President Donald Trump asserts that massive oil revenues are currently pouring into both the United States and Venezuela following the U.S. apprehension of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in January, which led to his transfer to New York City to face drug and corruption charges. Speaking during an Aug. 4 Fox News interview, Trump pointed … Read more
Claim: A viral video circulating in August 2026 allegedly shows an Amazon delivery robot driving off a pier and plunging into the ocean. Rating: Fake In August 2026, social media feeds were flooded with a video that purportedly captured an autonomous Amazon delivery robot accidentally driving off a marina pier and into the sea. Captions … Read more
Federal regulators have granted Zyn permission to market a selection of its nicotine pouches using modified-risk claims, acknowledging that they pose fewer health hazards than traditional cigarettes in certain respects. Nicotine pouches consist of small, flat, rectangular packets filled with a nicotine powder, often enhanced with flavors like cinnamon, citrus, and cool mint. Users place … Read more
Claim Overview Social media discussions in August 2026 highlighted allegations that Taylor Farms—a major produce supplier tied to a national cyclospora outbreak—previously utilized incarcerated individuals as part of its workforce. Online posts pointed to a legal framework allowing private companies to hire inmates, with some reports suggesting that the net compensation for these workers was … Read more
Claim: In early August 2026, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt allegedly stated, “The conflict in Iran would be over by now if President Trump had better intelligence.” Rating: During the first week of August 2026, social media platforms lit up with users sharing a fabricated quote attributed to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. … Read more
Claim: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s city-run grocery stores will require shoppers to present photo identification. <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/false”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-false.png” alt=”False”/> </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”>The rumor stems from a misinterpretation of remarks made by Jeanny Pak, the … Read more
Claim: A viral screenshot accurately captured a post on U.S. President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account featuring an AI-generated image of himself alongside World War II Generals George Patton and Douglas MacArthur. Rating: Context Trump shared the AI-generated composition on August 4, 2026, though the specific intent behind the post remains ambiguous. In August 2026, … Read more
Claim: U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell passed away, and his remains were delivered to a coroner in Kentucky on August 3, 2026. Rating: In early August 2026, social media posts began spreading claims that Republican Senator Mitch McConnell had died and that his body had been brought to a Kentucky coroner. These rumors surfaced following a … Read more
Claim: WNBA star Caitlin Clark delivered an uplifting public response after Donald Trump criticized her for being “too woke,” according to viral claims circulating in the summer of 2026. Rating: False During the summer of 2026, a fabricated story gained traction on social media, alleging that Donald Trump had publicly attacked WNBA player Caitlin Clark … Read more
Social media footage capturing a flag-draped gurney, police salutes, and street closures sparked a wave of online rumors. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: Amid ongoing concerns regarding Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell’s health following a recent hospital stay, a misleading video surfaced online alleging that the lawmaker had passed away and his remains were being transferred to a coroner’s … Read more