Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz
Feb. 10, 2026
"Why make stuff up when the reality itself is so shocking and disgusting," Massie told Snopes.
Written by: Laerke Christensen
Feb. 10, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice released files that showed Jeffrey Epstein was in touch with cele ...
Written by: Emery Winter
Feb. 10, 2026
The image originated from an artist who creates realistic but, ultimately, fake images depicting ...
Written by: Emery Winter
Feb. 10, 2026
Some YouTube channels and Facebook page deal exclusively in fictional stories of missing people ...
Written by: Taija PerryCook
Feb. 9, 2026
A 2017 video of WWE wrestler Charlotte Flair resurfaced online.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 9, 2026
ICE detained the 5-year-old and his father in Minnesota in early 2026.
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Feb. 9, 2026
The image was digitally generated and originated from a satirical social media account.
Written by: Emery Winter
Feb. 9, 2026
A presidential character in the author's 1998 "Parable of the Talents" was inspired by Ronald Re ...
Written by: Laerke Christensen
Feb. 9, 2026
Watters appeared to claim the United States owns the moon, but an international treaty begs to d ...
Written by: Jack Izzo
Feb. 9, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is required by law to report whenever a detained person ...
Written by: Nick Hardinges
Feb. 8, 2026
For years, the image has spread online satirizing famous families and groups.
Written by: Taija PerryCook
Feb. 8, 2026
It's unclear how the looming merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. would affect costs, though ...
Written by: Joey Esposito
Feb. 8, 2026
Warren, the so-called "Cleaning Fairy," later pleaded guilty to charges of burglary and trespassing.
Written by: Jack Izzo
Feb. 7, 2026
Searches of the Epstein files for Nakamoto's name turned up no trace of an alleged email circula ...
Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz
Feb. 7, 2026
One Threads user said the movie would be "directed by Roman Polanski, produced by Harvey Weinste ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Feb. 6, 2026
Social media users connected the dots between pieces of evidence, alleging the late sex offender ...
Written by: Rae Deng
Feb. 6, 2026 (Updated: Feb. 9, 2026)
The supposed letter justified the suspension of Second Amendment rights as a way to "safeguard" ...
Written by: Laerke Christensen
Feb. 6, 2026
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the clip "an internet meme." It disappeared ...
Written by: Joey Esposito
Feb. 6, 2026
An online rumor claimed that an email to Epstein said Feb. 8, 2026, would mark the start of the ...
Written by: Emery Winter
Feb. 6, 2026
Social media users speculated that the door was used for nefarious purposes related to unproven ...
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