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Fact Checks

Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.

Is This Real Video of Plane on Fire After Take-Off from Miami Airport?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Jan. 19, 2024

The video, originally posted as an Instagram story, quickly spread around the internet.

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Is This a Real Image of Barron Trump?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 19, 2024

The teen was photographed towering over his family at his maternal grandmother's funeral.

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Is Russia Building an 'Immigrant Village' for Conservative Americans and Canadians?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Jan. 19, 2024 (Updated: Jan. 20, 2024)

The claim was made by a well-connected Russian immigration lawyer.

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Users on X claimed that former US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he once sparred with Muhammad Ali whose birth name was Cassius Clay.

Did Trump Claim on Truth Social He Sparred with Cassius Clay (aka Muhammad Ali)?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 19, 2024

"The great Cassius Clay used to spar with me," the purported Trump post read. "Not many people k ...

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Is This a Teenage Meryl Streep at a Beatles Concert in the '60s?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 19, 2024

"I had a little sign that said 'I love you forever Paul,' I don't think he saw it," she later said.

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Spotify Blocked the Playing of Christmas Music Until Thanksgiving?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 18, 2024

"Mariah Carey would be finished," one user wrote.

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A picture shared online claimed that Taylor Swift had worn an anti-Trump shirt with Donald Trump's hair and red tie that read nope not again.

Did Taylor Swift Wear a 'Nope Not Again,' Anti-Trump T-Shirt in 2024?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 18, 2024

Here's what we learned about a photo of the 12-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist that w ...

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Unfortunately, This Stunning Pic of a Red-and-White 'Pyjama Bird' Is Not Real

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Jan. 18, 2024

"How come when I look these up on the internet I just get images of pyjamas with birds on them?" ...

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Did Trump Say a Candidate Under Federal Investigation 'Has No Right To Be Running'?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Jan. 17, 2024

The sentiment was allegedly expressed by then-candidate Trump in November 2016.

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Can Black People Get Free Disney World Tickets During Black History Month?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 17, 2024

"Lol all the white ppl mad over a joke," one TikTok user commented.

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A rumor from a video clip said that filmmaker Michael Moore supports Trump, an apparent claim about him supporting former US President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

Did Filmmaker Michael Moore Announce He's Supporting Trump in 2024 Election?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 17, 2024

We took a closer look at a video purporting to show that the Oscar-winning documentarian support ...

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Did WEF Participant Shout Profanities at Klaus Schwab During 2024 Davos Meeting?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 17, 2024

“New WEF participant does the unthinkable” according to a post on X.

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Users on X claimed that Starbucks had released a new watermelon mug as a way of showing support to Palestinians and to cool down boycott efforts against the company.

Did Starbucks Release a Watermelon Mug to Support Palestinians After Hamas' Attack in Israel?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 17, 2024

Sometimes a watermelon is just a watermelon.

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Disney World Allows Open Carry of Firearms?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 17, 2024

The state of Florida might have questions.

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Did Electronic Billboard in Moscow Display Putin Quote, 'Russia's Borders Do Not End Anywhere'?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Jan. 16, 2024

"In other words: Russia is a State of Mind," one X user commented on the viral billboard.

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A rumor said that former US President Donald Trump had in 2024 the smallest margin of victory of any GOP candidate ever in the history of the Republican Iowa caucuses.

Was Trump's Margin of Victory in 2024 Iowa Caucuses the Smallest of Any GOP Candidate in History?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 16, 2024

There certainly were plenty of rumors to go around about the 2024 Republican Iowa caucuses.

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Was a Nikki Haley Campaign Staffer Arrested for Trying To Bribe Voters?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Jan. 16, 2024

This story follows the first rule of fact-checking: The more dramatic the headline, the less acc ...

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Does Video Show US Cargo Ship Hit by Houthi Missile in January 2024?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 16, 2024

Since late 2023 Yemeni rebels have targeted U.S. ships amid Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.

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Did Bill Gates Say US Citizens Must Accept Digital IDs By 2028 or Be Excluded From Society?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Jan. 15, 2024

The concept of a digital ID has been championed by Bill Gates for years.

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A supposed screenshot of a purported post from former US President Donald Trump claimed that he once marched with MLK Jr.

Did Trump Claim on Truth Social that He Marched with MLK?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 15, 2024

"I marched with King and he didn't mind that I was white," the purported post read. "I have a ho ...

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