A recent study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report revealed a significant finding: in five states known for high rates of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), almost a quarter of adults tested positive for antibodies linked to the condition. This suggests that the trigger for AGS might be far more widespread than previously understood. Alpha-gal syndrome … Read more
Following America’s 250th birthday festivities on July 4, 2026, images circulating widely on social media depicted significant trash and debris around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. These visuals quickly garnered attention on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Social media users shared numerous photos and videos after the July 4th events, purporting to … Read more
A photograph circulating online shows a Black woman seated on a Washington, D.C., metro train, surrounded by masked individuals identified as members of Patriot Front, a white nationalist group. This image was captured on July 4, 2026, during a march organized by the group in the nation’s capital. The photograph has been widely shared on … Read more
A social media claim suggesting that Katia Aveiro, sister of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, has passed away after a battle with stage 4 breast cancer has been circulating widely. The posts gained significant traction online, prompting many to question their veracity. The rumor appears to have originated from an X post that stated, “Cristiano Ronaldo’s … Read more
A viral social media post is circulating, alleging that President Donald Trump is refusing to accept the United States’ 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The post further claims that Trump has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn the outcome, advocating for the USMNT to instead face Spain … Read more
A viral video circulating on social media claims to show newly married couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enjoying their honeymoon in the Bahamas. The blurry clip depicts a couple on a beach swinging, before flipping backward and falling together. However, a fact check reveals this claim to be false. While the video itself is … Read more
Social media posts circulating after the Fourth of July holiday falsely claimed that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had ordered city workers to remove American flags and patriotic decorations. These claims suggested that Mamdani deemed the displays “an unnecessary display of Nationalism” and stated, “We’re New Yorkers first.” Some posts also alleged that his … Read more
During remarks at the White House regarding TikTok’s influence and national security, President Donald Trump made a comparison to Taylor Swift. He stated that recent figures ranked him as the number one person on TikTok, with Swift at number eleven. “It was announced about two days ago, the new numbers just came out. You know … Read more
A viral social media post claims that Donald Trump has proposed a set of new rules to eliminate long-standing benefits and privileges for members of Congress. These purported changes include ending congressional pensions, requiring lawmakers to rely on Social Security and Medicare for retirement and healthcare, and preventing Congress from granting itself pay raises. The … Read more
Respiratory tract infections in children frequently necessitate medical attention, ranging from pediatrician visits to emergency department admissions or hospital stays. New research published in JAMA Network Open explored the reasons behind severe complications in children with acute respiratory infections. The findings indicate that children with two or more chronic health conditions, or those transferred from … Read more