A viral post on X sparked intense online debate after falsely asserting that British singer Ed Sheeran had changed his religion. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Amid ongoing scrutiny surrounding Ed Sheeran—following the removal of Macklemore from his tour in the wake of the rapper’s pro-Palestinian comments—a rumor emerged online alleging that Sheeran had converted to Judaism. … Read more
‘We are wiping out trillions with a single pen stroke, paid for 100% by foreign tariff money and credit card rewards,’ read the fabricated social media post. WASHINGTON, DC: Amid ongoing debates regarding the national debt and inflation, a viral social media claim recently suggested that President Donald Trump had signed an executive order slashing … Read more
Social media users recently circulated a false claim alleging that actor Daniel Radcliffe criticized Israel, stating he had been misled about the country throughout his life. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: A rumor spread across various social media platforms suggesting that actor Daniel Radcliffe had made harsh remarks against Israel, claiming that, as a Jewish … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — As the country heads toward crucial midterm elections, a fabricated rumor has gained traction across social media, alleging that a CNN broadcast revealed 75% of Americans support the impeachment, prosecution, and imprisonment of President Donald Trump. The viral narrative sparked polarized reactions online, with many users demanding immediate fact-checks, criticizing CNN, or … Read more
A viral post on X falsely claimed that New York City would cover a full month of housing costs for residents impacted by recent severe storms and flooding. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: As coastal neighborhoods across New York City battled rising waters, powerful surf, and infrastructural damage in the wake of a powerful Nor’easter, … Read more
Claim: Videos authentically show Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wearing a Palestinian flag at a United Nations event with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Rating: During the United Nations annual gathering in New York in September 2026, a widely shared video on social media falsely purported to capture Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wearing a … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ignited online discussions ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections following statements he made regarding military voter registration. According to viral social media posts, Hegseth claimed that approximately 300,000 service members were not registered to vote. However, a closer look at the facts reveals that this statistic … Read more
Social media users are sharing a fabricated screenshot that falsely attributes a massive trade announcement to Donald Trump. WASHINGTON, DC: A viral social media rumor suggests that President Donald Trump secured a staggering trillion-dollar trade agreement with China. The speculation gained traction following a visit to the United States by Chinese President Xi Jinping, leading … Read more
The state dinner was held on September 24, 2026, marking Xi’s initial trip to Washington in over ten years and his second summit with Trump within the year. WASHINGTON, DC: A picture featuring President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos seated together at a White House state dinner has rapidly … Read more
The rumor emerged following Tucker Carlson’s announcement that he is ending his decades-long support for the GOP. WASHINGTON, DC: A viral social media rumor is falsely claiming that George Soros is paying former Fox News host Tucker Carlson millions of dollars following his split from the Republican Party. According to the fabricated posts, citizen journalist … Read more