not getting what we need from a relationship, but generally, I would say, we each need to practice not being the center of the universe. I still create expectations, but I am mindful to not blame others or get all torn up when my version of the future doesn't match reality. I still get a little perturbed when I expect to be taken out for dinner but I come home to a tired husband who wants a night in. But I ask myself, ""Is this worth spending energy on?"" Although I still get caught in expectations, I snap myself out of their hold pretty quickly when I notice my energy has shifted into a place of unnecessary negativity.",supports
Yaradullu is a territory of Azerbaijan,Latitude and longitude of Yaradullu - In Azerbaijan [...] Yaradullu is a village in the Agstafa Rayon of Azerbaijan. The village forms part of the municipality of Tatlı. [...] Read about Yaradullu in the Wikipedia Satellite map of Yaradullu in Google Maps,supports
Antudanda is a territory of India,"ANTU DANDA: Situated at an altitude of 2,328 m, Antu Danda is famous for its spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset over the eastern Himalaya. From here, magnificent views of the 8,586-m Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest peak, as well as Kumbhakarna and other snowy summits can be had. Antu Danda is surrounded by scenic terraces, slopes and plains covered by different types of vegetation. On a clear day you can see the middle hills and plains of neighboring Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India. There are homestay facilities at Antu Danda, which is about 35 km southeast of Ilam Bazaar, the district headquarters,",insufficient-neutral
“Wage increases have exceeded” the cost of inflation.,"Looking at the duration of Joe Biden’s presidency and using the standard measures for comparing inflation and wages, inflation has increased 19.3% since January 2021 while wages have risen 16.1%. When considering other time periods — compared with a year ago, compared with two years ago and compared with the month before the pandemic — wages have increased faster than inflation.",supports
The polar bear population has been growing. Polar bears are thriving even where sea ice is diminishing.,There is no scientific evidence that the global polar bear population is growing in size. Climate change induced losses in sea ice habitat is the most important threat to polar bear survival. Two polar bear subpopulations have already been negatively impacted by sea ice loss.,refutes
“Wage increases have exceeded” the cost of inflation.,"If Your Time is short • From July through November 2022, monthly wage increases exceeded monthly inflation increases. [...] In July, August, September, October and November 2022, monthly wage increases exceeded monthly inflation increases, albeit narrowly in September and October. [...] He’s correct that in July, August, September, October and November 2022, monthly wage increases exceeded monthly inflation increases, though narrowly for two of those months.",supports
COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of miscarriages and stillbirths,"There is no link between COVID-19 vaccination and an increased risk of stillbirth, despite such claims online. In fact, vaccination has been shown in multiple studies to reduce the risk of stillbirth by protecting pregnant people and their babies from the coronavirus. [...] A meta-analysis of 111 studies, which included more than 42,000 pregnant women, found that COVID-19 significantly increased the risk of premature delivery, preeclampsia, neonatal death, maternal death and stillbirth. The risk of stillbirth among those with COVID-19 was nearly 2.4 times higher than for women without COVID-19. [...] Given that COVID-19 increases the risk of stillbirth, it’s reasonable to think there might have been an increase in stillbirth rates over the past couple of years. The most recent national data only go up to 2020, and the rate of 5.74 deaths per 1,000 births was not significantly different from the rate of 5.70 in 2019. This fact was mentioned by Thorp in the Epoch Times article, although he cherry-picked a comparison with 2018, when the rate was slightly higher.",refutes
Doklam is a territory of People's Republic of China,"China’s most recent territorial claims in Sakteng are of immense strategic value. The area adjoins the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, which contains disputed territory between China and India. Tawang, a key bone of contention between India and China in the eastern sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), lies to Sakteng’s northeast and is vital to Indian border defense. Control over Doklam and Sakteng together will give China significant military advantages in dealing with India in the eastern sector of the LAC. India plans to build a road from Guwahati to Tawang via the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, which will reduce travel distance and strengthen its ability to speed up the overland mobilization of troops to the disputed Sino-Indian border. China may have added Sakteng to its claimed territories in an effort to pre-empt India’s plans for the Guwahati-Sakteng-Tawang road (Asian Affairs, August 1, 2020). [...] [6] While the Bhutanese government maintained that the road [lay] inside Bhutanese territory and ""is a direct violation of the [1988 and 1998] agreements and affects the process of demarcating the boundary"" between the two countries (Bhutan MFA, August 6, 2017), the PRC insisted that ""Doklam has been a part of China since ancient times"" and ""is an indisputable fact supported by historical and jurisprudential evidence, and the ground situation."" China’s construction of [a] road in Doklam is an act of sovereignty on its own territory, it said (PRC MFA, June 28, 2016).",insufficient-supports
Haa District is a territory of Bhutan,"Haa District (Dzongkha: ཧཱ་; Wylie: Haa; alternative spellings include ""Ha"") is one of the 20 dzongkhag or districts comprising Bhutan. An alternative name for the district is ""Hidden-Land Rice Valley.""[2] It the second least-populated dzongkhag in the country after Gasa.[3] [...] Geography [edit]Haa District lies along the western border of Bhutan. To the northwest it is bounded by Tibet, to the southwest by Samtse District, to the southeast by Chukha District, and to the northeast by Paro District. Haa Dzongkhag covers a total area of 1905 sq km.[10] The southern part of the district covers some sub-tropical area. However, the district is largely a temperate alpine area. Its northern part is above the tree line.[6] [...] The Haa District is a destination for tourists, offering scenery, cultural heritage, and outdoor activities.[citation needed] Attractions in the district include:[citation needed]",refutes
[A] series of just-released studies by working-level scientists prove that geological and not atmospheric forces are responsible for melting of Earth’s polar ice sheets.,"What they found was alarming. The Greenland ice sheet, parts of the Antarctic ice sheet, and Arctic sea ice are melting at rates that are unprecedented in the last 10,000 years. [...] Ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland may have already passed the point of no return; their collapse could raise sea levels by 10 metres [...] The Greenland ice sheet is also melting at an accelerating rate, and could add a further seven metres to sea levels. Models show that the Greenland ice sheet will collapse when the Earth warms to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, which could happen as soon as 2030.",insufficient-contradictory
Monte Fitz Roy is a territory of Chile,"Monte Fitz Roy (also known as Cerro Chaltén, Cerro Fitz Roy, or simply Mount Fitz Roy) is a mountain in the border between Argentina and Chile that is located near the village of El Chaltén that is in Argentina. 49°17′S 73°05′W / 49.283°S 73.083°W. It is in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in Patagonia. The mountain is 3375 metre high. It was first climbed in 1952 by French mountain climbers Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone. It is one of the most difficult mountains to climb on Earth. The clothing label, Patagonia, used Monte Fitz Roy as the idea for their logo, after Yvon Chouinard climbed the mountain in 1968 and made a movie about it. [...] Monte Fitz Roy from Lake Desert, Argentina - Mount Fitz Roy as seen from a road, Province of Santa Cruz, Argentina -",insufficient-neutral
"claims that author Charles Dickens once said, ""Happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it but to delight in it when it comes.""","This weekend I read an article on the BBC website about Charles Dickens’s cultural longevity and why he is still so much a part of our modern life. I was drawn to this article especially as I recently finished reading the acclaimed biography of Charles Dickens by the outstanding biographer Claire Tomalin. [...] The author of the BBC article John Gray said: ""Charles Dickens was a close observer of human nature who found endless interest in the theatre of ordinary life"". And these observations are so clearly shown in his novels. I’d like to share with you 16 of my favourite quotes by Charles Dickens. Some of them appear in his books and are uttered by his characters whilst others were said by him.",insufficient-neutral
“Walmart has announced starting June 3rd all locations in the U.S. will go back to 24hrs.”,This rumor is unfounded. Walmart isn’t resuming 24-hour operations.,refutes
Black Lives Matter protesters outside the White House faced a more militarized response than rioters who assaulted the Capitol.,"The escalating use of force against demonstrators comes amid a wider push to militarize the government’s response to domestic unrest, and particularly demonstrations perceived to be linked to left-wing groups like Antifa, which the administration views as a ""terrorist"" organization (New York Times, 31 May 2020). In the immediate aftermath of Floyd’s killing, President Trump posted a series of social media messages threatening to deploy the military and National Guard to disperse demonstrations, suggesting that authorities should use lethal force if demonstrators engage in looting (New York Magazine, 1 June 2020). The president called governors ""weak"" for allowing demonstrations in their states and instructed them to call in the National Guard to ""dominate"" and ""cut through [protesters] like butter"" (Vox, 2 June 2020). Senator Tom Cotton from Arkansas, an advisor to the president, recommended that the administration ""send in the troops"" and give ""no quarter for insurrectionists, anarchists, rioters, and looters"" (New York Times, 3 June 2020, 23 June 2020).",insufficient-neutral
1000 scholarships per annum are available,"Harrow School, another prestigious old English public school, has a range of scholarships on offer, though most are only worth 5% of the cost of school fees – which equates to around £1,000 per annum. However, they also have a bursary scheme that could cover up to 100% of your school fees, and these are usually awarded to boys who also have a scholarship. Scholarships are available for those with a talent in art or music, as well as general academic promise. There’s also the ""Outstanding Talent Scholarship"", which seeks to reward boys who are able to demonstrate exceptional talent in a maximum of three activities that would ""make a significant contribution at Harrow, such as ball games, athletics, swimming, drama or design technology."" If you think Harrow might be the right school for you, you’ll also have to be prepared for a lot of singing – the school is famous for it!",insufficient-refutes
Claims Of Flowers Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years!,"An image is being shared widely on Facebook with the claim that it shows Mahameru flower that blooms once every 400 years in the Himalayas. Let’s check the authenticity of that claim. Claim: Image of Mahameru flower that blooms once every 400 years in the Himalayas. Fact: The plant in the image is ‘Rheum Nobile/ Sikkim Rhubarb/Noble Rhubarb’, it blooms every year in the Himalayas. So, the claim is FALSE.",refutes
Project 2025 would end gay marriage.,"Project 2025 would not end gay marriage, but it calls heterosexual families 'ideal' [...] ""Gay and Married? You won’t be under Project 2025,"" read a July 13 Facebook post that drew a slash through the phrase ""Project 2025."" Other posts we saw carried similar doomy messages about gay marriage: Project 2025 will ""end marriage equality,"" ""overturn"" the right to gay marriage or ""ban"" gay marriage, they said. During an event hosted by the Center for American Progress, a progressive public policy research and advocacy organization, Texas state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, also warned the plan would ""ban gay marriage."" [...] Social media posts claimed that Project 2025 would ""ban"" or otherwise end gay marriage.",refutes
Male Population Was Less Than Half Of Female Population According To 2019 UN Report? Here’s The Truth…,"Countries over 50 percent (shown in orange) have a higher female population, while those below 50 percent (shown in purple) have a higher male population. [...] But as we move through adulthood, the sex ratio declines. In 2021, among 50-year-olds the ratio was close to 100. Among 70-year-olds, there were only 86 men per 100 women. In the very oldest age bracket, people aged 100 and older, there were only 24 men per 100 women. [...] For some countries, you can see that the decline in the sex ratio with age is even more extreme — in Russia, for example, by age 50 there were only 91 males per 100 females in 2021. By 70 years old, there were around half as many men as women.",insufficient-contradictory
WikiLeaks has published the 1st list of black money holders in Swiss banks.,"WikiLeaks has never published the list of Indians who have stashed their money in Swiss banks. Hence, the claim stands FALSE.",refutes
Bones “are not made of calcium”; wild yam is a treatment for osteoporosis,"Potential medicinal uses for wild yam include the treatment of menopause symptoms, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and muscular cramps. Wild yam is a plant that people have used for centuries in alternative medicine. There are various other names for wild yam, such as colic root, devil’s bones, rheumatism root, or China root. While there are over 600 species of wild yam, only 12 are edible. [...] Wild yam is a natural substance, but this does not mean it is free from side effects. In small doses, wild yam is considered safe for most people. However, large amounts of wild yam can lead to side effects, including:",insufficient-neutral
Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island is a territory of Republic of China,"Bolshoi Ussuriysky Island (Russian: Большо́й Уссури́йский о́стров, romanized: Bol'shoy Ussuriyskiy Ostrov), or Heixiazi Island (simplified Chinese: 黑瞎子岛; traditional Chinese: 黑瞎子島; pinyin: Hēixiāzi Dǎo; lit. 'black bear island'[a]), is a sedimentary island at the confluence of the Ussuri and Amur rivers. Since the Sino-Russian Border Agreement that was fully implemented in 2008, Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island was divided between China and Russia. China was given control over part of the island, and Russia retained the rest. Since then, the issue has been peacefully settled, and China no longer claims the entire island. It has an area of about 327 to 350 km2 and is bounded closely by Yinlong/Tarabarov Island, and over 90 islets.[b] Its position at the confluence of the Amur and the Ussuri, and right next to the major Russian city of Khabarovsk, has given it great strategic importance. History [edit]The 1860 Convention of Peking stipulated that the boundary between Russia and China lay along the Amur and Ussuri rivers. As such, the island at the confluence of the two rivers was Chinese. Until 2004, Bolshoy Ussuriyskiy Island was the site of a territorial dispute between mainland China and Russia. The Soviet Union forcefully occupied Bolshoy Ussuriyskiy and Yinlong Islands in 1929 in the wake of a Russo-Manchurian conflict, but this was not accepted by China. While Russia governed the islands as a part of Khabarovsk Krai, China claimed them as a part of Fuyuan County, Heilongjiang province, the easternmost part of China.",insufficient-contradictory
The CID Arrested The President Of The Kelaniya Student Union At the Airport !,"COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Chairman and an activist of the Student Union of the University of Kelaniya were arrested by Thalangama Police. [...] The Chairman of the Student Union of the University of Kelaniya Kelum Mudannayake, and activist Dilshan Harshana were arrested by Thalangama Police when they visited the Police Station to provide a statement.",refutes
Sigulu is a territory of Kenya,"Sigulu (Sigulu) is a hill (class T - Hypsographic) in Nyanza Province (Nyanza), Kenya (Africa) with the region font code of Africa/Middle East. It is located at an elevation of 1,381 meters above sea level. [...] Sigulu (Nyanza Province) 7 day forecast Map and Photos Sigulu",supports
"New York is ""leading the nation with the lowest imprisonment rate of any large state”","More remarkably, as the crime and murder rates declined, so did the jail population. Currently, there are less than 6,000 people incarcerated—a reduction of 16,000 or 73% in the jail population. Clearly, NYC has shown that crime and jail populations can be drastically reduced at the same time. Both the current NYC murder rate (4.5 per 100,000) and the jail incarceration rate (66 per 100,000) are well below the national rates (6.5 murder and 192 jail rates). NYC also has one of the lowest incarceration rates for Black people in the nation. If the rest of the country could match New York City’s rates of Black Incarceration, the national jail population would decline by about 400,000 and there would be about 5,000 fewer murders per year.",supports
“No discernible benefit of covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy”; “higher rate of neonatal and all-cause readmissions among babies born to vaccinated mothers”,"A total of 15 studies were included. We found that maternal vaccination during pregnancy was related to the reduction rates of Preterm, SGA, Low Apgar score at 5 min (<7). In addition, there was no evidence of a higher risk of adverse neonatal outcomes after maternal vaccination of COVID-19 during pregnancy, including NICU admission, preterm birth with gestation <34 weeks, low birth weight, very low birth weight, congenital anomalies, and so on. [...] Thus, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of published data mainly concerning neonatal outcomes after maternal COVID-19 vaccination. In the present study, the main neonatal outcomes are preterm, SGA, NICU admission, and low 5 min Apgar score (<7). In population-based larger cohorts published from Israel, Canada, Sweden, and Norway, and the US, except for data from Canada, all three other studies reported that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy was not significantly associated with an increased risk for adverse neonatal outcomes.27,29,31,32 After pooling all of these data, our results showed not only no increased risk from maternal vaccination but also lower rates of adverse neonatal outcomes among those born to individuals vaccinated during pregnancy. As shown in Fig. 2 and Table 2, 17%, 7%, and 8% decreases in the odds of preterm, SGA, and low 5 min Apgar score (<7) were associated with COVID-19 vaccination when compared with unvaccination during pregnancy, respectively. These results may gain confidence to improve the acceptance of vaccines among pregnant women.",refutes
Spratly Islands is a territory of Brunei,"The Spratly Islands dispute is an ongoing territorial dispute among Brunei, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam concerning ""ownership"" of the Spratly Islands, a group of islands and associated ""maritime features"" (reefs, banks, and cays etc.) located in the South China Sea. The dispute is characterized by diplomatic stalemate and the employment of military pressure techniques (such as military occupation of disputed territory) in the advancement of national territorial claims. All except Brunei occupy some of the maritime features. [...] Basis of Brunei's claim [edit]Brunei's claims to the reef are based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).[14][15] Brunei states that the southern part of the Spratly Islands chain is actually a part of its continental shelf, and therefore a part of its territory and resources.[16]",insufficient-contradictory
Conejo Island is a territory of El Salvador,"Conejo Island facts for kids Conejo Island, in Spanish Isla Conejo, meaning ""rabbit island"", is a Honduran Island alongside many other islands in the region. El Salvador has disputed the Honduran island located in the Gulf of Fonseca. [...] In Spanish: Isla Conejo (golfo de Fonseca) para niños",refutes
Recent picture of US President Joe Biden having ice cream in Ukraine’s capital city Kyiv,"A morphed photo showing United States President Joe Biden eating an ice cream cone in front of a take-away counter in Kyiv, Ukraine has gone viral on social media. [...] The photo of Biden having an ice cream outside a restaurant in Kyiv soon went viral with several sarcastic takes and many users actually falling for the morphed image. [...] The same photo is being widely shared on Facebook with one of the captions reading, ""This is a COOL pic of President Biden enjoying an ice cream cone, a chocolate one, in Kyiv, Ukraine!""",insufficient-refutes
