The rumor emerged in the wake of a congressional inquiry where Fauci repeatedly chose to plead the Fifth Amendment. WASHINGTON, DC: In the wake of a high-profile Senate hearing concerning the origins of COVID-19, social media platforms have been flooded with an unfounded rumor asserting that billionaire Elon Musk has purchased Dr. Anthony Fauci’s residence … Read more
A viral statement attributed to top US officials has reignited fierce discussions surrounding free speech, immigration rules, and America’s foreign policy stance. WASHINGTON, DC: Amidst the Trump administration‘s enhanced visa vetting procedures and measures targeting foreign nationals accused of inciting antisemitism, social media users have heavily circulated a quote allegedly belonging to Secretary of State … Read more
Claim: U.S. President Donald Trump once suggested that individuals should inject bleach or alternative disinfectants into their bodies as a coronavirus treatment. Rating: What’s True During an April 2020 press briefing, Trump did ask members of the administration’s coronavirus task force to explore whether disinfectants could potentially be injected internally to combat COVID-19. However, when … Read more
“Benzene Discovered in Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatments from L’Oréal, Walmart, and Walgreens, According to Class Action Lawsuits.” Classaction.org, 11 Mar. 2024, www.classaction.org/news/acne-drug-lawsuits-say-benzoyl-peroxide-treatments-sold-by-loral-walgreens-walmart-contain-dangerous-benzene#embedded-document. Accessed 2 June 2026. American Cancer Society. “Understanding Benzene and Cancer Risk.” Www.cancer.org, 1 Feb. 2023, www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/chemicals/benzene.html. Accessed 2 June 2026. “Class Action Alleges Unsafe Benzene Levels in Select CeraVe Acne Products.” Classaction.org, … Read more
A viral social media post falsely claimed that acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche announced an indictment against Volodymyr Zelenskyy for alleged misuse of American aid. WASHINGTON, DC: Social media networks have been buzzing with a fabricated rumor asserting that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is moving to indict Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for allegedly … Read more
Viral Video Falsely Claims to Show Iranian Strike on US Base in Kuwait—The Real Source Revealed Amid escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran, a video rapidly spread across social media platforms, showing a massive blaze with dense black smoke and towering flames. Posts accompanying the footage claimed it captured an Iranian missile or … Read more
A viral social media post recently made waves by claiming that rapper Cardi B voiced strong admiration for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Rumors swirled across various social media networks suggesting that Cardi B publicly showered NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani with compliments, calling him “amazing” and “sweet.” While the … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — Following a contentious Senate hearing on July 29 regarding the origins of Covid-19, social media has been flooded with a viral conspiracy theory alleging that Dr Anthony Fauci’s wife, bioethicist Christine Grady, is the sister of Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein. The Rumor: Is Christine Grady Related to Ghislaine … Read more
Fact Check: Petition Regarding NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the 9/11 Anniversary Claim: In July 2026, families of 9/11 victims circulated and signed a petition to bar New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from attending the 25th-anniversary commemoration ceremony. Rating: True Context: Viral social media posts implied that this petition captured the unanimous perspective of … Read more
Following a contentious Senate hearing led by Senator Rand Paul, during which Dr Anthony Fauci faced rigorous questioning regarding Covid-19 and asserted his Fifth Amendment rights, a viral rumor emerged online suggesting the former health official is plotting legal retaliation against his online critics. WASHINGTON, DC: In the wake of a high-profile Senate appearance where … Read more