A viral social media post falsely attributed a statement to Donald Trump, allegedly advising Americans to ride bicycles everywhere to conserve fuel for government vehicles and concluding with the slogan “Pedal For Freedom.” WASHINGTON, DC: Following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which triggered an increase in gas prices, a fabricated rumor began spreading … Read more
A viral post on X falsely alleged that Iran set a 2029 deadline, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz would stay shut for the duration of Donald Trump’s presidency. WASHINGTON, DC: As a critical global energy chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a central flashpoint in the ongoing tensions between the US, Israel, … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — Long before its official release, Melania Trump’s 2024 self-titled memoir dominated bestseller lists and generated immense public interest. However, its popularity also made it a target for misinformation. Recently, a viral social media rumor claimed that the book exposed sensational details about the White House during Barack Obama’s administration, prompting a thorough … Read more
Following a high-profile Senate hearing involving Dr Anthony Fauci, a viral social media rumor incorrectly claimed that a 2008 research paper co-authored by him linked 1918 Spanish flu deaths to mask usage. WASHINGTON, DC: In the wake of intense political scrutiny and a contentious Senate appearance by Dr Anthony Fauci, social media platforms became saturated … Read more
Social media users recently circulated a rumor suggesting Kendrick Lamar finally revealed the true target of his hit track ‘Not Like Us’ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A viral post circulating on X has caused a stir among Kendrick Lamar and Drake enthusiasts, falsely claiming that Lamar recently cleared the air regarding the exact meaning behind ‘Not … Read more
A viral rumor alleging Mark Ruffalo’s departure from the MCU as the Hulk sparked fierce online debate, drawing both backlash and support due to his outspoken anti-Trump and pro-Palestine positions. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As anticipation builds for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ social media recently became flooded with unverified rumors that Disney … Read more
Salmonela en los huevos, E. coli en las bayas congeladas, lechuga iceberg bajo la lupa y un sinfín de alertas sanitarias más. Frente a esta constante ola de noticias preocupantes sobre lo que consumimos, muchas personas han decidido reaccionar de la única forma que les queda: con humor ácido y sarcasmo en las plataformas digitales. … Read more
Unless your daily routine involves working inside a university lab or a scientific research facility, you likely don’t spend much time pondering the methodologies behind scientific studies. If specialized terminology like “randomized controlled trials” or “cohort studies” feels foreign to you, there is a strong chance you are equally unfamiliar with a practice known as … Read more
Receiving that familiar text message from a loved one announcing they’ve tested positive for COVID-19 often triggers an immediate wave of anxiety: an over-scrutinized sneeze, a scratchy throat, and a flurry of canceled appointments. A newly approved medication is looking to break that stressful chain of events. Known generically as ensitrelvir and marketed under the … Read more
Following his primary victory, Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed—who is Muslim and a former public health official—has become the target of faith-based attacks by Republican lawmakers and online influencers. Various X accounts have circulated false claims on social media alleging that El-Sayed advocates for establishing Islamic Shariah law as the law of the … Read more