copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: Claims that William Shakespeare said, "All glory comes from daring to begin." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-08)
Evidence (2023-10-04): William Shakespeare (1564–1616) threw down a gauntlet through the graveyard scene in Hamlet. With rapier clarity, Shakespeare evoked our secret fear that in the end the most glorious person ends up as but a clod of dirt plugging a hole. A few years ago, I witnessed the power of Benedict Cumberbatch enacting this scene. I felt my faith reeling. Who could ever write an adequate answer? But not long after, I reread the short poem "Death" by George Herbert (1593–1633). What if Herbert’s poem deliberately took the blow of Hamlet’s realism and then, against the ropes of existential despair, deftly countered with a more triumphant hope?
Claim: Claims that William Shakespeare said, "All glory comes from daring to begin." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-08)
Evidence (2024-01-01): All glory comes from daring to begin. -Eugene Ware
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2023-08-01): The claim is inaccurate. There is no evidence that this statement was made.
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2024-01-01): London mayor extends ultra low emission zone in green transport push was Dkr4188 now Dkr1999 for your first year, equivalent to Dkr166.58 per month. Make up your own mind. Build robust opinions with the FT’s trusted journalism. Take this offer before 24 October.
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2024-07-25): 95 per cent of vehicles seen driving in London on an average day now meet the ULEZ emission standards, up from just 39 per cent in 2017. This means that the vast majority of drivers are not affected by the ULEZ and do not need to pay the daily charge. [...] Over 97 per cent of cars seen driving in London on an average day now meet the ULEZ emission standards. This means the vast majority of drivers are not affected by the ULEZ and do not need to pay the daily charge.
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2022-03-04): The mayor of London has announced plans to extend the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across the whole of London.
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2023-01-01): If your vehicle doesn't meet the ULEZ emissions standards and isn't exempt, you need to pay a £12.50 daily charge to drive within the zone. This applies to cars, motorcycles, vans and specialist vehicles (up to and including 3.5 tonnes) and minibuses (up to and including 5 tonnes). Lorries, vans or specialist heavy vehicles (all over 3.5 tonnes) and buses, minibuses and coaches (all over 5 tonnes) do not need to pay the ULEZ charge. They will need to pay the LEZ charge if they do not meet the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) emissions standard.
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2023-08-29): However, petrol vehicles that meet the Euro 4 emissions standard are exempt from the ULEZ charge. This means that if your petrol vehicle was registered after 2006, you can drive in the ULEZ without paying the daily charge. [...] Petrol cars that are exempt from ULEZ are those which meet the Euro 4 standard or higher. Euro 4 emissions standards were introduced in 2005, so petrol cars which were registered after this date with a petrol engine and a catalytic converter are exempt. [...] To summarise, cars with diesel engines that meet the Euro 6 standard for NOx emissions are exempt from the ULEZ. - When did ULEZ expand to cover all of London?
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2023-08-29): ULEZ is a highly targeted scheme that helps to take the most polluting vehicles off London’s roads. Ninety percent of cars seen driving in outer London on an average day are already compliant and their drivers will not have to pay the charge but will see the benefits of cleaner air. Having continued to listen to the concerns of Londoners, the Mayor and TfL have massively expanded the scrappage scheme so that every single Londoner affected by ULEZ can now access thousands of pounds of support in addition to the scrappage value of their old polluting vehicle. [...] "Although the vast majority of those driving in the zone will not have to pay the ULEZ charge, the Mayor’s £160m scrappage scheme remains open with millions of pounds left available for all Londoners with non-compliant cars and motorcycles to apply for, to help remove the most polluting vehicles from the roads. Sole traders and small businesses in London can benefit from increased scrappage payments for vans from £5,000 to £7,000, and can now scrap up to three vehicles. Payments to retrofit a van, minibus or wheelchair accessible vehicle have also been increased to cover the full cost of adapting the vehicle. We’ve already seen a surge in visits to our online vehicle checker this week and continue to allocate significant sums through the scrappage scheme as we help Londoners to prepare. We advise all drivers planning to travel into and around the capital to check the TfL website to see if they will be affected by today’s ULEZ expansion and to understand the range of support available to them."
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2023-08-10): A post shared on social media purports that London Mayor Sadiq Khan has claimed that travel to minority religions will have an exception to the emission zone tax. [...] The Facebook post purports travel to certain religious places will be exempt from emissions tax. The post purportedly shows a screenshot of a newspaper reporting that the Mayor has made this decision. The alleged quote reads, "In cases where it absolutely necessary to travel such as medical emergency or prayer for the minority religions and other mitigation circumstances the ULEZ rule will be relaxed for the first 6 months.
