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Jon Husted’s inaccurate claim that Sherrod Brown voted for benefits for immigrants in US illegally – PolitiFact

As former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown campaigns to unseat Republican Senator Jon Husted in Ohio, his historical legislative voting record has once again become a focal point for political attacks. During an August 4 appearance on Fox News, Husted accused Brown of having “supported Social Security payments for illegals, healthcare for illegals and COVID checks … Read more

Fact Check: Did Marvel cast Tom Hardy as Wolverine in its upcoming X-Men reboot?

Social media has been buzzing with viral rumors claiming Tom Hardy has officially secured the role of Logan/Wolverine for Marvel’s upcoming X-Men reboot. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the wake of Marvel’s recent casting announcements at D23, a wave of social media posts surfaced featuring mock-up images and asserting that Tom Hardy is stepping into the … Read more

Did Yellowstone ravens learn to open car doors?

Claim: In August 2026, Yellowstone National Park rangers issued a public warning that ravens had figured out how to open car doors. Rating: An online rumor circulated in August 2026 claiming that Yellowstone National Park rangers had cautioned visitors about clever ravens learning to unlock and open vehicles. The claim gained traction when the Facebook … Read more

After Supreme Court loss, Trump tariffs have bounced back – PolitiFact

International trade policy has surged back into the spotlight following a fresh tariff dispute between the U.S. and Canada, bringing long-standing allies into direct economic friction. Following a Supreme Court ruling that stripped away the legal backing for sweeping global tariffs introduced early in his second term, President Donald Trump has pivoted to alternative statutory … Read more

Fact Check: Did Dolly Parton call Trump before her death and ask him to finish the ballroom?

Following the passing of Dolly Parton, Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags nationwide to be flown at half-staff in her honor. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Following the death of Dolly Parton on August 25 at the age of 80, a rumor began circulating online regarding a purported private phone call between the legendary country music star and … Read more

Project 2025 recommended culling wild horses. Here’s why

Following an August 2026 report by The New York Times suggesting that the Trump administration permitted protected wild horses to be sold to slaughterhouses, social media rumors quickly tied the move to Project 2025, alleging the conservative policy blueprint endorsed the practice as a way to trim government expenses. While Project 2025—developed by the Heritage … Read more

The collapse of trust in facts: making sense of verification on the internet

While artificial intelligence and crowdsourced platforms have changed how we verify information—offering remarkable speed—they still fall short when it comes to reliability and transparency. Until automated systems can successfully balance speed, trust, and clear explanations, human verification remains indispensable. A functioning society relies heavily on shared facts and transparent public discourse. Public frustration often stems … Read more

US isn’t importing horse meat and selling it as beef in supermarkets, despite online conspiracies – PolitiFact

Recent online rumors claiming that American supermarkets are secretly selling horse meat have circulated widely across social media platforms like TikTok and X. These conspiracy theories gained traction after a combination of two distinct events: President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding new international beef deals aimed at lowering consumer prices, and news coverage concerning the handling … Read more

Fact Check: Is Trump’s claim that Canada does 95% of its business with the US true?

Donald Trump recently asserted, “They feel entitled, and yet, WE DON’T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US! They do 95% of their business with the U.S., with us, the exact opposite!” WASHINGTON, DC: Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have intensified following the implementation of new US tariffs and subsequent retaliatory measures from Ottawa … Read more