copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: Marco Violi - The person who shot Trumph !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-16)
Evidence (2024-07-17): Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was alleged to have shot at the Republican presidential candidate from a rooftop during the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, wounding Trump’s right ear. One spectator died and two others were injured. [...] Within hours of the shooting, an image surfaced online of a man dressed in a black sweatshirt, hat and black sunglasses. Social media posts said the man was "Antifa extremist" Mark Violets and that he was named by local police as the suspect in the assassination attempt. However, the man in the photograph is Marco Violi, who had nothing to do with the shooting. Violi is an Italian sports writer who shares content on the Italian soccer team AC Roma.
Claim: Marco Violi - The person who shot Trumph !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-16)
Evidence (2024-07-16): An Italian sports journalist and blogger has described how he became the target of fake news after he was accused of being the suspect behind Donald Trump’s attempted assassination. Marco Violi told Il Messaggero that he woke up to hundreds of messages in the early hours of Sunday after two accounts on X posted a photo of him alongside a message saying that Butler police department had identified Trump’s shooter as "Mark Violets, a rabid Antifa member". Mark Violets is a direct English translation of his name. The accounts had millions of followers, with the message circulating for several hours and republished on a number of international websites before the real suspect was identified. [...] In Bethel Park, where the man who is suspected of opening fire at a Donald Trump campaign rally on Saturday lived with his mother and sister, the houses are small and built of brick, Walmart and Target form central social hubs, and moms watch over their children at a junior league baseball park next to a tributary of the Allegheny river.
Claim: Marco Violi - The person who shot Trumph !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-16)
Evidence (2024-07-14): Within minutes of the news breaking about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, that word was trending on X in the United States. [...] Like football commentator Marco Violi, who posted on Instagram in the middle of the night from Italy to say he’d seen the totally false claims he was a member of Antifa - a loose affiliation of mostly far-left activists - and behind the attack. Those untrue allegations had millions of views on X by the time he attempted to set the record straight on Instagram.
Claim: Marco Violi - The person who shot Trumph !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-16)
Evidence (2024-07-15): The internet quickly amassed dubious information. As people worldwide flocked to platforms such as X and TikTok to learn the latest on the assassination attempt, they found a flurry of suspect names that were purportedly confirmed, along with photos that were anything but legitimate. One Italian sports blogger found his words and likeness transformed into something false and malicious. "The #Trump shooter, Mark Violets, has been killed. He uploaded a video on YouTube before the attack, claiming ‘justice was coming.’ Well justice came for nobody but himself," one Facebook post said. This was Pants on Fire. The man in the video had nothing to do with shooting. Marco Violi posted a statement in Italian on Instagram denying involvement in the shooting. "I’m in Italy, I’m in Rome and I didn’t have the slightest idea what happened," Violi said according to Instagram’s translation of the post. None of Violi’s posts on Instagram over the past few months has mentioned Trump or U.S. politics. On Meta’s Threads platform, a user claimed to have information on the shooter. "Trump Rally Shooter has been identified as 32 year old, California resident, Hank Pecker," the text in the photo read.
Claim: Marco Violi - The person who shot Trumph !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-16)
Evidence (2024-07-17): Claim: "Mark Violets" is the attacker. Soon after the attack, false claims started circulating on different social media platforms, asserting that the attacker was an Antifa activist named "Mark Violets". Many accounts shared screenshots of social media posts with this claim, as seen in our image. These posts included a picture of a man in sunglasses. The picture accompanying the post was actually of an Italian named Marco Violi, who has no connection to the shooting in Pennsylvania. According to his Instagram bio, he is a journalist and mostly reports on football.
Claim: Marco Violi - The person who shot Trumph !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-16)
Evidence (2024-07-17): Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was alleged to have shot at the Republican presidential candidate from a rooftop during the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, wounding Trump's right ear. One spectator died and two others were injured. [...] Within hours of the shooting, an image surfaced online of a man dressed in a black sweatshirt, hat and black sunglasses. Social media posts said the man was "Antifa extremist" Mark Violets and that he was named by local police as the suspect in the assassination attempt. However, the man in the photograph is Marco Violi, who had nothing to do with the shooting. Violi is an Italian sports writer who shares content on the Italian soccer team AS Roma.
Claim: Marco Violi - The person who shot Trumph !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-16)
Evidence (2024-07-14): A claim going viral on the internet states that the shooter who shot at former US President Donald J Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, was identified as one "Antifa member" named Mark Violets. The claim accompanied by a photograph of the supposed shooter. [...] He also put up a story in Italian that said that he woke up in Rome, Italy to the news about Trump being shot and his alleged role. [...] Conclusion: An Italian journalist was misidentified as the shooter who was involved in the attempted assassination of former US President Trump.
