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Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s campaign to shrink the “bloated federal bureaucracy” so far has made a small dent in the feder...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Source and Style** - The message is attributed to **Reuters**, a highly reputable, global news agency known for factual, well-sourced journalism. - The writing style is **formal, detailed, and balanced**, with multiple quotes from officia...
real
27,012
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: The hell you leave your car in a "Snow Emergency Route" for a fucking blizzard for? https://twitter.com/tomcblock79/status/692491896153870339¬...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### Step 1: Understand the content of the message The message is a **Twitter post** (with a link) that reads: > “The hell you leave your car in a 'Snow Emergency Route' for a fucking blizzard for?” This is an **angry, rhetorical question** — li...
real
116,990
roupenminassian/twitter-misinformation
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: The #COVID19 antibody testing material only cost the company about $8. https://t.co/qhru4B8jus
Let's analyze this message step by step: --- **Message**: *“The #COVID19 antibody testing material only cost the company about $8. https://t.co/qhru4B8jus”* --- ### Step 1: Understand the claim The message claims that the *material cost* of a COVID-19 antibody test was only $8. This is a specific, quantifiable cl...
real
43,598
nanyy1025/covid_fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May will stress the value of free trade and her support for the Iran nuclear deal when she m...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### **1. Source and Style** The message is formatted as a **Reuters news report**, which is a highly reputable, professional news agency known for factual, well-sourced journalism. The writing style is consistent with Reuters’ tone: neutral, detailed...
real
39,998
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: DELINGPOLE: Why I Totally Hate Big Oil - And Why You Should Too...Did you hear the speech that Al Gore gave in Texas the other day saying that...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is **real** or **fake**. --- ### **1. Tone and Style** The message is written in a **highly polemical, sarcastic, and conspiratorial tone**, typical of **climate-skeptic or libertarian opinion pieces** — especially those published in outlets like *Breitb...
real
188,553
pushpdeep/fake_news_test
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: GOP leadership race gets personal Top Dems want White House to call off Part B demo — The next cancer drug shortage
Let's analyze the message step by step: > **"GOP leadership race gets personal Top Dems want White House to call off Part B demo — The next cancer drug shortage"** ### Step 1: Structural Analysis The message appears to be a **headline** or **headline fragment**, likely intended for a news aggregator or social media p...
fake
271,221
Hasib18/fake-news-dataset
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: MANILA, Philippines – Some areas suspended face-to-face classes for Thursday, April 25, due to high heat index levels. The heat index is measu...
Let's analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Source: Rappler.com** Rappler is a well-known, legitimate, and reputable news outlet in the Philippines. It has been operating since 2012 and is recognized for its journalistic standards, even though it has faced political pressure in the...
real
286,619
nixbel/fakenews_train
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Weekend plans = hunkering down to ride out Hurricane Harvey, now a Category 4 storm. Pray for us!
Let’s think step by step: 1. **Hurricane Harvey timeline**: Hurricane Harvey was a real and devastating hurricane that made landfall in Texas in August 2017. It was indeed a Category 4 storm at landfall on August 25, 2017, near Rockport, Texas. It caused catastrophic flooding, especially in Houston, and was one o...
real
97,452
roupenminassian/twitter-misinformation
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: John McCain Withdraws Support for Donald Trump After Disclosure of Recording - The New York TimesSenator John McCain, the 2008 Republican pres...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Context and Timing** The message claims to be from *The New York Times* and describes events surrounding the 2016 U.S. presidential election, specifically the fallout after the release of the **Access Hollywood tape** on October 7, 2016,...
real
171,601
pushpdeep/fake_news_test
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Ahhh, the perenial question: What do women want?I hear a lot of my male friends ask this question. It seems we like to spend a lot of time and...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is **real** or **fake**. --- ### **1. Tone and Style** The message is written in a **sarcastic, condescending, and pseudo-intellectual tone**, using rhetorical questions, irony, and dismissive language (“infernal ‘solution mode’”, “wow, I hope their kit...
fake
297,706
nixbel/fakenews_train
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: This Sarah Huckabee Sanders Tweet About Attacking The FBI Hasn’t Aged Well Donald J. Trump spent a portion of his Sunday, presumably after chu...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is **real** or **fake**. --- ### **Step 1: Identify the core claim** The message claims that: - Sarah Huckabee Sanders (then White House Press Secretary) tweeted in **November 2016** defending the FBI against accusations of bias against Hillary Clinton. ...
real
271,163
Hasib18/fake-news-dataset
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Venezuela s powerful former oil czar Rafael Ramirez said on Tuesday he resigned from his job as U.N. envoy on orders of the president, a sign ...
Let’s analyze this message step by step for veracity. --- ### **1. Key Claims in the Message** The message contains multiple specific, interlocking claims: - **Rafael Ramírez resigned as Venezuela’s UN envoy on President Maduro’s orders.** - **Ramírez was a former oil czar and close ally of Hugo Chávez.** - **He ha...
real
204,363
AlexanderHolmes0/true-fake-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: NANCY PELOSI ARROGANTLY DISMISSES Questions on Crooked Democrat IT Employees Under Investigation [Video]Pleading ignorance is a perfect ploy f...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Source Credibility** The message cites **“The Daily Caller”** as the source. The Daily Caller is a conservative news website known for promoting partisan and often unverified or misleading stories. It has been criticized by media watchdog...
fake
169,481
pushpdeep/fake_news_combined
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: The value of Bitcoin will increase exponentially in the next year, making all early investors millionaires.
