INSANE: 22 - The Real Truth

Fact check: Number 10 North and football tickets on the NHS?

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Mark Zuckerberg should apologise for removal of PM Modi's video from Facebook: IT panel chief Nishikant Dubey

A parliamentary panel demanded an apology from Meta's Mark Zuckerberg for removing Prime Minister Modi's video. Members also sought legal action and accountability for the platform's actions. Meta officials expressed regret and offered an apology for the incident. The panel questioned Meta about algorithmic bias and content moderation practices. They…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

82 Funny Memes From “Bad Science Jokes” To Give Your Brain A Well-Deserved Break (New Pics)

One of the best places to be is where entertainment intersects education. We are huge fans of humor because it’s fun and great for your health. But we also love it when our minds get a small but engaging workout, too. ‘Bad Science Jokes’ is a wonderful social media project…

Bored Panda · Aug 3

Everything We Know About 'Playing the Field,' the TV Show Adaptation of 'Cleat Cute'

If you've been eager for a lesbian 'Heated Rivalry,' get excited for the forthcoming 'Cleat Cute' adaptation.

Marie Claire · Aug 2

Meta’s Cash Engine Is Still Running Hot, Strengthening the Bull Thesis

Meta's Family of Apps generated $59.4 billion in advertising revenue during the second quarter, up 27% year-over-year.

Barchart · Aug 1

Florida Man Goes To O’Reilly. Then He Spots A Worker Spray-Painting A Part He Shouldn’t Be: 'Adds 25+ Horsepower'

"The ol' Facebook Marketplace trick."

Motor1 · Aug 1

"One of the things that Bruce Dickinson and Paul Di’Anno didn’t have was, they’d not seen Iron Maiden as a fan." Blaze Bayley on heart attacks, being banned by the church and his legacy with 'metal's greatest band'

Blaze Bayley is open to working with Iron Maiden again - and has ideas of how he'd love to do it

Metal Hammer · Aug 1

All-Caps Debt War Ends in Sworn Retraction as Med-Spa Owner Walks Back MMP Fraud Claims

After blasting MMP Capital before thousands of aesthetic practitioners, Annette Janssen signed a notarized statement saying her fraud accusations were false and intended to pressure the lender over business debt.

International Business Times · Jul 31

Singapore student Siti Aishah Siregar left home saying she was going to college; hours later her family found her passport missing and a Cambodia flight ticket in her email

A Singaporean student, Siti Aishah Siregar, disappeared after telling her family she was going to college. Her family discovered her passport missing and a flight ticket to Cambodia in her email. Singapore police confirmed the 20-year-old had already departed the country on an outbound flight. Her father issued an emotional…

The Times of India · Jul 31

Meta summons: Government to question global team on issues around algorithmic bias, role in public order

Meta's global team will face government questioning next week. They will address algorithmic bias and the company's public order role. This follows the brief restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post. The explanation provided by Meta was deemed inadequate by the ministry. Enhanced safeguards are now implemented for prominent…

The Economic Times · Jul 31