Footage Of Matheesha Getting Blessings From Dhoni !,"Sri Lankan cricketer Matheesha Pathirana, who has earned a significant fan base in India due to his impressive performances in the IPL, found himself at the centre of attention when a video surfaced, allegedly showing him receiving blessings from Indian cricketing legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni before his bowling spell. This claim, which quickly went viral, has sparked a wave of curiosity among cricket enthusiasts. Let’s delve into the details of this viral video claim. [...] However, upon keyword searches, we came across a few other videos of the same situation from different angles that clearly depicted what really happened. In this instance, Matheesha is bending down to pick up his bowling mark. Dhoni was standing next to this marker, which suggested that Matheesha was taking blessings from MSD. You can view it from this link. [...] Our investigation confirms that the assertions of Sri Lankan cricketer Matheesha Pathirana taking blessings from Mahendra Singh Dhoni during a cricket match in the ongoing Indian Premier League are inaccurate. The footage depicts Pathirana simply picking up the marker used by bowlers to measure their distance, which happened to be near Dhoni's feet at that particular time.",refutes
claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats,"A Facebook post credits comedian Jeff Foxworthy with creating a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats. [...] An award-winning comedian, Foxworthy is known for delivering ""You Might Be a Redneck"" one-liners during his standup routines. The Facebook post, which distinguishes Republicans from Democrats in a series of statements, seems to resemble the format of these popular jokes. (RELATED: Did Steve Harvey Author This Pro-Trump Statement?) Yet, while Foxworthy has supported at least one Republican political candidate in the past, there is no evidence that the comedian made this series of statements. A search of his verified social media accounts didn’t turn up any matches, except for a 2013 Facebook post debunking the attribution.",refutes
Red Bull contain cocaine and buprenorphine,"FULL CLAIM: ""Red Bull's got a positive on buprenorphine, which is a toxin, and cocaine. So that's what we're putting in our bodies when we drink Red Bull"" [...] The video showed two people using a saliva drug test on liquid poured from a can of Red Bull, a popular energy drink. The test showed a positive result for the stimulant cocaine and for buprenorphine, a synthetic opioid used to treat opioid dependency. The voices in the video then claimed, ""So that’s what we’re putting in our bodies when we drink Red Bull"", implying that the beverage contained these two drugs. In 2019 and 2020, Snopes and USA Today debunked similar videos claiming that Red Bull and another energy drink called Bang tested positive for various drugs, including methamphetamine, oxycodone, buprenorphine, and ecstasy using a drug urine test.",refutes
Sri Lanka to gift two female elephants to Pakistan !!,"- In a historic move, the Islamabad High Court has ruled that Kaavan, a Sri Lankan elephant given to Pakistan’s Islamabad Zoo 35 years ago, be relocated to a sanctuary in Cambodia due to the zoo’s poor conditions and the impact on the elephant’s welfare. [...] Born in 1985, Sri Lanka offered Kaavan to Pakistan to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. This custom has drawn criticism because it deprives elephants of the right to live freely. [...] Banner image of Kaavan, a Sri Lankan elephant gifted to Pakistan, courtesy of Free Kaavan the Elephant/Facebook.",refutes
"claims that psychiatrist Viktor Frankl once stated, ""Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.""","In our response lies our growth and our freedom.""That idea hit me with incredible force. In the following days, I reflected on it again and again. [...] It follows my discussion on faith, finances, and this: Between stimulus and response there is a space. In our response lies our growth and freedom (B.F. Skinner). [...] Also in 2004 a message in the Usenet newsgroup alt.recovery.addiction.alcoholism attributed the quotation to Victor Frankl and specified a book that does not contain the quotation:[13]2004 March 20, Usenet discussion message, Newsgroup: alt.recovery.addiction.alcoholism, From: neuro equipoise @webtv.net, Subject: Re: It’s not your fault. (Google Groups Search; Accessed … Continue reading ""Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In our response lies our growth and freedom."" — Victor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning",insufficient-refutes
"New York is ""leading the nation with the lowest imprisonment rate of any large state”","Despite efforts to shrink it, New York’s prison infrastructure is one of the largest in the country. Today, more than 40,000 New Yorkers are behind bars and another 337,000 have spent time in prison at some point in their lives; three-quarters of them are people of color. As the recent Brennan Center report Conviction, Imprisonment, and Lost Earnings: How Involvement with the Criminal Justice System Deepens Inequality shows, this creates enormous, lasting consequences for impacted individuals, families, and communities. Time spent in prison can reduce a person’s lifetime earning potential by half a million dollars. In New York State alone, imprisonment translates to nearly $2 billion annually in reduced earnings, overwhelmingly extracted from communities of color, the very communities Robin Hood serves. [...] But policies and budgets can change. Last year, New York passed important reforms related to discovery, bail, and trial conduct, and our overall prison population continues to drop year over year. Following the lead of states including Louisiana, Missouri, and South Carolina, New York legislators and advocates have advanced a new set of priorities. The Less Is More Act, for example, would prevent thousands of New Yorkers from being reincarcerated for technical parole violations like being late for curfew, failing a drug test, or missing appointments with a parole officer.",insufficient-refutes
COVID-19 vaccines can be sexually transmitted to unvaccinated people; vaccines cause blood discoloration and weaken immune system,"Available COVID-19 vaccines only use protein fragments of the SARS-CoV-2 virus or genetic information to produce these fragments instead of a full virus. Thus, COVID-19 vaccines cannot replicate in the body nor can they pass from one person to another.",refutes
Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23.,"Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Mitt Romney: Key endorsements to watch ahead of November by Jared Gans - 05/22/24 6:00 AM ET by Jared Gans - 05/22/24 6:00 AM ET [...] Swift endorsed Biden for president shortly before the 2020 election, saying she believed Biden and now-Vice President Harris would start a ""healing process"" for the country. [...] Beyoncé has been more active in politics than Swift. She and her husband, Jay-Z, helped raise millions of dollars for Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, and both performed at a concert supporting Hillary Clinton just before Election Day 2016.",insufficient-neutral
COVID-19 vaccines can be sexually transmitted to unvaccinated people; vaccines cause blood discoloration and weaken immune system,"Factually inaccurate: There is no available scientific evidence supporting the claims that COVID-19 vaccines cause blood discoloration or weaken the immune system. [...] A video from naturopath Aaron Lewis circulated on social media in September 2023 claiming that COVID-19 vaccines could be sexually transmitted from a vaccinated person to an unvaccinated one. To support his claim, Lewis showed what was allegedly a micrograph of blood from an unvaccinated person soon after sexual intercourse with a COVID-19-vaccinated individual. Lewis then claimed that the blood started to look like ""a vaccinated person’s blood"". Among what Lewis considered to be the hallmarks of a vaccinated person’s blood were blood ""discoloration"" as well as a large amount of the fungus Candida. Lewis then added that ""mass level of candida"" ""means that the white blood cells are non-responsive"".",refutes
"“A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.”","America’s Best High School Football Stadium is in West Virginia! Mitchell Stadium is home to Bluefield Middle School (Buccaneers), Bluefield High School (Beavers), Graham Middle School (G-Men), Graham High School (G-Men), Bluefield University (Rams), Bluefield State University (Big Blues). Mitchell Stadium of Bluefield, West Virginia, is the winner of America’s Best High School Football Stadiums contest by USA Today High School Sports. Mitchell Stadium was built in 1936. It is located on the border of Bluefield, West Virginia, and Bluefield, Virginia, and overlooks the scenic East River Mountain. Mitchell Stadium is currently home to two middle school teams, two dominant high school football programs, and two college teams. The two middle school teams are the Buccaneers of Bluefield, West Virginia, and the G-Men of Bluefield, Virginia, the two high school teams are the Bluefield Beavers of Bluefield, West Virginia, and the Graham G-Men of Bluefield, Virginia, and the two college teams are the Big Blues of Bluefield, West Virginia, and the Rams of Bluefield, Virginia. Mitchell Stadium is the home field to many teams. Since Graham Middle and Graham High School play in West Virginia, they are the only schools in the country to host their games in another state. The stadium holds 10,000 fans, but the annual Graham-Beaver game between the two high schools typically sees crowds over the stadium’s capacity, at around 12,000 attendees.",supports
"Claims Ernest Hemingway said, ""I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I'm awake, you know?""","""She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain."" – Louisa May Alcott ""I believe that everyone else my age is an adult whereas I am merely in disguise."" – Margaret Atwood ""Write! So as not to be dead."" – Ray Bradbury ""Find what you love and let it kill you."" – Bukowski ""I myself am entirely made of flaws, stitched together with good intentions."" – Augusten Burroughs """"Have I gone mad?"" ""I’m afraid so, you’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret…all the best people are."""" – Lewis Carroll – Alice in Wonderland ""We read to know we are not alone."" – C.S. Lewis ""I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."" – Robert Frost ""I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?"" – Ernest Hemingway ""Write drunk; edit sober."" – Ernest Hemingway ""Maybe there’s something you’re afraid to say, or someone you’re afraid to love, or somewhere you’re afraid to go. It’s gonna hurt.",insufficient-neutral
Former Republican Texas Representative Will Hurd claimed in an August 13 interview that 141 people drowned in the Rio Grande river in 2022.,"Aired August 13, 2023 - 09:00 ET [...] FMR. REP. WILL HURD (R-TX), PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: The GOP should be a party that appreciates a competition of ideas. [...] And so this -- we should be upset about all of this. And 5.5 million people coming into the country illegally is unacceptable. Last year, there was a drowning case, two drowning cases a couple of weeks ago. But, last year, 141 people drowned in the Rio Grande -- in the Rio Grande River. And nobody was talking about that.",supports
"Pervez Musharraf has said “Biggest strength of Pakistan is Indian Muslims, not the nuclear bombs. They are converting India into an Islamic nation by population explosion. India can repeal article 370 from Kashmir, India can build Ram Temple, India can win war against Pakistan, but India cannot prevent itself from becoming an Islamic nation”.",Pervez Musharraf hasn’t made any such comments. No credible source was found to authenticate the claim. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.,refutes
"Before the Aragalaya Gas Prices of Sri Lanka Low and After Aragalaya,Prices Increased !!","The citizens’ rebellion against Mr. Gotabaya exposed the entire Rajapaksa clan’s insatiable thirst for power, and apparent disregard for human life and dignity — something the Tamil and Muslim minorities knew for long. The Aragalaya revealed both, the fragility of power, and the power of protest, as citizens underwent the country’s worst economic crisis post-Independence. [...] The two months since were rather challenging for the Aragalaya. Many were stunned by the events of May 9, days after which Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed Premier. While he took a seemingly conciliatory approach to the protests, even inviting protesters for talks, there was no let-up in the drastic deterioration of the economy. The government had already defaulted on its $50 billion foreign debt. The country had now run out of dollars to import fuel, while existing credit lines dried up. [...] The Aragalaya is unprecedented in Sri Lanka, in its scale, geographic spread, and impact. It brought together Sri Lankans of all ethnic hues and class locations, who were together in their suffering brought upon by the crisis, and in their shared resolve to oust the man who was responsible for it.",insufficient-supports
Chagos Archipelago is a territory of Maldives,"While its former population fights to return home, the Chagos islands are experiencing a remarkable rebounding of wildlife on a reef that’s considered the most pristine in the world. [...] Salomon Atoll is the kind of fabled stop that travellers sail halfway around the world to reach. It’s found south of the Maldives in the north eastern part of the Chagos Archipelago, a region of the British Indian Ocean Territory that encompasses seven atolls and more than 60 low-lying islands. Off most people's radar, the best known island in Chagos is Diego Garcia, a US military base 100 nautical miles south of Ile Takamaka. [...] It's a strange thing to be permitted to use the nation of an exiled people as your private tropical playground. And as we made our way around Ile Takamaka, scrambling over trees and wading through the warm ocean, I was struck by the lushness of the place. In 2010, the UK government created a marine protected area that turned the waters surrounding the Chagos Archipelago into the world’s largest marine reserve. The reason for its creation was, in part, a cynical one, as the highly regulated ""no-take zone"" means that Chagossians can’t fish commercially and acts as yet another hurdle to keep them out.",insufficient-supports
Prices of cardiac stents and knee implants reduced by 50 to 70%”,"The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes claims about affordable healthcare, specifically about essential medicines. This article is a fact check of the claims.",insufficient-neutral
Antudanda is a territory of India,"The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a union territory of India and lie at the junction of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. Comprising over 500 islands, of which only 30 are inhabited, this archipelago has rich biodiversity as well as a unique cultural history. [...] The Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, situated 1200 km from the Indian mainland between the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, comprise several hundred tropical islands of outstanding beauty and biological diversity. The island group encompass nearly seven degrees of latitude from the southern most point of Great Nicobar (6º 45′ N) to the northern tip on Landfall island (13º 40′ N), situated above North Andaman. Together, the two groups contribute to two exceptionally diverse global biodiversity hotspots (Indo Burma and Sundaland). The land area of 8249 km² includes over 300 named islands of which 98 are designated as sanctuaries, including nine national parks, two marine national parks and one biosphere reserve.",insufficient-neutral
Wadi Halfa is a territory of Egypt,"The Wadi Halfa Salient, named after Wadi Halfa, a nearby Sudanese city 22 kilometers south of the border, is a salient of the international border between Egypt and the Sudan along the Nile River to the north. The area is currently controlled by Egypt. The area (along with the Halaib Triangle and Bir Tawil) is created by two different definitions of the Egypt–Sudan border: the ""political boundary"" set in 1899, and the ""administrative boundary"" set in 1902.[1] [...] Besides the Wadi Halfa Salient, there are two more areas where the administrative border deviated from the 22nd degree north of latitude, both to the east of Wadi Halfa: the Halaib Triangle on the Red Sea coast, north of the original 1899 border, and the much smaller area around Bir Tawil, south of the original border. [...] Geography [edit]The Wadi Halfa Salient is roughly 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) wide and stretches finger-shaped on both sides of the original course of the Nile 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the north into Egyptian territory, with a total area of 210 km2 (81 sq mi). Because of the construction of the Aswan Dam and the flooding of Lake Nasser most of the area was flooded, affecting most of the villages of the area and the ancient city of Faras. Some of the people were resettled to New Halfa in the Butana region.",insufficient-refutes
Saltoro Ridge is a territory of Pakistan,"The Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) divides current positions of Indian and Pakistani military posts and troops along the entire 110 kilometres (68 mi) long frontline in the disputed region of Siachen Glacier.[1][2][3][4] AGPL generally runs along the Saltoro Mountains range, beginning from the northernmost point of the (LOC) at Point NJ 9842 and ending in the north on the Indira Ridge at the India-China-Pakistan LAC tripoint near Sia Kangri about 4 km (2.5 mi) northwest of Indira Col West, with peaks in excess of 7,000 m (23,000 ft) and temperatures ranging to around −55 °C (−67 °F).[5][6] India gained control of 1,000 square miles (2,600 km2) of disputed territory in 1984 because of its military operations in Siachen.[7][8] A cease-fire was announced in 2003.[9][10][11] [...] Indian Army posts are along the Saltoro Ridge, west of the main Siachen glacier, along a line roughly connecting Gyong La, Bilafond La, Sia La, and Indira Col. Pakistan controls the region west of Saltoro Ridge.[6] India has more than 50 military posts across the length of AGPL which are located almost 3,000 ft above Pakistani posts,[6] with 80 km line of sight visibility range in the clear weather. The Indian soldiers hold on to the heights on the ridge, preventing the Pakistani soldiers from climbing up to the Saltoro Range heights.[16]",insufficient-contradictory
China Has Chosen A Design Inspired By The Palestinian Flag For The Paris Olympics 2024 !!,"The Paris 2024 Olympic mascots are ... hats. Here's why [...] ""It's the French spirit that came to us, this French spirit that makes us a slightly out-of-the-ordinary nation,"" explained Paris 2024 Brand Director Julie Matikhine, in a video celebrating the mascots' unveiling. [...] For Paris 2024, it's a way to emphasize that despite differing appearances and events, athletes in the Olympics and Paralympics are just that: athletes.",insufficient-neutral
"claims that psychiatrist Viktor Frankl once stated, ""Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.""","Posted July 23, 2013 Reviewed by Jessica Schrader ""Between stimulus and response there is a space. I have great respect for Victor Frankl. He was not only a concentration camp survivor during the Holocaust, but also someone who went on to help others find goodness and meaning in life. He was a man from whom we can learn something about what it means to be human and how to be our best—sometimes in spite of our inclinations. And the above quote is incredibly wise guidance in these very areas. [...] Victor Frankl was clearly an extraordinary man. Most of us can only wish for his moral strength, insight, and wisdom. But we can follow his lead by looking for the ""space"" in our own lives. When faced with situations that pull for some particular reaction, we can choose to respond instead. Frankl found his ‘space’ through finding meaning. Others find it through prayer, meditation, or therapy.",insufficient-supports
Blocks of color printed on toothpaste tubes indicate whether the toothpaste is made of safe ingredients,"Incorrect: Colored squares printed at the ends of toothpaste tubes aren’t a secret code for the safety of toothpaste ingredients. Instead, they allow light sensors on the toothpaste production line to recognize the end of the tube, so that tubes can be filled, cut, and sealed correctly. [...] In the clip, TikTok celebrity and podcast host Carlos Juico claimed that color blocks at the end of toothpaste tubes indicated whether the toothpaste ingredients were natural or ""chemical"". More specifically, he asserted that a green color block meant the toothpaste was all-natural; a blue color block meant the toothpaste was ""natural plus medicine""; and a black color block meant the toothpaste was ""all chemical"". [...] In summary, the conspiracy theory that toothpaste tubes carry a secret color code indicating the safety of toothpaste ingredients is baseless. If people wish to know which ingredients are present in their toothpaste, they can simply read the ingredient list printed on toothpaste packaging.",refutes
