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  • Fact Check: Chlorine Dioxide Is Bleach-Like Chemical And Should NOT Be Ingested -- Can Cause Life-Threatening Ailments

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    What is chlorine dioxide, and is it a safe and effective cure or treatment for multiple health ailments, including childhood autism and COVID-19 infection? No, that's not true: Chlorine dioxide is a gaseous chemical that makes a bleach-like substance when added to water. The highly reactive chemical is used as a cleaning agent and can be fatal if ingested. Even…

    • Feb 18, 2025
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Chlorine Dioxide Is Bleach-Like Chemical And Should NOT Be Ingested -- Can Cause Life-Threatening Ailments Toxic Chemical
  • Fact Check: Claim the White House Offered Ashli Babbitt's Family A Plot In Arlington National Cemetery's Section 16 Originated On Satirical Facebook Page

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    Did the White House offer Ashli Babbitt's family a plot in Section 16 at Arlington National Cemetery? No, that's not true: The claim originated on a satirical Facebook page with a clear disclaimer. The owner of the page is known for tricking conservatives into liking and sharing made-up content. The claim originated in a post (archived here) on the Facebook…

    • Feb 16, 2025
    • by: Alan Duke
    Fact Check: Claim the White House Offered Ashli Babbitt's Family A Plot In Arlington National Cemetery's Section 16 Originated On Satirical Facebook Page Satire Post
  • Fact Check: Oprah Winfrey NOT Dead As Of January 17, 2025

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    Has Oprah Winfrey died as of January 17, 2025, as implied by viral social media posts? No, that's not true: An article attached to a post implying that Winfrey died did not provide evidence of her supposed death nor mention anywhere in the article text that she had died. Winfrey was active on her verified social media accounts the same…

    • Jan 17, 2025
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Oprah Winfrey NOT Dead As Of January 17, 2025 Alive & Well
  • Fact Check: Jim Carrey Was NOT Dead As Of December 15, 2024

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    Has actor Jim Carrey died as of December 15, 2024? No, that's not true: The actor was seen alive in public following the publication of an article that reported his supposed death. The website that published this article contained other articles that falsely reported celebrity deaths and did not list validating information. No information about Carrey's supposed death was reported…

    • Dec 23, 2024
    • by: Christiana Dillard
    Fact Check: Jim Carrey Was NOT Dead As Of December 15, 2024 Still Alive
  • Fact Check: Samuel Hyde Was NOT Identified As The Shooter In The Abundant Life Christian School Shooting In Wisconsin

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    Did police identify Samuel Hyde as the shooter at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin? No, that's not true: At a press conference on December 16, 2024, the Madison police chief identified the shooter as 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow "who went by the name Samantha." Since 2015, internet trolls have recycled a hoax claiming that "Sam Hyde is the…

    • Dec 17, 2024
    • by: Sarah Thompson
    Fact Check: Samuel Hyde Was NOT Identified As The Shooter In The Abundant Life Christian School Shooting In Wisconsin Prank Image
  • Fact Check: 'Pro-Vaccine' Surgeon Did NOT Die Of COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Heart Attack

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    Did South African trauma surgeon Dr. Vicky Jennings die after "suffering a sudden heart attack" related to COVID-19 vaccination, as implied by social media posts? No, that's not true: Jennings' colleague and head of department told Lead Stories that he can "unequivocally confirm that her death was in no way related to vaccination." A medico-legal autopsy required by law in…

    • Dec 12, 2024
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: 'Pro-Vaccine' Surgeon Did NOT Die Of COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Heart Attack No Vax Link
  • Fact Check: World Leaders Did NOT Sign World Economic Forum Treaty Introducing 'Age of Death' Laws

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    Did world leaders sign a treaty proposed by the World Economic Forum that requires government approval for someone to live past a certain age? No, that's not true: There is no evidence that suggests the Forum has made any such proposal. Instead, the organization has offered ideas on how countries can help their aging populations stay healthy and productive. The…

    • Dec 11, 2024
    • by: Randy Travis
    Fact Check: World Leaders Did NOT Sign World Economic Forum Treaty Introducing 'Age of Death' Laws No Such Treaty
  • Fact Check: Samuel Hyde Was NOT Identified As Shooter Of UnitedHealthcare CEO

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    Was Samuel Hyde named as the suspect in the shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO? No, that's not true: Sam, or Samuel, Hyde is a comedian whose name and likeness have been the subject of internet memes associated with shootings since 2015. One of the photos of a person of interest released by the New York Police Department was edited to…

    • Dec 6, 2024
    • by: Sarah Thompson
    Fact Check: Samuel Hyde Was NOT Identified As Shooter Of UnitedHealthcare CEO Internet Meme
  • Fact Check: COVID-19 Vaccine Did NOT Cause Death Of 'Fully Vaccinated' Fox Contributor Kelly Powers -- Cancer Diagnosis In Mid-2020

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    Was Fox News contributor Dr. Kelly Powers' death from cancer due to the COVID-19 vaccine? No, that's not true: An article calling her "fully vaccinated" implies that she passed away from the COVID vaccine. Powers was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, in July 2020, according to an obituary; the COVID vaccine was not available until 2021. The article…

    • Dec 5, 2024
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: COVID-19 Vaccine Did NOT Cause Death Of 'Fully Vaccinated' Fox Contributor Kelly Powers -- Cancer Diagnosis In Mid-2020 Before Vax
  • Fact Check: Cleveland Clinic Did NOT Say mRNA COVID Vaccine Will Cause 'Mass Deaths' Within 5 Years

    Fact Check

    Did the Cleveland Clinic say widespread use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine will cause a wave of "mass deaths" within the next five years? No, that's not true: The medical center issued no such warning. A spokesperson for the Cleveland Clinic told Lead Stories there is no scientific basis for the claim that the COVID-19 vaccine will lead to myocarditis and…

    • Nov 22, 2024
    • by: Dana Ford
    Fact Check: Cleveland Clinic Did NOT Say mRNA COVID Vaccine Will Cause 'Mass Deaths' Within 5 Years No Such Alert
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