Fact Checks

Did Pope Benedict XVI Request that Biden Not Attend His Funeral?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 5, 2023

The lack of an invitation does not indicate a particular dislike for the U.S. president.

Did US Rep. Kevin McCarthy Blame Trump for Capitol Riot?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 5, 2023

A statement McCarthy made in 2021 came up amid a Republican stalemate to elect a new House Speak ...

Viral Tweet About Andrew Tate Under 'Demonic Attack' Originated as Satire

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 4, 2023

Users responded to the tweet with the belief that its author was serious. However, that was not ...

Is This a Real Pic of Kevin McCarthy Losing a Vote for Speaker of the House?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Jan. 4, 2023

The 2023 election of the U.S. Speaker of the House has been historically indecisive.

Was a Florida Man Arrested After Throwing a Christmas Tree at His Wife?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 4, 2023

We received inquiries from readers who wanted to know if this story really happened.

Has a Century Passed Since It Took More Than One Vote to Elect a Speaker of the House?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Jan. 4, 2023 (Updated: Jan. 5, 2023)

U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy's multiple attempts to secure the House's top leadership position in ea ...

Did George Santos' Website Incorrectly Announce He Was Sworn in to US House?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 4, 2023

Slight problem: The House had no speaker to swear anyone in at the time.

Did Trump Urge House Republicans to Elect Kevin McCarthy as Speaker?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 4, 2023

A screenshot supposedly showing a statement by the former president circulated widely after Repu ...

Did John McCain Predict Putin's Ukraine Aggression in 2014?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 4, 2023

The Arizona Republican was sounding the alarm about Russia before it was commonplace to do so.

Did Zelenskyy Call for Sanctions on 'Any Christian Caught Worshiping in Unapproved Ways'?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Jan. 4, 2023

This strain of misinformation was bolstered by an incorrectly placed quotation mark in a Tucker ...

Zero Evidence 'Dr. Benjamin Eidelman' Gave Damar Hamlin COVID Booster Days Before Collapse

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 3, 2023

It can be a mistake to place much trust in brand-new Twitter accounts.

Does FIFA Plan on Keeping Pele's Feet in Its Museum?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Jan. 3, 2023

The legendary footballer's death brought both remembrances and rumors.

John Travolta Is Not Dead, Despite Multiple Online Death Hoaxes

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 3, 2023

If such a big a Hollywood celebrity truly was dead, the story would be widely reported by credib ...

Is This a Real Photo of Andrew Tate Handcuffed in Police Van?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 3, 2023

Tate was arrested in connection with a human trafficking investigation in Romania.

Are Buildings in Hong Kong Designed with Holes Known as 'Dragon Gates'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 2, 2023

It's not literal so much as it's about feng shui.

Did Fyodor Dostoevsky Say This About Tolerance?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Dec. 31, 2022

We wondered if this was a statement about our times.

That YouTube Video of Andrew Tate 'Trolling Interviewer After Getting Released from Jail' Is Old

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 30, 2022

The video was uploaded on Dec. 30, 2022, with the title, "Andrew Tate TROLLS Interviewer After G ...

Did Lil Wayne Tweet He Would 'Piss' in Mark Cuban's Mouth?

Written by: Dan Evon

May 18, 2022 (Updated: Dec. 30, 2022)

Well, that escalated quickly.

Did Andrew Tate's Video of a Jerry's Pizza Box Lead to His Arrest?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 30, 2022

Tate was arrested and detained in Romania for 24 hours on charges of human trafficking and rape, ...

Was Ronzoni Pastina Pasta Discontinued?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 29, 2022 (Updated: Jan. 3, 2023)

We contacted the parent company of Ronzoni to find out if the popular pasta product truly had be ...