The image dates back to August 2023 and features the cover of the September 2023 issue of Vogue China Magazine. They were taken for the promotion of the Hangzhou Asian Games held between 23 September to 8 October 2023. The Olympics 2024 will officially open in Paris on the night of Friday, July 26 and continue through […]
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The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the dates for the upcoming elections. In light of this, there has been a surge in misleading claims circulating on social media about the election dates. These false statements are causing confusion among the public, making it crucial to verify information from credible sources to ensure accurate […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A message claiming that recipients have been approved for an income tax refund of Rs 15,490 is going viral on social media and WhatsApp in Sri Lanka. This message is causing confusion among taxpayers who recently filed their Income Tax Returns (ITR). Let’s investigate the accuracy of this viral message […]
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The viral video shows the Yeti Airlines plane crash that occurred in January 2023. On 24 July 2024, a Bombardier CRJ200 operated by Saurya Airlines crashed shortly after take-off at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, killing 18 out of 19 people on board including a Yemeni national, and a child. After this incident, many […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Volkswagen Factory in Kuliyapitiya has been one of the points of discussion in the political debates in Sri Lanka over the past few years. Especially closer to election periods, such conversation often flares up more regularly. Social Media Posts A photo circulating on social media claims to depict the current […]
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Right after the US President, Joe Biden, announced he was dropping out of the presidential race after mounting calls from some Democrats for him to end his reelection bid, a video of him cursing his critics after announcing he would not seek reelection has been posted and widely spread on social media platforms, including X. […]
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After the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, social media circles worldwide, and even in Sir Lanka, have seen a surge in misleading and fabricated content related to the horrifying incident. Another such claim alleged that the TIME Magazine cover featured Trump with a bandaged ear alongside the headline “Man of the Ear.” […]
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Many people worldwide have enjoyed the variety of cartoons and animations produced by Cartoon Network over the years. Many fans have been baffled by recurring viral posts over rumours of a potential shutdown of the Cartoon Network. However, the Factcrescendo investigation found these claims to be misleading. Social Media Posts Viral social media posts in […]
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Recent concerns have re-emerged about the potential cancer risks associated with Coca-Cola Zero, primarily due to its use of aspartame, a commonly used artificial sweetener. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency under the World Health Organization (WHO), classified Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B), which sparked public debate and […]
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Tesla’s Cybertruck is the world’s first EV truck ever made. Anyway, a widespread social media claim said the vehicle was inspired by the classic car invented by Serbian-born American electrical engineer Nikola Tesla. The claim has been widely shared and has received a lot of engagement from Facebook users. However, upon investigation, we found that […]
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