Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Following the appointment of Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as Prime Minister, a wave of social media posts has emerged, targeting her with various claims. These posts have circulated misinformation and unfounded allegations, often misrepresenting her statements or actions. Social Media Posts Social media is currently abuzz with claims that Hassana Segu […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, the National People’s Power (NPP) came into power in Sri Lanka, and since then, there has been a surge of misleading social media posts targeting NPP politicians. These posts spread false or distorted information, aiming to undermine the credibility of the party and its leaders. Social Media Posts Social […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel One topic keenly observed under the new government of Sri Lanka is how the ongoing IMF programme will be handled. Against this backdrop, when IMF officials visited Sri Lanka recently, misleading social media posts implied that Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara did not meet with the IMF delegates. However, the President and top […]
Continue ReadingSubscribe to our WhatsApp Channel After the NPP gained power in the previous presidential election and formed a temporary government till the parliamentary elections, numerous misleading posts about their policies and decisions began circulating on social media. These posts often distort or misrepresent the NPP’s policies, creating confusion and misinformation among the public. Despite the […]
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Various statements and posts about misuse of the country’s money are circulating on social media these days. However, it is essential to inquire whether this information is true and to find the credibility of such news. We at Fact Crescendo decided to check the truth of another social media post published in this way. Social […]
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Recently, a viral video surfaced, claiming to depict the explosion blasts associated with the recent events in Lebanon. However, upon investigation, we discovered that the video is misleading. It features old footage of explosions from Gaza that have been improperly edited and attached to the current events. This is about our investigation of this video […]
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The claim regarding iPhones exploding in Lebanon emerged after a series of recent explosions. These incidents involved not only mobile phones but also lithium batteries, biometric identification devices, and other wireless gadgets. As panic spread, misinformation quickly circulated, leading to false claims about random iPhone explosions harming individuals. This is about our investigation of this […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Following the recent presidential election, social media has been flooded with rumors and misleading posts about former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Many of these posts have spread false information or taken statements out of context, creating confusion about his actions and role after leaving office. Social Media Posts A claim is […]
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Over the past week, the claim that Chick-fil-A donated to anti-LGBT groups has ignited significant controversy. This assertion stems from donations made by the company’s charitable arm, the Chick-fil-A Foundation, to organizations accused of holding anti-LGBTQ+ stances. To accurately assess this claim, it’s essential to examine the context. Social Media Posts Recently, a claim circulating […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Since Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s appointment as president, social media has seen a surge of misleading posts targeting both him and his newly formed government. Many of these posts spread false or exaggerated claims, often distorting facts about his policies, actions, and appointments. Social Media Posts Amidst the political climate and […]
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