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MAGA-Meter finds Trump kept only a minority of promises
politics1 day ago

MAGA-Meter finds Trump kept only a minority of promises

PolitiFact's MAGA-Meter tracks 75 second-term promises and finds only about 19% kept, with roughly 45% in the works and 31% stalled, plus a 'compromise' category and one 'broken' promise (to end the Ukraine-Russia war in 24 hours). Trump has claimed to have kept all promises, citing items like first-day pardons, a tax-cut extension, and a TikTok deal, but many promises remain unfulfilled due to Congress, courts, or administration constraints. The rating framework assesses progress by measurable outcomes, not intentions, and updates ahead of the State of the Union.

technology27 days ago

Is the Unicycle Snow-Shoveler Real or AI-Generated?

A Somerville video showing people unicycling while shoveling snow on Facebook sparked questions about whether it was AI-generated. An available AI-detection tool gave the clip a 51% chance of being artificial, and the poster insisted it was real. Reporter Spencer Buell verified the stunt by meeting Alex Feldman (Alex the Jester), who demonstrated the unicycle snow-shoveling in person, confirming the feat is human. The piece highlights how advances in AI can blur the line between real footage and manufactured content and the importance of verification for viral clips.

Armed men enter Syria’s al-Hol camp after SDF withdrawal, BBC Verify confirms
world1 month ago

Armed men enter Syria’s al-Hol camp after SDF withdrawal, BBC Verify confirms

BBC Verify has verified footage showing a convoy of armed men entering al-Hol camp in northeast Syria after the Kurdish-led SDF pulled out amid clashes with government forces; the entrants’ exact identity remains unclear, highlighting security concerns for thousands held there, as the live stream also covers related updates such as a US seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker and ongoing fact-checking of political claims.

White House installs plaques targeting Biden, Obama, and Trump
world2 months ago

White House installs plaques targeting Biden, Obama, and Trump

The article covers recent events including a Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Rostov region causing casualties and damage, and Donald Trump installing new, factually questionable plaques at the White House's 'Presidential Walk of Fame' that make false claims about President Biden's policies. BBC Verify is actively fact-checking these claims and monitoring ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Russia, and Sudan.

Fact Check: Trump’s Claims on Inflation and Prices
fact-checking3 months ago

Fact Check: Trump’s Claims on Inflation and Prices

President Trump made numerous false claims about inflation and prices, including asserting that prices have fallen under his administration, which is contradicted by official data showing inflation and rising costs in various sectors like groceries, drugs, and energy. His claims about gas prices, drug costs, and inflation rates are also misleading or incorrect, with some exaggerations and inaccuracies highlighted by fact-checkers.