Let's think step by step: 1. **Claim Analysis**: The message asserts that Bitcoin’s value will increase *exponentially* in the next year, resulting in *all early investors becoming millionaires*. This is an extremely strong and absolute claim. 2. **Exponential Growth?** - Exponential growth in price implies a ra...
fake
134,876
Intel/misinformation-guard
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: voting for @user is voting for @user @user . vote wisely
Let's analyze the message step by step: > "voting for @user is voting for @user @user . vote wisely" ### Step 1: Structure and Grammar - The message is very short and lacks proper punctuation and clarity. - It repeats "@user" three times in a row: `"voting for @user is voting for @user @user"` - This repetition i...
fake
310,083
lusamaki/Fake_News_Detection_System_29.5k
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: looking forward to the day when cnni will report something positive about russia and turkey whether it be natural disasters cnn will blame gov...
Let’s analyze the message step by step to assess its veracity. --- **Message:** > "looking forward to the day when cnni will report something positive about russia and turkey whether it be natural disasters cnn will blame government incompetence on elections cnn will always claim fraud on the part of putin or erdogan...
fake
310,510
lusamaki/Fake_News_Detection_System_29.5k
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Boston men jailed for Trump-inspired hate crime attackBOSTON (Reuters) - Two Boston brothers accused of urinating on and beating a homeless Me...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### **1. Source: Reuters** The message is attributed to **Reuters**, a globally respected, mainstream news agency known for rigorous fact-checking and journalistic standards. Fake news rarely uses Reuters as a source because it is highly traceable an...
real
67,748
ikekobby/40-percent-cleaned-preprocessed-fake-real-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Sharpton Calls on Schumer to Give GOP the ’Big Payback’ for Garland Snub - Breitbart Wednesday on the “Tom Joyner Morning Show,” while discuss...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### **1. Source: Breitbart** - **Breitbart News** is a right-wing news outlet known for sensationalism, partisan reporting, and occasionally publishing misleading or unverified claims. While it doesn't automatically mean the content is fake, it does ...
fake
248,674
Hasib18/fake-news-dataset
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Disney Refuses Ransom to Hackers Who Stole ‘Pirates of The Caribbean’ - Breitbart Disney is refusing, thus far, to buckle to hackers’ ransomwa...
Let's analyze the message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Claim: Disney refused to pay ransom to hackers who stole “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”** - **Fact-checking**: There was a major ransomware attack in May 2017 called **WannaCry**, which affected hundreds of thousan...
fake
269,156
Hasib18/fake-news-dataset
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Remember Combetta is Hillary s Oh Sh*t IT guy:BREAKING: FEMALE LAW STUDENT Busts Hillary s Oh Sh*t IT Guy Who Was Seeking Help To Scrub Hill...
Let’s analyze this message step by step for veracity. --- ### **1. Source and Tone** The message is written in a sensational, clickbait style: - “OH SH*T IT guy” — informal, mocking, unprofessional. - “FEMALE LAW STUDENT Busts…” — dramatic, implies a heroic whistleblower. - “Wikileaks Applauds!” — uses capitalization...
fake
38,050
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: All major tech companies have implemented foolproof security measures to protect user data from hacking, ensuring complete online anonymity.
Let’s analyze the message step by step: > **"All major tech companies have implemented foolproof security measures to protect user data from hacking, ensuring complete online anonymity."** ### Step 1: Evaluate “foolproof security measures” - **“Foolproof”** means completely impervious to failure or exploitation. - In...
fake
130,338
Intel/misinformation-guard
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Breaking: Iran launched a series of missile attacks aimed at U.S. bases in Iraq, Iranian state television reported Tuesday. https://t.co/BoYA...
Let’s analyze this message step by step: --- **1. Source of the message:** The message includes a link: `https://t.co/BoYA017R6x` — this is a Twitter (X) URL shortener. It does not reveal the actual source unless clicked. However, the claim is attributed to “Iranian state television.” That is a significant claim — ...
fake
95,059
roupenminassian/twitter-misinformation
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: (VIDEO) ICE DIRECTOR: AGENTS COULD BE FIRED IF THEY DON’T ENFORCE OBAMA’S LAWLESS IMMIGRATION POLICYIt s simple and it s wrong: The Obama bord...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### **Step 1: Source Evaluation** The message is attributed to “left-news” — a domain that is **not a reputable news source**. In fact, “left-news” is a known **satirical or fake news website** that often publishes misleading or fabricated stories wi...
fake
66,073
ikekobby/40-percent-cleaned-preprocessed-fake-real-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: This is an Anthem for Our Times This is an Anthem for Our Times Share on Facebook Tweet I think the world deserves to see the truth about #NoD...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is likely **real** or **fake**. --- ### **1. Content and Tone** - The message is written in a highly emotional, poetic, and spiritual tone — common in authentic personal testimonies from social movements. - It references **#NoDAPL** (No Dakota Access Pip...
real
253,831
Hasib18/fake-news-dataset
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Wakame Seaweed Salad May Lower Blood Pressure Wakame Seaweed Salad May Lower Blood Pressure VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Close Wakame Seaweed Salad Ma...
