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Written by: Emery Winter
Feb. 23, 2026
Posts asked if you would visit the establishment. We would — if it was real.
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Feb. 20, 2026
The video presented a highly specific and dramatic scenario. There's no evidence it ever happened.
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Feb. 19, 2026
This is just the latest fabricated video appearing to show the conservative columnist sounding o ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 18, 2026
For years, the former child actor has defended the late pop star from child sexual abuse allegat ...
Written by: Jack Izzo
Feb. 16, 2026
The claim appeared following comments Watters and other Fox News hosts made downplaying the seve ...
Written by: Laerke Christensen
Feb. 16, 2026
One social media user dared "someone" to say a photo didn't show Trump. We took up the challenge.
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Feb. 15, 2026
In February 2026, social media users resurfaced an AI-generated video that animated an authentic ...
Written by: Jack Izzo
Feb. 14, 2026
The president didn't share the post in question — and the idea behind it isn't backed by science.
Written by: Rae Deng
Feb. 13, 2026
Social media users circulated the image alongside a claim that Bondi grew up as an "Epstein part ...
Written by: Taija PerryCook
Feb. 12, 2026
An AI-altered image placed a gun in the hands of a social media influencer who had nothing to do ...
Written by: Jack Izzo
Feb. 12, 2026
The video aimed to capitalize on unsubstantiated claims that the musician wore a bulletproof ves ...
Written by: Emery Winter
Feb. 10, 2026
The image originated from an artist who creates realistic but, ultimately, fake images depicting ...
Written by: Nick Hardinges
Feb. 8, 2026
For years, the image has spread online satirizing famous families and groups.
Written by: Jack Izzo
Feb. 7, 2026
Searches of the Epstein files for Nakamoto's name turned up no trace of an alleged email circula ...
Written by: Rae Deng
Feb. 6, 2026
The supposed letter justified the suspension of Second Amendment rights as a way to "safeguard" ...
Written by: Joey Esposito
Feb. 6, 2026
An online rumor claimed that an email to Epstein said Feb. 8, 2026, would mark the start of the ...
Written by: Emery Winter
Feb. 6, 2026
The "beast" on Google Maps — called Leviathan, dragon, snake and more by some — is actually just ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 5, 2026
The rumor spread soon after the Department of Justice released more than 3 million files related ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Feb. 4, 2026
The image allegedly showed convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein posing for a photo on a beach ...
Written by: Rae Deng
Feb. 3, 2026
The image circulated following the U.S. Department of Justice's release of over 3 million files ...
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