A viral social media rumor recently alleged that Kid Rock was stepping in to perform at least five dates on Ed Sheeran’s tour, including a major stop at Gillette Stadium. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the wake of intense online backlash against Ed Sheeran—following the removal of Macklemore from his tour lineup due to the rapper’s … Read more
As the November midterm elections approach, social media has been buzzing with a viral claim asserting that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has informed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that he will not retain his leadership role if Democrats win back the House. The Viral Claim According to the widely shared Facebook post, Jeffries—noted as … Read more
A viral social media post claiming Donald Trump rebranded Artificial Intelligence with a patriotic title recently ignited widespread online debate and amusement. WASHINGTON, DC: Amid discussions sparked by President Donald Trump inviting public suggestions to rename “Artificial Intelligence,” a rumor swept across social media alleging that he had officially designated it as ‘American Intelligence.’ The … Read more
A viral screenshot falsely attributed to Donald Trump claimed he promised to halt the Russia-Ukraine conflict and drop gas prices following a Republican midterm victory. WASHINGTON, DC: Leading up to the midterm elections, a social media rumor began circulating asserting that Donald Trump had shared an online post outlining a series of bold guarantees. These … Read more
The rumor gained traction online following Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House on Friday, September 18. WASHINGTON, DC: In the wake of President Donald Trump barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds, social media users began spreading a rumor that former President Barack Obama … Read more
A long-standing point of friction within the NATO alliance may finally be settled. On Sept. 18, President Donald Trump announced a major breakthrough regarding the U.S. military footprint on Greenland. The vast Arctic island operates under Danish home rule, but Trump had previously insisted it should fall under direct American control for national security purposes. … Read more
Claim: The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is evaluating two potential agreements that would transfer portions of Georgia’s Cumberland Island National Seashore to private ownership. Rating: Context These contemplated transactions involve voluntary property swaps, which necessitate that the incoming owners transfer separate, ecologically sensitive tracts to the National Park Service in exchange for the … Read more
Claim: Photographs genuinely captured U.S. President Donald Trump examining a large document concerning the potential demolition of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. <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”>It remains uncertain whether … Read more
Claim: In mid-September 2026, music streaming company Spotify removed the music of Ed Sheeran from its platform. Rating: <input type=”hidden” id=”article_url” value=”/fact-check/ed-sheeran-music-spotify/”/> <p dir=”ltr”><span>A rumor began circulating in mid-September 2026 alleging that Spotify had purged Ed Sheeran’s catalog from its library. The fabricated story claimed this action was taken in response to musician Macklemore being … Read more
Claim: In September 2026, footwear brand Converse published an advertisement that online critics argued featured imagery reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan and historical lynchings. Rating: In September 2026, a controversy emerged online regarding a promotional campaign by footwear manufacturer Converse. Many social media users pointed out that an ad released by the company inadvertently … Read more