Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
June 21, 2024
As some might say, “Tomayto, tomahto.”
Written by: Alex Kasprak
June 21, 2024
Trump's grandfather immigrated to the U.S. from Bavaria (now southeast Germany) as a teenager. H ...
Written by: Taija PerryCook
June 20, 2024
The tone is Orwellian, the origins are not.
Written by: Taija PerryCook
June 20, 2024
Pink dolphins do exist, but they are extremely rare and most commonly seen in fresh water.
Written by: Jordan Liles
June 20, 2024
A viral post on X displaying photos of King's Hawaiian sweet rolls read, "How old were you when ...
Written by: Sean Eifert
June 20, 2024
A popular X post posited that McDonald's uses a synthetic material that's also in contact lenses.
Written by: Jordan Liles
June 20, 2024
Reeves purportedly added, "Even if you say 1+1=5, you’re right. Have fun."
Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz
June 20, 2024
"They're about as country as Michael Jackson," the Country Music Hall-of-Famer allegedly said.
Written by: Nikki Dobrin
June 20, 2024
The country music icon has long been the subject of rumors claiming she goes to bed in her makeu ...
Written by: Taija PerryCook
June 20, 2024 (Updated: June 21, 2024)
However, the accuracy of what Trump did claim – that there were "very fine people on both sides" ...
Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz
June 20, 2024
"You want to be good it’s so important," the former U.S. president allegedly added.
Written by: Nick Hardinges
June 20, 2024
DACA recipients (aka "Dreamers") were said to be eligible for positions within the city's law en ...
Written by: Nick Hardinges
June 20, 2024
Rumors about the WNBA star spread online after she missed out on Olympics selection in June 2024.
Written by: Jack Izzo
June 20, 2024
The singer was arrested in the early hours of June 18, 2024.
Written by: Sean Eifert
June 20, 2024
An X user cited Coca-Cola's humble beginnings for inspiration.
Written by: Alex Kasprak
June 20, 2024
"Why haven't you heard of this amazing fruit?!"
Written by: Sean Eifert
June 19, 2024
A doctor who treated him reported on the incident in a science journal.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
June 19, 2024
In June 2024, the singer was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Written by: Nikki Dobrin
June 19, 2024
The alleged confirmation that the character is gay followed the June 14 release of "Inside Out 2 ...
Written by: Nick Hardinges
June 19, 2024
The image showed the former U.S. president with a strangely puffy, darkened face.
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