Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Jordan Liles
March 1, 2025
The 2014 photo of Musk and Maxwell, now a convicted sex trafficker, frequently circulates on soc ...
Written by: Taija PerryCook
March 1, 2025
Obama does not earn royalties from the government for the use of the name "Obamacare."
Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz
Feb. 28, 2025
But it should be noted that 9 million of the jobs created were part of the recovery following th ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 28, 2025
The headline claimed their sexual relationship made Shapiro a "better husband, father, and beeke ...
Written by: Alex Kasprak
Feb. 28, 2025
The German sprinkler helmet has been fodder for bemused media reports for over a century.
Written by: Laerke Christensen
Feb. 27, 2025
The Heidelberg, Germany, bus company distanced itself from the messaging, which happened close t ...
Written by: Caroline Wazer
Feb. 27, 2025
Social media users shared the claim in the form of a meme featuring a photo of Trump adviser Elo ...
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Feb. 27, 2025
The clip allegedly originated from "Triggered WIth Don Jr." podcast episode aired on Feb. 25, 2025.
Written by: Taija PerryCook
Feb. 27, 2025
A satirical site facetiously claimed Obama had been charging royalties for the use of "Obamacare ...
Written by: Joey Esposito
Feb. 27, 2025
Gov. Janet Mills released two statements addressing President Donald Trump's threat to withhold ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Feb. 27, 2025
The jellyfish's big yellow eyes and mouth abruptly disappeared near the end of the video.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Feb. 26, 2025
The false rumor about the Minnesota congresswoman originated from the America's Last Line of Def ...
Written by: Amelia Clarke
Feb. 26, 2025
Facebook users spread a rumor that Musk donated $112 million worth of Tesla shares to help the h ...
Written by: Laerke Christensen
Feb. 26, 2025
The minerals agreement would create a U.S.-Ukraine-managed fund into which Ukraine would pay 50% ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 26, 2025
In 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump did call for a review of all regulations imposed by his pre ...
Written by: Caroline Wazer
Feb. 26, 2025
The claim appeared to have begun circulating days after the 2025 Super Bowl.
Written by: Rae Deng
Feb. 26, 2025
The language change seeks to ensure Wisconsin law includes married same-sex couples as possible ...
Written by: Laerke Christensen
Feb. 26, 2025
The AI-generated video was posted on the president's Truth Social profile.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Feb. 26, 2025 (Updated: March 14, 2025)
At least two accounts representing the former German dictator purportedly displayed gray, govern ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Feb. 26, 2025
After listing the estimated prices, the ad said, "You'll eat in. You won't drive. And you won't ...
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