Let’s analyze this message **step by step** to determine whether it is **real** or **fake**. --- ### **Step 1: Tone and Structure** The message reads like a **transcript of a video commentary**, likely from a health/nutrition educator — possibly **Dr. Michael Greger** or someone from **NutritionFacts.org**, given: - ...
real
272,642
Hasib18/fake-news-dataset
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: @user the way i saw you stealing and passing fake ballot papers i felt embarrassed you even had gloves on to cover your tracks
Let's analyze the message step by step: --- **Message:** "@user the way i saw you stealing and passing fake ballot papers i felt embarrassed you even had gloves on to cover your tracks" --- ### Step 1: Context and plausibility - The message accuses someone of **stealing and passing fake ballot papers** — this is ...
fake
306,775
lusamaki/Fake_News_Detection_System_29.5k
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: The Earth is an oblate spheroid shape, meaning it is slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator, as supported by satellite ima...
Let's analyze the statement step by step: > "The Earth is an oblate spheroid shape, meaning it is slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator, as supported by satellite imagery, ship navigation, and numerous scientific measurements." ### Step 1: Scientific consensus - The Earth is indeed an **oblate sp...
real
145,046
Intel/misinformation-guard
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: CHILDISH CNN HOST Refuses To Call Trump Her President: “He’s YOUR President” [Video]Low blow! Political hack Angela Rye refused to say that Pr...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is **real** or **fake**. --- ### **Step 1: Source and Tone Analysis** - The message is written in a **highly emotional, sensationalized, and partisan tone**. Phrases like: - “CHILDISH CNN HOST” - “bitter woman” - “spews racist talking points” - “...
fake
62,504
ikekobby/40-percent-cleaned-preprocessed-fake-real-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: BAGUIO CITY– This city has recorded a downtrend in the number of young mothers in the last three years, city health officer Dr. Rowena Galpo s...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### **1. Source and Context** The message is attributed to **Baguio City**, a well-known city in the Philippines, and cites **officials**: - Dr. Rowena Galpo (City Health Officer) - Marlene de Castro (Executive Director, Baguio Center for Young Adul...
real
294,230
nixbel/fakenews_train
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will announce his decision next week on whether to put North Korea on a U.S. list of state spons...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- **Step 1: Source credibility** - The message is attributed to **Reuters**, a globally respected and highly credible news agency known for factual, well-sourced reporting. - The quote is from **Sarah Sanders**, who was the White House Press Secret...
real
1,277
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: French court demands 40 million euro bail for Russian lawmakerMARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - A French judge has ordered a prominent Russian bus...
Let’s analyze this message step by step for veracity. --- ### 1. **Source and Style** - The message is attributed to **Reuters**, a highly reputable international news agency. - The writing style is typical of Reuters: factual, formal, with attributed sources (“a judicial source said,” “a source close to the investig...
real
65,123
ikekobby/40-percent-cleaned-preprocessed-fake-real-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Since President Obama took office in 2009, the right-wing has been awash with claims that he is a secret Muslim foreigner who plans to bring ...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### Step 1: **Context and Tone** The message is written in a **satirical, sarcastic, and highly opinionated tone**. It uses exaggerated language like: - “Oh my sweet Allah!” - “Conservative nutters” - “Party of Hate” - “super secret Muslim Kenyan ...
fake
15,081
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Trump Tells The TruthTrump Tells The Truth And that is why the One Percent hate him https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYozWHBIf8g&app=desktop T...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- **1. Repetition of phrase: “Trump Tells The Truth”** The message begins with the phrase repeated twice: “Trump Tells The TruthTrump Tells The Truth.” This is stylistically unusual for legitimate news or credible reporting. It resembles clickbait or...
fake
182,272
pushpdeep/fake_news_test
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: The Earth is flat and can be seen as a flat disc from space.
Let's think step by step: 1. **Claim**: "The Earth is flat and can be seen as a flat disc from space." 2. **Scientific consensus**: Over centuries, overwhelming evidence from multiple disciplines — astronomy, physics, geology, and space exploration — confirms that the Earth is an oblate spheroid (a slightly flattened...
fake
133,928
Intel/misinformation-guard
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: have lined up to help.“The best part of this is seeing the big smile on their face, to be out, to have this burden done with,” said Kathy Davi...
Let's analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is **real** or **fake**. --- ### **1. Tone and Style** The passage reads like a **long-form journalistic feature** — detailed, human-centered, emotionally resonant, with direct quotes, specific names, locations, and organizational details. This is charac...
real
292,365
nixbel/fakenews_train
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: This undated handout image released by Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense on April 24, 2023 shows the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is **real** or **fake**. --- ### **Step 1: Identify the core claim** The central claim is: > **China’s aircraft carrier Shandong was spotted about 200 nautical miles from Luzon (Philippines), in the West Philippine Sea, as part of a “calculated” move t...
real
289,692
nixbel/fakenews_train
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: REPRESENT. Athletes of Team Philippines are seen on a boat along the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 o...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Core Claim:** > “Athletes of Team Philippines are seen on a boat along the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France.” This is **factually accurate**. - The **Paris 2024 O...
real
282,831
nixbel/fakenews_train
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday that the planned independence referendum in northern Iraq is an issue of national secu...
