A viral image claiming to show an “internal memorandum” from the White House Butler’s Office warning staff about missing cutlery is fake. The image spread widely across social media platforms, where users debated whether White House staff or visitors had allegedly stolen expensive silverware during official events. But fact-checkers found the document was fabricated — … Read more
Rep. Marcy Kaptur recently claimed Republicans are trying to spend $1 billion in taxpayer money to build a ballroom for President Donald Trump at the White House. The accusation spread quickly online as lawmakers debated a broader federal spending package tied to White House renovations and executive branch infrastructure projects. But fact-checkers say Kaptur’s claim … Read more
Viral social media posts and sensational headlines are increasingly claiming that HIV is now “curable” following several recent scientific breakthroughs. Some posts suggest researchers have finally discovered a universal cure for HIV/AIDS, while others imply pharmaceutical companies or health agencies are hiding the fact that the disease can already be fully eliminated. But those claims … Read more
President Donald Trump recently claimed gasoline prices had “come down very substantially,” even as Americans across the country continued paying some of the highest fuel prices seen outside the 2022 energy crisis. Fact-checkers and economic data show Trump’s statement was inaccurate. National gasoline prices were still rising in the days leading up to his remarks, … Read more
Rep. Byron Donalds recently claimed the 1965 Voting Rights Act was passed because Southern Democrats were racially gerrymandering districts to disenfranchise Black voters. The statement quickly sparked debate online after Donalds defended a recent Supreme Court decision weakening parts of the Voting Rights Act. But historians and voting rights experts say the claim is misleading. … Read more
A viral screenshot circulating online appears to show Donald Trump promoting a “crypto-only casino” supposedly named after one of his former Atlantic City casino properties. The image spread quickly across social media, where many users believed it was a genuine post from Truth Social and criticized Trump for allegedly trying to launch a cryptocurrency gambling … Read more
A viral image circulating across social media claims that CBC News published a poll showing “89% of Canadians say Donald Trump is to blame for Canada’s economy.” The image spread rapidly online, particularly on Facebook and political discussion pages, where users debated whether Canadians were unfairly blaming U.S. President Donald Trump for domestic economic problems. … Read more
Viral social media posts are falsely claiming that an official medical document proves hantavirus is a side effect of COVID-19 vaccines. The claim began spreading after users shared screenshots from a vaccine-related document that included the word “hantavirus” among a list of medical conditions. Many posts suggested the document was evidence that pharmaceutical companies or … Read more
A viral video circulating online claims to show Neymar physically fighting teammate Robinho Júnior during a training session at Santos FC. The clip spread rapidly across social media platforms, where users shared it as supposed footage of a heated altercation between the two Brazilian players following reports of tension inside Santos’ dressing room. But according … Read more
A bizarre image circulating online claims to show a Met Gala attendee wearing a dress made entirely from newspaper articles about disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The image quickly spread across social media platforms, where users reacted with shock, confusion, and outrage. Some posts claimed the outfit was a deliberate political statement at the 2026 Met … Read more