Claim Analysis Claim: In July 2026, several U.S. Senate Republicans supposedly came down with diarrhea after video-recording themselves eating salads to mock Dr. Anthony Fauci. This alleged prank followed Fauci’s public criticism of the party regarding cuts to food safety regulations. Rating: Satire Origin of the Rumor In late July 2026, social media posts began … Read more
Fact Check: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Grocery Store Meme Claim: A widely shared meme features a genuine photo of a discount grocery store established by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, exposing an alleged financial scam involving his extended family selling and buying back the property for profit. Rating: Labeled Satire In July … Read more
Social media rumors falsely claim that actress Sandra Bullock has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Over the past few days, a fabricated story has been making the rounds on various social media networks, alleging that Hollywood star Sandra Bullock shared a personal health update regarding a rare blood cancer diagnosis. This misinformation … Read more
Claim: In a July 2026 interview, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that white New Yorkers are required to issue cash reparations directly to the descendants of Black slaves. Rating: False Context: The New York City Commission on Racial Equity has not yet published its official recommendations regarding historical discrimination and ongoing economic disparities. … Read more
State officials in Minnesota were the first to break the news about the security breaches, revealing that hackers had set their sights on approximately 30 water infrastructure facilities within the state. WASHINGTON, DC: During a July 31 Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump touched on familiar talking points concerning foreign policy, the economy, and immigration. Amid … Read more
A viral post on X claimed, “Elon Musk spent $290 million to elect Trump. His investment worked. He is now $438 billion richer.” WASHINGTON, DC: A widely shared online statement alleged that Elon Musk poured $290 million into getting Donald Trump elected, resulting in a staggering $438 billion return on that financial “investment.” Furthermore, the … Read more
Social media users are buzzing over a rumor claiming Jay-Z restricts Blue Ivy Carter to a modest $50 weekly allowance. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A viral rumor recently swept across social media platforms, alleging that billionaire rapper Jay-Z caps his daughter Blue Ivy Carter’s weekly pocket money at $50 to teach her the value of hard … Read more
Misinformation spreads across social media as the country approaches the standard autumn time shift WASHINGTON, DC: Renewed remarks from President Donald Trump advocating for an end to the biannual clock adjustments have triggered widespread confusion online, with several viral posts falsely asserting that he has successfully eliminated daylight saving time nationwide. This wave of online … Read more
Viral footage falsely claims to show Black children defending Latino residents from an immigration enforcement official. ALBANY, GEORGIA: A widely shared video across social media networks purported to capture Black youths shielding their Latino neighbors from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The footage reignited online debates surrounding former President Donald Trump’s strict immigration … Read more
Viral rumors claim Senator John Fetterman urged Democrats to confess that Joe Biden utilized a body double WASHINGTON, DC: Amid mounting friction between Senator John Fetterman and his Democratic colleagues, a sensational online rumor has emerged alleging that the Pennsylvania lawmaker claimed former President Joe Biden was swapped out for a body double, prompting calls … Read more