Sri Lanka to gift two female elephants to Pakistan !!,"Currently in Pakistan there is an elephant named Kaavan. For the past three decades, since he was a baby of between one and two years old, he has been held in conditions not fitting for any being. Considered property, he was a diplomatic gift from the Sri Lankan government to the Pakistan government in 1985. Many people are aware of Kaavan and his story of being tightly chained almost his entire life in deplorable conditions in the Islamabad Zoo. [...] Elephants like the NhRP’s clients Beulah, Karen, Minnie, and the elephant we have been fighting for in Pakistan, Kaavan, are captured from the wild and from their families. Herd members are very often killed in the process of trying to protect the babies. Traumatized babies are shipped from their native habitat to be physically abused and mentally ""broken"" until they submit to a life as a docile ""attraction"" of one sort or another in zoos or circuses, giving tourist rides, kept as status symbols, or owned or rented for religious and cultural festivals. All this is even worse when we consider that elephants are scientifically proven to be one of the most intelligent species on earth; they are highly social and form lifelong bonds, are known to show empathy, are body-aware, and many would argue, self-aware.",insufficient-refutes
"“There is a cure to every d!isease”; herbs can cure cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s","Herbal remedies and traditional medicines are used by millions of people around the world. Chamomile can make us feel soothed and relaxed, while ginger can boost digestion and echinacea is thought to support the immune system. Medicinal herbs, leaves and roots are used to prevent and treat common ailments from colds and anxiety to nausea and skin ailments. [...] Today, plants are helping to cure some of the world's deadliest diseases. According to the World Health Organisation, globally the most common causes of death are heart disease, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory infections and Alzheimer diseases and other dementias. Diarrhoeal diseases, cancer and diabetes are also big killers. There are treatments that were originally derived from nature available for almost all of them. [...] Childhood leukaemia is treated with drugs derived from the Madagascar periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus, a decorative herb native to the island of Madagascar. The Indigenous People of the island traditionally use the plant to treat diabetes. When western researchers were investigating its chemical properties in the 1950s, they realised that extracts from the plant contained chemicals with anti-cancer properties.",supports
Fans Throwing Eggs At The Brazil Team After Their Elimination At FIFA World Cup?,"Unrelated and old video shared as fans throwing eggs at Brazil team after their elimination at FIFA World Cup [...] After Brazil’s elimination from the quarterfinals at the FIFA World Cup 2022, a video showing a group of angry fans throwing eggs at a bus is widely circulating on social media with the claim that it shows how Brazilian fans welcomed Brazil’s National football team after their elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2022. [...] Title:Unrelated and old video shared as fans throwing eggs at Brazil team after their elimination at FIFA World Cup",supports
Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter,"A video showing Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav’s family gathering is being widely shared on social media. The accompanying description claims that the Evian company water bottle seen on their table costs around ₹2900 per litre. Let’s verify this claim made in the post. [...] Fact: The cost of the 1-liter Evian bottled water visible in the viral video is not ₹2900 but rather ₹250. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE. [...] To sum it up, contrary to the claim, the cost of the 1-litre Evian bottled water visible in the viral video is not ₹2900 but rather ₹250.",refutes
There are 1.2 billion fewer carrier bags distributed in Northern Ireland since the introduction of the carrier bag levy in 2012.,"DAERA publish annual statistics relating to the carrier bag levy. In its most recent report for 2018/19, it provides a table of data (see Figure 1 in the report) that shows the total number of carrier bags dispensed in Northern Ireland, per annum, with the cumulative difference from the baseline figure in 2012. This data is summarised in the following graphic: [...] The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) details the number of carrier bags dispensed each financial year under the carrier bag levy in Northern Ireland in an annual report since its introduction in 2013. [...] In its manifesto for the 2019 General Election, the SDLP claimed the introduction of the (plastic) carrier bag levy in 2013 removed 1.2 billion bags from Northern Ireland and raised almost £30 million for environmental projects.",supports
"New York is ""leading the nation with the lowest imprisonment rate of any large state”","Federal data on imprisonment rates supports the claim that New York has the lowest rate among states with populations of more than 10 million people. Imprisonment rates in some smaller states, including Massachusetts, Maine, and Minnesota, are lower than the rate in New York.",supports
"CNN published an article claiming Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy made ""several unproven claims"" in his impeachment inquiry announcement.","House Speaker Kevin McCarthy floats an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican lawmakers may consider an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden over unproven claims of financial misconduct, responding to enormous GOP pressure to demonstrate support for Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election. In remarks Tuesday at the Capitol, McCarthy said the questions House Republicans are raising about the Biden family finances need to be investigated. So far, he acknowledged, the House’s probes have not proven any wrongdoing, but an impeachment inquiry ""allows Congress to get the information to be able to know the truth.""",insufficient-supports
“No discernible benefit of covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy”; “higher rate of neonatal and all-cause readmissions among babies born to vaccinated mothers”,Getting COVID-19 while pregnant is associated with a higher risk of developing severe disease and pregnancy complications. Abundant data show that vaccination during pregnancy is safe for the mother and the unborn child and effectively reduces the risks of complications from the disease.,refutes
"In Afghanistan, “over 100 billion dollars spent on military contracts.”","News reports show the Pentagon spent $107.9 billion on contracted services in Afghanistan. To be sure, not all of the money was spent appropriately, according to a new report from a special inspector general.",supports
"Congress Manifesto: “Will withdraw the AFSPA, reduce army presence if voted”.","Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah feels the Armed Forces Special Powers Act can be withdrawn from some areas in the state with a rider that the army could step in again if the situation so warranted. [...] ""I think the time has come where we can start to objectively look at areas from where the AFSPA can be removed with the understanding that if there is a situation requiring the Army to intervene, we can make a temporary sort of return to that,"" Mr. Omar said. [...] Commenting on opposition to the withdrawal of AFSPA, the Chief Minister said, ""No right-thinking person can turn around and tell you that AFSPA should be revoked in one shot. It is not possible at a point where you still have militant encounters and things like that going on.",supports
Green Line is a territory of Israel,"The Green Line, or 1949 Armistice border,[1] was the armistice line of the State of Israel with Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon, as stipulated in the armistice agreements signed in 1949, after the 1947-1949 Palestine War. Its name was given because on the printed maps before the Six Day War, it was marked in green. Other nicknames for the green line are ""June 4, 1967 borders"", ""'67 borders"" and ""48 borders"". [...] Most parts of the Green Line today serve as an administrative border between the territories over which Israel's sovereignty applies, and territories administered by it through a military government or according to agreements with the Palestinian Authority. For example, in the cooperation agreement signed between the Magen David Adom organization and its counterpart the Palestinian Red Crescent in December 2005, it was determined that the green line would define the border between the organizations' geographical areas of activity.",insufficient-refutes
"“New Haven, Conn., had to issue bonds for a bridge after using funds for that bridge to pay for a police misconduct settlement.""","Ward of the State: New Haven’s Use of Federal and State Grants in the Financing of Public BridgesNew Haven railyards, connecting the city’s downtown with its harbor. This time the city government was onboard. With the cooperation of the local congresswoman, the Mayor testified before Congress in pursuit of federal funding. A $19 million earmark was inserted into the transportation appropriations bill. The $32 million bridge opened in 2003, funded almost entirely by federal and state grants. The Grand Avenue and Church Street Bridges illustrate a dramatic change in the financing of New Haven’s bridges. One hundred years ago, all bridges within the city, even those ordered by the federal government or located on state highways, were constructed using city funds raised through bond issues. Today, almost all locally owned bridges within the city, even those that mainly benefit New Haven residents, are primarily funded through federal and state grants. Of the $12.55 million the city will spend on bridge construction and rehabilitation in 2009-2010, only $490,000 will come from municipally raised revenues. The growth in federal and state grants, for all types of goods and services, has occurred across the country.",insufficient-neutral
"Renters and owner-occupiers may have to pay their rates in full, while landlords can get a 10% allowance off their own rates bills. Since 1996, the private rental sector has grown significantly – from negligible size to around 13% of homes today, a similar proportion to the Housing Executive and all housing associations combined.","Landlords who pay rates bills by a set deadline receive a 10% allowance off their total bill. Owner-occupiers and renters who are responsible for paying rates can also receive a reduction in their bill, albeit this discount (4%) is lower than the help for landlords. [...] Mr Gosling suggests that ""while tenants and owner occupiers may"" pay full rates, landlords can get a 10% rebate provided they settle their bills in time. Landlords are entitled to a 10% allowance on their rates bill, provided they pay before a given deadline.. If they miss the deadline, landlords must pay the full amount.",insufficient-supports
"Peer-reviewed studies, geologic records, and all the studies have shown that we have actually cooled since the Roman Warming Period, and likely since the Medieval Warming Period.","Claim that the Earth has cooled since Medieval or Roman times is contradicted by available data [...] A recent study1 analyzing a global database of paleoclimate records found that no previous warm or cool period in the last 2,000 years—including the Roman Warm Period and the Medieval Warm Period (also called the Medieval Climate Anomaly)—occurred globally and synchronously. But 20th Century temperatures were the warmest of the last 2,000 years for nearly the entire surface of the Earth. [...] 2) For the Northern Hemisphere (where we have much better proxy data and a better understanding of the uncertainties), we come to similar conclusions—in Wilson et al (2016)2 we find that the two warmest decades of our reconstruction (from 918 to 2004 CE) were 1994–2003 and 1946–1955. Coming in 3rd place is 1161–1170 CE. So, the latest in large-scale temperature reconstructions do NOT support a claim that temperatures either in the Medieval or Roman periods were warmer than today.",refutes
21% of people in Northern Ireland are living with a long-term health problem or disability.,"Of the people with bipolar alive today in the UK, 70,000 will take their own life unless action is taken.6 The World Health Organisation identifies bipolar as one of the top causes of lost years of life and health in 15 to 44 year olds.7 Many people with bipolar continue to lack the basic support and treatment needed to live well with the condition. 67% of people with bipolar received no self-management advice when they were first diagnosed.8 Anecdotally, many people with bipolar have experienced abuse in hospital and are dealing with undiagnosed post-traumatic stress.9 Just 21% of people with a long-term mental health condition are in employment.10 90% of people with bipolar had told their employer about their condition but 24% of them regretted making that decision.11 Rates of positive screening for bipolar disorder were higher in non-employed people, in those receiving particular benefits, and in people living alone. 4% of women on Employment Support Allowance screen positive for bipolar.12 72% of people with bipolar knew no one else with the condition when they were first diagnosed.13 1 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey: Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing, England, 2014.",insufficient-neutral
All 34 international airports and all 48 domestic airports have been provided with accessible feature.,"Sec.36.211 Maintenance of accessible features. [...] (g) Duty to provide accessible features in the event of disproportionality. (1) When the cost of alterations necessary to make the path of travel to the altered area fully accessible is disproportionate to the cost of the overall alteration, the path of travel shall be made accessible to the extent that it can be made accessible without incurring disproportionate costs. [...] Section 36.211 Maintenance of Accessible Features",insufficient-neutral
"claims that psychiatrist Viktor Frankl once stated, ""Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.""","Viktor E. Frankl, the renowned psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, once stated, ""Between stimulus and response there is a space. At first glance, this quote signifies the significance of the pause, the momentary gap between what happens to us and how we react. It suggests that within this tiny interval lies an incredible power - the power to determine our own response. In this blog article, I aim to delve deeper into the meaning and importance of this quote, exploring its implications on personal development and freedom. However, beyond analyzing this concept, I will introduce a surprising philosophical concept that will not only spark interest but also shed light on an alternative perspective.To understand the fundamental meaning of Frankl's quote, one must recognize the distinction between stimulus and response. Stimulus refers to any external event or circumstance that triggers a reaction from us, be it positive or negative. This includes anything from someone's words or actions to unexpected situations that arise in our lives.",insufficient-supports
"In a letter to AKD, Sijeewa Senasinghe Said The Allegations They Made Against AKD Were Just Fabricated Stories and NOT Realities!!","The viral letter attributed to Sujeewa Senasinghe, claiming that the SJB is willing to cooperate with Anura Kumara Dissanayake and that their election criticisms, is fake. The SJB media unit has confirmed that no such letter was issued, and the viral document contains discrepancies that prove it is not genuine. Social media users are advised not to fall for this misleading information, which appears part of a disinformation campaign.",refutes
Spratly Islands is a territory of Brunei,"The only feature in the Spratly Islands that is claimed by Brunei is Louisa Reef. According to official statements by Malaysia and Brunei, an Exchange of Letters signed in 2009 has ""established the final delimitation of territorial sea, continental shelf, and exclusive economic zone"" between the two countries. The agreement unequivocally states that Brunei has sovereignty over two oil blocks within which Louisa Reef is located. Although Malaysia has not officially dropped its territorial claims over this feature, the agreement with Brunei substantially weakens Malaysia’s claims. As both Malaysia and Brunei have grounded their sovereignty claims over Louisa on the basis of coastal state rights, Malaysia’s acknowledgement of Brunei’s territorial sea, continental shelf, and EEZ is tantamount to effectively conceding Louisa Reef to Brunei. However, this appears to be a tacit understanding rather than an official agreement of any kind. The Exchange of Letters has yet to be publicized, and even if it would be made public, there would likely be no mentioning of Louisa. This is certainly the case with Limbang District, the other territorial dispute between Brunei and Malaysia.",insufficient-refutes
"Sounds Coming From The Universe, Captured by NASA!!","There’s a new, immersive way to explore NASA’s data of our Universe. NASA has taken observational data from telescopes like NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope and others, and translated it into corresponding frequencies that can be heard by the human ear. A team of scientists, musicians, and a member of the blind and visually impaired community worked to adapt the NASA data. The audio tracks support blind and low-vision listeners first, but are designed to be captivating to anyone who tunes in. [...] For the first time, a spacecraft on another planet has recorded the sounds of a separate spacecraft. NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover used its SuperCam microphone to listen to the Ingenuity helicopter on April 30, 2021 as it flew on Mars for the fourth time. [...] Explore the universe and discover our home planet with NASA through a collection of our sounds from historic spaceflights and current missions. You can hear the roar of a space shuttle launch or Neil Armstrong’s ""One small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind"" every time you get a phone call if you make our sounds your ringtone. Or, you can hear the memorable words ""Houston, we’ve had a problem,"" every time you make an error on your computer.",insufficient-supports
COVID-19 vaccines cause leprosy,"Leprosy is a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Most of the population is already immune to this infection due to natural immunity. It is a slowly progressing disease, with a low risk of transmission, that is curable with a six to twelve months multidrug therapies.",insufficient-neutral
21% of people in Northern Ireland are living with a long-term health problem or disability.,"- Data on the percentage reporting a disability is sourced from the Labour Force Survey and uses the Government Statistical Service harmonised definition of disability. The definition covers people who report a physical or mental health condition or illnesses lasting or expected to last 12 months or more where this reduces their ability to carry out day-to-day activities. Overall, 21.7% of respondents aged 16-64 in Northern Ireland (Apr-Jun 2017) reported a long-term illness and a disability. In the UK overall the figure was 17.4%. - The two remaining measures in this domain are based on data from the Understanding Society Longitudinal Study. In 2015/16, 52.8% of respondents in Northern Ireland indicated that they were mostly or completely satisfied with their health. This is comparable with the UK overall (51.0%). - The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ12), consists of 12 items and a score of 4 or more is regarded as an indication of mental ill health. The proportion of respondents in NI showing evidence of some mental ill health was 15.6% in 2015/16. In the UK overall, the proportion was 17.8%.",insufficient-supports
purports to show a traffic light that melted in Texas due to extreme heat,"Fact check: Melted traffic lights, recycling bins, street signs were not caused by heat waves [...] One photo shows a traffic light whose hooded covers have melted over its red, yellow and green bulbs. After the same claim circulated on Twitter in June 2019, PesaCheck, Africa’s largest indigenous fact-check network, reported a YouTube video from July 2013 shows that the traffic light melted after a car hit the light's pole and caught fire in Kuwait. [...] - PesaCheck, June 26, 2019, FALSE: Cars and traffic lights did not melt following a heat wave in Kuwait - ABC Australia, July 4, 2018, Melting bitumen leaves motorists 'sinking' into Queensland road, destroys tyres",refutes
"New York is ""leading the nation with the lowest imprisonment rate of any large state”","New York City, by far the largest city in the state, has an imprisonment rate of 185 per 100,000. This is undoubtedly high, but it is much lower than many other cities across the state. The city of Rochester — the fourth most populous city in the state — with an incarceration rate of 1,051 per 100,000 city residents, is more than 5 times the rate in New York City. Syracuse — the fifth most populous city — has 864 people in state prison per 100,000 city residents, while the city of Albany has an incarceration rate of 917 per 100,000. Other, even smaller cities like Poughkeepsie and Schenectady experience disproportionate incarceration as well.8 [...] The imprisonment rate in Queens County — 121 per 100,000 residents — is lower than 52 other counties in New York. ↩ These five counties are in the top third highest imprisonment rate counties in New York, with incarceration rates ranging from 312 per 100,000 in Montgomery County to 250 per 100,000 in Franklin County. ↩",insufficient-neutral
