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MIAMI, FLORIDA — Social media platforms are currently abuzz with unverified theories regarding the cause of a tragic aviation accident at Miami International Airport, where a Boeing 767 cargo plane operated by 21 Air for Amazon overran the runway. The Incident The crash occurred on September 6, when the Amazon cargo aircraft failed to stop … Read more
The rumor spread online shortly after Trump dismissed the ongoing conflict with Iran as ‘small potatoes’ WASHINGTON, DC: Amid persistent tensions between Washington and Tehran, a viral social media post falsely alleged that former CIA Director David Petraeus publicly labeled Donald Trump a “liar” over his assertions regarding a victory against Iran. The fabricated exchange … Read more
Claim: The Oklahoma Department of Corrections contracted incarcerated individuals to work for a call center vendor performing telemarketing tasks for a conservative super PAC. Rating: In early September 2026, reports emerged detailing an arrangement in which prisoners in Oklahoma were hired out to a telemarketing company conducting outreach for a conservative political action committee. Conversations … Read more
Claim Overview: A viral report circulated asserting that a federal judge ruled that the First Amendment protects specific types of artificial intelligence-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Context and Ruling: In a decision issued on August 25, 2026, Judge John Z. Lee of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit determined that existing … Read more
‘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