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Fact Checks

Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.

Did Cher curse Trump in 2016, saying he awakened 'bigotry and distrust' in America?

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 27, 2026

The singer and actor allegedly had a few choice words to say about the U.S. president.

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Unpacking claim Wisconsin man died from asthma attack because he paid rent instead of buying inhaler

Written by: Joey Esposito

Jan. 27, 2026

The man's family later sued OptumRx and Walgreens, claiming they didn't offer alternatives after ...

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Image of a town full of 6+ story apartment buildings, some of which have what appears to be a tidal wave of snow on top of them at about twice the apartment buildings' height

Avalanche of fake snow images from Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula hits social media

Written by: Emery Winter

Jan. 27, 2026

Real photos of the January 2026 snowstorm in Kamchatka's capital were dramatic, but some images ...

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Was Tom Homan Obama's 'ICE chief' who received award for deportations? We inspected

Written by: Jack Izzo

Jan. 27, 2026

Homan held senior leadership roles at ICE while Obama was president, but he served as the agency ...

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'Where's the gun?': Video shows federal officer looking for weapon after Alex Pretti shooting

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 26, 2026

The video shows a federal officer searching Pretti's body after shots were fired, believing he s ...

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Fake Trump post claiming only criminals carry guns on 'our streets' spreads online after Alex Pretti shooting

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Jan. 26, 2026

People online shared the exact same screenshot of the alleged post, a clear indication it was a ...

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Video claims to show hostage situation in broad daylight. Here's the real story

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 26, 2026

Many online assumed the video was AI-generated, but it showed a real event that took place in a ...

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Did Trump once say US and Italy have been allies 'since the time of Ancient Rome'?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Jan. 26, 2026

The rumor stemmed from remarks Trump made during a 2019 appearance with Italian President Sergio ...

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Screenshot of TikTok video that reads: "BREAKING NEWS THIS MAN CLAIMS HE'S TRAPPED IN FRANCE IN THE YEAR 2055"

Spoiler alert: Masked man is not time traveler 'stuck in 2055'

Written by: Emery Winter

Jan. 25, 2026

Contrary to a post that claimed "no one can debunk his videos," the creator of said clips debunk ...

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Posts claim man once jumped into LA's tar pits to save dog. They're misleading

Written by: Joey Esposito

Jan. 25, 2026

In June 1951, a man really did jump into the La Brea Tar Pits in an attempt to rescue a dog. Thi ...

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Did former special counsel Jack Smith release all his files on Trump? Here's the truth

Written by: Jack Izzo

Jan. 24, 2026

The claim was shared on social media — but not by reliable news outlets.

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Did Denmark sell 'Epstein island' to the US in 1917?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 24, 2026

In early 2026, President Donald Trump pushed for a U.S. takeover of Greenland, a semi-autonomous ...

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Don't believe purported RFK Jr. post about Oprah Winfrey 'overeating'

Written by: Joey Esposito

Jan. 24, 2026

The alleged post from the nation's health secretary criticizing the talk-show legend fooled many ...

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Did Jalen Hurts establish Renee Good Hope Scholarship Fund?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 23, 2026

According to the rumor, the NFL's 2025 Super Bowl MVP donated $300,000 of his own money as a way ...

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Did Vance say an independent Canada would have its own currency, anthem and flag?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 23, 2026

The alleged quote spread as U.S. President Donald Trump uninvited Canada from his Gaza Board of ...

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Yes, these photos show Trump hand bruise at Davos 2026

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 23, 2026

The White House and Trump attributed the January 2026 bruising to the president hitting his hand ...

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How many immigrants in the US illegally live in Minnesota vs. Florida or Texas? Breaking down the data

Written by: Rae Deng

Jan. 23, 2026

Census data does not lie.

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Claim that Earth is getting temporary 'second moon' stretches the truth

Written by: Joey Esposito

Jan. 23, 2026

The object dubbed Earth's "second moon" is actually a quasi-satellite that's accompanied the pla ...

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Do photos show Victoria Beckham's 'inappropriate' dance at son Brooklyn's wedding?

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 23, 2026

Google's AI tools had a digital hand in creating the photos of the former Spice Girl doing the s ...

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Michelle Obama didn't tell people to avoid 'white-owned' clothing brands, despite claims

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Jan. 23, 2026

In January 2026, the former first lady encouraged people to be more intentional about supporting ...

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