Kula Kangri is a territory of Republic of China,"Kula Kangri is a 7,538 metres (24,731 ft) mountain in the Himalayas range, in Tibet.[1] It is the 46th highest mountain in the world. The first people to reach the top were Japanese climbers Itani, Sakamoto, Ozaki, and Ohtani, in 1986.[2][3] In the past, it was thought that Kula Kangri was partly in Bhutan. Later surveys show it as only in Tibet.[4] References [change | change source]- ↑ ""Kula Kangri, China"". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 23 May 2019. [...] - ↑ ""Kula Kangri"". Peakware.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 31 May 2019.",insufficient-refutes
Mammograms don’t prevent cancer; mammograms contribute to cancer development,"Mammography is a medical imaging technique that helps detect breast tissue abnormalities, including possible tumors. Published scientific studies show that women aged 40 and older who go for a mammogram annually have a greater chance of detecting breast cancer early, thus improving their chances of successful treatment and survival. Although mammography uses X-rays, the radiation doses are low, and the benefits of routine mammograms outweigh the possible risks.",refutes
There are 1.2 billion fewer carrier bags distributed in Northern Ireland since the introduction of the carrier bag levy in 2012.,"Statistics published today show that 199 million fewer carrier bags are in circulation in Northern Ireland today than when the levy was introduced in April 2013. Miss McIlveen said: ""It is encouraging that so many carrier bags have been taken out of circulation since the introduction of the levy. The people of Northern Ireland have embraced the reuse and recycling of shopping bags. This significantly reduces the amount of both plastic and paper going to landfill. [...] Carrier Bag Levy Team,",insufficient-supports
Blocks of color printed on toothpaste tubes indicate whether the toothpaste is made of safe ingredients,"FULL CLAIM: ""You ever hear the toothpaste theory? You know how the toothpaste at the bottom [...] there’s always like a block of color [...] The elites or the people that know the code stay away from certain colors of the toothpaste""; ""If you have the green on your toothpaste, it means it’s all natural; if you have the blue, it says(sic) it’s natural plus medicine; if it has red, it’s natural with chemical; if it has black, it’s all chemical [...] If you were part of some, like, secret organization, across the world when you go to buy products, how are you supposed to know which one’s safe for you?"" [...] In the clip, TikTok celebrity and podcast host Carlos Juico claimed that color blocks at the end of toothpaste tubes indicated whether the toothpaste ingredients were natural or ""chemical"". More specifically, he asserted that a green color block meant the toothpaste was all-natural; a blue color block meant the toothpaste was ""natural plus medicine""; and a black color block meant the toothpaste was ""all chemical"". [...] In summary, the conspiracy theory that toothpaste tubes carry a secret color code indicating the safety of toothpaste ingredients is baseless. If people wish to know which ingredients are present in their toothpaste, they can simply read the ingredient list printed on toothpaste packaging.",refutes
An Organized Criminal Group Posing As Government Officials For TIN Registration in Sri Lanka!,No Evidence of An Organized Criminal Group Posing as Government Officials for TIN Registration! [...] Our search for media reports on the claimed organised group posing as government officials for TIN registration yielded no relevant results. There were no credible news articles or reports supporting the social media claims. [...] Title:No Evidence of An Organized Criminal Group Posing as Government Officials for TIN Registration !,refutes
Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !!,"Recently, people have become worried about the claim that Nutella, the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread, might cause cancer. This concern comes from the fact that Nutella contains refined palm oil. When palm oil is processed at high temperatures, it can create compounds that might cause cancer. Health authorities, like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), have reported the risks of these compounds. This has led to public debate and questions about the safety of eating products with refined palm oil. We recently discovered a claim circulating on social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, alleging that Nutella, the popular hazelnut spread, has the potential to cause cancer. [...] Title:Does Nutella have the potential to cause cancer?",insufficient-supports
Alzheimer’s disease is a “physician-caused disease” that arises due to nutritional deficiencies,"Incorrect: Alzheimer’s disease is not a physician-caused disease. To date, the exact cause of Alzheimer’s is unknown, but it is thought to arise from a combination of age-related, genetic, and environmental factors. [...] Furthermore, it’s also unclear whether it is actually nutritional deficiencies that contribute to Alzheimer’s or if it is Alzheimer’s itself that causes nutritional deficiencies since the disease can lead to changes in diet and lifestyle. [...] The claim that Alzheimer’s is caused by nutritional deficiencies is incorrect and overstates the scientific evidence for the role of nutrition in Alzheimer’s. Contrary to the claim made in the Facebook reel, Alzheimer’s is a complex disease that is associated with multiple factors, including genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Although some studies suggest that certain vitamin deficiencies might play a role in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, when the evidence is taken as a whole, the findings are contradictory and insufficient to establish a definite link. Therefore, this video grossly oversimplifies the causes for Alzheimer’s disease.",refutes
The polar bear population has been growing. Polar bears are thriving even where sea ice is diminishing.,"Incorrect: The claim that ""Polar bears are thriving even where sea ice is diminishing"" runs counter to scientists’ understanding: sea ice loss due to climate change is recognized as the most important threat to the long-term survival of polar bears. [...] Overall, the claims that the polar bear population is growing and that polar bears are thriving in areas where sea ice diminishing are not supported by scientific evidence. [...] For the claim that ""Polar bears are thriving even where sea ice is diminishing""—again, this is spin. In Western Hudson Bay, Southern Hudson Bay, and Southern Beaufort Sea, population declines are associated with sea ice loss (lower survival, lower successful reproduction that lead to abundance declines). Some polar bear populations are doing OK and are experiencing some sea ice loss. We know, however, that that pattern cannot be sustained. The Barents Sea polar bears appear to be doing OK yet they are losing sea ice at high rates. Why are they doing OK and others are not? That area has a very large area of continental shelf/shallow water. Polar bear habitat is widespread. It is experiencing the highest rate of sea ice loss in days of cover per decade of the 19 polar bear populations. We’ve just not hit the point where their habitat is affected enough to cause problems. It will happen. Regardless, this area has seen many changes (e.g. loss of maternity den areas, loss of habitat). I worked in the Barents Sea for 7 years—this population will lose with the current trend in sea ice.",refutes
Oyasi is a territory of Uganda,"Uganda is a landlocked country located in East-Central Africa in the African Great Lakes region. It is located in the Eastern Hemisphere of the Earth. As observed on the location map above, the Equator passes through Uganda. Thus, the country has territory in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Being a landlocked nation, it is bordered by neighboring countries on all sides. It shares its borders with five African countries. South Sudan bounds it to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Rwanda to the south-west.",insufficient-neutral
Abyei is a territory of Sudan,"On the border between South Sudan and Sudan, Abyei covers just over 10,000 square kilometres. Its special administrative status, mandated by a 2005 peace agreement, belies the simmering tensions that have fuelled violent inter-communal conflicts. [...] Abyei – a territory roughly the size of Jamaica – is being contested by two countries, Sudan and South Sudan. Abyei, which covers just over 10,000km², is under special administrative status following the terms of a 2005 peace agreement between the two countries. [...] In an effort to resolve the dispute over Abyei’s sovereignty, negotiations held between the Sudanese government and the Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement that began in 2002 proposed a referendum to decide if Abyei should become part of Sudan or South Sudan. Such a referendum would have been held in parallel with the South Sudanese independence referendum in 2011.",insufficient-contradictory
Abyei is a territory of Sudan,"The Abyei area is commonly regarded as the bridge between the north and south of Sudan. The Misseriya and the Ngok Dinka have shared resources and cattle grazing areas in Abyei since the 18th century when both groups occupied Kordofan province. More formally, in 1905, during the Anglo-Egyptian Condominium period, the British transferred the administration of the nine Ngok chiefdoms from Bahr el-Ghazal province to Kordofan. However, the arming of the Misseriya by the Government of Sudan during the first civil war and the alignment of the Ngok Dinka with the SPLM sparked the modern day dispute over which group could rightfully claim the Abyei territory. As the fighting resulted in the displacement of the Ngok Dinka from the area at the end of the second civil war, the Misseriya considered Abyei as their own – a claim bitterly contested by the Dinka.2",insufficient-contradictory
purports to show a traffic light that melted in Texas due to extreme heat,"The image shows a traffic light that melted as a result of a July 2022 fire in Milan, Italy, according to the Italian website Open.",refutes
2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year.,"Railways’ Safety Record In 2017-2018 Best In 57 Years [...] The railways has maintained the best safety record in 2017-2018 fiscal in over five decades, according to official figures. As of March 30, 73 accidents were reported across the railway network, compared to 104 in the previous fiscal, the lowest in 57 years.",insufficient-supports
Northern Ireland purchases from Great Britain are four times more valuable than those from Ireland.,"This claim is accurate. In 2019, the ratio of the estimated total value of Northern Ireland purchases from Great Britain (£13.4bn) to purchases from Ireland (£3.0bn) was 4.5:1. The ratio has been similar since 2013. However, the figures may not tell the full story as they do not provide information on transport/shipping routes or the country of origin of any goods purchased. [...] One of the claims in the document is ""Northern Ireland purchases from Great Britain (£13.4bn) are four times more valuable than of Ireland (£3.0bn)."" [...] For 2019 purchases made by Northern Ireland companies, the value of purchases from Great Britain (£13.4bn) is 4.5 times greater than the value of imported goods and services from Ireland (£2.9bn); the claim is accurate. The ratio has been similar between these two markets since 2013.",supports
"“R. Kelly has been released from United States of America Federal Prison, Chicago.”","A July 1 Instagram post declares that singer R. Kelly ""is out"" despite a 30-year prison sentence handed down in 2022 after he was convicted in New York of federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges. [...] Chicago Tribune, R. Kelly back in Chicago’s federal jail ahead of trial next month, July 13, 2022 [...] ABC News, R. Kelly released from jail after arrest for outstanding child support payments, March 9, 2019",insufficient-refutes
Aksai Chin is a territory of Republic of China,"Aksai Chin is a region administered by China partly in Hotan County, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang[2] and partly in Rutog County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet and constituting the easternmost portion of the larger Kashmir region that has been the subject of a dispute between India and China since 1959.[1] It is claimed by India as part of its Leh District, Ladakh Union Territory. [...] Aksai Chin is one of the two large disputed border areas between India and China. India claims Aksai Chin as the easternmost part of the union territory of Ladakh. China claims that Aksai Chin is part of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Tibet Autonomous Region. The line that separates Indian-administered areas of Ladakh from Aksai Chin is known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and is concurrent with the Chinese Aksai Chin claim line. [...] Aksai Chin covers an area of approximately 38,000 square kilometres (15,000 sq mi).[55] The area is largely a vast high-altitude desert with a low point (on the Karakash River) at about 4,300 m (14,100 ft) above sea level. In the southwest, mountains up to 7,000 m (23,000 ft) extending southeast from the Depsang Plains form the de facto border (Line of Actual Control) between Aksai Chin and Indian-controlled Kashmir.",insufficient-contradictory
Northern Ireland purchases from Great Britain are four times more valuable than those from Ireland.,"In 2020, Northern Ireland's main imports source for trade goods was Great Britain, with goods purchases from here amounting to approximately 10.6 billion British pounds. The value of goods imports into the Northern Ireland from the rest of the European Union, on the other hand, was valued at two billion British pounds. [...] NISRA. ""Value of goods exports and imports to Northern Ireland (UK) in 2020, by source market* (in billion GBP)."" Chart. May 18, 2022. Statista. Accessed October 09, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1123628/purchases-and-imports-by-destination-northern-ireland/ [...] Value of goods exports and imports to Northern Ireland (UK) in 2020, by source market* (in billion GBP) [Graph], NISRA, May 18, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1123628/purchases-and-imports-by-destination-northern-ireland/",insufficient-neutral
There is “$500 billion of unspent COVID money” that can be rescinded.,"Government estimates show that more than $400 billion in COVID-19 relief money remained unspent as of Jan. 31. But government sources say a majority of that money has been allocated, meaning it’s earmarked to be spent and wouldn’t be eligible for rescission. Estimates about how much remains unspent and unallocated range from $70 billion to $90.5 billion.",refutes
"“There is a direct connection between discriminatory policies within the USDA and the enormous land loss we have seen among Black farmers over the past century.""","""When it comes to farming and agriculture, we know that there is a direct connection between discriminatory policies within the USDA and the enormous land loss we have seen among Black farmers over the past century,"" Booker said in a statement about the Justice for Black Farmers Act. [...] Years of discrimination left Black farmers with more debt than their counterparts, and less land and access to credit, contributing to a decline in the number of farmers who are not white. [...] Black farmers sued the USDA in 1997, arguing that racial discrimination led to Black farmers losing out on important federal assistance such as farm loans between 1981 and 1996. The landmark class-action suit Pigford v. USDA was settled for $1 billion, with the main payment being $50,000 to farmers whose claims were accepted with additional debt and tax liability.",insufficient-supports
1000 scholarships per annum are available,An infographic published by the government on the 48-month portal makes claims regarding scholarship to persons with disability. Here is a fact check of these claims.,insufficient-neutral
20 new super specialty AIIMS – like hospitals being set up,"• Each new AIIMS will have 15-20 Super Specialty Departments. [...] Establishment of new AIIMS involves creation of Hospital, Teaching Block for medical & nursing courses, residential complex and allied facilities/services, broadly on the pattern of AIIMS, New Delhi and other six new AIIMS taken up under Phase-I of PMSSY. The objective is to establish the new AIIMS as Institutions of National Importance for providing quality tertiary healthcare, medical education, nursing education and research in the Region. [...] Setting up of new AIIMS would not only transform health education and training but also address the shortfall of health care professionals in the region. The establishment of new AIIMS will serve the dual purpose of providing super speciality health care to the population while also help create a large pool of doctors and other health workers in this region that can be available for primary and secondary level institutions / facilities being created under National Health Mission (NHM). Construction of new AIIMS is fully funded by the Central Government. The Operations & Maintenance expenses on new AIIMS are also fully borne by the Central Government.",insufficient-supports
"“When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.”","Shootings are on the rise this year in New York City, and the trends are raising questions about whether Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to cut down on stop-and-frisk tactics has made it easier to carry guns in New York. The best data available on stop-and-frisk makes it clear that the search tactic turned up relatively few guns in terms of number of stops conducted. [...] That figure casts doubt on whether stop-and-frisks are useful in finding weapons and taking them off the street, but it is also the least generous way of judging the NYPD’s program. Officers might stop passers-by for a variety of reasons (matching the description of someone involved in a crime, appearing to be involved in a drug deal, etc.), and, in many of these cases, the goal is not to find weapons. [...] De Blasio claims that pulling cops off of stop-and-frisk work will allow them to focus more on community policing, building ties that will pay off in the long term in reducing crime. His critics, including former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, argue that the mere possibility of being searched is a psychological deterrent to carrying a gun in the city. The numbers available aren’t convincing enough to win the argument for either side.",insufficient-contradictory
Pamir Mountains is a territory of Republic of China,"The roof of the World – so often translate the name of the Pamir mountain system. Pamir is located on the territory of Tajikistan, China, Afghanistan and Pakistan and closely connected with other highest mountain systems of the world – Tien Shan, Karakorum, Hindu Kush. Himalayas. In the Pamirs, there are several peaks with a height of more than 7000 m a.s.l. The highest point of the Pamirs – Kongur peak (7649 m) located in China (Fig. 1). [...] The diversity of climatic conditions in Central Asia, the patterns of changes in meteorological processes, depending on the geographic and geoecological features of the region leads to the need for climatic zoning. The Pamir Mountains is considered to be the area where the influence of moist, cold Mediterranean precipitation decreases and dry Central Asian commences. The main zone of generation of the Pyanj River and its main tributaries Gunt and Vanch rivers water flow is located in the Pamir Mountains (Fig. 2). [...] The territory of the Republic of Tajikistan is characterized by four climatic zones. In turn, the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) that covers almost the entire mountain Pamir and is a zone of formation of the Transboundary Pyanj River is characterized by three climatic conditions (Fig. 4).",insufficient-contradictory
"In COVID-19 crisis, “only 20% of African Americans had jobs where they could work from home.”","Black Americans continue to be overrepresented in the lowest-paying service and domestic occupations, including taxi drivers and chauffeurs, food servers, and maids and house cleaners [7]. In such works, face-to-face contact with the public is required and social distancing is difficult to maintain. Nor do these jobs permit working from home, denying disproportionately more African Americans opportunities for the social distancing considered essential to mitigating risk [36]. Those who would voluntarily abandon work to reduce exposure to COVID-19 are sometimes denied the opportunity to do so. African Americans’ occupations render them more likely to be considered ""essential workers,"" including grocery store, food service, health care, and courier workers, and they continue to perform their vocations in an environment of greater risk [37]. A recent study demonstrated that African Americans who were at high risk for severe illness for 1.6 time more likely than whites to live in households containing health-sector workers, and 56.5% of Black adults at high risk live in households were at least one worker is unable to work from home, compared to only 46.6% among whites [38]. If these workers become ill, they are less likely to have paid sick leave [39]. The Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) attempted to redress the problem by bringing paid sick leave to those previously without it, but exemptions greatly restricted the scope of new coverage [40]. Thus, COVID-19 capitalizes on the lack of work flexibility and control over working conditions to illuminate a previously neglected source of health-related risk [36].",insufficient-supports
