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No, Ukraine is not taking money from Hawai’i relief
In the wake of the devastating wildfires on Hawai’i in August 2023, viral posts falsely claimed that the US government would only provide $700 in aid each to affected households.
In fact, the federal government responded quickly to the horrific disaster in Maui, conducting extensive rescue operations and providing aid far in excess of $700 per household.
Bucha massacre: Satellite evidence and timeline
The timeline of events in Bucha is critical to understanding events around the 2022 massacre. Many narratives about Bucha hinge entirely on the order of events, and on the dates of certain pieces of evidence. In this article, we lay out several viral claims about the Bucha massacre, and show how each is either debunked or strengthened by the timeline of documented events.
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DISINFO: EU – Moldova security and defense deal may indicate preparations for war against Russia
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative claiming that the EU is waging a proxy war against Russia, and that Moldova is being instigated by the West to prepare for a war against Russia.
The claim refers to the Security and Defense Partnership signed on 21 May in Brussels by Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean and Joseph Borell, the European Commission Vice-President.
DISINFO: The EU steals Russian assets to fund its proxy war in Ukraine
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation aiming to deter nations from seizing Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction. This is also a recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative claiming that the international sanctions against Russia are inefficient.
In response to Russian aggression against Ukraine, the US, EU and several other countries froze about $300 billion in Russian assets deposited in Western banks. It was Russia’s illegal actions against Ukraine, which violate the provisions of many international laws, including the UN Charter, that led to the introduction of a long list of sanctions against Russia.
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Fact vs Fake tip #3: Look for Emotional Manipulation.
Fact vs Fake tip #3: Look for Emotional Manipulation.
Fake news and propaganda often use emotional language to sway opinions.
If the article is trying to make you angry, afraid, or smug – be skeptical.
Activating your emotions doesn’t prove a piece of news is fake, but it is a sign to take an extra-careful look.
Fact vs Fake tip #2: Is it the whole story?
Fact vs Fake tip # 1: Is it the whole story? Cross-reference information.
Don’t rely on a single source.
Check the facts against multiple other sources, especially those that have a different viewpoint.
If a claim is true, multiple sources should verify it.
Latest resources – From across the internet
Meta and X respond to EU calls for vigilance over disinformation on social media – Business Daily
Meta, the parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, as well as X, formerly known as Twitter, have responded to a letter from EU Commissioner Thierry Breton urging caution over an increase in disinformation and illegal content. Both social media giants have said they’ve taken action on social media posts that violate EU law. Also in this edition: Argentinian presidential candidates play the blame game on currency devaluation and US auto workers escalate their strike.
Facebook shuts thousands of fake Chinese accounts masquerading as Americans
Someone in China created thousands of fake social media accounts designed to appear to be from Americans and used them to spread polarizing political content in an apparent effort to divide the U.S. ahead of next year’s elections, Meta said Thursday.
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