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
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