U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Iowa, has frequently targeted her opponent, Democratic Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek of Council Bluffs, in campaign materials and interviews over his high rate of absenteeism in the Iowa House during the 2026 legislative session. “Josh Turek skipped 58% of the votes at the Statehouse this year,” Hinson … Read more
Fact Check: The Truth Behind the Locks of Love Controversy Claim: Locks of Love is a scam charity that sells the vast majority of donated hair for profit, generating over $8 million in revenue in 2023. Rating: Mostly False What’s True Locks of Love does sell donated hair that is unusable for its custom children’s … Read more
Claim: Numerous viral videos genuinely feature a singer named George Paul performing on the NBC talent competition “America’s Got Talent.” Rating: <input type=”hidden” id=”article_url” value=”/fact-check/george-paul-singer-americas-got-talent/”/> <p>Throughout 2026, internet users frequently turned to fact-checking platforms to investigate the authenticity of widely shared videos depicting a singer named George Paul performing various musical pieces, including Christian songs, … Read more
Claim: Billionaire Peter Thiel once stated, “If you’re evil, you’re at least competent. And if you’re evil, you’re not bad. And therefore, maybe you’re actually kind of good because you’re at least getting something done.” <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/correct_attribution”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-correctly-attributed.png” alt=”Correct Attribution”/> </div> </a> </div> <div id=”outer_fact_context” … Read more
Social media rumors have falsely alleged that TPUSA CEO Erika Kirk told Vanity Fair she suspects details regarding Charlie Kirk’s passing are being concealed. WASHINGTON, DC — Following Erika Kirk‘s debut feature profile in Vanity Fair, widespread online conversations have emerged concerning her executive role, the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, and the various conspiracy … Read more
A viral report falsely claimed that Prince Louis stumbled upon a confidential dossier belonging to Queen Camilla, supposedly prompting King Charles to initiate a divorce. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: A bizarre rumor regarding King Charles III and Queen Camilla recently circulated across social media, convincing some users that a major rift had occurred in their marriage. … Read more
A recent video featuring Donald Trump has sparked online speculation, with social media users questioning whether his unique stance points to underlying mobility or stability concerns. WASHINGTON, DC: Social media has been buzzing with humorous remarks and health-related inquiries following the circulation of a video showing President Donald Trump holding an unconventional stance. While some … Read more
Trump noted that various tech specialists had recently commended the platform and expressed pride in its rollout. WASHINGTON, DC: A circulating online claim regarding comments made by Donald Trump concerning the newly launched America.gov platform has sparked widespread discussion. The controversy stems from remarks Trump made evaluating the website and questioning whether it truly ranks … Read more
Tucker Carlson Claims He Warned Trump That an Iran Conflict Would Devastate the US WASHINGTON, DC: Social media has been abuzz over details emerging from a reported private exchange between Donald Trump and political commentator Tucker Carlson regarding the war with Iran and its far-reaching consequences. Here is a closer look at the facts behind … Read more
Claim: A “two-moon night” will occur on September 29, 2026. Rating: Context The celestial body mentioned in viral posts, asteroid 2025 PN7, cannot be seen with the naked eye, binoculars, or even standard amateur telescopes. Because its solar orbit closely mirrors Earth’s, it is classified as a “quasi-moon.” Social media platforms began circulating rumors in … Read more