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Use of compiled reports and discrete verifications in fact-checking

Fact-checkers use compiled reports and discrete verifications, such as photos and court filings, to establish the truth of allegations.

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Jan 14, 2026
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What specific frames and timestamps did The New York Times use to conclude the vehicle’s wheels were pointed away from the agent?

The New York Times’ video analysis concluded that, at the moment the agent fired, the vehicle’s wheels were turned away from the agent, citing multiple angles including Callenson’s bystander video and...

Jan 27, 2026

How do fact-checkers determine whether a claim is false or misleading?

whether a claim is false or misleading by selecting verifiable statements, researching original sources and evidence, and applying standardized—but sometimes subjective—rating systems to assign a verd...