A purported message from Donald Trump to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store connected his frustration over the Nobel Peace Prize snub to his stance on Greenland. WASHINGTON, DC: Following a communication sent by President Donald Trump to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in January—where the US leader voiced frustration over not being awarded … Read more
An AI-generated picture of Donald Trump dressed in a military uniform recently spread across social media alongside allegations that he shared it himself on Truth Social, leading many critics to accuse him of dishonoring the armed forces. WASHINGTON, DC: Amid ongoing geopolitical friction between the United States and Iran, a doctored photograph showing President Donald … Read more
A viral post on X falsely attributed harsh remarks about Donald Trump and his aspirations for a Nobel Peace Prize to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. WASHINGTON, DC: Amid ongoing trade and tariff tensions between the US and Canada, a rumor quickly spread across social media claiming that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney openly mocked … Read more
Claim: Target places Bluetooth tracking devices on its shopping baskets to monitor customers inside the store. <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Rating:</span> <a id=”main_rating” class=”rating_link_wrapper” href=”https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rating/true”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-true.png” alt=”True”/> </div> </a> </div> <div id=”outer_fact_context” class=”outer_fact_check_context”> <div class=”fact_check_info_wrapper”> <span class=”fact_check_info_title”>Context</span> <p class=”fact_check_info_description”>Certain Target shopping baskets feature Bluetooth Low Energy beacons that communicate their physical location … Read more
Claim: In early September 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the name of New Mexico to “New America.” <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Rating:</span> <a id=”main_rating” class=”rating_link_wrapper” href=”https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rating/originated_as_satire”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2019/08/snopes-rating-icon-satire_4x.png” alt=”Originated as Satire”/> </div> </a> </div> </section> <input type=”hidden” id=”article_url” value=”/fact-check/rename-new-mexico-to-new-america/”/> <p dir=”ltr”><span>Rumors circulated widely online alleging that federal … Read more
Evidence confirms that the viral cryptocurrency advertisement is an artificial deepfake manipulating both Carney’s likeness and speech. WASHINGTON, DC: A deceptive video currently making the rounds on social media falsely suggests that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is endorsing a new digital currency tied to Canada’s natural water reserves. Pushing viewers to sink funds into … Read more
Claim: The late feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem once collaborated with the CIA. <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Rating:</span> <a id=”main_rating” class=”rating_link_wrapper” href=”https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rating/true”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-true.png” alt=”True”/> </div> </a> </div> <div id=”outer_fact_context” class=”outer_fact_check_context”> <div class=”fact_check_info_wrapper”> <span class=”fact_check_info_title”>Context</span> <p class=”fact_check_info_description”>Steinem headed a CIA-supported initiative tasked with sending young Americans abroad to counter Soviet-backed youth festivals … Read more
The allegation has gained traction amid escalating trade friction between the United States, Canada, and China. WASHINGTON, DC: Rumors have circulated on social media alleging that Canada rerouted and resold Chinese steel under the guise of domestic production to assist Beijing in evading US tariffs. This narrative has spread against the backdrop of heightened diplomatic … Read more
Claim: A viral social media meme accurately portrays and contrasts the fundraising totals of two mothers: Emma Schols, who raised only $42,000 after sustaining severe burns while rescuing her six children from a house fire, versus Lindsay Clancy, who received over $1 million following prosecutors’ charges of killing her three children. Verdict: What Is Accurate … Read more
A viral social media rumor recently sparked widespread speculation that Daniel Radcliffe is set to join HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series in a surprising villainous role. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rumors began swirling across the internet claiming that Daniel Radcliffe—best known for portraying the Boy Who Lived—would be returning to the Wizarding World as Lord … Read more