The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a non-profit foundation that brings together business, government, and civil society leaders to discuss and address global challenges. In recent years, the WEF has been at the receiving end of disinformation campaigns trying to undermine its goals and activities. One recent claim states that the WEF plans to introduce […]
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Massive vaccination campaigns against the COVID-19 pandemic were launched during the global pandemic. It is a proven fact that vaccination has contributed to reducing deaths, mitigating pandemic risks, and paving the way for the world to recover from the pandemic. However, there has recently been a wave of social media posts criticizing vaccinations, some claiming […]
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The video depicts a team of Russian gymnasts who are not related to each other. The video was shot at the new streaming movies 2010 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships. A video featuring the performance of three Russian female gymnasts has gone viral on social media with the claim that these gymnasts represent three generations from the same […]
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Various people have various habits. Some habits have dangerous effects. This is our investigation into the habit of many travelers putting their feet on the vehicle dashboards. Social Media Posts Some social media posts try to convince that putting their feet on dashboards while traveling is something normal and not unsafe. Facebook | Archived Users […]
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Veganism, a lifestyle rooted in ethical concerns about animal exploitation, has gained widespread attention for its commitment to avoiding animal-derived products. Among the choices vegans make is opting for synthetic leather, often referred to as “vegan leather,” as a substitute for traditional animal leather. However, a recent dialogue between a vegan activist and a farmer […]
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Forwarded messages regarding healthy lifestyles and well-being are frequently circulated on social media and often get shared among friends and family members to express concern or care for others. Recently, a viral message claiming that warm water has numerous health benefits and that it could cure various medical conditions has been spreading on WhatsApp and […]
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On September 12th, Apple unveiled the iPhone 15, which includes a significant change: the switch to a USB-C charging port. This is a significant change for Apple, as the company had been using the Lightning port exclusively since 2012 until the iPhone 14 release in September last year. The switch to USB-C is influenced by […]
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News of yet another Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, India, has also created a spark about the topic in Sri Lanka. As a result, social media circles are flooded with advisory messages about this virus, yet some of these posts are not verified. Here we try to investigate a claim about two kids suspected of […]
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Over the past few months, Sri Lankans have been increasingly falling prey to bogus SMS messages from unknown numbers, claiming to be from Sri Lanka customs, postal service, or other private companies providing package delivery services. These imposter messages request users pay a small customs fee to release some random items shipped in their name. […]
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While the case against cricketer Dhanushka Gunathilake for alleged sexual assault in Australia drew much attention, there was a lot of curiosity on social media about the young woman who accompanied the cricketer as well. We decided to investigate the accuracy of viral claims suggesting that the woman might be Dhanushka’s legal representative. Social Media […]
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