Let’s analyze this message step by step for veracity. --- ### Step 1: Identify key claims in the message 1. **Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım** said the planned independence referendum in northern Iraq is an issue of **national security**, and Turkey will take **any necessary steps**. 2. **Massoud Barzani**, ...
real
200,228
AlexanderHolmes0/true-fake-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: TOP PRIORITY: Obama Springs Crack Dealers Out Of Prison In Record NumbersThe controversy surrounding Obama s prison reforms continues with the...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Core Claim:** > “Obama Springs Crack Dealers Out Of Prison In Record Numbers” This is a sensational headline. The phrase “springs crack dealers out of prison” is emotionally charged and misleading. It implies a reckless or unlawful relea...
fake
153,689
pushpdeep/fake_news_combined
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: EMPLOYEES IMPLANTED WITH MICROCHIP at “Chip Party”…First Company in US to Have Microchip Program We reported last week on the Wisconsin compan...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is **real** or **fake**. --- ### **Step 1: Identify the core claim** > A Wisconsin company, **Three Square Market**, is the **first in the U.S.** to offer **voluntary microchip implants** to employees for purposes like door access, computer login, and ve...
real
278,189
Hasib18/fake-news-dataset
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: BREAKING: CHARITY FAILED TO REVEAL 1,100 DONORS TO THE CLINTON FOUNDATIONMore and more dirt on these two grifters who re shockingly still deny...
Let's analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### Step 1: **Source and Tone Analysis** The message is written in a sensational, emotionally charged tone: - Uses phrases like “BREAKING”, “dirt on these two grifters”, “shockingly still denying the truth”, “pocketed most of the donations” — all...
fake
55,746
ikekobby/40-percent-cleaned-preprocessed-fake-real-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: The Russian CDC admitted that COVID-19 is human-made.
Let's analyze this statement step by step: 1. **"Russian CDC" — Is this a real entity?** Russia does not have an agency called the "CDC." The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is a U.S.-based federal agency. Russia’s equivalent public health authority is the **Federal Service for Surveillance on Co...
fake
43,510
nanyy1025/covid_fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Higher SSS premiums ‘spoil’ P2K pension hikehome/News/Nation/Higher SSS premiums ‘spoil’ P2K pension hikeProponents of the P2,000 across-the-b...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is **real** or **fake**. --- ### **Step 1: Context and Plausibility** The message discusses a **proposed P2,000 monthly pension increase** for Social Security System (SSS) pensioners in the Philippines, and the **controversy** around whether this should...
real
296,417
nixbel/fakenews_train
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Boiler Room EP #71: ‘One Million Mark’Tune in to the Alternate Current Radio Network (ACR) for another LIVE broadcast of The Boiler Room sta...
Let’s analyze this message step by step for veracity. --- ### Step 1: **Inconsistencies in Episode Numbering** > “...for the 70th episode of BOILER ROOM.” But the headline says: > “Boiler Room EP #71” This is a **clear contradiction**: the message claims it's episode #71, then later calls it the “70th episode.” ...
fake
63,958
ikekobby/40-percent-cleaned-preprocessed-fake-real-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia s lower house of parliament on Wednesday approved a law that would give Moscow the power to force foreign media to b...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### **1. Source and Structure** - The message is attributed to **Reuters**, a globally respected and highly credible news agency with a strong reputation for fact-based reporting. - The structure follows standard journalistic formatting: dateline (“M...
real
6,343
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. District Court judge ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump’s administration must allow access to abortion ...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### Step 1: **Source Attribution** The message is attributed to **Reuters**, a highly reputable and internationally recognized news agency known for factual, well-sourced journalism. Reuters does not typically publish fabricated stories, especially o...
real
36,416
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: We Are All Deplorables Donate We Are All Deplorables If left activists are concerned about future political victories, they should take seriou...
Let's analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is **real** or **fake**. --- ### **Step 1: Source Evaluation — counterpunch.org** The article is attributed to **counterpunch.org**. → CounterPunch is a well-known, long-standing **left-wing political magazine** founded in 1994. It publishes critical,...
real
244,913
Hasib18/fake-news-dataset
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: SHOT. Jamie Malonzo in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. FIBA MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas played with...
Let’s analyze the message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Source and Context** The message is attributed to **Rappler.com**, a reputable Philippine news outlet known for journalistic integrity. The tone, structure, and style are consistent with their sports reporting — detailed, quote-driven, and...
real
284,219
nixbel/fakenews_train
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: This letter was sent to 100% FED Up! by an anonymous author:It doesn’t matter who you support for President in 2016. This letter will make you...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is **real** or **fake**. --- ### **Step 1: Context and Source** - The message claims to be from an anonymous author sent to **“100% FED Up!”**, a likely satirical or partisan newsletter. - It references the **RNC (Republican National Committee)** P.O. Bo...
fake
202,161
AlexanderHolmes0/true-fake-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Cryptocurrencies are decentralized digital or virtual currencies that use cryptography for secure financial transactions.
Let's think step by step: 1. **Definition of Cryptocurrencies**: Cryptocurrencies are indeed digital or virtual currencies. This is a widely accepted definition in both technical and financial literature. 2. **Decentralization**: Most well-known cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) are designed to be decentrali...
real
139,735
Intel/misinformation-guard
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Our hearts are broken for all those in our school nutrition family who've suffered immense losses from wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes & othe...
