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Whoppers of 2024

Whoppers of 2024

Our annual roundup of the worst falsehoods of the year.

FactChecking Harris’ and Trump’s Fox News Appearances

FactChecking Harris’ and Trump’s Fox News Appearances

Both presidential candidates appeared on Fox News on Oct. 16 — former President Donald Trump in a town hall with women voters in Georgia and Vice President Kamala Harris in an interview with Bret Baier. We fact-checked their remarks.

Moisture-Absorbent Tablet in Pregnancy Tests, Not ‘Hidden Plan B’ Pill

Moisture-Absorbent Tablet in Pregnancy Tests, Not ‘Hidden Plan B’ Pill

Pregnancy tests contain a desiccant tablet to absorb moisture and keep the test dry before use. But posts on social media falsely claim the tablet is a “hidden plan B” pill. Companies that produce pregnancy tests include a warning on their websites not to consume the desiccant tablets inside.