A political advertisement targeting Sen. Susan Collins makes two major claims: that she voted to raise healthcare costs and insurance premiums, and that she gave President Donald Trump a “blank check” for war in Iran. However, a detailed review shows both claims lack critical context and oversimplify her positions. According to analysis by FactCheck.org, the … Read more
A viral image circulating online claims to show a real-life moment that inspired the famous chase between Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner in Looney Tunes. The image typically depicts a dog leaping off a cliff while chasing a bird, with captions suggesting it served as the basis for the iconic cartoon characters. However, … Read more
A claim circulating online suggests that a declassified CIA document reveals a hidden or suppressed cure for cancer. The claim has gained traction on social media, with users interpreting the document as evidence that a breakthrough treatment was discovered decades ago and concealed. However, verified evidence shows this interpretation is incorrect. According to reporting on … Read more
A viral claim circulating online suggests that Donald Trump played tennis with Serena Williams in 2015. The claim is based on a resurfaced video showing the two on a tennis court exchanging shots. Unlike many viral claims, this one is rooted in a real event—but the context is often misunderstood. According to Snopes, the video … Read more
A claim circulating on social media alleged that NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander of the Artemis II mission, said he converted to Christianity after traveling around the Moon. The claim was widely shared in posts suggesting that the experience of spaceflight led to a religious transformation. However, verified evidence shows this claim is not accurate. … Read more
A viral claim circulating online alleged that a Florida man was arrested after attempting to “baptize” an alligator inside a Waffle House using a pitcher of iced tea. The bizarre story gained traction on social media, fitting the long-running “Florida man” meme known for sensational and unusual headlines. However, available evidence shows the claim is … Read more
Federal law places limits on racial gerrymandering, but partisan gerrymandering is largely beyond federal court review. A claim about partisan gerrymandering raises a key legal question: does federal law prohibit drawing political districts to favor one party? The answer is complex. Federal law does not clearly ban partisan gerrymandering, and federal courts largely cannot stop … Read more
Viral posts claim Rachel Maddow was suspended without pay over comments about Trump assassination attempts. The claim is completely false. Social media posts claimed that Rachel Maddow was suspended without pay after making controversial comments about assassination attempts against Donald Trump. The claim is false and entirely fabricated. Fact-checkers found no evidence that Maddow was … Read more
Posts claim Congress is targeting Hasan Piker. A resolution does exist—but it is symbolic and broader than viral claims suggest. Social media posts claimed that the U.S. House of Representatives is moving to take action against Twitch streamer Hasan Piker for alleged antisemitism. The claim is partly true but often misrepresented. A bipartisan resolution has … Read more
Viral moon images claim to be from NASA’s Artemis II mission. Evidence shows they are AI-generated or taken from Earth. Social media posts shared striking, high-resolution images of the moon, claiming they were taken during NASA’s Artemis II mission. The claim is false. The images circulating online were not captured by the mission. Fact-checkers confirmed … Read more