Nicole Dirks

2 weeks ago | newsguardrealitycheck.com | Nicole Dirks

By Nicole DirksWhat happened: Left-leaning social media users are falsely claiming that the Honda Motor Company laid off 9,000 U.S. workers, calling the move proof that President Donald Trump’s plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on all cars and car parts imported into the U.S. are resulting in the loss of American jobs. A closer look: The claim appears to have originated in a since-deleted March 27 X post by Canadian user @CoffeyTimeNews, who frequently shares anti-Trump commentary.

2 weeks ago | newsguardrealitycheck.com | Sarah Komar |Chiara Vercellone |Nicole Dirks

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3 weeks ago | newsguardrealitycheck.com | Nicole Dirks

By Nicole DirksWhat happened: As evidence that human activities are not responsible for global warming, climate change deniers have been citing an article whose “lead author” is listed as Grok 3, the latest version of the artificial intelligence tool launched by Elon Musk’s X platform in February 2025.

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3 weeks ago | newsguardrealitycheck.com | Nicole Dirks

By Nicole DirksFear not, bean burrito lovers, Chipotle isn’t going anywhere. What happened: A misleading article headline prompted TikTok users to lament that Chipotle Mexican Grill is going bankrupt and closing all its restaurants, a devastating prospect to lovers of the fast casual restaurant.