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Video Shows ‘Voter Error,’ Not ‘Election Interference’ in Kentucky

Video Shows ‘Voter Error,’ Not ‘Election Interference’ in Kentucky

A video showing a Laurel County, Kentucky, voter having difficulty marking a ballot for former President Donald Trump was investigated and found to be an “isolated incident” of “voter error,” a spokesperson for the secretary of state said. Social media posts baselessly claimed it was an example of “election interference.”

Dominion Voting Systems Will Operate in Florida, Contrary to Online Claims

Dominion Voting Systems Will Operate in Florida, Contrary to Online Claims

Dominion Voting Systems, which was the target of baseless conspiracy theories after the 2020 election, will be used by 27 states in the 2024 election. But some social media posts falsely claim Gov. Ron DeSantis said Dominion “will NOT operate in the state of Florida.” The Florida Department of State approved the use of Dominion equipment, which will be used in 18 counties.

Posts Misrepresent Federal Response, Funding for Hurricane Helene Victims

Posts Misrepresent Federal Response, Funding for Hurricane Helene Victims

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided more than $210 million in immediate assistance to communities affected by Hurricane Helene, which the Department of Homeland Security secretary has described as the start of “a multibillion-dollar, multiyear recovery.” Social media posts make the false claim that storm victims are getting “only $750,” and misleadingly compare that to foreign aid.

Posts Make Misleading Claims About Bill to Protect LGBTQ+ Events in Ontario

Posts Make Misleading Claims About Bill to Protect LGBTQ+ Events in Ontario

Four members of a minority party in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario introduced a bill on April 4 that would create temporary community safety zones around drag performance venues to prevent “acts of intimidation.” But online posts misleadingly claimed Canada has already passed a law that “made it illegal to protest against” the LGBTQ+ community.

Military Equipment Traveling Back to U.S., Contrary to Social Media Posts

Military Equipment Traveling Back to U.S., Contrary to Social Media Posts

A U.S. Army combat team recently completed its European deployment as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, a series of military exercises in support of NATO. The brigade has returned to Fort Hood, Texas, and its equipment will follow. But social media posts falsely claim the equipment shown in a video is “arriving in Europe” to aid Ukraine.

‘Unequivocal’ Evidence that Humans Cause Climate Change, Contrary to Posts of Old Video

‘Unequivocal’ Evidence that Humans Cause Climate Change, Contrary to Posts of Old Video

There is “unequivocal” evidence that humans are causing global warming, the U.N. climate change panel has said. But viral posts revive a 2014 video of Weather Channel co-founder John Coleman falsely claiming “climate change is not happening.” The channel, which supports the scientific consensus that climate change is real, had distanced itself from Coleman.

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