SciCheck Digest The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines — like many other vaccines — can contain small amounts of DNA left over from the manufacturing process. There’s no evidence this residual DNA causes “turbo cancer,” or very aggressive cancer. Nor did Moderna admit that “mRNA Jabs Cause Turbo-Cancer,” contrary to an online […]
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Unpacking Democratic Ad Attacking DeSantis, Florida Abortion Law
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Ahead of a Fox News debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, an ad from a political action committee tied to Newsom claims that a law signed by DeSantis would subject women who get an abortion […]
The Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner with a Side of Partisan Spin
As Americans gather for the Thanksgiving holiday, both the White House and the Republican National Committee have served up some political spin: They claimed this year’s dinner was either cheaper or more expensive. And they’re both right. Whether the turkey and all the fixings cost more or less depends on […]
Cruz Distorts Facts on Biden Support for Israel
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. In a Fox News interview about the Israel-Hamas war, Sen. Ted Cruz said “literally from within minutes of when this horrific attack began on Oct. 7, the Biden White House has been telling Israel, do not retaliate, cease-fire, stop, do […]
No Evidence of Link Between U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Increase and COVID-19 Vaccines
SciCheck Digest A recent federal report shows a 3% increase in the U.S. infant mortality rate between 2021 and 2022, which is the first statistically significant rise in 20 years. The cause of the uptick is unknown, but there’s no evidence that it’s due to COVID-19 vaccination, as some social […]
What’s in the Ethics Report on George Santos?
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. The investigative subcommittee of the House Committee on Ethics released a 56-page report on Nov. 16 that found Rep. George Santos of New York “placed his desire for private gain above his duty to uphold the Constitution, federal law, and ethical principles.” […]
Dozens of Children Died in Hamas’ Oct. 7 Attack on Israel, Contrary to Online Claim
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take At least 29 children have been identified by international authorities as having died in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. But a video, citing a post deleted by the World Jewish Congress, has been circulating online […]
Trump’s Latest Election Fraud Spin
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. In his latest election fraud spin, former President Donald Trump falsely suggested that 3,600 criminally duplicated ballots were counted in Atlanta’s Fulton County in the 2020 presidential election. He is referring to news reported months ago about errors made during […]
COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Is Safe, Has Multiple Benefits
SciCheck Digest Being vaccinated against COVID-19 helps protect pregnant people from severe COVID-19. When given during pregnancy, the vaccines can also reduce the risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 early in a baby’s life. A new study adds to the evidence that vaccination during pregnancy is safe for babies, contrary to […]
Trump’s False Claim That U.S. Military Moving to Electric Tanks
Former President Donald Trump has a new talking point in his rally speeches, claiming that the Biden administration is moving the military to all-electric-powered tanks. For Trump, the attack line is a trifecta: He’s making President Joe Biden seem weak on defense and the military seem “woke,” while mocking Biden’s […]