Yogesh 
Focusing on housing affordability, President Donald Trump has linked rising costs to unauthorized immigration, suggesting it was exacerbated under the Biden administration. During a press briefing on Air Force One on July 8, Trump was asked about a March working paper by Federal Reserve economists concerning the effects of unauthorized immigration on U.S. labor and … Read more
Healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are reportedly leaving their posts at clinics and treatment centers amid a growing Ebola outbreak. This action stems from allegations of unpaid wages and bonuses since the outbreak was declared on May 15th, as well as inadequate equipment. Safety and security teams involved in community … Read more
Adults with specific high-risk conditions (HRCs) are more susceptible to severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. This includes individuals with asthma, congenital immunodeficiency, chronic kidney disease, those who have undergone an organ transplant, or are taking immunosuppressive medications. A recent study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases found that people with an HRC were 62% … Read more
A social media narrative suggests New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is advocating for a significant salary increase for himself and other city officials, while simultaneously supporting progressive taxation policies for wealthy residents. This has led to accusations of hypocrisy, with posts implying Mamdani personally drove the salary adjustment. The claim gained momentum following reports … Read more
In early July 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump made repeated claims that he was the “number one” person on TikTok, even stating he ranked higher than Taylor Swift. These assertions were made during events on July 6 and July 8, including remarks at an Oval Office event and during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. … Read more
The claim that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sought a 20% salary increase for himself and other city officials in July 2026 has been rated as false. While the City Council was considering an 18.2% raise for the mayor, City Council Speaker Julie Menin, all Council members, and several other city officials, this proposal … Read more
A recent large clinical trial published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases explored the effectiveness of common medications in alleviating fatigue associated with long COVID. The study, involving nearly 800 adults treated at specialized long-COVID clinics in England, compared the impact of three drugs—colchicine (an anti-inflammatory), a combination of famotidine and loratadine (antihistamines), and rivaroxaban (a … Read more
A claim circulating on social media in July 2026 stated that U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 2,000% tariff on Belgian chocolate. This assertion emerged after Belgium defeated the U.S. men’s national soccer team during the FIFA World Cup on July 6th. The claim appeared on platforms like Facebook, with one user posting on July … Read more
President Donald Trump’s recent decision to fly on the older Air Force One after the NATO summit in Turkey, rather than a Qatar-donated jet, has sparked considerable online discussion. This shift, reportedly due to Secret Service security concerns, has given rise to various rumors, including one widely circulated post. This particular viral post claims that … Read more
Following the widely anticipated wedding of singer Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce, an image began circulating on social media platforms, purported to be the couple’s first photograph after the ceremony. This image has ignited considerable discussion among fans and the public. An examination of the viral image has been conducted to verify its … Read more