After the NPP government came to power in September, many misleading social media posts targeted them. Some such posts are misleading. Social Media Posts A viral claim circulating on social media alleges that President Anura Dissanayake has announced a financial grant of Rs. 50,000 for every household and Rs. 100,000 for every individual over 18. […]
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In a significant biosecurity breach, 323 vials containing live virus samples, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus, have been reported missing from the Public Health Virology Laboratory in Queensland, Australia. This breach, which occurred in 2021 due to a freezer malfunction, only came to light in August 2023 during an audit. Authorities have called it […]
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After South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted martial law just hours after declaring it, citing the need to “crush anti-state forces,” a photo of a military convoy on the streets went viral, with users wrongly claiming it was from a recent deployment in Seoul. However, Fact Crescendo has confirmed that the claim is misleading. […]
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False claims about food combinations frequently circulate on social media, sparking needless anxiety and misunderstanding. Among these myths is the assertion that combining persimmons fruit with bananas and yoghurt poses a health hazard. Social Media Posts Social media posts warned against consuming persimmons with yoghurt or bananas, claiming it causes food poisoning and citing an […]
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LTTE is a banned terrorist organisation in Sri Lanka. Despite the organization not currently active as a military organization, still there are issues arising with the commemoration of it`s leaders and ex combatants which are illegal as per laws in Sri Lanka. Social Media Posts A viral social media post claims that a banner featuring […]
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An image has gone viral, circulated as a “historic painting” from 1721 that “predicted” a fast-food dinner shared by Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aboard a private plane. The image, showing the modern figures in an old-timey setting, was shared on social media with captions claiming it was a past vision. […]
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A viral post circulating on social media claims that Navjot Kaur Sidhu, the wife of Indian politician and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu, was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and given just a 3% chance of survival. Navjot’s claim further asserts that his wife cured herself within 40 days by consuming lemon water, raw turmeric, […]
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After the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and a Hamas commander, a viral video surfaced showing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu being attacked and beaten up in the Israeli parliament by MPs. The video quickly spread and sparked reactions from many users. However, Fact Crescendo found that the video attached to the claim is […]
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Sri Lanka has been experiencing severe weather conditions for around a few days. However, misleading social media posts about property damages are being spread on social media. Social Media Posts Amid severe weather conditions affecting Sri Lanka, a viral image on social media claims to depict a collapsed or sunken bridge near the Faculty of […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel These days there has been a lot of discussions about the ‘mahaviru day celebrations’ (Maaveerar Nal), which is celebrated by the people of the Northern province in the end of November every year. As some misleading posts were circulating, we decided to do a fact check on that. Social media […]
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