Claim: Marco Violi - The person who shot Trumph !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-16)
Evidence (2024-07-13): "The #Trump shooter, Mark Violets, has been killed. He uploaded a video on YouTube before the attack, claiming ‘justice was coming.’ Well justice came for nobody but himself," another Facebook post said. [...] We rate posts saying that "Mark Violets" was the shooter at Trump’s rally Pants on Fire! [...] More by Maria Ramirez Uribe ‘Mark Violets’ of antifa didn’t shoot Donald Trump. Social media users wrongly blamed a blogger.
Claim: Marco Violi - The person who shot Trumph !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-16)
Evidence (2024-07-16): Donald Trump shooting Highlights: Former U.S president Donald Trump is alleged to be the target of an assassination, during his election rally In Pennsylvania on Saturday. Ear covered with blood, Trump was immediately pulled down form the stage. The shooter was dead and the Secret Service was investigating the shooting as an assassination attempt, a source told Reuters. [...] An Italian sports journalist said on Sunday he would take legal action after being falsely identified on social media as the suspected shooter in an assassination attempt against U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump. A message shared widely on the X platform reads: "Per the Butler Police Department the Trump shooter has been arrested at the scene and has been identified as Mark Violets, an Antifa member."
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-07-15): Fact Crescendo found that the above social media claim is false. Starbucks did not change its name to Vista Coffee but closed one of its outlets in Terminal 1 at the Dublin Airport when its lease agreement expired. Following the closure, a brand called Vista Coffee began operating in the exact location as a temporary measure. This is not uncommon in the retail and hospitality industries, where temporary brands or concepts may occupy spaces previously used by well-known brands like Starbucks. At present, Starbucks also has three outlets at Dublin Airport.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-01-08): The Dublin Airport official Twitter account recently shared about a newly opened coffee shop within the terminal called ‘Vista Coffee’. While the airport in Ireland was excited to share the news with its followers, many netizens noticed a familiar name on the digital menu. Netizens pointed out that the screen above the counter shows the Starbucks menu, leading many to believe that Starbucks had rebranded to Vista Coffee as a front to win back customers after facing an international boycott. The rebranding claims quickly went viral, with many netizens, including Malaysians, sharing their reaction to the issue. Many slammed Starbucks for simply rebranding to save their company instead of retracting their support for the Israeli government in the ongoing Palestine-Israel war. Some even alleged that the rebranding strategy may happen in other countries, so locals should keep a lookout if any Starbucks outlets start changing to Vista Coffee. Despite the public outcry, Dublin Airport asserts that Vista Coffee is not a rebranding for Starbucks. According to a statement made by a spokesperson, the Starbucks outlet that previously occupied the space closed at the end of December following the end of their contract. The airport explains that Vista Coffee is a temporary coffee shop operating under a generic brand to offer customers another coffee shop option before a new operator takes over the space.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-01-08): Netizens Argue Vista Coffee Is Just Rebranded Starbucks, Dublin Airport Says No [...] This led to some groups believing Vista Coffee could be a front for Starbucks. Since the escalation of the Israel and Palestine war last October, Starbucks worldwide have faced boycotts. [...] Vista Coffee currently occupies the former Starbucks premises in Dublin Airport Terminal 1. The former Starbucks café is easily recognisable due to its circular bar.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-07-29): USA TODAY previously debunked claims that Starbucks was going cashless, had changed its name to "Vista Coffee" and had created a watermelon coffee mug in support of Palestinians.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-01-11): Starbucks isn’t changing its name to ‘Vista Coffee’ in order to dodge boycotts
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-01-10): It seems that a new coffee shop, Vista Coffee, has opened its doors in Dublin airport. However, some of its signage shows that there are Starbucks options in the menu to which X users were speculating that it was a rebrand. But others know it’s just a brand affiliate with the latter coffee shop. Vista coffee Starbucks coffee drama X users state that it’s just an airport branded coffee shop rather than Starbucks changing their name in lieu of the boycotts. Others state that these boycotts are working hence the name changes.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-02-01): A post shared on Facebook claims Starbucks has rebranded into "Vista Coffee." [...] A Facebook post appears to show signs that read "Vista Coffee," claiming Starbucks has rebranded to this name. The post shares photos of a coffee shop with the alleged new branding. "Starbucks have changed their name. They have started in Dublin Airport …. Brewing up a storm!" the post reads. "Our new Vista Coffee outlet opened in Terminal 1 this morning and it’s already going down very well with passengers."
