Pantelis Theodosiou, Author at MEDDMO

Claims of ‘staged’ US press gala shooting misrepresent Fox News coverage

Social media users are misrepresenting Fox News coverage to support baseless allegations that US President Donald Trump staged the assassination attempt that disrupted a press gala in Washington on April 25, 2026. A purported Fox Business Network graphic saying 70 percent of Americans believe the gunfire was orchestrated is an altered fake, and online claims that Fox News cut off a correspondent on air because she was revealing a pre-planned plot have been refuted by both the network and the journalist.

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Fact-check: Has the government implemented 82% of its manifesto? - Featured image

Fact-check Malta: Has the government implemented 82% of its manifesto?

Fact Check, Politics

With some key promises unfulfilled, government officials say this does not mean 82% of promises have been completed

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Fact-check: Is Malta’s national wealth per person the same as Sweden’s? - Featured image

Fact-check Malta: Is Malta’s national wealth per person the same as Sweden’s?

Economy, Fact Check, Politics

Robert Abela said Malta had caught up with Sweden over the past 12 years

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Fact-check Malta: When did discussions over Malta’s next chief justice start?

Fact Check, Politics

We check claims made by Ramona Attard and Darren Carabott in a debate on Il-Każin

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Fact-check: Is pensioners’ income now completely tax-free? - Featured image

Fact-check Malta: Is pensioners’ income now completely tax-free?

Fact Check, Politics, Society

A new measure promised to exempt pensioners earning up to €37,000 from income tax

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Fact-check: Behind Infinite Facts, Malta’s AI feel-good fake story generator - Featured image

Fact-check Malta: Behind Infinite Facts, Malta’s AI feel-good fake story generator

Fact Check, Society, Technology

A Facebook page has racked up 23,000 followers on the back of fake feel-good stories

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Fact-check Malta: Fake social media post warns of flight cancellations caused by Storm Harry

Fact Check, Society, Technology

Fake image claims airport will be shut as old video from 2010 resurfaces on Facebook

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Fact-check: Do 90% of under-35s own their own homes? - Featured image

Fact-check Malta: Do 90% of under-35s own their own homes?

Economy, Fact Check, Politics, Society

Robert Abela’s figures on young homeowners do not tally with the study he is citing

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Limited evidence elimination diet resolves ADHD symptoms

Fact Check, Health, Science, Society

Research shows that eating nutritious meals helps the brain function optimally, but numerous social media posts are claiming that avoiding gluten, dairy, corn and soy can eradicate symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Experts said these claims are not backed by robust research, cautioning against strict elimination diets for children.

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Fact-check: How AI-generated fox videos sowed confusion over genuine sighting - Featured image

Fact-check Malta: How AI-generated fox videos sowed confusion over genuine sighting

Fact Check, Society, Technology

An activist posted a photo of a lost fox. Soon, Maltese social media was flooded with AI videos of foxes

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