Michigan’s August 4 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate is shaping up as a high-stakes showdown, deeply influenced by debates over U.S. policy toward Israel and the broader ideological trajectory of the party. The contest pits progressive former public health official Abdul El-Sayed against center-left U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens. Their race highlights a growing divide … Read more
Ahead of the September 1 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, Senator Ed Markey and Representative Seth Moulton are set to face off in a debate on Monday, August 3, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Boston 25 studios located in Dedham, Massachusetts. The upcoming discussion will be co-moderated by Boston … Read more
Claim: An image circulating in July 2026 purportedly captured security camera footage of a gorilla named Julius crying out for help after his human caretaker suddenly collapsed. Rating: During the summer of 2026, a viral post made the rounds online featuring what was claimed to be closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of a gorilla desperately calling … Read more
The social media post attempted to connect the purported attack to Donald Trump’s statements regarding a potential agreement over the Strait of Hormuz. WASHINGTON, DC: A rumor spread rapidly online claiming that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired an anti-ship cruise missile toward a US-associated oil tanker after the vessel reportedly disabled its Automatic … Read more
Social media rumors claim that Detroit icon Eminem and his daughter, Hailie Jade, stepped in to clear $700,000 in unpaid school meal balances across 103 schools in Michigan. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As unverified feel-good stories about celebrity philanthropy continue to circulate widely online, another viral rumor has captured the internet’s attention. Popular social media posts … Read more
PHOENIX, ARIZONA — Amid ongoing discussions surrounding Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham’s recent remarks on transgender athletes, a completely fabricated rumor began circulating online claiming that NBA superstar LeBron James had publicly slammed her, prompting a sharp and colorful rebuttal from the WNBA player. The Rumor: A Supposed Clash Between Cunningham and LeBron James A … Read more
The rumor spread rapidly as the USPS navigates ongoing financial difficulties, including a reported $9 billion loss for fiscal year 2025. WASHINGTON, DC: Amid renewed scrutiny over the future of the US Postal Service, a viral social media rumor alleges that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos urged President Donald Trump to shut down the agency and … Read more
The viral post further claims that Shirley has shared his findings with the Graham family WASHINGTON, DC: Following the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch ally of Donald Trump, social media went abuzz with an unverified rumor. A widely shared claim alleged that independent investigator Nick Shirley discovered a connection between Graham’s death and … Read more
Circulating footage captures an armed bystander trading gunfire with a rifle-wielding attacker during the August 2, 2026, mass shooting at a Twin Falls, Idaho In-N-Out Burger. TWIN FALLS, IDAHO: As law enforcement continues to investigate the fatal shooting outside an Idaho In-N-Out Burger, internet users have shifted their focus toward an armed civilian who stepped … Read more
The assertion has made a comeback following the congressional testimony of Dr Anthony Fauci, who served in administrations under both Donald Trump and Joe Biden. WASHINGTON, DC: In the wake of intense discussion and debate surrounding Dr Anthony Fauci‘s recent Senate hearing regarding the origins of COVID-19, a familiar social media rumor has reemerged. The … Read more