The rumors gained traction after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that all ships must seek clearance from its naval forces before transiting the waterway. WASHINGTON, DC: Recent assertions by Iranian authorities suggesting a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sparked widespread anxiety regarding international energy markets and maritime security. While this … Read more
Online backlash grew following NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s remarks acknowledging the city’s historical connection to slavery. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: A rumor has been rapidly spreading across social media claiming that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani mandated cash reparations from white residents to the descendants of Black slaves. This allegation quickly sparked widespread … Read more
President Donald Trump has pointed the finger at Minnesota and its Democratic leader, Gov. Tim Walz, following a wave of cyberattacks on water facilities across the state. In doing so, he dismissed recent warnings from federal cybersecurity officials pointing toward potential Iranian involvement. Speaking on July 31 at a Cabinet gathering held at Camp David, … Read more
As polling data pointed to Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed taking the lead over his primary rival, a political advertisement emerged attempting to tie him to Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. “With our democracy on the line against Donald Trump in 2024, El-Sayed told Democrats to vote uncommitted —- even after Gov. … Read more
Despite a fraying ceasefire that has prompted renewed American strikes against Iran, President Donald Trump continues to frame the military campaign as a major victory. Speaking at a Washington, D.C., gathering on July 23, Trump declared that the U.S. is performing exceptionally well against the Islamic Republic. He reinforced this sentiment during a July 29 … Read more
Claim: In July 2026, Sandra Bullock reportedly stated that her multiple myeloma—a rare blood cancer—had returned following 18 years in remission. <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/false”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-false.png” alt=”False”/> </div> </a> </div> </section> <input type=”hidden” id=”article_url” value=”/fact-check/sandra-bullock-cancer-ai/”/> <p dir=”ltr”><span>A fabricated story began circulating across social media platforms in late … Read more
An image circulated online in July 2026, purportedly showing Donald Trump’s aide Natalie Harp carrying a bag filled with adult diapers for the president. The image depicted Harp holding a black handbag that appeared to contain several white items, with a man in a military uniform walking behind her. This image, however, has been digitally … Read more
At a May conference in Washington D.C., a 23-year-old panelist shared a deeply personal account of a distressing condition she attributed to her antidepressant use: a complete loss of sexual and emotional function. She described experiencing genital numbness and an inability to feel love for her mother, connect with friends, or find pleasure in music. … Read more
A policy change by the Tullahoma City Schools Board of Education has led to claims online that LGBTQ+ Pride flags are being banned from public schools. The school board did vote in October 2025 to modify its policy on displays within schools. The revised policy restricts the flags and other displays, such as banners and … Read more
A video circulating online in July 2026 claims to show Black children protecting Latino neighbors from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. The footage depicts several young Black individuals using water balloons and water guns, as well as dumping water on a man in what appears to be a uniform and tactical vest. … Read more