Social media users recently shared a fabricated rumor alleging that Zohran Mamdani told Robert De Niro to unload his Tribeca property amid ongoing debates over the city’s wealth tax. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: As discussions and controversies continue to swirl around New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his proposed wealth tax policies, a … Read more
Claim: Viral social media posts from July 2026 featured genuine security camera footage of a gorilla desperately crying out after his human handler suddenly collapsed. Rating: During the summer of 2026, internet platforms were flooded with a viral post featuring what was claimed to be security footage of a gorilla reacting in panic after his … Read more
A fabricated screenshot claiming Rep Nancy Mace was ousted from Congress over a controversial social media post has triggered widespread online debate WASHINGTON, DC: Social media users recently shared a rumor alleging that Rep Nancy Mace (R-SC) lost her congressional seat following a post that targeted Jewish public officials and likened them to a “Trojan … Read more
Claim: A viral video depicting an object colliding with the moon and kicking up a cloud of dust is an authentic recording of the August 5, 2026, impact of a SpaceX rocket’s upper stage. Rating: Fake (Miscaptioned) In August 2026, a discarded upper stage of a SpaceX rocket—which had been orbiting the moon since January … Read more
During a recent address, Trump cited approximately $19.2 trillion in investments, claiming the overall figure will soon surpass $20 trillion. WASHINGTON, DC: Social media scrutiny recently targeted a statement by Donald Trump regarding foreign investments in the United States, with critics zeroing in on his assertion that he has brought in $20 trillion. Since taking … Read more
Fact Check: White House Spider-Man-Themed ICE Graphics Claim: In August 2026, the official White House Instagram account published Spider-Man-themed graphics depicting immigrants trapped in webs alongside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. Rating: True In early August 2026, social media users began circulating claims that the White House had shared Spider-Man-inspired imagery on … Read more
Claim: In August 2026, Iran’s government announced that it would only reopen the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. President Donald Trump admitted he lost the 2020 presidential election. Rating: A claim asserting that Iran’s administration conditioned the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledging his defeat in the 2020 presidential … Read more
Audio from a Team Trump TikTok featuring Taylor Swift’s track ‘Father Figure’ was also muted following a post on November 6, 2025. WASHINGTON, DC: Social media is currently buzzing with claims that Taylor Swift had her hit song ‘August’ stripped from a TikTok video published by Donald Trump’s campaign. Swift’s fanbase quickly took to X … Read more
The rumor gained widespread traction after being amplified by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, leading many to take the false report seriously. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Amid ongoing discussions regarding ID requirements at New York City’s newly introduced grocery stores, a bizarre rumor recently surfaced online. The claim alleged that shoppers at Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s … Read more
Chris Evans recently shared his thoughts on returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Following Marvel’s big presentation for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), a rumor began spreading across social media claiming that Chris Evans had officially announced his final performance as Captain America in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars.’ … Read more