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2023-08-29): One was a claim posted on X - formerly known as Twitter - which stated that journeys to certain places of worship would be exempt from the ULEZ charge. [...] Full Fact was told by Transport for London that a temporary exemption was in place until 26 October 2025 for "minibuses used for community transport by a range of not-for-profit organisations, which could include transport to a place of worship, among other activities." [...] This letter referred to the "the immediate reintroduction of the London Congestion Charge, LEZ [Low Emission Zone] and ULEZ and urgently bring forward proposals to widen the scope and levels of these charges, in accordance with the relevant legal powers and decision-making processes."
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2024-03-21): Transport for London (TfL) shared: "Some drivers and vehicles qualify for at least a temporary 100% discount from the Ultra Low Emission Zone charge (ULEZ). Others are entirely exempt." [...] All taxis that are London licenses are exempt from the ULEZ charges, however, this is subject to a 12-year age limit.
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2022-11-25): London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) is to be expanded to cover all of London, the mayor has announced, despite "overwhelming" opposition.
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2022-11-25): The Mayor also announced new measures to support disabled people, including extending the existing exemption periods for London’s disabled drivers and community transport minibuses run by not-for-profit organisations to October 2027 and October 2025 respectively, and introducing new exemption periods for disabled drivers and wheelchair accessible vehicles. This will mean that over a quarter of a million disabled Londoners could be eligible for the new exemption periods, including those who automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. The Mayor is providing further support through scrapping the fee for drivers to sign up to Auto-Pay for the ULEZ and Congestion Charge. [...] The ULEZ charge is £12.50 a day. There are a number of options to avoid paying the charge if you own a non-compliant vehicle including, walking, cycling, taking public transport, using shared mobility such as a car club or upgrading to a cleaner vehicle. Whilst the Mayor is pleased to see so many people and organisations showing leadership by moving to electric vehicles, there is no need to purchase a brand-new or electric vehicle to meet the ULEZ standards. Petrol vehicles that meet the standards have been widely available since 2006.
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2023-08-08): A widely-read post on Twitter falsely claims that members of some religions who want to drive to a house of worship in order to pray will be exempt from paying charges in London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), even if their vehicles do not meet the required emissions standards. The post, which has also been shared on Facebook, features a clipping that purports to be from a newspaper article. The article appears to quote London Mayor Sadiq Khan as saying: "In cases where it is absolutely necessary to travel such as medical emergency or prayer for the minority religions and other mitigating circumstances, the ULEZ rules will be relaxed for the first 6 months." [...] A spokesperson for Transport for London told Full Fact that there was no specific exemption in place for journeys to a place of worship.
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2023-08-01): The concern over the tweets, which falsely claim the London mayor plans to exempt Muslims and other "minority religions" from the charge, came after analysis that indicated there could be a paid-for campaign using fake accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter, to amplify anti-Ulez sentiment. [...] The mocked-up article says Khan had announced at a press conference that people travelling for a medical emergency or "prayer for the minority religions" would not have to pay the charge even if their car was heavily polluting.
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2023-08-02): A screenshot of a purported newspaper article has been circulating on social media, claiming the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is granting Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) exemptions for minorities. The headline of the viral report reads, "Journeys to Houses Of Worship Exempt From ULEZ." According to the screenshot, the mayor stated at a recent press conference that exemptions will be given, where absolutely necessary, for medical emergencies and travel to houses of worship by minorities. Khan confirmed that minorities, including Muslims, Jews, Hindus, and Sikhs, will be exempted even if their vehicles do not comply with the guidelines. One such post on a U.K. Facebook group has garnered 41 shares and 36 likes, along with comments from several users complaining about discrimination. [...] The viral claim that Mayor Sadiq Khan is granting ULEZ exemptions for minorities is not true. Officials have confirmed that there are no exemptions specifically for journeys undertaken to places of worship provided to minorities. Therefore, we have marked this claim as false.
Claim: London Mayor said travel to minority House of worship are exempt from emissions-zone charge (Viral post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2022-12-08): 1.34. On the 4 March 2022, after careful consideration of the data and wider economic context, including the Element Energy report on pathways to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 (see paragraph 4.50 for more detail), the Mayor announced that his preferred option to take to public and stakeholder consultation was the expansion of the ULEZ to outer London, so it would operate London-wide with the current ULEZ vehicle charge levels and emissions standards. He noted that the rising cost of living was a key consideration in deciding which approach should be taken forward, preferring a scheme that would have the greatest impact on reducing emissions whilst financially impacting the fewest Londoners. He asked TfL to work up detailed proposals on this basis.
Claim: purports Pope Francis said alcoholics, autistic and disabled people should be euthanized to 'fight climate change' (Post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2023-08-01): The claim stems from a July 28 article published on “The People’s Voice,” a website that is known for spreading “fake news.” There is no evidence Pope Francis made the purported remark.
