‘It will most likely cost her the election and earn her a federal indictment,’ a fabricated quote falsely attributed to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s press secretary sparked a viral online rumor about Rashida Tlaib. LANSING, MICHIGAN: A rumor has been spreading across social media claiming that Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has revoked her endorsement of … Read more
Social media users have shared a fabricated post alleging that Pete Hegseth threatened to dismantle Russia’s military infrastructure if any hostile drones breached American territory. WASHINGTON, DC: A viral rumor recently spread across social media platforms, falsely alleging that War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a fiery verbal confrontation involving … Read more
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