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Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute. https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/assassination-martin-luther-king-jr. Accessed 15 Sept. 2026. Assassins | Music Theatre International. 29 Dec. 2020, https://www.mtishows.com/assassins. Bullet Speech | Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. https://www.trlibrary.com/bullet-speech. Accessed 15 Sept. 2026. By. “JOHN HINCKLEY REFUSED VOTE IN D.C.” Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sept. 1990, https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1990/09/19/john-hinckley-refused-vote-in-dc/. … Read more

Ball, Karen. “Clinton Signs Family Leave Act.” The Free Lance-Star [Fredericksburg, Virginia], 5 Feb. 1993, p. A1, https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-free-lance-star/203536399/. Burkes, Paula, and Kristin Simpsen. “Proposed Legislation Introduces Paid Sick Days and Broadened FMLA.” The Oklahoman [Oklahoma City, Oklahoma], 17 Mar. 2020, p. B5, https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman/203546459/. Buttigieg, Pete, and Julie A. Su. “Implementation of S1.” U.S. Department of … Read more

Claim: An image authentically shows U.S. President Donald Trump leaving a brown stain on a chair during his trip to Ireland in September 2026. Rating: In September 2026, social media users widely circulated an image purportedly capturing U.S. President Donald Trump leaving a noticeable brown mark on a chair while visiting Ireland. One prominent X … Read more

Background Following an incident where rapper Macklemore was removed as an opening act from Ed Sheeran’s 2026 tour due to his statements on Palestine, online discussions resurfaced regarding Gillette Stadium and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Social media users highlighted past controversies, specifically pointing out that Kraft previously faced a solicitation charge and that … Read more

Claim: Following an August 2026 meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Joesley Batista, owner of the Brazilian meat conglomerate JBS, Batista allegedly urged Trump to reduce tariffs on Brazilian beef. Consequently, Trump permitted 660 million pounds of European-rejected, tariff-free imported beef to enter the U.S., with JBS reportedly purchasing the entire allotment from Brazil. … Read more

All four opening acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour in solidarity with Macklemore LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Following reports of widespread ticket cancellations for Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour—sparked by Macklemore’s removal over pro-Palestine remarks—a viral social media post claimed that Sheeran personally bought up the returned tickets to donate to military veterans. The rumor … Read more

The rumor emerged in the wake of Macklemore’s departure from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Following the widespread backlash over Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour due to his pro-Palestine remarks, a viral social media claim alleged that the rapper stated the Holocaust never happened. This assertion quickly drew severe criticism … Read more

Long known for his outspoken opposition to Donald Trump and his administration, rock icon Bruce Springsteen recently found himself at the center of a fabricated social media rumor. A viral post circulating on X claimed that the Grammy-winning singer had issued a heartfelt apology to his fanbase for mixing personal politics with his live performances. … Read more

The rumor spread quickly against the backdrop of the Trump administration’s recent wave of official geographic renaming initiatives. WASHINGTON, DC: Amid an ongoing series of geographic renamings and trade tensions involving Canada, a viral social media post claimed that President Donald Trump had purchased Montreal’s airport and rebranded it as ‘Trump International Airport.’ The assertion … Read more

The House Speaker’s assertions arrived just ahead of the highly anticipated November midterm elections. WASHINGTON, DC: Leading up to the critical midterm elections, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson asserted that the current legislative session is the most productive in eight decades. His remarks sparked a wave of online debate, with supporters validating the statement while … Read more