Post Makes False Claim About Children Missing After Maui Wildfires

Quick Take The wildfires in Maui caused widespread destruction on the island and claimed the lives of 97 people. The Maui Police Department and the FBI have released the list of 31 individuals still unaccounted for following the fires. Yet an Instagram post falsely claims “over 1,000 children are missing.” Full Story The wildfires in …

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Flu Shots, MMR Vaccines Have Saved Millions of Lives, Contrary to Online Claim

SciCheck Digest Flu shots and vaccines that protect children against measles, mumps and rubella have been effective in preventing illness, serious disease and death. But a meme has been circulating with the false suggestion that those vaccines are ineffective. Actually, they’ve saved millions of lives and have eliminated both measles and rubella in the U.S. …

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FactChecking Trump on ‘Meet the Press’

Kristen Welker’s first week as the new moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press” featured an interview with former President Donald Trump, and she was busy trying to push back on his numerous false and misleading statements. Here are some that we identified: Trump denied that he asked a staffer at Mar-a-Lago to delete security camera …

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International Literacy Day – Educating With Print Proven Best

In the month of International Literacy Day, we look at the benefits of educating with print. As students of all ages return to classrooms and lecture halls up and down the country, the debate over whether print or digital is better for education has grown. Over the past decade, many schools, colleges and universities have …

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Launching Impeachment Inquiries: Reviewing What Happened in 2019 and 2023

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reneged on his promise not to move forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden without having a full vote by the House of Representatives. When defending his reversal, McCarthy blamed his predecessor, Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi. “Nancy Pelosi changed the rules and the precedent,” McCarthy said on Sept. 13, …

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Marks And Spencer’s Embrace Paper Carrier Bags For A Sustainable Shopping Experience

Marks And Spencer’s Commitment Marks & Spencer’s decision to introduce paper carrier bags across their stores is a clear reflection of their dedication to sustainability. By making this switch, they’re reducing their plastic usage, minimizing their carbon footprint, and taking a significant step toward protecting our environment. As well as introducing their paper bags into …

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Over 1075 Companies Removed Misleading Anti-Paper Statements

Since the campaign began in 2010, globally, Two Sides has successfully challenged over 1075 organisations that subject their customers to repeated greenwashing messages which are damaging to the paper, print and mailing industry. With huge pressures on the economy; banks, telecom providers, utility companies and even governmental organisations are increasingly focused on switching their customers …

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