Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Jan. 13, 2025
During his time at the university, Musk allegedly showcased his entrepreneurial spirit by transf ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Jan. 12, 2025
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the United States.
Written by: Caroline Wazer
Jan. 12, 2025
1989 was a milestone year in the credit world, but statistical credit scoring has been around si ...
Written by: Joey Esposito
Jan. 12, 2025
According to its privacy policy, TikTok tracks the "keystroke patterns or rhythms" of its users.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Jan. 11, 2025
A number of well-known quotes are attributed to the Founding Father.
Written by: Laerke Christensen
Jan. 11, 2025
The U.K.-based consumer group Which? tested three Chinese air fryers and found they all asked fo ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Jan. 10, 2025
Online users falsely alleged a video of Black family members and friends moving items from a hom ...
Written by: Caroline Wazer
Jan. 10, 2025
Social media posts claimed the unpleasant-looking procedure was called "vibration therapy."
Written by: Jordan Liles
Jan. 9, 2025
Snopes investigated a years-old picture that challenged some online users' perceptions of the Mi ...
Written by: Laerke Christensen
Jan. 9, 2025
Los Angeles officials said a "tremendous" demand — four times normal levels — during the Palisad ...
Written by: Laerke Christensen
Jan. 10, 2025
Social media users were outraged at claims that firefighters were seen in news footage carrying ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Jan. 9, 2025
A new version of an old and completely untrue rumor circulated among Facebook users in early 2025.
Written by: Laerke Christensen
Jan. 9, 2025
A short video and dramatic picture both claimed to show flames engulfing the historic sign as wi ...
Written by: Caroline Wazer
Jan. 9, 2025
Carter once allegedly said that weak nations, like weak people, "must behave with bluster and bo ...
Written by: Jack Izzo
Jan. 8, 2025
Viral posts on X suggested all of the babies harmed were Black.
Written by: Laerke Christensen
Jan. 8, 2025
The U.S. president-elect had recently expressed renewed interest in the Arctic island after he f ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Jan. 8, 2025
The tech giant implemented major updates to its hateful-conduct policies on Jan. 7, 2025 — the s ...
Written by: Joey Esposito
Jan. 7, 2025
The U.S. president-elect said the proposed new name has "a beautiful ring."
Written by: Jordan Liles
Jan. 7, 2025
The Associated Press reported the former U.S. House speaker had hip-replacement surgery after fa ...
Written by: Jack Izzo
Jan. 7, 2025
Although the post is real, the science behind the claim is debated.
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