Let's analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- **Step 1: Tone and Content** The message expresses empathy for people affected by natural disasters — wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes — specifically within the “school nutrition family.” This is a plausible and emotionally resonant message. Scho...
real
99,527
roupenminassian/twitter-misinformation
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Miners and workers displaced by the closure or suspension of mining firms in the region can turn to biochar technology as an alternative sourc...
Let’s evaluate the message step by step for veracity. --- ### **1. Context and Plausibility of the Core Claim** > *Miners displaced by mining closures in Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur (Caraga region) are transitioning to biochar technology as an alternative livelihood, promoted by DENR.* - ...
real
293,486
nixbel/fakenews_train
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: 21st Century Wire asks HAVE YOUR SHOUT: We ask our readers who they trust with foreign policy, Hillary or Trump?Vote, comment and share below
Let's analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- **1. Source: “21st Century Wire”** - “21st Century Wire” is a well-known website that has been widely identified by fact-checkers and media analysts as a **conspiracy theory and disinformation site**. - It has repeatedly published misleading, sensat...
fake
11,464
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Iowa’s governor said on Tuesday it would be a “big mistake” for voters in the nation’s first presidential contest next month to choose Ted Cru...
Let’s analyze this message step by step for veracity. --- ### **1. Source Attribution** The message is attributed to **Reuters News Agency**, with specific reporters named: - Reporting by Kay Henderson - Writing by Doina Chiacu - Editing by Jonathan Oatis Reuters is a **highly reputable, global news organiza...
real
206,001
AlexanderHolmes0/true-fake-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Red Cross Sorry For Blatantly Racist Pool Safety Poster Margaret Sawyer was shocked when she encountered a blatantly racist swim safe poster...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Source and Plausibility of the Event** The story centers on **Margaret Sawyer** (later referenced as John Sawyer in the image credit — a possible name inconsistency) who allegedly encountered a racially biased poster at two public pools ...
real
249,736
Hasib18/fake-news-dataset
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: REPUBLICAN DEBATE LINE OF THE NIGHT: “Keep swinging’ men, swing for the fences!” [Video]This is hysterical! I don t care who you support, this...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- **1. Content of the message:** > “REPUBLICAN DEBATE LINE OF THE NIGHT: ‘Keep swinging’ men, swing for the fences!’ [Video] This is hysterical! I don’t care who you support, this is NOT politics as usual! politics” - The message claims to quote a...
fake
57,933
ikekobby/40-percent-cleaned-preprocessed-fake-real-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: How Car Insurance Can Help You Recover After Hurricane Dorian https://www.accesswire.com/558209/How-Car-Insurance-Can-Help-You-Recover-After-H...
Let’s analyze this step by step: --- **1. Topic: Car Insurance and Hurricane Dorian** Hurricane Dorian was a major hurricane that struck the Bahamas in September 2019 and affected parts of the southeastern United States, particularly Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. It was a historically powerful and slow-moving...
real
123,274
roupenminassian/twitter-misinformation
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: (Reuters) - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced on Wednesday that he has a “treatable form” of prostate cancer but said it would not inte...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **Step 1: Source credibility** The message is attributed to **Reuters**, one of the world’s most respected and reputable news agencies. Reuters is known for rigorous fact-checking, adherence to journalistic standards, and sourcing from officia...
real
30,984
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: There is no credible evidence to support the existence of a secret society controlling world governments. The idea of a single entity or group...
Let's analyze the message step by step: 1. **Content of the message**: The message states that there is no credible evidence for a secret society controlling world governments. It further claims that such ideas are common in conspiracy theories and have been debunked by experts and fact-checkers. 2. **Tone and l...
real
129,059
Intel/misinformation-guard
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Many Austrian voters still undecided ahead of election: pollZURICH (Reuters) - More than a quarter of Austrian voters may still be undecided a...
Let's analyze the message step by step to determine whether it is likely **real** or **fake**. --- ### **1. Source and Attribution** - The message is attributed to **Reuters**, a globally respected and reputable news agency. - It cites **two specific polls**: - **Research Affairs** (online poll, 600 people) via *Oe...
real
155,671
pushpdeep/fake_news_combined
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: There s an age old saying: not all Republicans are racist, but all racists are Republicans. For quite sometime, the GOP has been pushing back ...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Tone and Style** The message is written in an extremely inflammatory, emotionally charged, and satirical tone. It uses exaggerated language, stereotyping, and derogatory labels (“sunburnt, unkempt hillbillies,” “Olive Garden is a fancy di...
fake
27,648
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: wasapere wana vote sai ...
Let's analyze the message step by step: Message: **"wasapere wana vote sai ..."** ### Step 1: Language and Structure - The message appears to be in a non-standard or fragmented form of English, possibly a mix of slang, typos, or a local dialect. - "wasapere" — This is not a standard English word. It may be a misspell...
fake
311,438
lusamaki/Fake_News_Detection_System_29.5k
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: MHA Permits All States To Open Schools During Lockdown
Let's analyze the message step by step: **Message:** > "MHA Permits All States To Open Schools During Lockdown" ### Step 1: Understand the acronym "MHA" - MHA stands for **Ministry of Home Affairs**, which is a key government body in India responsible for internal security, law and order, and coordination between t...
