Claim: In August 2026, the Florida Chamber of Commerce funded a Times Square advertisement that playfully dubbed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as Florida’s “Economic Developer of the Year.” Rating: Social media users across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X shared photos in August 2026 of a striking Times Square billboard sponsored by the … Read more
Claim: A video genuinely depicts U.S. President Donald Trump waking himself up with a flatulent sound during a May 11, 2026, maternal healthcare briefing in the Oval Office. Rating: In August 2026, social media users widely circulated footage that purportedly captured U.S. President Donald Trump jolting awake from a loud gas expulsion while seated during … Read more
Social media users circulated a low-quality video clip, falsely alleging it captured a heated disagreement between Donald Trump, Natalie Harp, and Karoline Leavitt. WASHINGTON, DC: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt publicly announced her planned departure from the administration, set for the end of August 2026, citing a desire to dedicate more time to her … Read more
NEW YORK CITY — A rumor currently making the rounds on social media alleges that independent journalist Nick Shirley uncovered evidence that Rama Duwaji—wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani—misappropriated charity funds to finance luxury lifestyles and pro-Palestine organizations. The viral allegations have sparked widespread online debate and criticism. ### Claim: Rama Duwaji Misused … Read more
The viral post alleged that the government pushed RWE to shift its financial focus toward natural gas initiatives instead. WASHINGTON, DC: Rumors circulated online alleging that the administration of President Donald Trump disbursed over $1.2 billion to German utility giant RWE as an incentive to scrap its offshore wind ventures. This accusation sparked intense debate … Read more
Social media rumors suggest that Christopher Nolan has tapped Robert Downey Jr to play Achilles in his upcoming project. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the wake of the phenomenal box-office triumph of the epic film ‘The Odyssey,’ a viral rumor has taken over social media feeds, asserting that Robert Downey Jr is set to star as … Read more
A viral post on X falsely asserted, “Trump just announced that Marcela Rubio will be the new White House Press Secretary.” WASHINGTON, DC: Following White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt‘s announcement that she plans to step down at the end of August 2026, social media has been flooded with memes and rumors suggesting that Secretary … Read more
Rumors circulated alleging that Pete Hegseth suspected Zelenskyy of redirecting funds under the guise of diplomatic expenditures. WASHINGTON, DC: A viral story recently made the rounds online, asserting that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth uncovered a $50 million offshore account in the Cayman Islands tied to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to the viral posts, … Read more
During a March 2025 interview with InStyle, Johansson firmly stated that Black Widow’s story has concluded. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: As the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to grow, social media has been abuzz with rumors that Scarlett Johansson is set to reprise her role as Black Widow in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars.’ This speculation … Read more
NEW YORK CITY — A rumor has been making the rounds on social media alleging that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s approval ratings have plummeted to historic lows after he supposedly urged residents to embrace Sharia law. The online post further claimed that the mayor is facing mounting backlash from 9/11 victim advocacy groups, … Read more