Yes. Based on our review of IRS filing season statistics and tax policy analysis referenced in the source article, average IRS tax refunds in 2026 were roughly 11% higher than they were during the same period in 2025. The claim gained attention after Rep. Nicholas Langworthy stated in a March 2026 social media post that … Read more
A viral quote claiming actor Matthew McConaughey said that if Kamala Harris had become president, “Trump would be in prison” is fake. Based on our investigation, we found no evidence that McConaughey ever made the statement circulating online. The quote appears to have originated from fabricated social media posts and misleading meme-style graphics rather than … Read more
A viral video claiming to show a futuristic floating water bicycle built from recycled plastic bottles does not depict a real working invention. Based on our investigation, the clip was generated using artificial intelligence and digitally edited to appear like a genuine engineering prototype. The video spread widely across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and X, where … Read more
A viral video claiming to show influencer Erika Kirk introducing rapper Zukenee at Rolling Loud Orlando — while secretly revealing that rapper Karrahbooo was actually on stage through a supposed “body swap” — is fake. Based on our investigation, the clip was digitally manipulated and shows clear signs of AI-generated editing and altered visuals. The … Read more
A viral claim alleging that Senator John Fetterman switched to the Republican Party while declaring, “I’m never gonna be a communist who believes men should use the girls’ bathroom,” is false. Based on our investigation, the story originated from a satire website and was not a real statement from Fetterman. The claim spread widely across … Read more
A viral video claiming to show Indian visitors washing clothes inside a public fountain in Moscow is misleading. Based on our investigation, the clip was digitally altered and falsely presented with a misleading caption targeting Indian tourists. The people shown in the footage were not identified as Indian visitors through any credible evidence, and the … Read more
Yes. Based on our review, Donald Trump really did publish a Mother’s Day message in 2023 referring to “Radical Left Fascists, Marxists, and Communists.” The post was shared on his Truth Social account and is authentic. The message has resurfaced online multiple times, with some users believing it was fabricated or altered because of its … Read more
A viral video claiming to show newly declassified UFO footage from 1966 does not show a real extraterrestrial creature or authentic military footage. Based on our investigation, the clip was digitally created using artificial intelligence tools and edited to resemble old archival footage. The short video circulating on social media appears to show a strange … Read more
A viral image claiming to show a vintage advertisement for “Calm-a-Lot” tranquilizer tablets has spread widely online, with many social media users reacting in disbelief at what appears to be an absurdly named pharmaceutical product from decades past. The retro-looking ad presents “Calm-a-Lot” as a tranquilizer medication supposedly marketed to stressed or emotional women in … Read more
Viral social media posts are claiming the U.S. government quietly renamed Social Security checks as “federal benefit payments” in preparation for future cuts or restructuring. The rumor spread widely after some Americans noticed unfamiliar wording appearing on bank statements and Treasury payment descriptions connected to Social Security deposits. But fact-checkers say the claim is misleading. … Read more