Recently, various claims have emerged regarding the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMO) foods, particularly focusing on supposed severe health risks. These claims have circulated widely, raising public concern. Social Media Posts We received a request via Our LINE Fact-check Channel about a message circulating on LINE. The message claimed that genetically modified food is […]
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Recently, a viral video claiming to show an Australian scientist jumping from space has been circulating on social media. The post asserts that the scientist jumped from a height of 128,000 feet, completing a journey of 1,236 km in just over 4 minutes. Social Media Posts The video accompanying the post shows a person in […]
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In recent years, people have been looking for new ways to solve energy problems around the world. One interesting idea that’s been shared a lot on social media is about a group of Nigerian girls who reportedly invented a generator that runs on urine. This story has gotten a lot of attention because it shows […]
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Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has become a global health concern. On August 14, 2024, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This decision was prompted by the rapid increase in cases, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African nations, […]
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On August 20, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to the mpox virus. This new outbreak is caused by a different strain, clade I, compared to the clade II strain responsible for the 2022 emergency. The WHO’s declaration aims to raise awareness and prompt international action to control the virus’s […]
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Last week, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has cancelled his planned visit to Central Asia due to an increased risk of a major earthquake along Japan’s Pacific coast. This decision follows a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the southwestern island of Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its first-ever warning of a heightened risk for a […]
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Yusuf Dikec, a renowned Turkish Olympic shooter, recently became the subject of a viral story that captivated social media. The tale claimed that Dikec took up shooting after a heated argument with his ex-wife and works as a mechanic in Istanbul. This article aims to fact-check these claims and shed light on the real background […]
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A claim circulating on social media suggests that Starbucks is backing Project 2025, a controversial initiative by The Heritage Foundation, and that the coffee giant sponsored the Republican National Convention (RNC). This claim has sparked significant debate and confusion among the public. Social Media Claims Recently, multiple social media users posted messages suggesting that Starbucks […]
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Recently, people have become worried about the claim that Nutella, the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread, might cause cancer. This concern comes from the fact that Nutella contains refined palm oil. When palm oil is processed at high temperatures, it can create compounds that might cause cancer. Health authorities, like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), have […]
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Recently, a claim has been circulating that former President Donald Trump plagiarized parts of a speech from the movie “Legally Blonde” during one of his addresses. This rumor has gained traction across social media and has led to widespread speculation. Social Media Post Trump’s 2017 speech has recirculated with claims that Trump lifted phrases directly […]
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