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Joey Esposito

Joey Esposito is based in Maine and has written for outlets like IGN, MTV, Fandom, GameSpot, ScreenJunkies, the Television Academy, Down East Magazine, and many more in his 17 years of writing and reporting experience. He's an avid music-listener and video game player and has just started getting super into birds. He also writes comic books, including "The Pedestrian," "Pawn Shop," "Batman: Urban Legends," "Sesame Street" and more. He was selected to be part of the DC Comics Writers Workshop in 2017.

Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies during a House Select Intelligence Committee hearing on March 19, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Tulsi Gabbard reportedly took political orders from her 'guru.' Here's what we know

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 24, 2026

A Washington Post report claimed Gabbard followed orders from Chris Butler, the leader of a reli ...

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Photo shows the side of a yellow school bus with the text "Denver Public Schools."

Colorado teacher fired after accusations she forced female students to kiss

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 22, 2026

The Denver Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to terminate the teacher on May 2 ...

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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks into a microphone.

Unpacking RFK Jr.'s ties to group promoting unproven stem cell treatments for autism

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 19, 2026

The U.S. health secretary was a speaker at the Autism Health Summit, sponsored by a leading advo ...

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Inspecting claim Regal Cinemas showed Defense Department 'propaganda video'

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 17, 2026

A commercial featuring Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump promoting "peace through strength" allegedl ...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a white woman with dark hair, speaks while gesturing with her hands.

Unpacking claim Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was caught on 'hot mic' dismissing data center concerns

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 16, 2026

The governor allegedly made the statement before speaking at the groundbreaking of a new data ce ...

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Air Force backtracked after removing article about 1st female Thunderbird pilot

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 15, 2026

A 21-year veteran's accomplishments were temporarily deleted amid the Trump administration's pur ...

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20 rumors about McDonald's we've unwrapped

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 14, 2026

The familiar golden arches have endured plenty of rumors over the years.

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DOJ attorney said government could 'bulldoze' Statue of Liberty, but context is key

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 11, 2026

Trump didn't "send his lawyers" to declare they had the right to bulldoze the statue, contrary t ...

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Did Vance say people born to noncitizens should be deported?

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 11, 2026

Though the vice president never publicly said the words in question, he has criticized broad bir ...

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First Lady Melania Trump speaks in front of a backdrop featuring American flags.

What we know about claim Melania Trump did 'lesbian photo shoot' for French magazine

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 9, 2026

Old photos of the first lady posing nude with another woman recirculated online during Pride Mon ...

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20 claims we've fact-checked about Bill Clinton

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 7, 2026

From AI-generated criticisms of Trump officials to alleged hush money, here are some of our most ...

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Several glass bottles of perfume are displayed against a pink background.

Pervasive 'perfume shock' warning is decades-old hoax

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 6, 2026

Social media users claimed thieves used drugged perfume to knock women out and rob them.

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Trump flaunted mostly accurate chart comparing reflecting pool to US skyscrapers

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 5, 2026

Some measurements differed slightly from official reports, but Trump's graphic was generally cor ...

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An image that's likely AI-generated depicts U.S. President Donald Trump as a muscular football player surrounded by shirtless male cheerleaders.

Did Trump post image of himself as football star surrounded by male cheerleaders?

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 5, 2026

The AI-generated image appeared to originate from an account that frequently posts content inten ...

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No evidence woman sued firefighter after roller coaster rescue

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 2, 2026 (Updated: June 3, 2026)

A misleading video alleged that a woman accused her rescuer of "inappropriate touching."

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Texas AG Ken Paxton's office let man accused of child sex abuse receive short jail term

Written by: Joey Esposito

May 29, 2026

Adam Hoffman served only 30 days behind bars as part of a plea deal.

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Four perfume bottles of varying sizes and shapes sit atop what appears to be a table.

Thieves aren't using perfume to knock out victims, despite persistent rumors

Written by: Joey Esposito

May 28, 2026

Versions of this longstanding urban legend have lurked on the web since the 1990s.

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Donald Trump Jr., a white man, wears a suit and waves while standing in front of an American flag.

Donald Trump Jr. said Arlington National Cemetery visit reminded him of family's financial 'sacrifices'

Written by: Joey Esposito

May 28, 2026

The eldest Trump child made the statement in his 2019 book.

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Former AG Pam Bondi treated for thyroid cancer

Written by: Joey Esposito

May 27, 2026

The White House confirmed Bondi's diagnosis.

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A dog that appears to be a chihuahua or chihuahua mix wears a vest with the words "emotional support."

What updated HUD guidelines say about emotional support animals

Written by: Joey Esposito

May 27, 2026

The federal housing agency said the change would free up resources for real claims rather than " ...

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