Laith Itmaiza

Laith Itmaiza

A journalist with experience in editing, reporting, fact-checking, and source intelligence. Interested in research, languages, and media development.

Sultan Mehmed II Never Bought Hagia Sophia
Fact Check
16th July 2020
Sultan Mehmed II Never Bought Hagia Sophia
The Claim : Ottoman leader Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror actually bought Hagia Sophia with his own money.
Fake
So, Why Do We Need Fact Checks?
Misbar Blog
16th July 2020
So, Why Do We Need Fact Checks?
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What’s Going On With The U.S. And TikTok?
Misbar Blog
12th July 2020
What’s Going On With The U.S. And TikTok?
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Why the U.S. Hasn't Actually Left the World Health Organization Yet
Misbar Blog
11th July 2020
Why the U.S. Hasn't Actually Left the World Health Organization Yet
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Video is Not Indian Helicopter Shot Down by Nepal
Fact Check
9th July 2020
Video is Not Indian Helicopter Shot Down by Nepal
The Claim : A video depicts Nepal shooting down an Indian helicopter and capturing its pilot.
Fake
Myth: Conversation Between Ship and Lighthouse
Fact Check
9th July 2020
Myth: Conversation Between Ship and Lighthouse
The Claim : Radio conversation took place between a U.S. Navy mayor ship and a lighthouse.
Myth
Fox Cropped Trump Out of Epstein Photo
Fact Check
7th July 2020
Fox Cropped Trump Out of Epstein Photo
The Claim : Fox News cropped President Donald Trump out of a photo it broadcasted of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
True
Nursing Home and Orphanage Were Not Merged
Fact Check
7th July 2020
Nursing Home and Orphanage Were Not Merged
The Claim : Photo: In Canada, a nursing home was merged with an orphanage and the result was far more than expected
Misleading
Kanye West Isn't Running for President – Yet
Fact Check
6th July 2020
Kanye West Isn't Running for President – Yet
The Claim : American rapper Kanye West is running for President of the United States in the 2020 elections.
Misleading
Pizza Hut Has Not Declared Bankruptcy
Fact Check
5th July 2020
Pizza Hut Has Not Declared Bankruptcy
The Claim : The American restaurant chain Pizza Hut declared bankruptcy.
Misleading
Fake: Video of Trump Getting Knocked Out
Fact Check
5th July 2020
Fake: Video of Trump Getting Knocked Out
The Claim : A video depicts Donald Trump getting knocked out.
Fake
How Can Coronavirus Misinformation Actually Kill Someone?
Misbar Blog
29th June 2020
How Can Coronavirus Misinformation Actually Kill Someone?
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The Infodemic of Conspiracy Theories
Misbar Blog
29th June 2020
The Infodemic of Conspiracy Theories
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AOC Does Not Oppose Daylight Saving Time
Fact Check
19th June 2020
AOC Does Not Oppose Daylight Saving Time
The Claim :  Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opposes daylight saving because it accelerates climate change.
Satire
How Do We Deal With Someone Who Shared False Information?
Misbar Blog
19th June 2020
How Do We Deal With Someone Who Shared False Information?
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