Claim: purports Pope Francis said alcoholics, autistic and disabled people should be euthanized to 'fight climate change' (Post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2023-07-28): Did Pope Francis, acting on behalf of the World Economics Forum, publicly support euthanasia for "alcoholics, autistic and disabled people" to "help humanity" fight climate change? No, that's not true: The pontiff never said that. Following the Roman Catholic Church's long-established policy, he has condemned euthanasia more than once in his public speeches. Pope Francis does not work for the nonexistent "World Economics Forum." The story making the claim used an apparent allusion to a different not-for-profit entity, the World Economic Forum (WEF), trying to link two unrelated things, euthanasia and climate change, and thus recycle a narrative previously debunked by Lead Stories. [...] Pope Francis has thrown his weight behind the World Economics Forum's campaign to euthanize people with autism, alcoholism and other minor illnesses and disabilities to help humanity fight so-called 'climate change.' [...] This article fails to mention where and when Pope Francis supposedly advocated for the euthanization of alcoholics, autistic and disabled individuals to combat climate change.
Claim: purports Pope Francis said alcoholics, autistic and disabled people should be euthanized to 'fight climate change' (Post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2023-08-09): Posts falsely claiming that Pope Francis said "disabled people should be euthanized to ‘fight climate change’" have been shared on Facebook and Instagram. [...] The People’s Voice article, which is a transcript of the nearly 10-minute video also shared by the site, does not give any indication of when or where the Pope supposedly called for disabled people to be euthanized to combat climate change. The only allegedly supporting points it provides are claims that the pontiff has "thrown his weight behind the World Economics Forum’s [WEF] campaign to euthanize people with autism, alcoholism and other minor illnesses and disabilities to help humanity fight so-called ‘climate change.’"
Claim: purports Pope Francis said alcoholics, autistic and disabled people should be euthanized to 'fight climate change' (Post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2024-04-06): Pope Francis Says Viewing People With Disabilities as Second Class Is a ‘Social Sin’ Pope Francis has long been a champion of inclusion and agency for people with disabilities. On Tuesday, in honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Pope Francis called discrimination against people with disabilities a "social sin," according to Vatican News, while advocating for a shift toward an inclusive mindset. [...] This isn’t the first time the Pope advocated for people with disabilities. Last year, when a young nonverbal boy interrupted a religious service by running up to Pope Francis and playing onstage, he used the experience as an opportunity to deliver an inclusive message to his congregation:
Claim: purports Pope Francis said alcoholics, autistic and disabled people should be euthanized to 'fight climate change' (Post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2022-12-03): By Lisa Zengarini "Welcoming people with disabilities and responding to their needs is a duty of the civil and ecclesial communities," Pope Francis said during an audience on Saturday with a group of disabled people from Italy in the Vatican on the occasion of the annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), which is celebrated on December 3. [...] Concluding the Pope encouraged Christian communities in their work for people with disabilities, saying their testimony is a concrete sign of peace and hope for a more humane and fraternal world in these times of war.
Claim: purports Pope Francis said alcoholics, autistic and disabled people should be euthanized to 'fight climate change' (Post, 2023-08-01)
Evidence (2023-08-04): No, pope does not support euthanasia for 'alcoholics, autistic and disabled' | Fact check [...] "Pope Francis Says Alcoholics, Autistic and Disabled People Should Be Euthanized To 'Fight Climate Change,'" reads the article's headline. [...] The People’s Voice article says Francis’ position on euthanasia is in line with a purported World Economic Forum effort to euthanize people to prevent climate change. USA TODAY has previously debunked the idea that such a plan exists.
Claim: Target is selling 'tuck-friendly' bathing suits for children (Viral Video, 2023-05-16)
Evidence (2023-05-16): There is no evidence for this claim. The bathing suit in question can be seen on Target’s website and only comes in adult sizes.
Claim: Target is selling 'tuck-friendly' bathing suits for children (Viral Video, 2023-05-16)
Evidence (2023-05-25): Target declined to specify Wednesday which items it was removing but among the ones that garnered the most attention were "tuck friendly" women’s swimsuits that allow trans women who have not had gender-affirming operations to conceal their private parts. Designs by Abprallen, a London-based company that designs and sells occult- and satanic-themed LGBTQ+ clothing and accessories, have also created backlash. [...] Target’s Pride month collection has also been the subject of several misleading videos in recent weeks, with social media users falsely claiming the retailer is selling "tuck-friendly" bathing suits designed for kids or in kids’ sizes.
