Will the Inflation Reduction Act reduce energy production?
In recent weeks, the realities of the climate crisis have become increasingly visible, from wildfires…
September 20, 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.
Are hotter Florida summers forcing all-female sea turtle hatchlings?
Some social media users are claiming that rising temperatures are affecting the ratio of male…
August 23, 2022
Is Russia threatening to let the International Space Station crash into Earth?
Some social media users worry that the United States’ support for Ukraine in its war…
June 22, 2022
No, CNN did not fake Ukrainian war footage
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine beginning Feb. 24, misinformation about the situation has spread rapidly.…
June 17, 2022
Meme falsely claims that Walt Disney World was tax-exempt
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill in April that takes away Disney’s special tax…
June 15, 2022
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No, footage of the war in Ukraine was not filmed on a movie set
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, thousands of people have taken to social media to spread…
June 13, 2022
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
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
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