fake
48,478
nanyy1025/covid_fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: U.S. President Donald Trump s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel s capital will stoke violence in the region, former Saudi intelligence chief ...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is **real** or **fake**. --- ### **1. Source and Context** The message is presented as a **Reuters interview** with **Prince Turki al-Faisal**, former head of Saudi intelligence and a prominent member of the Saudi royal family. Reuters is a highly reputa...
real
198,574
AlexanderHolmes0/true-fake-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: This HILARIOUS Cartoon Shows What Happened Just Before Paul Ryan Endorsed TrumpPolitical cartoons are usually awesomely hilarious, and they a...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### Step 1: **Tone and Style** The message is written in a highly emotional, inflammatory, and sarcastic tone. Phrases like: - “jumped on the Trump Train” - “kissing the dirtiest asshole in America” - “take it up the ass from Trump” - “brainless, bom...
fake
147,226
pushpdeep/fake_news_combined
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: WATCH: TRUMP SUPPORTER DESTROYS “Ghetto” McDonald’s Worker Who Refused To Serve Cop In VirginiaA uniformed police officer in Virginia said he ...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Source and Platform** The message references: - **Richmond.com** – a legitimate local news site in Virginia. - **Facebook** – Cathy Naff’s post. - **Twitter** – @w_terrence (Terrence Williams), described as a “conservative Trump supporter...
fake
58,492
ikekobby/40-percent-cleaned-preprocessed-fake-real-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Sen. John McCain(R-Ariz.) dug himself into a hole on Meet The Press when he was asked to respond to this tweet by the President.The FAKE NEWS ...
Let’s analyze this message step by step for veracity. --- ### Step 1: Identify the core claims 1. **Sen. John McCain responded to a Trump tweet on *Meet the Press*** → The tweet quoted is real: > “The FAKE NEWS media (failing @nytimes, @NBCNews, @ABC, @CBS, @CNN) is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the Ame...
fake
40,539
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Donald Trump’s Son Bashes His Father’s Campaign: ‘So Ridiculous I Can’t Even Watch It’ (AUDIO)If you ve never had to suffer through any of Tr...
Let's analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **Step 1: Source and Style Analysis** - The headline is clickbait-style: > “Donald Trump’s Son Bashes His Father’s Campaign: ‘So Ridiculous I Can’t Even Watch It’ (AUDIO)” This is typical of **fake news or satirical sites** — it uses e...
fake
164,221
pushpdeep/fake_news_combined
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Michael Flynn, Trump’s embattled former national security adviser, has reportedly caved in and will testify to Robert Mueller and his team abo...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### **1. Source Analysis** The message cites: - **ABC News** (specifically Brian Ross) - **CNN’s David Wright** (a real CNN correspondent) - **Twitter posts** from @DavidWright_CNN dated December 1, 2017 - A statement from Michael Flynn - A satirica...
fake
191,779
AlexanderHolmes0/true-fake-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: If I found out my college-age daughter was attending a Bernie Sanders rally, she would #FeelTheBern when her tuition payments were shut off. A...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### **1. Tone and Language** - The message is **highly emotional**, uses **loaded language** (“self-absorbed child,” “take what you’ve earned,” “shameful”), and **demonizes political opponents**. - It employs **fear-mongering** and **us-vs-them rheto...
fake
40,462
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: GENEVA (Reuters) - More than 33,000 migrants have died at sea trying to reach European shores since 2000, making the Mediterranean by far the...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Source Attribution:** The message is attributed to **Reuters**, a globally respected and highly credible news agency. It also cites the **International Organization for Migration (IOM)**, a United Nations agency, as the primary source of ...
real
5,873
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Severe wildfires in California are primarily caused by lightning strikes and drought conditions, leading to devastating losses in property and...
Let's think step by step: 1. **Context of wildfires in California**: California is well-known for its severe wildfire seasons. These fires are a recurring and well-documented natural disaster. 2. **Primary causes of wildfires in California**: According to scientific data from sources like the California Dep...
real
129,102
Intel/misinformation-guard
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: ICC reports Jordan to U.N. Security Council for not arresting Sudan's BashirAMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court (ICC) said ...
Let's analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### **Step 1: Check the core claim** > The ICC reported Jordan to the U.N. Security Council for failing to arrest Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir during his visit to Amman in March. - **Fact-checking the event**: Omar al-Bashir did visit Jordan in March 2017...
real
151,206
pushpdeep/fake_news_combined
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Facial recognition technology can identify individuals with 100% accuracy, even in low-light conditions.
Let's think step by step about the claim: > "Facial recognition technology can identify individuals with 100% accuracy, even in low-light conditions." ### Step 1: Understand what “100% accuracy” means - 100% accuracy implies that the system never makes a mistake — no false positives (incorrectly identifying someone a...
fake
145,226
Intel/misinformation-guard
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: THIS Is Trump’s Definition Of ‘Fair’ Media Coverage (VIDEO) Trump hates the media with a passion. He often rails on Twitter, and at his rallie...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Source and Context** The message cites: - **Brian Stelter**, a well-known media journalist and CNN anchor (at the time, host of “Reliable Sources”). - A **Twitter post** from August 17, 2016, with a link to a CNN Tonight segment. - A **vi...
real
279,442
Hasib18/fake-news-dataset
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu planned this trip within hours of Trump’s inauguration in January, with the hope of repairing th...
