On the FactCheck page, The Associated Press tracks down some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals that were shared widely on social media. The AP takes those untrue stories, checks them out and sets the records straight in this weekly series of news articles.
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The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming dental products containing fluoride are unsafe because the substance has been directly linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s.
The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming climate, weather or meteorological events that we would classify as “extreme” have declined in severity over the last 20 or 30 years.
The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming 100 million humans in the same place would emit enough radiation to be deadly.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming DeSantis wants bloggers to register with the state or face fines.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming U.S. hospitals are earning a $48,000 government subsidy for every patient that dies from COVID-19 in their care.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming the U.S. military has recorded a 500 percent increase in new HIV infections since COVID-19 vaccines were introduced.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming footage from the attack on the U.S. Capitol shows that Jacob Chansley was “led through the Capitol by police the entire time he was in the building.”
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming a legally-binding World Health Organization “pandemic treaty” will give the organization the authority to control U.S. policies during a pandemic, including those on vaccines, lockdowns, school closures and more.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming up to 49 percent of the ingredients in COVID-19 vaccines can be changed without the approval of the Federal Drug Administration because they are still manufactured under emergency use authorization.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming there are no laws requiring people to pay their taxes.
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On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming the U.S. only supports Ukraine through donated military equipment, not cash assistance.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming the CDC removed information from its toxicological profile for vinyl chloride about how dangerous the gas is in regards to children, drinking water and cancer.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming George Soros endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election.
The Associated Press reported on stories falsely claiming that governments can “forcibly remove” people living on polluted land or water and require them to live in “smart cities” under a U.N. plan.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming presidential candidate Nikki Haley “changed” her name for political reasons.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming a photo shows birds that “dropped dead” in Kentucky following the Ohio train derailment, and a video shows birds in northern Indiana that also died from the hazardous chemicals released after the derailment.
The Associated Press reported on stories incorrectly claiming that a map shows areas that should be concerned about drinking water quality due to the aftermath of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming a video of a purple cloud looming over a street as a car drives underneath shows East Palestine, Ohio, after a recent freight train derailment and intentional burning of some of the hazardous chemicals on board.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online giving incorrect statistics about U.S. lawmakers' criminal records.
The Associated Press reported on posts misidentifying the Michigan State University gunman. The image shared in the posts is not the gunman and has no connection to the shooting.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming Los Angeles International Airport is adding urinals to its women’s restrooms.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming a photo that shows a white-haired dog covered in dirt who helped rescue at least 10 people in Turkey after an earthquake struck the country on Monday.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming a protein naturally found in egg yolks protects against COVID-19 in humans, which is why there is an egg shortage.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming Thailand is canceling its COVID-19 vaccine contract with Pfizer after its princess fell into a coma following a booster shot.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming House Republicans are requiring Raskin to remove the headwear he’s donned on the House floor while undergoing chemotherapy.
On Friday, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming The NFL is investigating Torbert because his son made a large wager on the Kansas City Chiefs before they defeated the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 29.
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