Did Pfizer’s CEO say a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine was necessary?
With new COVID-19 variants being discovered by scientists, many on social media are beginning to…
May 19, 2022
TFCN
The MediaWise Teen Fact-Checking Network (TFCN) publishes fact-checks for teenagers, by teenagers. TFCN fact-checks are unique in that they debunk misinformation and teach the audience media literacy skills so they can fact-check on their own.
No, Ukraine isn’t using cats to spot Russian sniper lasers
The internet is full of cute cat content ― cats wearing funny outfits, cat memes,…
May 17, 2022
No, President Zelenskyy did not tell Ukrainian soldiers to surrender
On Feb. 24, Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. During times of intense conflict, misinformation…
April 27, 2022
Viral photo does not show opponents protesting transgender swimmer Lia Thomas
When University of Pennsylvania transgender swimmer Lia Thomas won the 500-yard freestyle event at the…
April 15, 2022
These viral videos are not from the Russian invasion of Ukraine
For the past few weeks, we’ve watched the crisis in Ukraine unfold on social media.…
April 8, 2022
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Joe Biden said taking questions on Justice Breyer was inappropriate
On Jan. 27, the Republican National Committee tweeted a short clip of President Joe Biden…
March 29, 2022
How memes are used to spread misinformation
Memes can be fun ways to comment on current events or pop culture. They also…
March 16, 2022
No, furries don’t get litter boxes in school bathrooms
A TikTok video of a mother at a school boarding meeting went viral in which…
March 8, 2022
Will melting glaciers caused by climate change release frozen zombie viruses?
The internet has been buzzing about a consequence of climate change that, while isn’t as…
March 8, 2022
No, Bob Saget and Betty White’s deaths were not due to the COVID-19 vaccine
After the loss of actors Betty White and Bob Saget, many social media users began…
March 2, 2022
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