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-01-19): Fact Check: Posts Falsely Claim Starbucks Is Rebranding To 'Vista Coffee' Amid Boycott Calls [...] In early January 2024, a series of viral social media posts claimed that Starbucks outlets, including one at Dublin Airport, had been rebranded to "Vista Coffee." This change, the posts claimed, was to mislead customers amid the ongoing boycott. [...] Following Starbucks' contract expiration, a former outlet in Dublin Airport was repurposed into "Vista Coffee." It's important to note that Starbucks and Vista Coffee are separate entities, and this change is temporary and specific to this location. There is no global rebranding of Starbucks to Vista Coffee. Additionally, three Starbucks outlets within Dublin Airport continue to operate under the Starbucks brand. Thus, we have marked this claim as false.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-02-01): FACT CHECK: No, Starbucks Has Not Rebranded Into ‘Vista Coffee’
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-02-15): In a world where brand identity is as crucial as the product itself, a recent flurry of social media posts claiming that global coffee behemoth Starbucks has rebranded to ‘Vista Coffee’ has caused quite the stir. Specifically, a Facebook post dated January 12, featuring images of a bustling coffee shop at an airport with the Vista Coffee signage, has sparked widespread speculation and misinformation. [...] Company’s spokesperson Jaci Anderson explicitly addressed the rumors, stating, "We have not rebranded in any way – this is a false claim." This statement was further corroborated by the absence of any credible news reports or official announcements from the company regarding a name change. Instead, the temporary Vista Coffee brand is a stopgap arrangement, continuing to serve Starbucks beverages until a new, permanent brand takes over the space later in the year. [...] The claim that Starbucks has changed its name to Vista Coffee is unfounded and misleading. Such rumors serve as a reminder of the rapid spread of misinformation in the digital age and the need for vigilance in discerning fact from fiction.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-01-29): False claim Starbucks changed its name to 'Vista Coffee' | Fact check The claim: Starbucks changed its name to Vista Coffee [...] Starbucks has not changed its name, and the coffee shop pictured in the post is not a Starbucks operating in disguise. The chain closed a location in Dublin Airport, and a temporary brand called Vista Coffee is operating in the vacated location until a permanent brand takes it over later this year. The temporary brand sells Starbucks beverages in the interim.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-01-30): False Claim Starbucks Changed Its Name to ‘Vista Coffee’ | Fact Check A Facebook post claiming Starbucks changed its name to Vista Coffee in Dublin Airport has been shared over 1,000 times in less than three weeks. The post shows pictures of a busy airport coffee shop named Vista Coffee, which is not a Starbucks operating in disguise. The chain closed a location in Dublin Airport, and a temporary brand called Vista Coffee is operating in the vacated location until a permanent brand takes it over later this year. The temporary brand sells Starbucks beverages in the interim. A Starbucks spokesperson stated that there are no credible news reports about the company changing its name and no such announcements on its website. The Dublin Airport explained that the new coffee shop replaced a Starbucks that closed in December 2023 and will continue to serve Starbucks products until a local brand moves into the space permanently in March. Bluebird Coffee Roasters and Wine Bar will be the local brand that takes over the space as part of a revamping of food and drink options at the airport.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-01-06): The airport announced the opening of its new ‘Vista’ cafe on Thursday in what is said was a unit ‘previously occupied by Starbucks: [...] A spokesperson for Dublin airport confirmed that the Vista cafe is using Starbucks products, but told Skwawkbox that both the brand and the product usage were temporary and that the Starbucks cafe closed because its contract had run out: Vista is a temporary brand. Starbucks closed at the end of December as their contract expired. An exciting new local coffee brand will be permanently moving into this location in March. Until then, the new operator (using Starbucks’ products) is running the unit temporarily as Vista, ensuring passengers get their caffeine fix.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-01-31): Dated January 31, 2024, the piece above from Reuters discusses that Starbucks allegedly uses the name "Vista Coffee" in Ireland. To fact-check this claim, Reuters likely utilized a rigorous procedure to determine the credibility of the news. The fact-checking process possibly involved comparing Starbucks’s official information to "Vista Coffee" claims and studying company history from various official sources and coffee industry experts from credible organizations to verify this information and having done thorough fact-checking (ex, verifying with a Starbucks spokesperson and a spokesperson for Dublin Airport). Reuters concluded in the article that the claim of Starbucks changing its name in Ireland to "Vista Coffee" is untrue. The article outlines the sources and methods that debunked the claim, illustrating the significance of presenting accurate information and fact-checking as a counteroffensive tool for misinformation. Factual News Report: "False claim Starbucks changed its name to ‘Vista Coffee’ | Fact check" [...] Opinion Report: "Starbucks changed its name to Vista Coffee sent at Dublin airport, Ireland"