Let's analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Context and Timeline Check** The message claims: > "President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu planned this trip within hours of Trump’s inauguration in January..." - **Trump’s inauguration**: January 20, 2017. - **Netanyahu’s visit t...
fake
196,192
AlexanderHolmes0/true-fake-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Ahmad Khan Rahami’s YouTube Account Listed Jihad Videos, Complaint Says - The New York TimesThe man who the police say planted bombs in New Yo...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Source Credibility** The message is attributed to **The New York Times**, one of the most respected and rigorously fact-checked news organizations in the world. It cites a **criminal complaint filed in Federal District Court in New York**...
real
177,560
pushpdeep/fake_news_test
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: My grandma who lives in Louisiana made my daddy bring her to the grocery store to get food in preparation for Hurricane Matthew
Let's analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- **Message**: *"My grandma who lives in Louisiana made my daddy bring her to the grocery store to get food in preparation for Hurricane Matthew."* --- ### Step 1: Understand the historical context of Hurricane Matthew - **Hurricane Matthew** occu...
real
123,433
roupenminassian/twitter-misinformation
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: A post on the Black Power Political Organization Facebook page shows the group taking credit for snipers who killed Dallas law enforcement off...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### Step 1: **Context of the Event** The message claims that the **Black Power Political Organization (BPPO)** took credit for **snipers killing Dallas law enforcement officers yesterday**. - The **Dallas police shootings** occurred on **July 7, ...
fake
27,332
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: The government prints money to secretly control the global economy and cause economic collapses.
Let’s analyze this statement step by step: > "The government prints money to secretly control the global economy and cause economic collapses." ### Step 1: Understanding money printing Governments (through their central banks, like the U.S. Federal Reserve) do sometimes increase the money supply — often called “print...
fake
142,836
Intel/misinformation-guard
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Goes to NJ from Pittsburgh stuck in blizzard and i am tired from the bus ride over
Let’s analyze the message step by step: > “Goes to NJ from Pittsburgh stuck in blizzard and i am tired from the bus ride over” ### 1. **Grammatical and Stylistic Analysis** - The sentence is grammatically incorrect and lacks proper structure: - “Goes to NJ from Pittsburgh” — this is not a complete sentence. It read...
real
100,498
roupenminassian/twitter-misinformation
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico’s government welcomed the upcoming renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on Thursday...
Let’s analyze the message step by step for veracity. --- **1. Source and Format:** - The message is attributed to *Reuters*, a highly reputable international news agency known for factual, well-sourced reporting. - The format follows standard Reuters style: location in parentheses, date reference (“on Thursday”), off...
real
11,180
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet made a decision on whether to formally recognize Jerusalem as Israel s capital, his adviser and son-in...
Let’s analyze this message step by step for veracity. --- ### **1. Context and Historical Accuracy** The message refers to **Donald Trump** and his potential decision to recognize **Jerusalem as Israel’s capital**, a highly significant and controversial foreign policy move. - **Historical fact**: On **December 6, 2...
real
212,568
AlexanderHolmes0/true-fake-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Who ’Paid for’ Tax Day Protests? Breitbart Revealed Organizers’ Soros Ties Months AgoPresident Donald Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to call ...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **Step 1: Identify the core claim** The message claims that: - President Trump tweeted on April 16, 2017, calling for an investigation into who paid for the “Tax Day Protests.” - Breitbart News had previously (on Feb 16, 2017) published an a...
real
181,874
pushpdeep/fake_news_test
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: President Rodrigo Duterte has had enough with the students from the University of the Philippines who chose to ‘walkout’ of their classes than...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **Step 1: Source and Context** The message claims to be a tweet from **@standupdiliman** on **February 1, 2018**, with a link to a tweet (pic.twitter.com/IA61bNLZix). It also includes a long narrative supposedly quoting President Rodrigo Duter...
fake
299,498
nixbel/fakenews_train
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Department Store Chain Drops Ivanka Trump Like A Bad Habit As Daddy F*cks Over Our CountryDonald Trump s presidency may be going great for hi...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### **1. Tone and Language** - The message is written in a **highly emotional, partisan, and inflammatory tone**. It uses phrases like: - “Daddy f*cks over our country” - “sh*tty merchandise” - “f*ck up diplomatic relationships” - This kind of ...
fake
60,516
ikekobby/40-percent-cleaned-preprocessed-fake-real-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Lebanon is too weak to bear the consequences of Saad al-Hariri s resignation as prime minister and cannot afford to side against Iran, Lebanes...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### Step 1: **Contextual Background Check** - **Saad al-Hariri** was indeed the Prime Minister of Lebanon. He resigned on **November 4, 2017**, while in Saudi Arabia, in a televised speech broadcast from Riyadh. - In that speech, he **accused Iran a...
real
216,404
AlexanderHolmes0/true-fake-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Britain's aid minister apologizes over undisclosed Israel meetingsLONDON (Reuters) - Britain s international development minister Priti Patel ...
Let’s analyze this message step by step for veracity. --- ### **1. Source and Style** - The message is attributed to **Reuters**, a highly reputable international news agency known for rigorous fact-checking and sourcing. - The writing style is typical of professional journalism: formal, detailed, includes quotes, co...
real
58,921
ikekobby/40-percent-cleaned-preprocessed-fake-real-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Biden tells Baltic states: Don't take Trump seriouslyRIGA (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told Baltic leaders on Tuesday not to take...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **1. Context and Plausibility** The message claims that **Vice President Joe Biden**, during a trip to Riga, Latvia, in 2016, told Baltic leaders **not to take Donald Trump seriously** regarding his criticisms of NATO and Article 5. This occu...
real
154,301
pushpdeep/fake_news_combined
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: The value of Bitcoin will increase exponentially and make everyone rich overnight.
