A political advertisement in Kansas featuring Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Adam Hamilton—who is also a United Methodist pastor—superimposes his image over footage of dancing drag queens, accusing him of preaching the “gospel of woke.” This spot is part of a broader wave of campaign ads utilizing anti-transgender themes to challenge Democrats in competitive midterm races. … Read more
Rumors recently circulated suggesting ‘The View’ wanted Karoline Leavitt as either a guest or a permanent co-host. We separate fact from fiction regarding these claims. WASHINGTON, DC — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt officially concluded her tenure at the White House on August 27, 2026. Following her departure—which sparked widespread online coverage—social media reports … Read more
What is the Claim? A circulating video depicting a massive torrent of water and debris crashing down a mountainous region and destroying homes is being widely shared online as footage from the recent flash floods in Nepal. Screengrab from Facebook post by @UpTrend000 Also Read: Old, Unrelated Videos Go Viral Amid Flash Floods In Nepal … Read more
Claim: U.S. President Donald Trump purchased up to $500,000 worth of Boeing shares on the exact day the U.S. Navy granted the aerospace giant an $880 million contract. Rating: Context Official financial disclosures reveal that Trump bought between $250,000 and $500,000 in Boeing stock. During the summer of 2026, social media posts began circulating online … Read more
Catastrophic flash floods have wreaked havoc along the Tibet-Nepal frontier, leaving nearly 180 fatalities and over 1,000 individuals missing. Search and rescue missions are actively underway, and authorities fear the death toll will climb further. Although the official trigger for the catastrophe remains unverified, social media platforms have been flooded with a viral video depicting … Read more
Catastrophic flash floods have left a trail of severe devastation along the Tibet-Nepal border, claiming nearly 180 lives while leaving upwards of 1,000 individuals unaccounted for. As search and rescue missions press forward, authorities fear the final casualty count will climb further. Although the definitive trigger for the catastrophe remains officially unverified, footage depicting a … Read more
Fact Check: Dolly Parton and the Presidential Medal of Freedom Claim: Legendary country music singer Dolly Parton turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom on three separate occasions—twice offered by U.S. President Donald Trump and once by former President Joe Biden. Rating: True Context: Parton publicly confirmed declining the prestigious civilian honors from both the … Read more
What Happened Following catastrophic flash floods and landslides in Nepal on August 26, 2026—which left at least 165 people dead and hundreds missing—various social media users began circulating unrelated videos, falsely claiming they depict the recent disaster. Specifically, a viral video clip featuring two distinct events—one showing a massive mudslide and another showing a house … Read more
A widely circulated social media video alleged that Indian politician Rahul Gandhi made derogatory remarks blaming women for sexual violence. According to the clip, Gandhi appeared to state in Hindi, “80% of rapes happen because of women. Rape happens in India, and rape does not happen in Bharat. A girl belongs in one place; she … Read more
A glitch in Google search results combined with a heartfelt social media post recently sparked unfounded rumors regarding Annie Potts’ passing. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: False reports about the death of Ghostbusters and The Rocky Horror Picture Show star Annie Potts recently circulated across social media platforms. The panic began after Potts published an emotional tribute to … Read more