Where the Claim Came From The rumor spread through a viral video that appeared to show courtroom footage paired with dramatic narration claiming a teenager had received a 452-year prison sentence. However, investigators found the video used: According to a recent fact-check by Snopes, there is no verified court case showing a teenager receiving a … Read more
A controversial Twitter profile called “Zayden Brantley” has resurfaced online years after the account was reportedly deleted, with social media users once again sharing screenshots claiming the account belonged to a real non-binary anti-fascist public school teacher posting disturbing and sexually explicit political content. But according to multiple fact-checks and archived reporting, the account was … Read more
A viral story circulating across Facebook and other social platforms claims that Pope Leo XIV publicly humiliated evangelist Franklin Graham by calling him “Trump’s puppet” during a heated exchange. The posts often describe an explosive confrontation in which the pope supposedly criticized Graham for supporting President Donald Trump and accused him of placing politics above … Read more
Claims spread rapidly online this week alleging that U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst publicly exposed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for “stolen valor” during a Senate hearing by demanding proof of his combat badge. The story exploded across social media platforms, with viral posts claiming Ernst challenged Hegseth’s military credentials and forced him to defend his combat … Read more
A surprising controversy erupted this week after reports claimed FBI Director Kash Patel had been handing out personalized bourbon bottles to FBI employees, government officials, and even civilians. The story quickly spread across social media, with critics calling the behavior inappropriate for the head of the FBI, while supporters argued it was simply a modern … Read more
For the past few weeks, users across social media and tech forums have been posting alarming claims that Google Chrome quietly installed a massive AI model on their computers without permission. Some users reported losing several gigabytes of storage space overnight, while others accused Google of silently pushing artificial intelligence software onto personal devices. The … Read more
Actress Jaime Pressly, best known for starring in the TV show My Name Is Earl, announced that she has joined OnlyFans at age 48. According to Variety, Pressly said the move was part of “evolving with the times” and described the platform as a way to connect directly with fans “on my own terms, with … Read more
Social media posts circulating during the 2026 Iran war claimed a video showed Americans replacing U.S. flags with black flags to protest Washington’s support for Israel and involvement in the Middle East conflict. However, the video predates the war by several years and is unrelated to current events. According to AFP Fact Check, the clip … Read more
Social media posts and online commentary recently claimed that California had “only six weeks of gasoline left,” sparking fears about an imminent fuel shortage across the state. However, energy experts and official data show the claim is false. According to PolitiFact, the rumor appears to stem from discussions surrounding the planned closure of Valero’s Benicia … Read more
A claim circulating in New York’s debate over artificial intelligence and data centers stated that proposed data centers in the state would consume “approximately double the energy usage of all households in the state combined.” While the proposed facilities would require a significant amount of electricity, experts say the comparison exaggerates the scale of household … Read more