Let's analyze the message step by step: > "The value of Bitcoin will increase exponentially and make everyone rich overnight." ### Step 1: Understand the claim The message makes two strong claims: 1. Bitcoin’s value will increase **exponentially**. 2. This increase will **make everyone rich overnight**. ### Step 2: ...
fake
136,739
Intel/misinformation-guard
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: When Jeb Hensarling, the Republican chair of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, released legislation this summer to weaken the major...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **Step 1: Identify the key claims** The message makes several specific claims: 1. **Jeb Hensarling**, Republican chair of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the **CHOICE Act** to replace Dodd-Frank. 2. The **Trump transition ...
real
215,943
AlexanderHolmes0/true-fake-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: VANITY FAIR LEAVES MELANIA Off “BEST DRESSED” List…But Look Who Did Make The ListImmediately following the election, a few leftist designers a...
Let’s analyze this message step by step for veracity. --- ### **1. Source and Tone Analysis** The message is written in a highly partisan, emotionally charged tone. It uses: - Loaded language: “leftist designers,” “freak show,” “damage Hillary Clinton had done,” “ripping out a page,” “LOL!” - Ad hominem attacks: Crit...
fake
164,335
pushpdeep/fake_news_combined
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: The Department of Justice (DoJ) has tapped a new acting chief prosecutor.Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday designated Senior Deputy...
Let's analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- ### **Step 1: Check the names and positions mentioned** - **Menardo Guevarra**: Real person. He was indeed the Secretary of Justice of the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte (2016–2022). - **Jorge Catalan**: Real person. He was the Pro...
real
291,793
nixbel/fakenews_train
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: SCARY Pentagon Scientist Says They Have Created A Microchip That Needs to Be Implanted Under Your Skin Which Senses COVID-19 in Your Body.... ...
Let’s analyze this message step by step for veracity: --- **1. Source and Format:** - The message is a tweet-like snippet with a shortened URL (t.co), which is common on social media. - It uses sensational language: “SCARY,” “Needs to be Implanted Under Your Skin,” “Senses COVID-19 in Your Body.” These are classic in...
fake
83,055
roupenminassian/twitter-misinformation
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: The ambassadors to Washington from Britain, France, Germany and the European Union all strongly backed the international nuclear agreement wit...
Let’s analyze this message step by step for veracity. --- ### **1. Contextual Plausibility** The message describes a situation in **2017**, around the time when **President Donald Trump** was considering whether to **certify Iran’s compliance** with the **2015 Iran nuclear deal** (officially the **Joint Comprehensiv...
real
217,160
AlexanderHolmes0/true-fake-news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Chairman Devin Nunes: ‘Cannot’ Rule Out Senior Obama Officials in Intelligence Leaks - BreitbartHouse Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes did no...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### **1. Source and Context** The message is presented as a quote from **Devin Nunes**, then-Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, and references an event on **March 22, 2017** — a real date during the early Trump administration. It cites *...
real
176,362
pushpdeep/fake_news_test
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Re: WHERE’S THERE A CRASH? WORLD ECONOMY COLLAPSING!!! - HEADLINES OCTOBER 2016« Reply #406 on: October 01, 2016, 10:33:18 AM » WHERE’S THERE ...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is **real** or **fake**. --- ### **Step 1: Source and Format Analysis** The message is labeled as: > **Re: WHERE’S THERE A CRASH? WORLD ECONOMY COLLAPSING!!! - HEADLINES OCTOBER 2016** > « Reply #406 on: October 01, 2016, 10:33:18 AM » This format s...
fake
187,791
pushpdeep/fake_news_test
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican and Democratic leaders of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee said on Monday they were disappointed M...
Let's analyze this message step by step to determine its veracity. --- **Step 1: Source credibility** The message is attributed to *Reuters*, one of the world’s most respected and reputable news agencies. Reuters is known for strict journalistic standards, fact-checking, and sourcing. It is highly unlikely that Reu...
real
18,596
GonzaloA/fake_news
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: Don’t Despair: Why This Election Is Our Greatest Blessing0 About Us The Mind Unleashed is a conscious news dissemination organization that se...
Let's analyze this message step by step to determine whether it is likely **real** or **fake**. --- ### Step 1: **Title Analysis** > *"Don’t Despair: Why This Election Is Our Greatest Blessing"* - The title is emotionally charged and uses positive framing (“greatest blessing”) in the context of an election — which i...
fake
191,362
pushpdeep/fake_news_test
Given the following message, let's think step by step and predict its veracity. If it is more likely to be a real message, return \boxed{real}; otherwise, return \boxed{fake}: As at 11:15am 5th April there are 224 confirmed cases 27 discharged 5 deaths For a breakdown of cases by states- https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet Lagos...
Let’s analyze this message step by step to assess its veracity. --- ### **1. Date and Time Context** The message claims to be as of **11:15am, 5th April** — but it doesn’t specify the year. However, given the context of "confirmed cases, discharged, deaths" and state-level breakdowns, this is almost certainly referri...
real
50,577
nanyy1025/covid_fake_news