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2011-01-06): Starbucks drops its name and the word coffee from logo - Published [...] The US giant's new logo does away with the words "Starbucks" and "coffee", leaving just the firm's white on green image of a twin-tailed siren. [...] This is the first time that Starbucks has changed its logo since it floated on the New York Stock Exchange in 1992.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-06-20): Due to the contradicting stances of the coffee shop and its customers, Starbucks has suffered a declining income in the nation, and some speculate that Starbucks has changed its name in the Dublin Airport to continue selling while avoiding its already set reputation as an alleged pro-Israel company. The rumours started after the official Dublin Airport account on X posted about their new cafe, Vista Coffee. However, people noticed that prior to this post, Vista Coffee had a near to nil online presence and to make matters worse, the menus displayed were that of Starbucks. In response to the online uproar, Dublin Airport spilled the (coffee) beans, saying that Vista Coffee is a temporary placeholder, as the Seattle-born coffeeshop’s contract has just ended with the airport, but basically, Starbucks is still profiting because they are using its beans and other stuff. Starbucks has also yet to clarify its alleged pro-Israel stance on
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-07-15): Starbucks is a global chain of coffeehouses renowned for premium coffee, beverages, and relaxed café atmosphere. Several posts have claimed that Starbucks had changed its name to Vista Coffee. This rumour has surfaced multiple times, sparking varied reactions and discussions among social media users. [...] Even more recently also, several users claimed that Starbucks had changed its name to Vista Coffee, implying that the company made this move in response to customers boycotting Starbucks. [...] Fact Crescendo found that the above social media claim is false. Starbucks did not change its name to Vista Coffee but closed one of its outlets in Terminal 1 at the Dublin Airport when its lease agreement expired. Following the closure, a brand called Vista Coffee began operating in the exact location as a temporary measure. This is not uncommon in the retail and hospitality industries, where temporary brands or concepts may occupy spaces previously used by well-known brands like Starbucks. At present, Starbucks also has three outlets at Dublin Airport.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-01-18): SHAH ALAM - In recent weeks, social media has been abuzz with speculations about Starbucks potentially changing its brand to Vista Coffee. Viral social media posts claimed that certain Starbucks outlets, including one at Dublin Airport, had allegedly rebranded as Vista Coffee to attract customers amid boycotts. [...] Many believed Vista Coffee was a rebrand of Starbucks.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-01-12): The recent opening of an eatery called ‘Vista Coffee’ at Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1 has sparked debate on social media since consumers noted that the menu, beverages, and signage are identical to those of Starbucks. Many believe that this is the company’s attempt to regain customers and dodge the boycott. With the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been intensifying, some argue that Starbucks is perpetuating the fake ‘Vista coffee’ by having no web presence at all. Thus, netizens took it on themselves to alert others. Dublin Airport officials claim that Vista Coffee is only a temporary brand and that the establishment would shortly adopt a new name.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2024-01-19): In early January 2024, a series of viral social media posts claimed that Starbucks outlets, including one at Dublin Airport, had been rebranded to "Vista Coffee." This change, the posts claimed, was to mislead customers amid the ongoing boycott. [...] Logically Facts contacted Starbucks regarding the alleged rebranding to Vista. Their spokesperson responded: "We regularly review our portfolio to ensure our stores are in places that are relevant for our customers while also maintaining healthy business growth. We can confirm the Starbucks store in Dublin Airport closed on December 31 when our lease expired." They added that "three Starbucks locations" at Dublin Airport "remain open." [...] Following Starbucks' contract expiration, a former outlet in Dublin Airport was repurposed into "Vista Coffee." It's important to note that Starbucks and Vista Coffee are separate entities, and this change is temporary and specific to this location. There is no global rebranding of Starbucks to Vista Coffee. Additionally, three Starbucks outlets within Dublin Airport continue to operate under the Starbucks brand. Thus, we have marked this claim as false.
Claim: Starbucks Changed Its Name To Vista Coffee! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-15)
Evidence (2008-10-16): Across the street from the "Fish Bowl," as many locals often refer to the eating patio outside Starbucks and Subway, stands the iconic Isla Vista eatery known as Freebirds.
Claim: Electricity Bill To Be Reduced By 22.5% !! (Social Media Users, 2024-09-26)
Evidence (2024-09-26): The social media claim that Anura Kumara Dissanayake has decided to reduce electricity bills by 22.5% is false. There has yet to be an official announcement from the government or the CEB regarding such a reduction. The confusion likely stems from misinterpreting a broader campaign promise about potential future cuts in electricity tariffs.