Social media users have been circulating a rumor claiming that President Donald Trump disparaged The Beatles as the “most overrated band” and accused the media of promoting them as part of a “fake news machine.” This claim emerged from a purported screenshot of a Truth Social post attributed to Trump. The alleged post stated, “Paul … Read more
Claims that Meta’s data center in Los Lunas, New Mexico, “completely drained” the Rio Grande of water have been circulating online. These claims suggest the facility consumes an enormous amount of water, with one social media post stating it “drinks up 75 million gallons of water every year.” However, this assertion is false. While Meta’s … Read more
Viral social media posts have accused former FBI official Nikki Floris of treason and called for her dismissal from her current role at Microsoft. These claims stem from recently declassified FBI documents that mention Floris. One circulating narrative asserts that Floris admitted to running a “shadow government” within the FBI and that this operation was … Read more
A new online allegation suggests that Nancy Guthrie, the mother of ‘TODAY’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie, is buried under a grass lawn in California. This claim has emerged months after she was reported missing on February 1st. Authorities continue to investigate her disappearance as a kidnapping. The assertion originated from a YouTube video by Richard … Read more
A screenshot circulating in mid-2026 purported to show a Truth Social post from U.S. President Donald Trump. The alleged post disparaged The Beatles and referred to Paul McCartney as an “ANTI-TRUMP JOKE.” However, this claim is not accurate. Searches of Trump’s Truth Social account, including archives of his posts, reveal no such statement about The … Read more
A photograph circulating online, purported to show soccer superstar Lionel Messi bathing a baby Lamine Yamal, has been confirmed as authentic. The image captures a moment from a 2007 UNICEF fundraising photoshoot. The claim states that a 2007 photograph authentically depicts a young Lionel Messi bathing Lamine Yamal as a baby. This claim is true. … Read more
A viral claim circulating online alleges that six supporters of the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement in Louisiana have initiated a hunger strike. The reported goal of this strike is to pressure writer E. Jean Carroll into returning the $5.6 million awarded to her following a sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against former U.S. … Read more
President Donald Trump asserted that recently released government documents revealed 278,000 noncitizens were improperly registered to vote. This assertion gained traction online, with many interpreting it as evidence of extensive illegal voting. However, scrutiny of the documents suggests a more complex picture. During a public address, Trump pointed to a new Department of Homeland Security … Read more
A widely circulated image, purportedly showing U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in emo fashion for his senior yearbook photo, has been debunked. The image depicted Hegseth with dark clothing, side-swept bangs, and black eyeliner, aligning with the emo subculture. Hegseth graduated from Forest Lake Area High School in Minnesota in 1999. An examination of the … Read more
Amid President Donald Trump’s allegations of Chinese interference in the 2020 presidential election, a rumor spread online suggesting Democrats have claimed the ability to rig elections independently of China. This claim has prompted scrutiny and a review of its authenticity. The Claim: "Democrats say they can rig elections without help from China." The assertion gained … Read more