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Graham Media Group strengthens newsrooms in fight against misinformation

Trust Index is an initiative by KSAT and Graham Media Group to combat misinformation campaigns and verify claims or other online content that could be false or misleading. The goal is to reinforce journalism ethics, give our readers and viewers the facts and an avenue to alert our newsroom to potentially fake or harmful information.

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5 ways you can help fight misinformation on Election Day

Professional fact-checkers share how you can help fight misinformation on Election Day 2020.

How Trust Index team will sift through fact and fiction on Election Day

Two global misinformation experts break down how the Trust Index team will be monitoring social media claims to get to the bottom of what's happening during Election Day.

COVID-19 not ‘gone’ in Texas despite President Trump’s debate claim

TRUST INDEX: Are the text messages recruiting people for COVID-19 case studies legitimate?

Two people who received these text messages asking them to participate in a COVID-19 case study for a hefty compensation asked the KSAT Trust Index Team to see if real co...

Disneyland is not moving to Texas from California despite rumor

The rumors about Disneyland leaving California for Texas are not true, according to multiple reports.

Help fight misinformation. Send questionable social media posts to the Trust Index fact-checking team

AP Fact Check: Trump distorts record; Black Lives Matter falsely accused

A look at the veracity of claims by political figures.

As election nears, watch out for ‘pink slime’ local news sites in San Antonio

At first glance, the layout and names of these websites appear to be local news outlets. But when you look closer, they're not what they seem.

AP FACT CHECK: Kamala Harris meets constitutional requirements to serve as VP

AP FACT CHECK: Trump muddies facts on mail ballots, Harris

AP FACT CHECK: Michelle Obama and the kids in ‘cages’ -- what’s true?

The reference to cages is misleading and a matter that Democrats have persistently distorted.

Hey, Siri, what’s the definition of a demon?

Texas Education Agency employees not working from home while requiring teachers to return to classrooms

Rumors circulating in recent weeks about Texas Education Agency employees working from home are unfounded, according to a spokesperson at the agency.

Do certain blood types make you more susceptible to COVID-19?

When viewers asked KSAT whether blood types are a factor in determining a person’s risk for getting COVID-19, we ran it through the KSAT Trust Index.

No, entire households are not included in COVID-19 count in San Antonio

As COVID-19 cases surge in Bexar County and around Texas, many are questioning the way cases are counted.

Trust Index: Valve masks do not stop spread of COVID-19, only ventilates one way

Experts across the globe say valve masks only filter the air you breathe in, not the air you breathe out, which means if you have COVID-19 you could still spread it to ot...

It’s all about size! Why experts say it’s false to say masks don’t filter out coronavirus because odors can get in

Some posts circulating online are claiming that since you can smell things like food or smoke through a cloth mask, the covering will not filter the coronavirus. We ran i...

Those face mask exemption cards are fake, feds warn

Fake face mask exemption postings, cards and flyers have been popping up on the internet and it was enough for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue an alert

Introducing Trust Index: Our commitment to fighting misinformation with journalism, facts

Trust Index: Can hydrogen peroxide be used as a disinfectant to kill COVID-19?

Wipes and bleach flew off the shelves, leaving the internet to swirl with claims about other products capable of killing COVID-19. What about hydrogen peroxide? It's a q...

Trust Index: The flu shot does not increase your risk of getting COVID-19

It's a claim that's been circulating for weeks: getting the flu shot will increase your risk of getting COVID-19. Even though experts worldwide have debunked the myth, KS...

Trust Index: Do vitamin deficiencies make you more susceptible to COVID-19?

Can vitamin deficiencies make you more susceptible to COVID-19 and worsen your symptoms if you get it? That's something KSAT viewers have asked, many people saying they s...

Are CDC guidelines on reopening schools as stringent as blogs claim?

KSAT fact-checked a popular blog post on the CDC guidance to reopen schools.

KSAT Trust Index: Do San Antonio hospitals have enough personal protective equipment?

Local officials have been reporting that there is a good supply of personal protective equipment at the larger local hospitals, and there is no shortage. KSAT viewers hav...

Trust Index: Can disinfectant injections and sunlight kill coronavirus? President Trump is curious

Simple, effective ways to make your Facebook conversations more civil

It’s a strange time. Anyone else finding themselves spending more time than usual on social media, considering the coronavirus pandemic?

Trust Index: No, you don’t have to repay stimulus check

There’s confusion circulating online about whether people need to pay back the federal stimulus checks being sent out.

Trust Index: Despite what you see on Facebook, H-E-B is not imposing age limits in its stores

If you’ve been on Facebook lately, you may have come across a post claiming H-E-B has started to implement an age restriction in its stores. As part of KSAT’s effort to s...

See a questionable claim on social media? Share it with the Trust Index fact-checking team

Graham Media Group strengthens newsrooms in fight against misinformation

Graham Media Group is announcing the launch of Trust Index, a new initiative to combat misinformation campaigns targeting local media.

Graham Media Group strengthens newsrooms in fight against misinformation

5 ways you can help fight misinformation on Election Day

How Trust Index team will sift through fact and fiction on Election Day

COVID-19 not ‘gone’ in Texas despite President Trump’s debate claim

TRUST INDEX: Are the text messages recruiting people for COVID-19 case studies legitimate?

Disneyland is not moving to Texas from California despite rumor

Help fight misinformation. Send questionable social media posts to the Trust Index fact-checking team

AP Fact Check: Trump distorts record; Black Lives Matter falsely accused

As election nears, watch out for ‘pink slime’ local news sites in San Antonio

AP FACT CHECK: Kamala Harris meets constitutional requirements to serve as VP

AP FACT CHECK: Trump muddies facts on mail ballots, Harris

AP FACT CHECK: Michelle Obama and the kids in ‘cages’ -- what’s true?

Hey, Siri, what’s the definition of a demon?

Texas Education Agency employees not working from home while requiring teachers to return to classrooms

Do certain blood types make you more susceptible to COVID-19?

Asia Today: Hong Kong limits gatherings to 2, orders testing

Trump teases 2024 run at White House Christmas party

18 indicted, including rapper, in gang-related activity

San Antonio father and son arrested for defrauding investors, federal officials say

No, entire households are not included in COVID-19 count in San Antonio

Trust Index: Valve masks do not stop spread of COVID-19, only ventilates one way

It’s all about size! Why experts say it’s false to say masks don’t filter out coronavirus because odors can get in

Those face mask exemption cards are fake, feds warn

Introducing Trust Index: Our commitment to fighting misinformation with journalism, facts

Trust Index: Can hydrogen peroxide be used as a disinfectant to kill COVID-19?

Trust Index: The flu shot does not increase your risk of getting COVID-19

Trust Index: Do vitamin deficiencies make you more susceptible to COVID-19?

Are CDC guidelines on reopening schools as stringent as blogs claim?

KSAT Trust Index: Do San Antonio hospitals have enough personal protective equipment?

Trust Index: Can disinfectant injections and sunlight kill coronavirus? President Trump is curious

Simple, effective ways to make your Facebook conversations more civil

Trust Index: No, you don’t have to repay stimulus check

Trust Index: Despite what you see on Facebook, H-E-B is not imposing age limits in its stores

See a questionable claim on social media? Share it with the Trust Index fact-checking team

Graham Media Group strengthens newsrooms in fight against misinformation

Trust Index: Are local stores accused of increasing prices price gouging?