Claim: Target is selling 'tuck-friendly' bathing suits for children (Viral Video, 2023-05-16)
Evidence (2023-05-27): THE FACTS: The "tuck-friendly" swimsuits are only offered in adult sizes, according to a spokesperson for the company and Target’s website. Kids’ swimsuits in the collection do not feature this label. But the store's seasonal collection of clothes for Pride month has been the subject of several misleading videos in recent weeks. Many of the posts criticizing Target have also urged people to boycott the company, following similar threats and transphobic commentary from conservative social media personalities towards brands including Bud Light and Nike over promotional campaigns featuring transgender people. [...] "Did you know @Target also sells ‘tuck-friendly’ bathing suits for children in the Pride section? Well now you do," reads one post sharing a photo of the tag on Twitter. The post has received more than 4,000 likes. However, the swimsuits labeled "tuck-friendly" are only in adult sizes, and are not available in kids’ sizes, Kayla Castaneda, a spokesperson for Target, told the AP. Both the colorful one-piece and black swim bottoms seen in the photos and videos online are clearly labeled on Target’s website as adult swimsuits. Both pages list the products as coming in "general adult sizing" and offer adult XS as the smallest size for sale.
Claim: Target is selling 'tuck-friendly' bathing suits for children (Viral Video, 2023-05-16)
Evidence (2023-05-24): "Tuck friendly" swimsuits allow trans women who have not had gender-affirming operations to conceal their genitalia. Several videos in recent weeks have falsely claimed that Target is selling "tuck friendly" swimsuits for kids or in kids’ sizes. [...] No. The swimsuits labeled "tuck-friendly" are only in adult sizes and are not available in kids’ sizes, Kayla Castaneda, a spokesperson for Target, told The Associated Press. Fact check: Target's 'tuck-friendly' swimsuit is made for adults, not kids
Claim: Target is selling 'tuck-friendly' bathing suits for children (Viral Video, 2023-05-16)
Evidence (2023-05-25): A video shared on Twitter claims Target is selling "tuck-friendly" bathing suits intended for children as a part of its 2023 Pride Month collection. [...] The Twitter video shows political commentator Matt Walsh claiming a bathing suit from Target labeled "tuck-friendly" comes in children’s sizes. He includes a TikTok video of someone identifying the bathing suit, saying it can be found in the store’s pride section. [...] There is no evidence for the claim, however. The Target bathing suit in question has a tag that reads "tuck-friendly construction" and "extra crotch coverage," according to Daily Mail. The collection, which is being advertised for the upcoming "Pride month" celebration, also includes items for children.
Claim: Target is selling 'tuck-friendly' bathing suits for children (Viral Video, 2023-05-16)
Evidence (2023-05-25): Did Target sell "tuck-friendly" Pride swimsuits as children's items? No, that's not true: Those swimsuits were labeled for adults and were not available in children's sizes. [...] Answering a Lead Stories email on May 25, 2023, a Target spokesperson shared a link to an AP fact check containing the company's statement that "tuck-friendly" swimsuits were never available in kids' sizes. [...] ... the same adult swimsuits shown on social media featured the 'tuck-friendly' tag, while a kids' black swimskirt for sale instead had a tag reading: 'Thoughtfully Fit on Multiple Body Types and Gender Expressions.'
Claim: Target is selling 'tuck-friendly' bathing suits for children (Viral Video, 2023-05-16)
Evidence (2023-05-24): WHY IS TARGET PULLING PRIDE PRODUCTS? AND WHICH ONES? [...] "Tuck friendly" women’s swimsuits, which allow trans women who have not had gender-affirming operations to conceal their private parts, were among Target’s Pride items that garnered the most attention. There are bogus claims on social media platforms that the swimsuits were being sold in the children’s department. Designs by Abprallen, a London-based company that designs and sells occult- and satanic-themed LGBTQ+ clothing and accessories, have also created backlash. [...] The controversy gained traction online last week as conservative media attacked Target’s Pride month collection — which has also been the subject of several misleading videos in recent weeks that falsely claimed the retailer is selling "tuck-friendly" bathing suits designed for kids. The backlash also spilled over into physical stores.
Claim: Target is selling 'tuck-friendly' bathing suits for children (Viral Video, 2023-05-16)
Evidence (2023-11-17): AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The "tuck-friendly" swimsuits are only offered in adult sizes, according to a spokesperson for the company and Target’s website. Kids’ swimsuits in the collection do not feature this label. [...] "Did you know @Target also sells ‘tuck-friendly’ bathing suits for children in the Pride section? Well now you do," reads one post sharing a photo of the tag on Twitter. The post has received more than 4,000 likes. [...] However, the swimsuits labeled "tuck-friendly" are only in adult sizes, and are not available in kids’ sizes, Kayla Castaneda, a spokesperson for Target, told The Associated Press.
Claim: Target is selling 'tuck-friendly' bathing suits for children (Viral Video, 2023-05-16)
Evidence (2024-10-03): tuck friendly bathing suits toddler