COVID-19 vaccines are not a threat to the children of vaccinated women, experts say COVID-19 vaccines don’t alter DNA, and their side effects are not transmissible, experts said. August 30, 2023 Tom Kertscher
An activist misused federal data to falsely claim that COVID-19 vaccines killed 676,000 in the US The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed nine deaths linked to a COVID-19 vaccine that is no longer available in the US August 17, 2023 Tom Kertscher
A European study on possible COVID-19 brain effects looked at the virus, not vaccines A study by German researchers did not find vaccines could cause long-term brain damage. It examined possible effects from the virus itself. May 19, 2023 Tom Kertscher
Washington law doesn’t take minors from parents who refuse them gender-transition surgery A Gateway Pundit headline wildly misinterprets a new Washington state law aimed at providing shelter for homeless youths seeking gender-affirming care May 18, 2023 Tom Kertscher
Could new rules to encourage electric vehicle production in the US slow their sales? The US is pushing electric vehicle sales but also limiting tax credits for them, trying to spur manufacturers to build more EVs components in the US. May 2, 2023 Tom Kertscher
A study does not show that COVID-19 mask wearing raises risk of stillbirths, other health problems The ‘study’ was an article that reviewed studies. It presented no evidence that masks caused serious health problems. May 1, 2023 Tom Kertscher
Joe Biden is pushing for more electric cars. Will there be enough charging stations? Biden wants 67% of all sales of new cars and light trucks to be electric by 2032. Experts question whether enough charging stations will be available. April 24, 2023 Tom Kertscher
Joe Biden has approved more oil drilling. Why? And does it undo his efforts to fight climate change? Biden has signed laws that take major steps to reduce carbon emissions. But in March, he made two moves that pave the way for more oil drilling. April 14, 2023 Tom Kertscher
President Joe Biden flip-flopped on allowing new oil and gas drilling on federal lands As a presidential candidate, Biden promised at least twice: 'No more drilling on federal lands.' He just approved a big project in Alaska. March 16, 2023 Tom Kertscher
Is the Super Bowl scripted? Let’s debunk this fake box score. The notion that the NFL is scripted has trended on social media after former player Arian Foster joked about it on a recent ‘Macrodosing’ podcast. February 9, 2023 Tom Kertscher
What to know about the claim that Tyre Nichols was ‘reckless driving’ The police chief said the investigation so far, including a review of surveillance camera footage, has revealed no evidence of such. February 2, 2023 Tom Kertscher
Social Security does add to federal budget deficit, despite claims to the contrary When Social Security runs a deficit, as it has since 2010, it relies on its reserve funds that the Treasury Department holds in government bonds. January 19, 2023 Tom Kertscher
Young and healthy people get benefits from COVID-19 vaccines, despite claims to contrary Younger people face less of a health threat from COVID-19, but vaccines reduce their chances of developing serious disease from the virus. January 12, 2023 Tom Kertscher
Detroit voters were not told at polls that they had already voted On Election Day, former President Donald Trump suggested that problems at polling places in Detroit were preventing voting. November 10, 2022 Tom Kertscher
Fact-check: Oz distorts Fetterman’s position of ending mandatory life sentences for certain murders John Fetterman has not called for eliminating life sentences for murders, as this Pennsylvania ad alleges. August 4, 2022 Tom Kertscher
