Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: David Mikkelson
Dec. 29, 2020
The Trump administration established the Space Force as a separate military branch in December 2 ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Dec. 29, 2020
The idea of a "mass exodus" from LA might remind readers of the 2020 rumor that New York City ha ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 29, 2020
The ceramic bust bore a plaque reading, "Say her name: Breonna Taylor."
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 29, 2020
A website claimed the American restaurant chain was "closing up shop."
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Dec. 29, 2020
The remarks attributed to the Senate majority leader were not entirely implausible based on his ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 29, 2020
Wherever you find bad news, conspiracy theorists aren't far behind.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Dec. 28, 2020
The Home Depot and King of Fans, Inc. said that the recalled Hampton Bay ceiling fans have blade ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 28, 2020
Three very subtle edits were made to this photograph.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 28, 2020
During the holiday season, many rely on COVID-19 tests to see their families.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 28, 2020
'Twas a Christmas giveaway that seemed too good to be true.
Written by: Alex Kasprak
Dec. 28, 2020
Contrary to TikTok shenanigans, the boat is neither the RMS Titanic nor the Ottoman frigate Ertu ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 28, 2020
Purveyors of misinformation often falsely attach trusted names to fraudulent claims in order to ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Dec. 28, 2020
One of the most popular songs chosen to be used in TikTok videos has roots that go back more tha ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 28, 2020
It’s a scene straight out of a "National Lampoon's" flick.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 28, 2020
The election fraud conspiracy universe has expanded to Nashville.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Dec. 28, 2020
Walker during COVID-19 pandemic: "We have to support our local restaurants and small businesses."
Written by: David Mikkelson
Dec. 27, 2020
Social media posts attempted to tie the Christmas morning explosion in Nashville to a Trump supp ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Dec. 27, 2020
The motive behind an explosion that rocked Nashville on Christmas morning is murky, but no evide ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 27, 2020
Their hiring efforts were deemed “far too feminist” according to Anne Hidalgo, the mayor.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 27, 2020
A photograph worth a thousand feels.
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