Fact Check

Individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) often express concern about potential symptom intensification or recurrence following vaccination with live attenuated vaccines, leading to hesitancy. However, a recent investigation published in JAMA Network Open suggests that MS patients can safely receive live attenuated vaccines, specifically the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and chickenpox (varicella) vaccines, without … Read more

Elon Musk’s net worth surged to $1.2 trillion on June 12, making him the world’s first trillionaire after his space exploration company, SpaceX, went public with a valuation exceeding $2 trillion. This significant financial achievement has reignited discussions among some politicians about wealth inequality and the taxation of the wealthiest Americans. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., … Read more

Newborn girls are less likely than boys to receive critical preventative treatments, increasing their risk of serious health complications. A recent study revealed a significant rise in parental refusal of both the vitamin K (VK) injection and the hepatitis B vaccine (HBV) for infants of both sexes between 2018 and 2025. Researchers from the Children’s … Read more

During an intimate conversation on “Love Island USA,” contestant Mackenzie “Kenzie” Annis presented an explanation of her vision score to her partner, Caleb McDaniel. Annis stated that her 20/30 vision meant she could see things at 30 feet that others needed to be 20 feet away to see. McDaniel, in turn, mentioned his 20/13 vision, … Read more

Advocacy organizations are petitioning the U.S. government to make an experimental Ebola treatment, Mapp Biopharmaceutical’s MBP134, available for clinical trials and emergency use in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, where a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is currently active. The letter was sent to the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) by … Read more

The bacterium Yersinia pestis has caused devastating plagues throughout human history, including the Plague of Justinian, the Black Death, and the Third Plague. For a long time, the prevailing theory was that the development of agriculture, while providing a stable food source, also facilitated the spread of plague by attracting pests that carried the bacteria. … Read more

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., correctly stated in a June 6, 2026, speech that Israel used napalm against the USS Liberty during a 1967 attack. Both Israel and the United States have concluded through their reviews that the attack was accidental, though this conclusion remains a subject of legitimate debate. Claims circulating online suggested Massie … Read more

The claim that singer-rapper Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie Xo (Alisa DeFord), in 2026 has been confirmed as true. The rumor gained traction in June 2026, circulating on social media platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit. This was fueled by a report from TMZ … Read more

A June 2026 video circulating on social media falsely claims that a Fox News reporter described the green, algae-filled water in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as blue. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had recently undergone renovations, including repainting its concrete floor with a color described as “American flag blue.” However, algae, a recurring issue … Read more

Concerns are growing about illegal immigration and border security following allegations by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Noem claims an organized network is facilitating the entry of Chinese nationals into the United States, suggesting the recent surge at the southern border is not random but part of a coordinated effort. This has fueled speculation … Read more