In some instances, we get to see cases where some people go astray due to jokes made by people just for entertainment and misleading posts in social media. Below is the investigation we conducted to find the accuracy of a misleading video published on social media. Social Media Posts A video circulating on social media […]
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In the past week, two serious planes crashed occurred in Kazakhstan and Korea, killing a large number of people. There are many social media posts about the accidents including some misleading information. This is an investigation of such social media posts. Social Media Posts There are many videos shared through social media claiming that they […]
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A large number of Christian devotees around the world celebrate Christmas with festivity and devotion. The song ‘Jingle Bells…Jingle Bells’ is an often-heard song in this Christmas season. It has been like the symbol of the Christmas season. Recently, some people have posted some posts stating that the ‘Jingle Bells’ song is not a Christmas […]
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Recently, a photo of a pregnant girl was posted on social media, claiming she is the youngest pregnant child in the Philippines at just 9 years old, with her partner being only 12. This claim was widely shared on social media. However, our verification found that this claim is incorrect. Social Media Claims A photo […]
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In a background where there has been a lot of talk about the educational qualifications of ministers including their doctorate degrees, many people have focused their attention on the educational qualifications of former politicians. Accordingly, we have decided to make a clarification regarding the former President’s Ranil Wickremesinghe’s doctorate degree. Social Media Posts Some people […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The photos and videos of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s mother has attracted attention on social media since the presidential election. Meanwhile, there are many talks in social media regarding his mother being admitted to the hospital and president visiting her. Regarding this, a video was shared showing that his mother […]
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Unauthorized articles and social media posts are often published with misleading, false, or fabricated information, targeting public figures. Below is an investigation we conducted to find the accuracy of a purported computer theft that happened over a decade ago, linking to the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy. Social Media Posts Viral social media posts claim […]
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In the background of intense discussion regarding the educational qualifications of the speaker of the Parliament, Ashoka Ranwala, a series of posts have been created regarding the medical degree of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, and the Cabinet Media Spokesperson, Mr. Nalinda Jayatissa. So, we decided to do a fact check regarding that. […]
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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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