"“There is a cure to every d!isease”; herbs can cure cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s","Herbs for Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and the Aging Brain: What the Research Has to Say [...] Decisions about dementia care are complicated and deeply personal, especially as the disease progresses. Research suggests that herbs may support cognitive function and relieve behavioral symptoms of dementia. If you choose to employ herbs for dementia or Alzheimer’s, discuss your decision with your healthcare practitioner, start early, and be mindful of the potential for herb-drug interactions. [...] Man, S.C., Durairajan, S.S., Kum, W.F., Lu, J.H., Huang, J.D., Cheng, C.F., … Li, M. (2008). Systematic review on the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines for Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 14(2), 209–223. https://doi.org/10.3233/jad-2008-14209",insufficient-supports
Social security has been made a nationwide phenomenon with Jan Suraksha,"The next claim is that social security has been made a nationwide phenomenon with Jan Suraksha. It also claims that more than 19 crore people have been insured against life and accident risk or ensured pension. As per an answer provided by the government in Lok Sabha, ""Three social security schemes were launched in May 2015 pertaining to the Insurance and Pension Sectors namely Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) in a move towards creating a universal social security system, targeted especially for the poor and the underprivileged. The schemes provide essential and affordable social protection to all citizens in a convenient manner linked to auto-debit facility from bank accounts. These schemes address the issue of low coverage of life or accident insurance and old age income security in the country."" PMJJBY was launched in May 2015 and it offers life cover of Rs. 2 lakh to all subscribing bank account holders in the age group of 18 to 50 years, covering death due to any reason, for a premium of Rs.330 per annum per subscriber. The scheme is administered through LIC and other Life Insurance companies willing to offer the product on similar terms. PMJJBY covers death by any cause including suicide and murder. According to the latest progress report on the Jan Suraksha website, a gross enrollment of 5.3 crore has been reported by banks.",insufficient-supports
“All these vaccines are causing harm to our kids”; “The fully unvaccinated kids are always healthier”; “vaccines are causing chronic disease in America”,"Childhood vaccination represents a great advancement in public health that has helped to eliminate or reduce the risk of diseases that in the past killed and disabled more than two million children worldwide per year. A robust body of evidence shows that the vaccines that are currently in use, including COVID-19 vaccines, are safe for children and not associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes.",refutes
Black Lives Matter protesters outside the White House faced a more militarized response than rioters who assaulted the Capitol.,"The rare display of military might outside the seat of American power was only the beginning. ""I am your President of law and order,"" Trump declared in the Rose Garden, just before curfew descended on Washington on the seventh night of national unrest. Trump threatened to deploy ""thousands and thousands"" of ""heavily armed"" military personnel to quash the protests. As he spoke, officers fired rubber bullets and sprayed chemicals to disperse demonstrators outside the White House gates. Shortly after, twin-engine UH-60 Black Hawk and UH-72 Lakota helicopters swept just above the tree line over the capital’s streets, buzzing a crowd of protesters with a downwash of air, debris and fuel exhaust in an apparent ""show of force,"" a maneuver used to cow insurgents in combat zones.",insufficient-supports
“Myanmar used Dominion Voting Systems.”,"Claims about hacked Dominion Voting Systems machines even extended to Myanmar’s election, although those rumours were even more quickly debunked – the country used an entirely paper-based voting system. But in Myanmar too, smarter use of technology in elections could minimise the (already tenuous) grounds on which its military challenged the outcome. Tackling messy voter registration rolls using smart phones would be a valuable improvement to election credibility, and give Myanmar’s electoral commission a stronger basis on which to reject claims of fraud. Over 80% of Myanmar’s population has access to a smartphone (not far behind Australia, at 90%), meaning most households could confirm or update their voting details via an app in advance of election day. This would allow authorities to easily remove duplicate entries and the names of those who have died from the electoral roll before election day.",refutes
Pedra Branca is a territory of Malaysia,"Pedra Branca is an island located at the eastern entrance to the Straits of Singapore from the South China Sea. The origin of the dispute between Malaysia and Singapore was Singapore’s protest of a map of Malaysia that designated Pedra Branca as Malay territory. After negotiations, both states signed a compromis in 2003. 56 Malaysia claimed the original title of the Sultan of Johor, its predecessor, while Singapore claimed that the construction and commission of the Horsburgh lighthouse constituted acquisition of possession à titre de souverain and the maintenance of title. Singapore added the alternative claim in oral argument that Pedra Branca was terra nullius until its acquisition of possession by the United Kingdom. 57 [...] Case Concerning Sovereignty over Pedra Branca/Pulau Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge (Malaysia/Singapore ) ( Pedra Branca case), Judgment, 23 May 2008, ICJ Reports (2008) 12, paras 60–69. This article focuses on Pedra Branca. The argument for Pedra Branca can also be applied to the dispute over original title to Middle Rocks and South Ledge.",insufficient-contradictory
"Per FDA guidelines, babies are too small to safely handle the amount of aluminum in childhood vaccines","Claim understates federal limit for safe level of aluminum in vaccines | Fact check [...] ""Someone asked ‘What are your reasons why you don't vaccinate?’ One lady responded with: 'My kids don't weigh enough yet!'"" the post reads. ""'Per FDA guidelines, the max amount of aluminum anyone can safely handle is 4 micrograms per kilo. Most shots are 225 mcg to 850 mcg. So my kids would need to weigh a minimum of around 123 pounds to safely vaccinate per FDA guidelines. And need to wait to hit 467 pounds to safely receive the pediarix vaccine. I don't make the rules, just follow them!'"" [...] Federal regulations set the limit of aluminum in vaccines at 1.25 milligrams per dose. Additionally, the amount can be no more than what data shows is needed to cause the desired immune response without health impacts. Aluminum salts are used in vaccines to stimulate a stronger immune response to a vaccine, and USA TODAY has previously reported on a large body of research supporting the safety of the way they are used.",insufficient-supports
plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain,"The plazas de soberanía (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈplaθas ðe soβeɾaˈni.a], lit. ""strongholds of sovereignty"")[3] is a term describing a series of Spanish overseas minor territories scattered along the Mediterranean coast bordering Morocco or that are closer to Africa than Europe. This term is used for those territories that have been a part of Spain since the formation of the modern country (1492–1556), as opposed to African territories acquired by Spain during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the Scramble for Africa. Historically, a distinction was made between the so-called ""major places of sovereignty"", comprising the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, and the ""minor places of sovereignty"", referring to a number of islands (and a small peninsula) along the coast. In the present, the term refers mainly to the latter. [...] - ↑ Mariñas Otero, Eugenio (1998). ""Las Plazas Menores de soberanía española en África"". MILITARIA. Revista de Cultura Militar. (in Spanish). No. 12. Madrid: UCM. Retrieved 25 March 2020.",refutes
A group of people getting electrocuted during Sri Ramanavami Procession for dancing in front of a Mosque.,"2 groups clash, hurl stones over Ram Navami procession in front of Lucknow mosque The incident allegedly took place in a Lucknow village after a group of people played loud music in front of the mosque. [...] ALSO READ | 1 dead, several others injured during Ram Navami procession in Bengal's Dalkhola",insufficient-neutral
"claims two victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attack were purportedly identified by their DNA 22 years later",The identification of the two victims was announced via a Sept. 8 press release from New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jason Graham.,insufficient-supports
Blake Shelton canceled a $30 million contract with Country Music Television,The claim is fabricated. It originates from a website that identifies itself as satirical.,refutes
Serranilla Bank is a territory of Colombia,"Serranilla Bank was first shown on Spanish maps in 1510. It is administered by Colombia as part of the department of San Andrés and Providencia. Although the bank is currently occupied by Colombia, it is subject to a sovereignty dispute involving Colombia, Honduras, Nicaragua, Jamaica and the United States. [...] The United States' claim was made in 1879 and 1880 under the Guano Islands Act by James W. Jennett. Most claims made by the U.S. over the guano islands in this region were officially renounced in a treaty with Colombia, dated September 1972. But whether or not Serranilla Bank was included in the agreement is disputed—there is no specific mention of the feature in the treaty and, as per Article 7 of the said treaty, only matters specifically mentioned in the document are subject to it. According to other records, as well as claims made within the ICJ, Colombia is recognised by the United States as having varying degrees of sovereignty over Serranilla Bank through the treaty of 1972, which took effect in September 1981. The U.S. considers the reef to be an unorganized, unincorporated United States territory.",insufficient-contradictory
"“New Haven, Conn., had to issue bonds for a bridge after using funds for that bridge to pay for a police misconduct settlement.""","NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The bridge that connects West Haven and New Haven at Kimberly Avenue will be known as Officer Robert Vincent Fumiatti Memorial Bridge in honor of the New Haven cop who died in 2007 from complications after being shot in 2002. Police union official Jeffrey Matchett said it's hard to think of a more fitting tribute to Fumiatti since the bridge links his hometown of West Haven with New Haven, which is where he worked. [...] The bridge dedication was in part work of members of the New Haven and West Haven delegations at the state legislature, said state Rep. Stephen Dargan, D-West Haven. Council 15 had approached him and others with the idea.",insufficient-neutral
"“R. Kelly has been released from United States of America Federal Prison, Chicago.”","R. Kelly is still incarcerated, serving a 30-year prison sentence.",refutes
"In 2015, nearly 1% of employees were not paid minimum wage.","Less than half (45%) of the 2.6 million hourly workers who were at or below the federal minimum in 2015 were ages 16 to 24. An additional 23.3% are ages 25 to 34, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics; both shares have stayed more or less constant over the past decade. That 2.6 million represents less than 2% of all wage and salary workers. (See more about the demographics of minimum-wage workers.) [...] The restaurant/food service industry is the single biggest employer of near-minimum-wage workers. Our analysis also found that 3.75 million people making near-minimum wages (about 18% of the total) worked in that industry. Among near-minimum workers aged 30 and younger, about 2.5 million (or nearly a quarter of all near-minimum workers in that age bracket) work in restaurants or other food-service industries. But because many of those workers presumably are tipped, their actual gross pay may be above $10.10 an hour. (Federal law, as well as wage laws in many states, allows tipped employees to be paid less as long as ""tip credits"" bring their pay up to at least the applicable minimum.)",insufficient-supports
Sajith Forward -Anura Backward !(Presidential Election Survey by Mass Media News),"Elections Commission Chairman R.L.A.M. Ratnayake said that Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the JVP-NPP combine and Sajith Premadasa have emerged as the first two in the race. While Anura was leading the race with over 42 per cent votes, Sajith emerged second with 35 per cent votes. However, with no candidate securing 50 percent plus one vote, the second preference votes are now being counted. The three-cornered race and the fragmented electorate had made the fight tough for both Sajith and Anura. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe emerged a distant third while, the scion of the Rajapaksa clan, Namal Rajapaksa secured less than four per cent votes. The Tamil common candidate Pakiyaselvam Ariyanenthiran emerged second after Sajith in the Tamil-dominated northern Sri Lanka. In Jaffna, Ariyanentiran leads the race, while districts like Trincomallee in the East had voted for Anura. The southern districts begin from Colombo. [...] Anura’s emergence and his likely ascent to the Sri Lankan executive presidency are meteoric as he secured a mere 3.2 per cent votes in 2019 election. Gotabaya Rajapaksa then won with 69 lakh votes, only to be brought down from power by the people in 2022.",insufficient-supports
Alzheimer’s disease is a “physician-caused disease” that arises due to nutritional deficiencies,"Alzheimer’s disease most commonly occurs in individuals aged 65 and above and research so far suggests that the disease is caused by the abnormal buildup of protein in amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. This buildup causes neurons to lose their connections, leading to impaired memory and cognitive ability. The risk of Alzheimer’s is associated with genetic and environmental factors, including nutritional deficiencies.",insufficient-neutral
Hong Kong is a territory of Republic of China,"China pledged to preserve much of what makes Hong Kong unique when the former British colony was handed over in 1997. Beijing said it would give Hong Kong fifty years to keep its capitalist system and enjoy many freedoms not found in mainland Chinese cities. [...] Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China that has, until recently, largely been free to manage its own affairs based on ""one country, two systems,"" a national unification policy developed by Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping in the 1980s. The concept was intended to help integrate Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau with sovereign China while preserving their unique political and economic systems. After more than a century and a half of colonial rule, the British government returned Hong Kong in 1997. (Qing dynasty leaders ceded Hong Kong Island to the British Crown in 1842 after China’s defeat in the First Opium War, and Kowloon and the New Territories came under British rule shortly after.) Portugal returned Macau in 1999, and Taiwan remains independent. The Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984 dictated the terms under which Hong Kong was returned to China. The declaration and Hong Kong’s Basic Law, the city’s constitutional document that Beijing enacted in accord with the declaration, enshrined the city’s ""capitalist system and way of life"" and granted it ""a high degree of autonomy,"" including executive, legislative, and independent judicial powers for fifty years (until 2047).",supports
Claims that 40 percent of Iowa's incarcerated population is black.,"Iowa’s Black to white prison ratio is no longer the worst in the nation, as it was in 2007. According to the report released by The Sentencing Project, Iowa’s disproportionate rate of incarcerating Black residents now ranks seventh in the country. [...] According to the latest analysis, Black Iowans are incarcerated at 9.3 times the rate of white Iowans, a slight improvement from 2016, when the rate was 11.1 to 1. Still, Black Iowans continue to make up 25 percent of the state’s prison population, despite being just 4 percent of the total population.",refutes
Essequibo River is a territory of Venezuela,"The Guyana–Venezuela territorial dispute is an ongoing territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela over the Essequibo region, also known as Esequibo or Guayana Esequiba in Spanish (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡwaˈʝana eseˈkiβa] ),[1] a 159,500 km2 (61,600 sq mi) area west of the Essequibo River. The territory, excluding the Venezuelan-controlled Ankoko Island, is controlled by Guyana as part of six of its regions,[note 1] based on the 1899 Paris Arbitral Award. It is also claimed by Venezuela as the Guayana Esequiba State.[2][page needed][3][4] The boundary dispute was inherited from the colonial powers (Spain in the case of Venezuela, and the Netherlands and the United Kingdom in the case of Guyana) and has persisted following the independence of Venezuela and Guyana. [...] Venezuela recognises as territory of the new State the one which is located on the east of the right bank of the Essequibo River, and reiterates before the new State, and before the international community, that it expressly reserves its rights of territorial sovereignty over all the zone located on the west bank of the above-mentioned river. Therefore, the Guyana-Essequibo territory over which Venezuela expressly reserves its sovereign rights, limits on the east by the new State of Guyana, through the middle line of the Essequibo River, beginning from its source and on to its mouth in the Atlantic Ocean.",insufficient-neutral
There are 1.2 billion fewer carrier bags distributed in Northern Ireland since the introduction of the carrier bag levy in 2012.,"The Carrier bag levy annual statistics 2020/21 shows that 56.2 million carrier bags were dispensed by retailers under the levy in Northern Ireland between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2021. This was 30.2% lower than the previous year, with 24.3 million fewer bags dispensed. The proceeds of the carrier bag levy, which was introduced in Northern Ireland in 2013, totalled £2.2 million, a decrease of £2.2m (50.5%) from the previous year. This was in part due to the levy being waived for home delivery of groceries between 1 April 2020 and 30 September 2020 to manage challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. Welcoming the figures, Minister Poots said: ""Since the release of the last Carrier Bag Levy statistics we have witnessed an unprecedented year, with Covid-19 impacting on both our personal and business lives. We have faced many challenges in how and where we shop and access retail services, however it is very positive to report the removal of over 1.7 billion bags from circulation across Northern Ireland in the past year. I also welcome the fact that there has been an overall 30.2 % decrease in usage from last year, this reduction demonstrates that despite other challenges, people in Northern Ireland are aware of the damage plastic does to our environment. However, there is much more that can be done.""",supports
"“When the entire opposition unites, then understand that the king of the country is honest”- Chanakya","The viral quote is being shared against the backdrop of opposition parties boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building. However, the viral quote is misattributed to Chanakya. There are no authentic sources or references attributing the quote to Chanakya. Moreover, in Arthashastra, Chanakya proposed alliances and the concept of joining forces with the enemies of one’s opponents. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.",refutes
Haa District is a territory of Bhutan,Appearance 27°15′N 89°10′E / 27.250°N 89.167°E Haa District is one of the 20 districts in Bhutan. The administrative centre is Ha. [...] 27°15′N 89°10′E / 27.250°N 89.167°E / 27.250; 89.167,refutes
"“A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.”","Nestled in the beautiful mountains on the West Virginia-Virginia border is historic Mitchell Stadium, which won the title of ""Best High School Football Stadium"" in America by USA Today High School Sports last year. [...] Mitchell Stadium is home to both the Bluefield, West Virginia Beavers and the Bluefield, Virginia-based Graham G-Men. It makes for one of the county's top high school rivalries. [...] That's easy to understand for many reasons, including a chance to coach at the best high school football stadium in America.",supports
