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
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
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
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
Claim: In August 2026, police raided and shut down a funeral home in Weston, Missouri, for operating as a “necrophilia brothel.” Rating: During the final week of August 2026, social media channels began circulating a bizarre story claiming that law enforcement had raided and shuttered a Weston, Missouri, mortuary after discovering it functioned as an … Read more
During their third and final debate in the Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate primary, incumbent Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton highlighted their ideological similarities while drawing sharp contrasts regarding their ages, past legislative records, and approaches to technology. “We should have age limits for Congress,” argued 47-year-old Moulton. Markey, who is 80, countered … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — A viral rumor has been making the rounds across various social media platforms, alleging that President Donald Trump brushed off an inquiry regarding his youngest son, Barron Trump, by telling reporters, “It’s none of your business.” The purported comment was supposedly in response to questions about a dramatic $150 million surge in … Read more
Rumors recently circulated claiming that Eddie Murphy severed ties with his daughter Bella after she allegedly mismanaged a $5 million film budget. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Iconic comedian and actor Eddie Murphy has unexpectedly found himself at the center of online gossip regarding an alleged family feud with his daughter, Bella Murphy. Unverified social media posts … Read more
The rumor gained traction following a presidential directive instructing the Pentagon to overhaul the design of upcoming Navy aircraft carriers. WASHINGTON, DC: Amid ongoing discussions regarding living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, a viral social media post claimed that President Donald Trump has issued an order requiring US Navy vessels to be retrofitted with … Read more
Claim: Every year, an Italian town punishes the politician behind the year’s worst decision by locking them in a cage and plunging them into a freezing river. Rating: What’s True The Tonca is a genuine annual festival held in Trento, Italy, as part of the Feste Vigiliane celebrations dedicated to the city’s patron saint. It … Read more