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Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.

An image shows a man with facial hair and a backward hat holding a small microphone, all superimposed in TikTok fashion over a picture of an ancient-looking helmet.

Were Roman helmets found on North Carolina golf course?

Written by: Jordan Liles

April 10, 2026

Users discussed an alleged "wild" archaeological find in the Tar Heel State, with one person say ...

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A close up of the bottom-halves of a bunch of soldiers in camo and black boots marching beside each other

What to know about automatic US military draft registration planned by December 2026

Written by: Emery Winter

April 9, 2026 (Updated: April 10, 2026)

In the past, eligible men have had to self-register for the draft by law. A change will make it ...

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Rep. John Larson, an older white man with white hair, speaks into a microphone on the left of the image. On the left, President Trump, a white man, pauses as he stands before a microphone.

Did Connecticut congressman file articles of impeachment against Trump?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

April 9, 2026

Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., filed 13 articles of impeachment against Trump. He also called for th ...

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An image shows a Chick-fil-A in Manhattan, New York City.

Did Chick-fil-A respond to backlash about not celebrating Pride month? Don't bite

Written by: Laerke Christensen

April 9, 2026 (Updated: April 10, 2026)

The company's X account hasn't posted since 2022.

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Children sit on a rug while a drag queen reads from a picture book and three others sit on a nearby bench.

Ohio bill aims to ban public drag shows, but it hasn't become law yet

Written by: Joey Esposito

April 9, 2026

The legislation would prohibit drag shows in public spaces unless they are strictly for adults o ...

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Paula White-Cain, a middle-aged white woman with platinum blonde hair, speaks at a podium wearing a neon pink suit. Donald Trump stands to her left, watching.

Did Trump's faith advisor ask Americans to donate 10% of income to Israel? We set the record straight

Written by: Jack Izzo

April 9, 2026

Paula White-Cain regularly asks viewers to donate to her ministry. She said some of that money w ...

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This image shows a fake Israeli passport purportedly belonging to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Does image show Israeli passport belonging to Zelenskyy? Here's the truth

Written by: Taija PerryCook

April 9, 2026

Ukrainian public officials are barred from having multiple citizenships.

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Image of former U.S. President Barack Obama in front of the Iranian flag and a background of scattered U.S. hundred-dollar bills.

Did Obama send $1.7B in cash to Iran? What posts get right and omit

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

April 9, 2026

Former President Barack Obama's administration did transfer $1.7 billion to Iran in 2016, but so ...

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AI-generated image shows a pilot holding an American flag.

Image claiming to show US airman rescued in Iran is fake. Here's the proof

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 8, 2026

In early April 2026, the U.S. said it conducted a rescue mission to retrieve two members of the ...

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President Trump, a white man, points straight in front of him as he speaks. He is wearing a blue suit and blue and white tie. He is standing in front of a blue background with the White House seal.

Did Polymarket user bet Trump would praise Allah on Easter?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

April 8, 2026

The rumor originated from a post by former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who appeared to be ma ...

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A photo of Donald Trump speaking into a microphone while next to someone wearing an Easter bunny costume suit. The White House is behind him and green plants with white flowers are in front of him.

Bunnies, bombs and Biden: What Trump said during 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll

Written by: Emery Winter

April 8, 2026

The president talked about Kamala Harris' IQ, Joe Biden's autopen and his war with Iran while ch ...

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Image shows president candidate Donald Trump standing with a bandage on his ear.

Alleged Trump post about his ear regrowing day after he was shot isn't what it seems

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 8, 2026

Trump's ear was injured after a 2024 assassination attempt during his reelection campaign.

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Portrait photo of Pope Leo wearing predominantly red, gold, and white in front of a stone backdrop

Did Pope Leo XIV say no one can use God to justify war?

Written by: Emery Winter

April 8, 2026

During his first Palm Sunday Mass as pope, Leo told those in attendance that God ignores the pra ...

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A close-up shot of an ATM with a hand holding a stack of $100 bills.

ATM surcharge settlement payments are on their way. Here's what you need to know

Written by: Rae Deng

April 7, 2026

A federal court ordered Visa and Mastercard to pay $197.5 million over allegations they conspire ...

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Did Hegseth fart at news briefing? Watch out for altered video

Written by: Jordan Liles

April 7, 2026

Snopes investigated a clip of the U.S. defense secretary that was labeled "Hegseth fart in 4K."

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U.S. President Donald Trump stands behind a podium and addresses reporters at the White House on April 6, 2026.

Trump said he'll run for president of Venezuela

Written by: Laerke Christensen

April 7, 2026

It was unclear whether Trump was joking when he made the comment during a news conference.

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Image shows U.S. President Donald Trump mimicking shooting a gun along with his Truth Social post in which he threatens Iran.

Did Trump say 'a whole civilization will die tonight' ahead of Iran deadline?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 7, 2026

Screenshots featuring the president's alleged ominous statement began circulating on April 7, 2026.

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This image shows screen grabs from the video in question. Clockwise from top left: U.S. soldiers marching, North Korean reporter Ri Chun-hee speaking on TV, U.S. Revolutionary War reenactment soldiers and U.S. President Donald Trump saluting a crowd.

Don't fall for claim North Korean news station made fun of Trump's military parade

Written by: Taija PerryCook

April 7, 2026

The popular North Korean reporter Ri Chun-hee did not say Trump looked pudgy and overweight "at ...

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A collage of sepia documents show a presidential seal, a photograph of U.S. President Donald Trump, a torn indictment and a torn document announcing a sentencing. A the top, a sentence reads "A full and unconditional pardon."

Did Trump pardon Joseph Schwartz, convicted fraudster who formerly owned nursing homes?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

April 7, 2026

Schwartz's federal indictment accused him of a $39 million fraud scheme.

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This image shows U.S. President Donald Trump to the left of former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Did Pam Bondi release explicit photos of Trump? Here's the truth

Written by: Taija PerryCook

April 7, 2026

A post claimed the former attorney general released nude images of the president on Jeffrey Epst ...

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