"""Hospitals murdered patients” with remdesivir, a drug banned from Ebola trials because of “53% kill rate.”","A poison is a substance that can cause death or injury. Remdesivir is a drug that has a documented death rate of 53.1%, among many other adverse effects such as kidney and liver damage. [...] On 22 May 2020 Drugs In Context (DIC) published a report titled""The journey of remdesivir: from Ebola to COVID-19"". The report was completed on 14 April 2020. The report outlines results of four drugs trialled to treat ebola. Remdesivir resulted in the highest death rate of the four drugs, with a death rate of 53.1%. [...] NIAID was involved in, and provided funding for, the ebola drug trials, and as such was aware of the 53% dealth rate of remdesivir.",insufficient-supports
"18 proxies tell us the world was the same or warmer 1,000 years ago","The temperature record of the last 2,000 years is reconstructed using data from climate proxy records in conjunction with the modern instrumental temperature record which only covers the last 170 years at a global scale. Large-scale reconstructions covering part or all of the 1st millennium and 2nd millennium have shown that recent temperatures are exceptional: the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report of 2007 concluded that ""Average Northern Hemisphere temperatures during the second half of the 20th century were very likely higher than during any other 50-year period in the last 500 years and likely the highest in at least the past 1,300 years."" The curve shown in graphs of these reconstructions is widely known as the hockey stick graph because of the sharp increase in temperatures during the last century. As of 2010[update] this broad pattern was supported by more than two dozen reconstructions, using various statistical methods and combinations of proxy records, with variations in how flat the pre-20th-century ""shaft"" appears. Sparseness of proxy records results in considerable uncertainty for earlier periods.[2] [...] The 2007 IPCC Fourth Assessment Report cited 14 reconstructions, 10 of which covered 1,000 years or longer, to support its conclusion that ""Average Northern Hemisphere temperatures during the second half of the 20th century were very likely higher than during any other 50-year period in the last 500 years and likely the highest in at least the past 1,300 years"".[7]",insufficient-supports
Sang is a territory of India,"The Sangh Parivar, a network of organizations articulated around the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS – National Volunteer Corps), has become over the years a global movement propagating a Hindu nationalist agenda. As such, it links and imbricates transnationalism and nationalism. Hindu nationalism is an exclusive form of ethnoreligious nationalism which thrived in the first years of the twentieth century in reaction to the ‘threat’ theWest (Christian missionaries as well as British colonizers) and the Muslim minority (allegedly related to a pan-Islamic movement rooted in the Middle East) were according to its leaders posing to the Hindus. It was and still is very much linked to the soil of India and is not naturally inclined to overflow India’s borders. Its deep-seated ethnoreligious nature coincides with a people and a civilization. It is indissociable from a territory, the ‘sacred’ land of ‘eternal’ India. However, over the years, the Sangh Parivar developed the idea of a global Hinduism that transcends the physical frontiers of India and reaches out to the diaspora, thus operating a shift from an ethnoterritorial to a more purely ethnic base – a development related to the growth of the Hindu diaspora. An RSS pamphlet significantly entitled RSS: Widening Horizons can thus boast that ‘the Sangh’s sphere of influence has been spreading far and wide, not only inside Bharat [India] but also abroad, like the radiance of a many splendoured diamond’.1",insufficient-neutral
"“When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.”","Photo by Kevin Lamarque/Reuters. ___ STOP AND FRISK DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MIKE BLOOMBERG, on the stop-and-frisk policing policy when he was New York mayor: ""What happened, however, was it got out of control and when we discovered — I discovered — that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of them out."" — Democratic debate Wednesday. THE FACTS: He’s misrepresenting how stop and frisk declined. That happened because of a court order, not because Bloomberg learned that it was being overused. In Bloomberg’s first 10 years in office, the number of stop-and-frisk actions increased nearly 600% from when he took office in 2002, reaching a peak of nearly 686,000 stops in 2011. That declined to about 192,000 documented stops in 2013, his final year as mayor. Bloomberg achieved his claim of a 95% cut by cherry-picking the quarterly high point of 203,500 stops in the first quarter of 2012 and comparing that with the 12,485 stops in the last quarter of 2013.",refutes
"I am talking about the slaughter, death, and starvation of 6 billion people this century—that's what the science predicts.","Apocalyptic rhetoric blankets the news. Various groups claim various disasters, up to and including that billions will die within the next few decades. Greta Thunberg and President Trump shout at whoever will listen, engaging in a private (read: not private) Twitter war the rest of the time. [...] The thing is, that’s not what science actually predicts. Not really. Even if we did do something drastic enough to destroy the world, there is always enough life left after an extinction to go on – someday, anyway. We just probably wouldn’t be around to see it. [...] Let’s consider for a moment the claim by Extinction Rebellion’s Roger Hallam: ""I am talking about the slaughter, death, and starvation of 6 billion people this century—that's what the science predicts.""",insufficient-neutral
Kabaw is a territory of India,"Kabaw Valley, a track of land, lies between Manipur sector of Indian's boundary and the western bank of the Chindwin River also known as Ningthi to the Manipuris. In other word, it lies between Kalewa and Tamu, down to the Chindwin River which forms the eastern boundary of Manipur. [Gangmumei Kabui: 1988, The Lost Territory of Manipur: Cession of Kabaw Valley, N. Sanajaoba (Ed.), Manipur Past and Present, New Delhi, p. 23; A.C. Benerjee: 1943, The Eastern Frontier of Britsih India, Calcutta, p. 261] [...] The valley is divided into three subdivisions of Samjok (Thandent), Khumbat (Khambat) and Kale. The Shan holds control over the valley. Gangmumei Kabui, a renowned historian of North East writes, in the 19th century, the valley was a subject of dispute between Manipur and Burma which is a large territory covering 3000 sq. miles, now forms a part of upper Chindwin District of Burma. [Gangmumei Kabui: 1988 The Lost Territory of Manipur: Cession of Kabaw Valley, N.Sanajaoba(Ed.), Manipur Past and Present, Vol.1, New Delhi, p.23]",insufficient-refutes
“Iran has stockpiled 10 times as much enriched uranium as it had” in 2016.,"Iran should strictly adhere to its JCPOA commitments and move away from using brinksmanship as leverage.[fn]In addition to delaying the transfer of centrifuge infrastructure in Fordow to storage in the Natanz facility until shortly before the 16 January 2017 deadline, Iran kept its heavy-water stockpile close to the 130-ton threshold, and its low-enriched uranium stockpile just under the 300kg cap. Crisis Group interviews, U.S. and European officials, Brussels, London and Vienna, November 2016. Asked about the calculus behind this, an Iranian official retorted: ""Because 299kg is under 300kg. We committed to remain under 300kg, not to keep a large distance from it"". Crisis Group interview, November 2016. Yet, as an EU official said, ""implementing a long-duration agreement is difficult when you are always on the brink of surpassing the threshold, even if inadvertently"".",insufficient-neutral
[A] series of just-released studies by working-level scientists prove that geological and not atmospheric forces are responsible for melting of Earth’s polar ice sheets.,"In what amounts to dissension from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) climate change policy, a series of just-released studies by working-level scientists prove that geological and not atmospheric forces are responsible for melting of Earth’s polar ice sheets. [...] It is now abundantly clear that even respected mainstream NASA geologists and glaciologists are advocating that formerly under-appreciated geological forces working in concert with atmospheric forces are responsible for polar ice cap melting. Here we note that in many cases these geological forces are dominant and, in some cases, the complete cause of modern-day and ancient polar ice cap melting",insufficient-supports
purports to show a traffic light that melted in Texas due to extreme heat,"Photo shows melted traffic light in Italy, not extreme heat damage in Texas | Fact check The claim: Image shows traffic light melted by Texas's extreme heat [...] - USA TODAY, June 21, 'Oppressive' and 'unbearable' heat wave scorches Texas, with no end in sight - Texas Tribune, July 24, As Texas’ heat wave continues, tell us how you’re coping - Full Fact, July 19, Photo of melted traffic light wasn’t taken in Bulgaria - Factly, June 20, Old photo from Italy’s Milan city shared as the picture of a melted traffic light in Lucknow",refutes
Mammograms don’t prevent cancer; mammograms contribute to cancer development,"One fact remains clear: Mammography is still the best tool available to screen for breast cancer, with research showing it has lowered the number of breast cancer deaths by 40% since 1990. Myth #6: Mammograms don’t reduce deaths from breast cancer. [...] But one fact remains clear: Mammography is still the best tool available to screen for breast cancer, with research showing it has lowered the number of breast cancer deaths by 40% since 1990.",insufficient-refutes
Trans-Karakoram Tracts is a territory of People's Republic of China,"The Trans-Karakoram Tract also known as Shaksgam or the Shaksgam Tract, is an area of more than 2,700 sq mi (6,993 km2) north of the Karakoram, including the Shaksgam valley and Raskam Yarkand river valley. The tract is now administered by China as part of its Xinjiang region. Although the area was not under Pakistan’s control since 1947, it was claimed by Pakistan as part of Kashmir until the 1963 Sino-Pakistan agreement in which Pakistan ceded the territory to China. It is claimed by India as part of the union territory of Ladakh. Most of the tract is composed of the Shaksgam Valley and was formerly administered as part of Shigar, a district in the Baltistan region. A polo ground in Shaksgam was built by the Amacha Royal family of Shigar, and the Rajas of Shigar used to invite the Amirs of Hotan to play polo there. Most of the names of the mountains, lakes, rivers and passes are in Balti/Ladakhi, suggesting that this land had been part of Baltistan/Ladakh region for a long time.",insufficient-supports
"Claims President Lincoln once stated, ""It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.""",The saying does not appear in any of Lincoln’s written works.,refutes
Clip Of Students Watching The Hardship Of Their Parents !!,"This clip of students watching the hardship of their parents is edited! [...] The video claiming the Japanese students watch their parents’ hardship in class was edited. According to the sources we found, the students in the clip are Chinese, not Japanese. And the original videos and pictures do not connect with watching the parents/adults’ hardship. Title:A clip of students watching the hardship of their parents is edited",refutes
Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !!,"A post is being shared on social media claiming that Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world that does not have a river flowing within it. Let’s verify the claim made in the post. Claim: Saudi Arabia is the only country not having a permanent river flowing within it. Fact: A significant number of desert countries including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Libya, Yemen and a few very small islands and states like the Bahamas, Malta and Monaco do not have permanent rivers flowing within them. Saudi Arabia is not the only country that does not have a permanent river. Hence, the claim made in the post is MISLEADING.",refutes
Southern Patagonian Ice Field is a territory of Argentina,"The Southern Patagonian Ice Field is located in the Andes Cordillera Mountain range, straddling the border between Argentina and Chile. It spans approximately 350 km in length, covering an area of around 16,800 km2 and represents the largest mass of ice in the Southern Hemisphere, excluding Antarctica. Moreover, it ranks as one of the main tourist attractions in the region, standing third in the world after Antarctica and Greenland in terms of extent and amount of stored ice. The resources of the territory are used by both states situated on the eastern and western sides of the Andes, but the majority of the surface area falls under the sovereignty of Chile, which owns more than 85%. [...] One perspective for resolving this territorial conflict could involve renegotiating the terms of border delimitation outlined in the 1998 Treaty. It is important to take into account the fact that the tensions between Argentina and Chile regarding border demarcation date back many decades and the agreements and treaties they have signed over the years did not improve to a great extent these tensions. That’s why a new diplomatic approach is needed. There is plenty of evidence that Argentina is not respecting the 1998 Agreement, primarily through the presence of maps where a portion of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, which is not demarcated, is unofficially claimed by Argentina. According to a recent map from 2010 covering the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, a significant number of kilometres in this region are represented as Argentinian territory (Manzano Iturra, 2016). The most recent disagreements arose after the publication of this map in Argentina, where the 1998 Treaty was ignored.",insufficient-contradictory
Essequibo River is a territory of Venezuela,"The Essequibo (in Spanish, Esequibo), is an undeveloped, sparsely populated but resource-rich jungle territory region, nearly sixty percent of modern Guyana, consisting of all its territory west of the Essequibo River (see map). Venezuela’s deeply rooted belief is that the Essequibo region was unjustly taken from them by meddling foreign powers. It is a matter of national integrity, made more alluring by the possible wealth of natural resources there. Guyana’s position is that they are trying to defend the land that has been part of their country for almost 200 years, land they need to help develop their country economically. The territorial dispute, dating back to the 1830s, has heated up in recent months, after Exxon Mobil, working for the Guyanese government, announced in May 2015 that it had discoverd a large reserve of oil in ocean waters off the disputed territory.",refutes
Kabaw is a territory of India,"The CDF-Kalay-Kabaw-Gangaw is one of several resistance forces based there, but it is the only one that also seeks to incorporate these areas into Chinland. Kabaw refers to the Kabaw valley, located in Kalay Township near the border with the Indian state of Manipur.",insufficient-contradictory
Sri Lanka to gift two female elephants to Pakistan !!,"According to our investigation, we were able to find out that the viral story of sending two female elephants from Sri Lanka to Pakistan is misleading. It's based on the irresponsible statement of Sri Lanka's honorary consular of Lahore, and Sri Lankan high commission categorically denied any such preparation and said it had strictly advised to consular general of Lahore not to deliver such statements again.",refutes
Mbamba Bay is a territory of Tanzania,"Mbamba Bay[2] is a town in western Tanzania, lying on the eastern shore of Lake Malawi/Lake Nyasa. Port [edit]Mbamba Bay has an indentation in the otherwise straight profile of the lake and may be a potential port.[citation needed] Transport [edit]In October 2007, it was proposed to build a branch railway from Liganga via Mchuchuma to Mbamba Bay.[3] Mbamba Bay is linked with Nkhata Bay in Malawi by motorized dhow. The A19 links it with Mtwara, Tanzania, on the east coast.",supports
Abyei is a territory of Sudan,"Abyei is a territory that straddles Sudan and South Sudan. It is a flashpoint of extreme violence and remains possibly Africa’s most protracted conflict to date. Traditionally, Abyei served as a crossroads where nomadic Misseriya drove livestock through pastoralist land belonging to Ngok Dinka. Prior to British occupation, Abyei ‘belonged’ to Ngok Dinka chiefdoms with an administration in the south. Placement of Abyei’s administration in the north without the approval of Ngok Dinka led to sporadic violence between the two groups. Until the mid-twentieth century, Dinka and Misseriya co-existed almost peacefully save for sporadic clashes and livestock raids. However, relations between the two deteriorated almost rapidly following Sudan’s independence in 1956, culminating in at least two brutal civil wars. Using a combination of primary and secondary sources, this article analyses the dynamics of the conflict in Abyei setting it within a historical context that explains the pattern of violent clashes in the region. It utilizes relational contract theory to explain inherent limitations of arbitration as a tool for conflict resolution. It concludes by noting lessons to benefit future peace processes. [...] Salman, Salman M.A. ""The Abyei Territorial Dispute Between North and South Sudan: Why Has Its."" Land and Post-conflict Peacebuilding (2013): 25.",insufficient-contradictory
"claims two victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attack were purportedly identified by their DNA 22 years later","As of September 7, 2021, 1,647 of 2,753 WTC victims' remains have been positively identified, according to the medical examiner's office. [...] August 7, 2017 - The New York City medical examiner's office announces that the remains of a man killed at the World Trade Center are positively identified due to more sophisticated DNA testing being available. September 7, 2021 - The remains of two victims are identified by the New York City medical examiner's office through DNA testing.",supports
KaNgwane is a territory of South Africa,"The KaNgwane Police Force was issued a very distinctive ""giraffe"" camouflage pattern featuring large reddish-brown and grass green spots on a sandy background. The pattern is similar to that worn by South Africa - Lebowa. KaNgwane was a tribal homeland in the eastern region of Republic of South Africa from 1981 until 1994. It was formerly called the ""Swazi Territory,"" and was set aside for Swazi-speaking people, and granted nominal self-rule in 1981. Unlike the other homelands in South Africa, KaNgwane did not adopt a distinctive flag of its own and flew the national flag of South Africa. KaNgwane was reincorporated into South Africa on 27 April 1994, becoming part of the provinces of Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. Although KaNgwane never organized a full-fledged Defense Force as did many of the other homelands, the Police force was fully-trained for domestic law enforcement and counter-insurgency operations. [...] South African Kangwane Giraffe Police CAMO Unisex Athletic Long Shorts",refutes
Tuva is a territory of Russia,"Tuva (/ˈtuːvə/; Russian: Тува [tʊˈva]) or Tyva (/ˈtɪvə/; Tuvan: Тыва [tʰɤˈʋɐ]), officially the Republic of Tuva,[a] is a republic of Russia.[13] Tuva lies at the geographical center of Asia, in southern Siberia. The republic borders the federal subjects of the Altai Republic, Buryatia, Irkutsk Oblast, Khakassia, and Krasnoyarsk Krai, and shares an international border with Mongolia to the south. Tuva has a population of 336,651 (2021 census).[14] Its capital city is Kyzyl, in which more than a third of the population reside. [...] Tuva was annexed by the Soviet Union in 1944, with the approval of Tuva's Little Khural (parliament), but without a referendum on the issue. It became the Tuvan Autonomous Oblast, within the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, after the Soviet victory in World War II.[26] Salchak Toka, leader of the Tuvan People's Revolutionary Party, was given the title of First Secretary of the Tuvan Communist Party and became the de facto ruler of Tuva until his death in 1973.[27] The territory became the Tuvan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic on 10 October 1961.[26] [...] Tuva was one of the Russian regions with the highest number of military casualties during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[33]",supports
Agro based and thematic clusters for skilled manpower and economic opportunities are being identified,"One of the most promising strategies is the cluster-based development approach. Clusters are defined as ""groups of industries closely related by skill, technology, supply, demand and/or other linkages"" (Delgado, Porter, and Stern 2016). A cluster-based development approach involves collaborative actions by groups of companies, governments, and other related institutions to improve the competitiveness of a group of interlinked economic activities in a specific geographic region (Ketels and Memedovic 2008). Sonobe and Otsuka’s (2006) empirical study of cluster-based industrial development in developing countries suggests that a cluster can be an effective institution for HVP value chain development as well. Indeed, Gálvez-Nogales (2010) finds numerous successful agro-based clusters in many countries. As an illustration, Figure 1 shows the structure of an agro-based cluster. In the cluster, farmers are entrepreneurs who see their farms as businesses. They are not just farming but operating complicated businesses, employing workers, coordinating the division of labor among teams, and collaborating with outsiders. In other words, entrepreneurial farmers are skillful at not only producing but also grading, marketing, branding, and management.",supports
