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Sebastian Sooth (WMDE) / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)YouTube Videos Claim De Lima Gave Script to Witness in Duterte Impeachment Probe, Fact-Checked as False
Misleading YouTube videos claimed Philippine lawmaker Leila de Lima gave a script to Ramil Madriaga, a witness in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment hearings. De Lima denied any involvement in drafting or altering Madriaga's affidavit, which he prepared before their meetin…
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)Video Claims Romualdez Released USB Evidence Against Marcos, But No Confirmation Exists
A video posted on April 24, 2026, falsely alleged that former House speaker Martin Romualdez released evidence against Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Rappler reported the video garnered 221,000 views by May 4, 2026. The claim stems from a misinterpretation of Romualdez…
Researchers Create Fictional Illness; Chatbots Diagnose It as Real in Nature Study
Two preprints about a fictional illness called bixonimania were taken down from the Preprints.org server on 10 April. Popular chatbots had been diagnosing users with the made-up condition based on common eye symptoms over the past 18 months. The illness was created by a researche…
pakistantoday.com.pkSocial Media Post Questions Iran's Executions of Eight Women
A social media post has raised skepticism about circulated images of eight Iranian women allegedly facing imminent execution. It challenges the basis for these claims and questions assertions of their heroic rescue, calling for evidentiary support. The post emphasizes the need fo…
yna.co.krIranian Air Defense Drill Causes Sounds of Explosions Across Country
Sounds of explosions reported across Iran were the result of an air defense drill, according to local channels. Initial unconfirmed claims suggested possible joint U.S.-Israeli strikes or fighter jets in the air. These reports have been assessed as non-credible or false.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Israeli Officials Condemn South Korean President's Remark on Holocaust and Video
Israeli officials have condemned a South Korean president's statement referencing the Holocaust in connection with a 2024 video. The video was falsely alleged to show Israeli soldiers abusing a Palestinian boy. The remark was described as unacceptable by the officials.
Sebastian Wallroth / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Misinformation on Contraception Spreads on Social Media Amid User Complaints
Social media platforms have seen an increase in misinformation about contraception methods. This content coexists with posts from women expressing frustrations over side effects. Sex educators have noted the challenge in countering these trends.
thecanary.coSocial Media Content Influences Doubts About Hormonal Contraception Among Women
Women in their 20s report encountering social media posts that question the safety of hormonal contraception, leading some to delay or doubt their choices. Sex educators and medical professionals note a mix of personal side effect experiences and misinformation in these discussio…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Common Tax Misconceptions for Young Taxpayers Ahead of April 15 Deadline
Young taxpayers face various online resources for filing taxes as the April 15 deadline approaches. Experts highlight misinformation on deductions for creators, AI use, filing requirements, and new tax rules. Accurate filing can help secure refunds and credits available under cur…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Researchers Demonstrate Creation of Fictional Medical Condition Using AI and Preprints
Researchers have shown how posting preprints about a nonexistent disease called Bixonimania can lead AI systems to recognize and describe it as real. The experiment highlights AI's reliance on online sources for medical information. This raises questions about the accuracy of AI-…