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
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