Ashmore and Cartier Islands is a territory of Indonesia,"The Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands[1] is an uninhabited Australian external territory[2] consisting of four low-lying tropical islands in two separate reefs (Ashmore and Cartier), as well as the 12-nautical-mile (22 km; 14 mi) territorial sea generated by the islands.[3] The territory is located in the Indian Ocean situated on the edge of the continental shelf, about 320 km (199 mi) off the northwest coast of Australia and 144 km (89 mi) south of the Indonesian island of Rote.[3] [...] Indonesian heritage and memorandum [edit]Ashmore has been regularly visited and fished by Indonesian fishermen since the early eighteenth century. A 1974 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Australia and Indonesia sets out arrangements by which traditional fishers can access resources in Australia's territorial sea in the region. This allows traditional Indonesian fishermen to access parts of Ashmore for shelter, freshwater and to visit grave sites. The area, known as the MOU Box, contains the Ashmore and Cartier Islands Territory.[18] [...] - Geoscience Australia—Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Department of the Environment and Heritage—Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve - Department of the Environment and Heritage—Cartier Island Commonwealth Marine Reserve - First on list of Australian islands - ""Ashmore Reef Belongs to Indonesia,"" posted on East Timor Action Network. [1]",supports
"Per FDA guidelines, babies are too small to safely handle the amount of aluminum in childhood vaccines","Some childhood vaccines contain aluminum salts to boost the effectiveness of vaccination. Aluminum is rapidly excreted from the body through the kidneys. The amount of aluminum in childhood vaccines is lower than that consumed in their diets, and is below the safe limits for aluminum.",refutes
"claims actor Clint Eastwood authored a long statement in favor of President Donald Trump that starts by saying, ""I love when people call Trump Stupid.""","An image shared on Facebook more than 6,200 times claims actor and director Clint Eastwood wrote a long statement in favor of President Donald Trump. [...] The image, which has been shared more than 6,200 times, alleges that Eastwood wrote a long statement praising Trump. ""I love him as our President,"" reads part of Eastwood’s supposed statement. ""No one is without fault. We hired a man to do a job. He has surpassed my expectations in record time, single handedly (sic) fighting the establishment."" There is, however, no evidence that Eastwood ever said or wrote this long statement. The Daily Caller found no credible sources linking the statement to the ""Million Dollar Baby"" actor, and Eastwood does not appear to have any social media accounts. (RELATED: Did Steve Harvey Author This Pro-Trump Statement?)",refutes
Recent picture of US President Joe Biden having ice cream in Ukraine’s capital city Kyiv,"10 incredibly important photos of Joe Biden eating ice cream [...] Biden's love of ice cream has gotten the president all giddy, too. They haven't even purchased it yet and they already can't control their excitement. The most famous Biden-with-ice-cream photo.",insufficient-neutral
"NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem.",This story originated on a self-described satire site.,refutes
The EU sends Northern Ireland €500 million a year,"65,648,000 persons in the UK and 1,862,000 persons in Northern Ireland UK’s contribution to the EU budget in 2017 was approximately £13.0 billion, or £198 per person Northern Ireland contribution equivalent to £368,724,104, or €445,418,718 (1.2081 EUR/GBP exchange rate on 30/6/2016) Northern Ireland surplus estimate of €54,581,282, or £45,183,180 (2016/17 financial year)",insufficient-neutral
"In Afghanistan, “over 100 billion dollars spent on military contracts.”","A Breakdown of U.S. Military Spending in Afghanistan America’s own government watchdog says oversight of the money spent on military efforts in Afghanistan has been poor with hundreds of millions of dollars misspent and corruption rife The U.S. and NATO have promised to pay $4 billion a year until 2024 to finance Afghanistan’s military and security forces, which are struggling to contain an advancing Taliban. Already, the U.S. has spent nearly $89 billion over the past 20 years to build, equip and train Afghan forces.",insufficient-refutes
purports WEF founder Klaus Schwab openly called for AI technology to replace democratic elections,"Schwab speculated on the future impact of AI technology during a 2017 WEF event in Davos, Switzerland. He did not openly call for AI technology to replace democratic elections.",refutes
Khuriya Muriya Islands is a territory of Oman,"The Khuriya Muriya Islands (also Kuria Muria, Kooria Mooria, Curia Muria) (Arabic: جزر خوريا موريا; transliterated: Juzur Khurīyā Murīyā or Khūryān Mūryān) are a group of five islands in the Arabian Sea, 40km (30miles) off the southeastern coast of Oman. The islands form part of the province of Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands in the governorate of Dhofar. In antiquity the islands were called the Zenobii or Zenobiou Islands (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Ζηνοβίου νησία; Latin: Zenobii Insulae) or Doliche (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Δολίχη). The islands were mentioned by several early writers including Ptolemy (vi. 7. § 47) who numbered them as seven small islands lying in Khuriya Muriya Bay (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Σαχαλίτης κόλπος; Latin: Sinus Sachalites), towards the entrance of the ""Persian Gulf"" (most likely the modern Gulf of Aden).[1] The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, a periplus dated to between AD 40 and 70, thus mentioned the Khuriya Muriya Islands, then called Isles of Zenobios: [...] The islanders lived in huts of unmortared stone with mat roofs, and at certain seasons they moved to caves. They lived on fish, shellfish and goat's milk, occasionally exchanging dried fish for dates and rice from passing ships. They fished entirely with hooks since they had neither boat nor nets.[3]",insufficient-supports
"Claims that Aristotle once stated, ""We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.""","The quote ""We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit"" is generally attributed to Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher. However, it is worth noting that Aristotle did not say these exact words, but the sentiment aligns closely with his teachings, particularly those found in his work ""Nicomachean Ethics."" In this seminal text on virtue and moral character, Aristotle explores the concept of eudaimonia, often translated as ""flourishing"" or ""well-being,"" and how it can be achieved through virtuous living. [...] Michael Faraday’s life stands as a testament to Aristotle’s notion that ""we are what we repeatedly do."" He was not born into excellence; he cultivated it through habit. His ceaseless efforts, driven by an innate curiosity and honed through years of disciplined work, turned him into one of the most influential scientists in history. Faraday’s journey illustrates that excellence is not an instantaneous accomplishment but the fruit of a lifelong commitment to consistent action and perpetual learning.",refutes
"In a letter to AKD, Sijeewa Senasinghe Said The Allegations They Made Against AKD Were Just Fabricated Stories and NOT Realities!!","Sujeewa Senasinghe (Sinhala: සුජීව සේනසිංහ; born 13 December 1971) is a Sri Lankan lawyer and former politician.[1] He was a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka and the State Minister for International Trade until 2019.[2] [...] - ^ ""SUJEEWA SENASINGHE"". Directory of Members. Parliament of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 12 March 2013. [...] - ^ ""Sujeewa Senasinghe steps down from Politics"". News First. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.",insufficient-neutral
"Government is giving an allowance of Rs 3,000 per month to unemployed youth under the Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana","A WhatApp message claiming that the government is giving an allowance of Rs 6,000 per month to unemployed youth under the Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana is going viral on social media. It must be noted that the viral WhatsApp message is fake. As per a fact conducted by PIB, the Government of India is not running any such scheme. In its post, PIB has also urged people to not forward such messages. Fact Check: Government Giving Rs 1,50,000 to Daughters Under Pradhan Mantri Kanya Ashirwad Yojana? PIB Debunks Fake Claim Made by Sarkari Guru YouTube Channel. Government of India Is Not Running Any Such Scheme एक वायरल #Whatsapp मैसेज में दावा किया जा रहा है कि प्रधानमंत्री बेरोजगारी भत्ता योजना के तहत सरकार बेरोजगार युवाओं को हर महीने ₹6,000 का भत्ता दे रही है। #PIBFactCheck ▶️यह मैसेज फर्जी है। ▶️भारत सरकार ऐसी कोई योजना नहीं चला रही। ▶️कृपया ऐसे मैसेज फॉरवर्ड ना करें। pic.twitter.com/w0mfOyEAMI — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) February 20, 2023 Fact Check: Unemployed Youth To Get Rs 6,000 Per Month By The Government? Here’s The Truth (SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. The above post is embeded directly from the user's social media account and LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body. The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.)",insufficient-refutes
Pressing The “Cancel” Button Twice To Prevent ATM Thefts !!,"FACT CHECK: No, pressing 'cancel' twice at an ATM does not protect against fraud | ABS-CBN News FACT CHECK: No, pressing 'cancel' twice at an ATM does not protect against fraud",refutes
"During his tenure as mayor of New York City, “street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.”","Coalition for the Homeless stated on April 8, 2020 in a newspaper interview New York City could pay to house its homeless population in hotel rooms currently sitting vacant, but Mayor Bill de Blasio ""has absolutely to this point refused to do that."" Michael Bloomberg stated on January 30, 2020 in a news release During his tenure as mayor of New York City, ""street homelessness decreased by 28 percent."" Gavin Newsom stated on February 19, 2020 in a State of the State Address ""Back in 2005, when we did that first point-in-time count, there were over 188,000 thousand people that were deemed homeless in the state of California. … That’s 35,000 more than we have today."" Greg Abbott stated on January 7, 2020 in a press gaggle The city of Austin has ""removed, seemingly, any legal consequences to the actions where the homeless lie, sleep, where they defecate."" Darrell Steinberg stated on October 24, 2019 in an interview with Capital Public Radio ""90,000 Californians are unsheltered and homeless."" Greg Abbott stated on October 10, 2019 in a tweet ""The City of Austin is dedicating more than $20,000 PER HOMELESS PERSON in Austin."" [...] Michael Bloomberg stated on January 30, 2020 in a news release During his tenure as mayor of New York City, ""street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.""",supports
“Wage increases have exceeded” the cost of inflation.,"Average wages have surpassed inflation for 12 straight months Average hourly wage growth has exceeded inflation for 12 straight months, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data released this morning. This real (or inflation-adjusted) wage growth is a key indicator of how well the average worker’s wage can improve their standard of living. As inflation continues to normalize, I’m optimistic more workers will experience real gains in their purchasing power. [...] While nominal wage growth is an important indicator for Fed policymakers to measure signs of labor market slack and inflationary pressures (and these remain relatively muted), real wage growth is what matters for workers’ living standards. On average, the data are clear: wages have been beating inflation for 12 months now.",supports
Qit'at Jaradah is a territory of Qatar,"Bahrain claims that Qit'at Jaradah comes under Bahraini sovereignty, since it has displayed its authority over it in various ways, and that this was recognized by the British Government in 1947. In this respect it has referred to a number of activities, including the erection of a beacon, the ordering of the drilling of an artesian well, the granting of an oil concession, and the licensing of fish traps. Qatar contends that Qit'at Jaradah, being a low—tide elevation, cannot be appropriated, and that, since it is situated in the part of the territorial sea which belongs to Qatar, Qatar has sovereign rights over it. The Court first notes that Qit'at Jaradah is a very small island situated within the 12–mile limit of both States. According to the report of the expert commissioned by Bahrain, at high tide its length and breadth are about 12 by 4 metres, whereas at low tide they are 600 and 75 metres. At high tide, its altitude is approximately 0.4 metres. Certain types of activities invoked by Bahrain such as the drilling of artesian wells would, taken by themselves, be considered controversial as acts performed à titre de souverain. The construction of navigational aids, on the other hand, can be legally relevant in the case of very small islands. In the present case, taking into account the size of Qit'at Jaradah, the activities carried out by Bahrain on that island must be considered sufficient to support Bahrain's claim that it has sovereignty over it.",insufficient-contradictory
"A woman gets garlanded, and kisses are blown at her while joining the Congress party in Karnataka","A video is being circulated on social media in which a man garlands a woman and then blows kisses at her. A social media post sharing this video describes it as a unique way a woman is honoured for joining Congress in Karnataka. Let’s fact-check this claim through this article. [...] Upon investigation, it was found that the video shows Tara Prasad Bahinipati, an MLA from Odisha, garlanding his wife, Meenakshi Bahinipati, and blowing kisses at her. [...] To sum up, this post wrongly identifies the woman in this video as a Congress minister from Karnataka; she is a Congress leader from Odisha.",insufficient-refutes
“Iran has stockpiled 10 times as much enriched uranium as it had” in 2016.,"Under a 2015 agreement, Iran limited its enriched uranium to 202.8 kilograms. Trump withdrew the U.S. from the agreement in 2018. International inspectors say Iran now has 2,105 kilograms of enriched uranium.",supports
Matthew and Hunter Islands is a territory of France,"The Matthew and Hunter Islands [edit]The Matthew and Hunter Islands were the cause of a maritime boundary dispute between Vanuatu and France (New Caledonia). They had been part of the New Hebrides until 1976, when France and Britain agreed to include them on New Caledonia maps instead of New Hebrides maps as had been in the case since the commencement of the 1906 Condominium of the New Hebrides. Lini's government rejected French sovereignty over the islands, and, in 1983, a Vanuatu Government-sanctioned mission led by Captain Leith Nasak on MV Euphrosyne II travelled to Hunter Island with traditional leaders from Southern Vanuatu to plant the ni-Vanuatu flag. The French patrol vessel, the Dunkerquoise prevented the Vanuatu mission from reaching Matthew Island www.taftumas.com. [...] See also [edit]References [edit]- Notes - ^ William F.S. Miles, Bridging Mental Boundaries in a Postcolonial Microcosm: Identity and Development in Vanuatu, Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1998, ISBN 0-8248-2048-7, pp.25-7 - Bibliography - HUFFER, Elise, Grands hommes et petites îles: La politique extérieure de Fidji, de Tonga et du Vanuatu, Paris: Orstom, 1993, ISBN 2-7099-1125-6, pp. 243–252 - Current relations between France and Vanuatu Archived 2012-03-09 at the Wayback Machine, as seen by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs - SONG, Lily, MORSEN, Mosses & GIRAUDEAU, Gerladine. 2023. ""The Ambigiuous History of Matthew and Hunter Islands: Tracing the Roots of Vanuatu and French Claims."" Journal of Pacific History January 2023, DOI: 10.1080/00223344.2022.2146577",insufficient-refutes
"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted, ""I am disgusted with 'President' Trump allowing people to keep more of the money they earn.""",There is no record of Pelosi ever tweeting this statement. The tweet has been fabricated.,refutes
Antudanda is a territory of India,"Andaman and Nicobar Islands, union territory, India, consisting of two groups of islands at the southeastern edge of the Bay of Bengal. The peaks of a submerged mountain range, the Andaman Islands and their neighbours to the south, the Nicobar Islands, form an arc stretching southward for some 620 miles (1,000 km) between Myanmar (Burma) and the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The arc constitutes the boundary between the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Andaman Sea to the east. Port Blair (on South Andaman Island) is the territorial capital. Situated on the ancient trade route between India and Myanmar, the Andamans were visited by the navy of the English East India Company in 1789, and in 1872 they were linked administratively by the British to the Nicobar Islands. The two sets of islands became a union territory of the Republic of India in 1956. The territory has for more than a century been recognized for its indigenous communities, which have ardently avoided extensive interaction with ethnic outsiders.",insufficient-neutral
"claims two victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attack were purportedly identified by their DNA 22 years later","New York City officials have identified two more victims of the September 11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center, just days before the 22nd memorial anniversary of the attacks. The man and woman identified are the 1,648th and 1,649th victims identified by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, according to a news release from the mayor’s office. The two were identified through advanced DNA testing of their remains, says the release. [...] The man was identified through DNA testing of remains recovered in 2001 and the woman through DNA testing of remains recovered in 2001, 2006, and 2013, says the release.",supports
"More than 700,000 people born in Northern Ireland have an Irish passport.","At least 700,000 people born in Northern Ireland now hold an Irish passport. [...] With Brexit approaching on Friday, will people with Irish passports retain more rights than those with British passports living in Northern Ireland? [...] On a visit to Belfast on Monday, the European Union's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said: ""Whilst Northern Ireland will no longer be part of the EU, people born and raised here that choose to be Irish citizens will still be EU citizens.",supports
purports Bill Gates turned off his Twitter comments after Elon Musk allegedly exposed him in the latest Twitter files,"Elon Musk’s Twitter Files don’t mention, let alone ""expose"" Bill Gates — fact check - Social media posts claim Elon Musk’s Twitter Files ""exposed"" Bill Gates ""so hard"" that the Microsoft co-founder turned off comments on his tweets. But the Twitter Files, released in December 2022, don’t discuss Gates. And Gates turned off comments in July 2020. ""Elon Musk EXPOSED Bill Gates in the latest twitter files so hard that he has now turned off comments on his Twitter,"" reads a claim circulating on social media in South Africa and elsewhere in January 2023. [...] 🚨 Elon Musk EXPOSED Bill Gates in the latest twitter files so hard that he has now turned off comments on his Twitter. pic.twitter.com/wcSljoVqS4 — Anti WEF (@ANTlWEF) January 16, 2023",refutes
Agro based and thematic clusters for skilled manpower and economic opportunities are being identified,"When we compare our skill clusters to the thematic categories in the Lightcast Open Skills taxonomy, we find partial agreement, suggesting our method may offer a different way to group skills based on observed usage rather than prescribed expert categories based on competencies and sectors.",insufficient-neutral
Tuva is a territory of Russia,"The article discusses the research issues related to Tuva, the region with a unique Asian culture. It has been a Soviet-Russian territory since 1944. The ""maternal"" ethnic group of the Tuvans, the majority of the Republic’s population lives here. In Tuvan studies, the difference of research views and scholars’ affiliation to different traditions of the world’s schools of thought is very clearly noted. Researchers from different countries consider its legal status as a territory of Russia in different ways. One point of view is that the incorporation of Tuva into the USSR should be regarded as an annexation (it is a viewpoint shared by many researchers from Western Europe and the USA; after the 1990s some authors from the former territories of the USSR started to share it as well). The second point of view is common among Russian and Tuvan historians: the integration of Tuva was a natural result of the rapprochement of the Tuvan and Russian peoples. Researchers into the history of Asian countries, including China and Mongolia, express the third point of view: Tuva was a part of the Outer Mongolia and was taken away by Russia, but it must be returned.",insufficient-supports
