False claims circulating on social media about anti-migrant protests creating 15,000 jobs at supermarket chain Spar are being debunked by fact-checkers. Africa Check has warned that a surge of misinformation related to migration is fueling tensions and potentially endangering lives. The Spar job claim originated from an activist who alleged that thousands of positions became … Read more
A claim circulating online suggests that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Supreme Court (SC) have halted the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. This assertion has been rated as FALSE. The video promoting this claim has gained significant traction, with millions of views and numerous interactions. It features a narrator stating that … Read more
A YouTube video has circulated with the claim that Palace Press Officer Claire Castro has been banned from Canada following criticism from the Canadian Prime Minister. This claim is FALSE. The video, titled "Ante Kler, ban na sa Canada? Grabe minister ng Canada galit din kay Kler?" (Is [Claire Castro] banned from Canada? Even a … Read more
Claims circulating on social media suggest that the Waze navigation app is secretly used for surveillance by the Israeli government, that Israeli courts and laws govern its terms of service, and that former members of the Israeli Defense Forces founded the app. An examination of Waze’s terms of use confirms that Israeli courts and laws … Read more
A photograph circulating online in June 2026 showed the White House in what appeared to be a state of significant disrepair. Users on social media platforms shared the image, with some lamenting the condition of the historic building and attributing its state to actions by U.S. President Donald Trump. However, the claim that the photograph … Read more
When addressing political falsehoods, a strategic approach is crucial. Instead of simply presenting misinformation and then offering a brief rebuttal, a more effective method involves a three-part structure. Begin with established truths. This should be followed, if necessary, by the politician’s unfounded claims. Finally, conclude with a thorough examination of the facts. Donald Trump is … Read more
In 2025, Colorado enacted a law prohibiting the creation of sexually explicit digital depictions of real children using artificial intelligence. This legislation passed with broad bipartisan backing. While the law successfully banned the creation of such content, a claim circulating on social media suggests that 17 Republicans voted against its passage. This assertion is inaccurate. … Read more
Artificial intelligence’s escalating energy demands are sparking significant concern. Some projections suggest that AI could eventually require more electricity than the entire United States currently generates. This raises crucial questions about the sustainability of widespread AI adoption and the capacity of our existing power infrastructure to meet this rapidly growing need. Reference
Claims circulating on Facebook allege that a significant majority of staff at the University of Ilesa are from Ede, Osun State. One post specifically asserts that 70% of employees hired in a recent recruitment exercise were from Ede. Another post claims that out of 285 individuals recruited by the university in 2025, 250 were from … Read more
Images of fire damage are being misattributed online, with some social media users claiming they depict the aftermath of Europe’s recent heatwave. These visuals, however, are unrelated to the extreme weather events experienced across the continent. Reference