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Watch out for rumor Amazon announced it's leaving the US

Written by: Jordan Liles

May 15, 2025

YouTube videos published in May 2025 falsely claimed President Trump's tariffs led Amazon to ann ...

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Fake CNN graphic of India and Pakistan 'conflict statistics' fooled X users

Written by: Taija PerryCook

May 15, 2025

"BOOM! CNN has exposed the brutal reality of the India-Pakistan conflict," an X post claimed.

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Rumor Obama accepted jet from Qatar in 2015 doesn't fly

Written by: Taija PerryCook

May 14, 2025

In 2016, the U.S. State Department published a comprehensive list of gifts the Obamas received f ...

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No, Vance didn't try to 'challenge' Jasmine Crockett during congressional hearing

Written by: Jordan Liles

May 14, 2025

Many YouTube commenters, and users who liked those comments, missed a popular video's disclaimer ...

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No, there wasn't cocaine on Volodymyr Zelenskyy's desk during 2022 video call with Elon Musk

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

May 14, 2025

The Ukrainian president has been the target of many claims about his purported cocaine use over ...

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Trump's Scottish golf course didn't increase security due to men defecating in holes

Written by: Joey Esposito

May 13, 2025

The rumor originated with a stand-up comedian's joke that tapped into Trump's well-documented un ...

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Did Green Bay Packers reject ad for Musk's Tesla electric vehicles at Lambeau Field?

Written by: Jordan Liles

May 13, 2025

Online users shared a story claiming the famed NFL franchise had very specific reasons in mind f ...

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No, a judge did not slap White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

May 13, 2025

Videos making the claim gave different names for the judge.

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No, Japan did not stop vaccinating children under 24 months old in 1994

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

May 12, 2025

Not only did Japan not end early childhood vaccinations, it implemented strong incentives for fa ...

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Peyton Manning left black-tie charity gala in tuxedo to comfort crying kid in hallway?

Written by: Jordan Liles

May 12, 2025

The story claimed Manning said of Dylan, the child, "I thought I was the guest of honor. But I t ...

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Videos alleging Pope Francis' loyal dog wouldn't leave his side, even in death, are AI-generated

Written by: Joey Esposito

May 12, 2025

Popular videos showcasing an emotional tale of the late pope's canine companion are heartwarming ...

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MMR vaccine doesn't contain 'a lot of aborted fetus debris,' contrary to RFK Jr.'s assertion

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

May 11, 2025

The claim stems from a misunderstanding of how the MMR vaccine is produced.

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No, Karoline Leavitt did not debate Rachel Maddow on the latter's MSNBC show

Written by: Jack Izzo

May 11, 2025

One YouTube video spreading the claim noted in its description that "no actual debate" between t ...

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USDA withdrew proposed new salmonella regulations in poultry, but that doesn't mean the bacteria will be unregulated

Written by: Laerke Christensen

May 9, 2025

A USDA spokesperson said its most recent performance standards, set in 2016, regarding salmonell ...

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No proof Pope Leo XIV played jazz trombone under the name 'Bobby Prev'

Written by: Laerke Christensen

May 9, 2025

The newly elected pope said in a 2024 interview that he played tennis in his free time but did n ...

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Don't fall for AI videos about Musk's young son praising Jesus on live TV

Written by: Caroline Wazer

May 7, 2025

Videos about the claim included disclaimers that the story was fictional and the visuals were th ...

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US Rep. Jasmine Crockett didn't 'stun' Bill Maher during 'Real Time' interview

Written by: Jordan Liles

May 7, 2025

A popular YouTube video told the purported story of a "tense exchange" between Maher and the Tex ...

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Peyton Manning left ritzy gala in tuxedo to comfort crying boy named Dylan?

Written by: Jordan Liles

May 7, 2025

A story users shared online told of a 9-year-old boy named Dylan who said of Manning, "Peyton sa ...

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No proof Harvard marked up letter from Linda McMahon announcing end to new federal grants

Written by: Laerke Christensen

May 7, 2025

McMahon's letter announced that the U.S. government would no longer provide federal funding to H ...

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Story about Peyton Manning buying minivan for needy mom was made-up

Written by: Jack Izzo

May 7, 2025

A viral Facebook post claimed the Hall of Fame quarterback bought a car for a woman who walked h ...

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