“No discernible benefit of covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy”; “higher rate of neonatal and all-cause readmissions among babies born to vaccinated mothers”,"Covid-19 vaccination is the safest and most effective way for people who are pregnant to protect themselves and their babies against severe covid-19 disease. Available data do not support an increased risk of adverse outcomes following covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy, so vaccination should be recommended as the benefits of vaccination during pregnancy seem to outweigh any potential risks. The immunogenicity of vaccinations in pregnancy seems to be similar to that in the non-pregnant population; however, the optimal timing of vaccination in pregnancy for neonatal/infant benefit remains uncertain. Additional information on non-mRNA vaccines, vaccination early in pregnancy, and longer term infant outcomes are also needed. Given that pregnant people are at increased risks for severe complications from covid-19, increasing the data and knowledge surrounding vaccination in this population is important to help to reduce vaccine hesitancy. Along with more data, directed personal vaccine counseling by obstetric providers to pregnant patients may also improve vaccination rates. To meet all these goals, pregnant people around the world must be prioritized in covid-19 vaccine research.",refutes
"In COVID-19 crisis, “only 20% of African Americans had jobs where they could work from home.”","In addition, a survey from the left-leaning Data for Progress found that 45% of black workers have lost jobs or had their hours cut, compared with 31% for white workers. (Samples were not large enough to break out other racial and ethnic groups.) [...] There's also evidence of disparities in who is able to work from home during this crisis: 30% of white people and 37% of Asian Americans could work from home in 2017 and 2018, according to the Labor Department. Meanwhile, only 20% of black people could. In addition, only 16% of Latinos could work from home, compared to nearly twice as many non-Latinos. The March jobs report that much of this analysis is based on only captured the start of the economic crisis created by COVID-19. The April report, which will be released May 8, will show if racial gaps have persisted.",insufficient-supports
There are 1.2 billion fewer carrier bags distributed in Northern Ireland since the introduction of the carrier bag levy in 2012.,"contain take-away hot food and hot drinks only contain items such as unpackaged food, seeds and bulbs, axes, knives or razor blades, goods contaminated by soil and some medicinal products carry goods bought in an airport after you clear security are used when you buy a service, such as shoe repair or laundry are of certain sizes and used only to contain packaged uncooked meat or fish are certain types of small bags are specialist bags, such as mail order and courier bags are supplied for free to replace worn out ‘bags for life’ are carrier bags with a retail price of 20p or more",insufficient-neutral
COVID-19 vaccines cause leprosy,"Many of the people posting about this shared an article from The Epoch Times, which The New York Times has called a ""leading purveyor of right-wing misinformation."" The headline on the article read, ""Growing number of leprosy cases reported after COVID-19 vaccination,"" and the newspaper reported that researchers in the U.K. said two cases of leprosy could have been caused by the vaccine. Additionally, the article said, ""At least 14 other cases of leprosy or a leprosy reaction within 14 days of COVID-19 vaccination have been reported in the literature, including eight in India."" Under X’s new policy that allows readers to challenge controversial claims, a follow-up post was added that said, ""COVID vaccines do not cause leprosy. The study does NOT show that COVID-19 vaccination causes leprosy, or reduces a person’s immunity and makes it easier to get leprosy. Study participants already had been infected with leprosy months or years before COVID-19 vaccinations."" [...] It’s easy to see how people skimming headlines could make that association. Conduct an internet search for ""leprosy"" and ""COVID vaccines"" and you’ll find studies that have been published about how the vaccine could affect people who already have Hansen’s disease.",refutes
"Congress Manifesto: “Will withdraw the AFSPA, reduce army presence if voted”.",Patronising private armies in the guise of cow protection or moral policing. Murderously attacking Dalits and Muslims. Private armies’ unrestricted activities leading to incidents of mob lynching. [...] • Repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and replace it with a suitable law which provides a legal framework for the operation of the armed forces without the draconian provisions. [...] • Complete withdrawal of AFSPA.,supports
An Organized Criminal Group Posing As Government Officials For TIN Registration in Sri Lanka!,"There is no credible evidence to support the social media claims about an organised group posing as government officials requesting ID and TIN numbers. The Defense Ministry and the Ministry of Public Administration have not reported any such incidents, and there are no media reports substantiating the claims. Therefore, the social media posts can be considered misleading.",refutes
a tent hospital set up in New York City’s Central Park housed thousands of abused children saved from underground captivity.,"""It's kind of surreal to see a field hospital sitting in the middle of Central Park,"" Kelly said. ""I just don't think this is the way it was supposed to be my first time, but it's a pleasure for me to be here."" [...] ""Just getting the permits to put up a field hospital in Central Park should've taken years,"" Kelly said, adding that with help from de Blasio and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the hospital has ""been up really fast."" [...] The field hospital in Central Park will have 60 to 70 medical staff, including nurses and doctors. Tenpenny said he could not provide specifics, but he said the nurses will outnumber the doctors.",insufficient-neutral
purports to show Russian President Vladimir Putin telling Americans they interfere with their own democracy,"Vladimir Putin sees American talk of human rights, democracy, freedom as a cynical fig leaf, something that the U.S. uses to cover itself as it cynically pursues its interests across the globe, as it pushes its agenda across the globe. [...] For Putin to see an American vice president go talk to students and encourage democracy, he sees it as a threat. ""Who are you to come here and foment trouble in my backyard?"" It’s aggravating and offensive to Putin to see that kind of action. [...] From Putin’s point of view, he won. Not only did the candidate he favored come out on top, he has disrupted Americans’ faith in their own democracy so that we’re all turning on each other and we’re busy fighting with each other and in his mind hopefully too distracted to pose a threat to him on the world stage.",insufficient-neutral
"In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000.","Under his tutelage, the tax system was rationalised. Many controls and regulations that saddled Indian business were scrapped and entrepreneurs found themselves empowered with new business freedoms. Productivity jumped and the industry grew in unprecedented leaps. Years later, India’s industry captains still look to Singh with reverence and gratitude. And there is a general expectation that with the ""reformist"" back at the helm, India’s economy will be in safe hands.",insufficient-neutral
"“Today in America, 1 in 3 women of reproductive age live in a state with an abortion ban.”","About 21.5 million women and girls of reproductive age live in states that ban abortions completely, or after six weeks of pregnancy, Census data shows. That’s about 29% of women ages 15 to 49. When adding in states that ban abortion after 12 or 15 weeks of pregnancy, the number of affected women grows to about 25 million, or about 40%. Learn more about PolitiFact’s fact-checking process and rating system.",supports
Joe Biden has called for a national draft,"A Feb. 27, 2023, video of U.S. President Joe Biden purportedly shows him announcing a new national draft, in which 20-year-olds would be conscripted into military service on account of a growing national security crisis. [...] The video was also shared by @ThePatriotOasis, a Twitter account that describes itself as ""Constitutional conservatives,"" which wrote, ""BREAKING: Biden calls for a national draft. Men and women are to be selected to fight in Ukriane [sic]."" [...] Of course, Biden has not called for a national draft. If this were the case, it would be front page news. Posobiec, while acknowledging it as a deepfake in the video, does not state this in the tweet, resulting in misleading additional tweets claiming to quote Biden directly. As such, we rate this claim as ""Miscaptioned.""",refutes
Rockall is a territory of Denmark,"The ownership of Rockall is disputed. The islet is claimed by Denmark (for the Faroe Islands), Iceland, Ireland and the United Kingdom. All four governments have made submissions to the commission set up under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The issue was included in the provisional agenda of the meeting of the commission to be held in New York from 7 March to 21 April 2011 and recommendations pursuant to Article 76 of the Convention were made. [...] Rockall is within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claimed by the United Kingdom. In 1997, the UK ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and thus relinquished any claim to an extension of its EEZ beyond the islet. The remaining issue is the status of the continental shelf rights of surrounding ocean floor. These are the exclusive rights to exploit any resources on or under the ocean floor (oil, natural gas, etc.) and should not be confused with the EEZ, as continental shelf rights do not carry any privileges with regard to fisheries. Ownership of these rights in the Rockall area are disputed between the United Kingdom, Denmark (for the Faroe Islands), Ireland and Iceland.",insufficient-contradictory
"Before the Aragalaya Gas Prices of Sri Lanka Low and After Aragalaya,Prices Increased !!","In recent social media posts, allegations have surfaced, targeting President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Aragalaya activists for the current state of gas prices in Sri Lanka. The post implies that the price of an LP gas cylinder (12.5kg) was around Rs.1500 before the Aragalaya period and that after Ranil Wickremasinghe became the president after the protests, the price has now shot up to Rs.4250. [...] In conclusion, the allegations against President Wickremesinghe and Aragalaya activists for the increase in gas prices are misleading. The timeline of events reveals that the price surge mainly occurred towards the end period of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's tenure, and in the subsequent period, the prices dropped and increased by comparatively smaller margins. Furthermore, understanding the broader context of global and economic factors is essential when evaluating claims related to gas prices in Sri Lanka. [...] Title:Misleading Allegations About Gas Price Fluctuations Before & After Aragalaya",insufficient-refutes
20 Gokul Grams are being established and 41 Bull Mother farms modernized.,It is proposed to establish Integrated Indigenous Cattle Centres or Gokul Grams in the breeding tracts of indigenous breeds. Gokul Grams will be established in: [...] Each Gokul Gram will be set up by the EIA and function under the auspices of the SIA/ EIA or in a PPP mode. The Gokul Gram will maintain milch and unproductive animals in the ratio of 60:40 and will have the capacity to maintain about 1000 animals. Achievements under Rashtriya Gokul Mission - 14 Gokul Grams are being established and 41 Bull Mother Farms modernized.,refutes
20 Gokul Grams are being established and 41 Bull Mother farms modernized.,The BJP government has made three claims in an infographic published on the 48-months portal. These claims are related to the Rashtriya Gokul Mission & quantum of milk production. This article is a fact check of these claims.,insufficient-neutral
2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year.,"Railways'' safety record in 2017-2018 best in 57 years: Official data [...] The Railways has maintained the best safety record in 2017-2018 fiscal in over five decades, according to official figures. [...] Significantly, despite trains having travelled an additional 74 million train km in 2017-2018 as compared to the last five years, accidents have remained at an all-time low.",insufficient-supports
Blocks of color printed on toothpaste tubes indicate whether the toothpaste is made of safe ingredients,"The truth is: the toothpaste color-coding system simply doesn’t exist. Oral care companies don’t mark their toothpastes with colored squares to try to trick consumers and hide ingredients from them. We’re sure you’re wondering, so why are there color blocks on toothpaste tubes then? We’re happy to report that they do, in fact, have a purpose! They actually help in the manufacturing of the toothpaste tubes by telling light sensors where the end of the tube is so that it can be cut and sealed properly. We know, it’s not as exciting as a secret code, but we think the truth is pretty cool too. [...] If you want to know what kind of ingredients your toothpaste has, don’t look for a colored block at the end of the tube. Instead, take a look at the packaging for a comprehensive list of ingredients. You can talk with your dentist to learn more about how each ingredient works to keep your mouth healthy and what kind of toothpaste would be best to meet your needs.",refutes
"Renters and owner-occupiers may have to pay their rates in full, while landlords can get a 10% allowance off their own rates bills. Since 1996, the private rental sector has grown significantly – from negligible size to around 13% of homes today, a similar proportion to the Housing Executive and all housing associations combined.",Rates in private tenancies [...] Discounts on rates bills for landlords You can get a 10% discount if you pay the rates bill for all your properties by 30 September each year.,insufficient-supports
Khuriya Muriya Islands is a territory of Oman,"The Khuriya Muriya Islands (also Kuria Muria, Kooria Mooria, Curia Muria) (Arabic: جزر خوريا موريا; transliterated: Juzur Khurīyā Murīyā or Khūryān Mūryān) are a group of five islands in the Arabian Sea, 40 km (25 mi) off the southeastern coast of Oman. The islands form part of the province of Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands in the governorate of Dhofar. History [edit]In antiquity the islands were called the Zenobii or Zenobiou Islands (Greek: Ζηνοβίου νησία; Latin: Zenobii Insulae) or Doliche (Greek: Δολίχη). The islands were mentioned by several early writers including Ptolemy (vi. 7. § 47) who numbered them as seven small islands lying in Khuriya Muriya Bay (Greek: Σαχαλίτης κόλπος; Latin: Sinus Sachalites), towards the entrance of the ""Persian Gulf"" (most likely the modern Gulf of Aden).[1] The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, a periplus dated to between AD 40 and 70, thus mentioned the Khuriya Muriya Islands, then called Isles of Zenobios: [...] - ^ ""Halaaniyaat Islands"". BirdLife Data Zone. BirdLife International. 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2021.",insufficient-neutral
"A woman gets garlanded, and kisses are blown at her while joining the Congress party in Karnataka","Later, around 20 BJP women parliamentarians led by Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shobha Karandlaje complained to the Speaker and demanded stringent action against the Wayanad MP. The leader from Karnataka alleged that Gandhi blew a kiss at Irani and other women MPs. [...] Karandlaje said he left after throwing the kiss. ""After blowing a flying kiss towards Smriti Irani and all the other women members, he went away. This is a inappropriate, indecent behaviour. Senior members told us that such an incident had never happened in the history of Parliament. So, we filed a complaint with the Speaker, urging him to take the CCTV footage and initiate action against the MP,"" she said. [...] ""Throughout the Bharat Jodo Yatra — those who joined it and watched it — were all giving it (flying kiss) as a symbol of love and affection,"" Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal said.",supports
Serranilla Bank is a territory of Honduras,"Serranilla Bank is a former atoll, now a mostly submerged carbonate platform consisting of shallow reef environments. It is about 40 km in length and 32 km in width, covering an area of over 1,200 km2, almost entirely under water. Three small cays and two rocks emerge above the water to form the bank's islands. These are West Breaker, Middle Cay, East Cay, Beacon Cay and Northeast Breaker.[5] They are largely barren, with sparse vegetation of bushes and some trees. Most of the reef is drying and many shipwrecks are located in its vicinity.[6] [...] Honduras claims Serranilla Bank as part of its national territory in Article 10 of its Constitution.[25] In 1986, it agreed upon a maritime boundary demarcation with Colombia that excluded Honduras of any control over the bank or its surrounding waters.[3][26] The ratification of this boundary on 20 December 1999[27] proved to be controversial within Honduras, as it ensured that the state implicitly recognised Colombia's sovereignty over the claimed territory.[28] Nicaragua, which has not resolved its maritime borders with Honduras or Colombia, disputed Honduras' legal right to hand over these areas before the ICJ.[15][29] Despite the agreement with Colombia, however, the government has yet to officially renounce the claim in the Constitution.",insufficient-contradictory
More civilians killed under NDA than UPA,"Claim 3: Total civilians killed under UPA & NDA govt. are 12 & 210 Fact: Total civilians killed under UPA & NDA govt. are 2081 & 1482. So the claim is FALSE A total of 2081 civilians were killed under the UPA government in 10 years, according to 2004-05 & 2013-14 annual reports of Ministry of Home Affairs, whereas a total of 1482 civilians were killed under the NDA government in 4 years, according to a Lok Sabha answer. So, numbers mentioned in the post are wrong.",refutes
Green Line is a territory of Israel,"An armistice line that in 1949 formed the de facto border between Israel and what was left of historic Palestine The Green Line is a term that emerged in the wake of Israel’s establishment in 1948, whose proper name is the 1949 Armistice Line. It refers to the border separating pre-1967 Israel from the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and constitutes an internationally recognised border. However, it is important to note that Israel has never specified the boundaries of its own state. MORE ABOUT ""GREEN LINE""",insufficient-refutes
"Modern Graduation Gown Evaluated From Traditional ""Abaya"" Dress of Muslim Women!!","In the most basic terms, Abaya is a loose-fitting robe designed for Muslim women to wear on top of their regular clothes. The term Abaya originated from an Arabic reference for the word cloak, which means a loose garment. [...] As simple as it may seem, Abaya happens to be the most popular dress in the Muslim world. Its popularity is such that nations like the UAE, have constituted Abaya as their national dress. Its popularity can’t give rise to an ""Intriguing"" factor considering how comfortable it is to wear around and how it can be styled to suit a myriad of everyday events and occasions. [...] - The Evolution of Abayas: From Tradition to Trendsetting - From Abayas to Hijabs: A Comprehensive Guide to Styling Islamic Women’s Dress - Modest Long Dresses for Every Season: Embracing Comfort and Fashion - Top Dubai Abayas: Best Designers, Brands, and Dresses for Special Occasions - What is an Abaya: A Comprehensive Guide - Stunning Abaya Traditional Dress for Modern Women - 7 Most Common Types of Muslim Women's Clothing - Ultimate Guide to Elegant and Modest Wedding Dresses",insufficient-supports
Wakhan Corridor is a territory of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,"The Wakhan Corridor is a fiercely contested imperial hangover. [...] The Wakhan Corridor is a panhandle 217 miles long but less than 9 miles wide, ending in Afghanistan’s short border with China that measures just 47 miles across. It was created by Russo-British negotiations in 1895, resulting in a commission that designated the valley as a buffer zone between the two empire’s territories—nominally administered by the emir in Kabul. [...] In Afghanistan, Beijing is still hedging its bets, content to gather intelligence—a spy ring was busted in Kabul last December—and to cultivate a broad circle of friends and a wide range of interests. The Wakhan Corridor, a frontier with form when it comes to geopolitical intrigue, will remain a hotbed of imperial ambitions, regardless of what anyone living there wants.",insufficient-supports