Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 16, 2023 (Updated: Oct. 17, 2023)
In the wake of Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel in October 2023, the country’s official X accoun ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Oct. 16, 2023
"According to the celebrity chef, she’s 'toxic' – a term usually reserved for questionable lefto ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 16, 2023
For decades, the anti-apartheid leader was considered a possible communist threat.
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 15, 2023
"This is what you call a suicide tour," one comment on YouTube read.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 13, 2023
"Taylor Swift is the most searched person in the world right now," a Mouse Trap News article said.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Oct. 13, 2023
"This is not something happening somewhere else. It’s happening here," a misinformed Facebook us ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 12, 2023
"Great job Gordon," one Facebook user commented.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 12, 2023
We had to read the title of the YouTube video more than once to comprehend the claim.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 12, 2023
"As it should be," one person wrote.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Oct. 12, 2023
"Hamas paraglider crashes into high-voltage electric power line and bursts into flames. Did he d ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 12, 2023
The picture circulated in the wake of Hamas' surprise attack on Israel in October 2023.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 11, 2023
Some Facebook users are saying the alleged suspension was a good move.
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 11, 2023
Countless videos and images were to show scenes from the Hamas-Israel war, with many raising ser ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Oct. 11, 2023
The video was shared in an X post days following Hamas' surprise terrorist attack on Israel in O ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 11, 2023
"Disney is always looking for fun and new ways to appeal to their customers," a Mouse Trap News ...
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 11, 2023
“If this is an actual AirBnB, it's only available to family members,” one X user commented on th ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 11, 2023
“It’s really HAPPENING!,” a Facebook post claimed on Oct. 7, 2023.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Oct. 10, 2023
"We have just witnessed the shortest debate in the history of 'The View,' multiple websites repo ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Oct. 10, 2023
"Late last night, Musk took to the platform, dropping a cryptic message: 'Hunter Is Going Down,' ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Oct. 10, 2023
"Bro opened the 'Chamber of Secrets,'" multiple commenters joked.
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