The rumor began spreading shortly after rapper Macklemore was dropped from upcoming dates on Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: A rumor has been making the rounds across social media suggesting that Spotify has completely scrubbed popular singer Ed Sheeran’s entire discography from its catalog. The report quickly caused alarm and outrage … Read more
The rumor has spread across Facebook and X, accumulating millions of views. WASHINGTON, DC: A viral social media rumor alleges that President Donald Trump has left behind written directives for a modest funeral in the event of his death in office, reportedly asking to forgo an expensive casket in favor of standard military honors. This … Read more
Lawmakers are feeling heightened pressure to regulate artificial intelligence amid mounting public concern. This urgency follows the high-profile resignation of an Anthropic researcher who warned on social media that AI could “kill us all in a decade,” alongside rare calls from major tech executives for a deliberate slowdown in development. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sparked … Read more
When the Twin Towers collapsed on September 11, 2001, they sent a dense, hazardous cloud of dust drifting over numerous densely populated neighborhoods. This catastrophic event subjected hundreds of thousands of individuals to an atmosphere choked with glass, concrete, metal, silica, and asbestos fibers. In the weeks and months that followed, persistent fires continued to … Read more
A recent television commercial targets the U.S. Senate race in Maine, claiming that Democratic candidate Troy Jackson and Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins hold sharply divergent views on low-income healthcare programs. Sponsored by the Democratic-aligned super PAC WinSenate, the September 4 ad asserts: “Troy Jackson expanded Medicaid health coverage in Maine. Susan Collins was the … Read more
Claim: In 1998, Donald Trump stated in an interview that he would run for president as a Republican because they are the “dumbest group of voters.” Rating: Throughout August and September 2026, social media posts circulated online reviving a fabricated narrative alleging that Donald Trump once told People magazine that Republicans represent “the dumbest group … Read more
Claim: Singer Dolly Parton became the legal guardian of an abandoned newborn baby and promised to cover all of the child’s living expenses until they reach age 18. Rating: Throughout August and September 2026, social media platforms saw a resurgence of a viral rumor asserting that country music icon Dolly Parton had stepped in as … Read more
Claim: U.S. President Donald Trump authored written directives for his funeral in the event of his death while in office, asking for a minimalist ceremony stating: “No gold. No extravagance. No expensive casket. Military honors only.” <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Rating:</span> <a id=”main_rating” class=”rating_link_wrapper” href=”https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rating/false”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-false.png” alt=”False”/> </div> </a> </div> </section> <input … Read more
TEHRAN, IRAN: Reports have surfaced from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) alleging that an MQ-1 drone was successfully shot down above the Strait of Hormuz. Against the backdrop of heightened geopolitical friction between Washington and Tehran, this announcement quickly circulated across social media platforms, prompting widespread skepticism and debate among online users regarding its … Read more
Anticipation surrounding the potential comeback of Senator Mitch McConnell has generated a wave of rumors and conspiracy theories across social media platforms. WASHINGTON, DC — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been away from Capitol Hill for over 90 days, fueling intense curiosity regarding when he might resume his legislative duties. According to reports, his … Read more