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Did freed Israeli hostage Alexander Turbanov release statement praising his captors?

Written by: Emery Winter

Oct. 17, 2025

The alleged quote appeared on social media days after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came ...

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Why we carve pumpkins to celebrate Halloween

Written by: Joey Esposito

Oct. 17, 2025

The answer to why people carve jack-o'-lanterns in October may lie in old Irish folklore.

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Campbell's 'customer service' response to homophobic post is just decade-old satire

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Oct. 17, 2025

The image first spread online following a 2015 Campbell's advertising campaign that depicted a f ...

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'Looney Tunes' was once called 'Looney Toons'?

Written by: Emery Winter

Oct. 17, 2025

While some may swear it's an example of the Mandela Effect, the reality is that the Looney Tunes ...

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Don't fall for RFK Jr. quote about babies absorbing 'Tylenol residue from the esophagus'

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Oct. 16, 2025

The fake statement played on various claims about autism, Tylenol, vaccines and radiation that K ...

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Marco Rubio confirmed Rosie O'Donnell's passport revoked?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 16, 2025

According to the story, the U.S. secretary of state said of the comedian, "She wanted to be an I ...

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A man with a bald head and light complexion wears a tan suit jacket, white dress shirt and blue patterned tie. He is speaking into a microphone. The background is blurred, possibly showing a mural or painting.

Investigating claim American flag with swastika appeared in GOP Rep. Dave Taylor's office

Written by: Megan Loe

Oct. 16, 2025

A photo appeared to show an altered U.S. flag with a swastika behind a staffer in Taylor's offic ...

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Unpacking claim Trump planned 'show of force' by firing missiles into California during protests

Written by: Joey Esposito

Oct. 16, 2025 (Updated: Oct. 20, 2025)

In an X post, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said it was the governor’s decision to close ...

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'WhatsApp Gold' scam alert: Watch out for this longstanding hoax

Written by: Megan Loe

Oct. 16, 2025

Think twice before clicking links about an alleged premium version of WhatsApp called "WhatsApp ...

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Wyoming man got DUI while riding bear?

Written by: Emery Winter

Oct. 16, 2025

Casper Planet, a satirical Facebook page, first posted the story online alongside an AI-generate ...

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Inspecting claims Pam Bondi is creating gun owner registry

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Oct. 16, 2025

Organizations supporting Second Amendment gun-ownership rights bristled at a court order to subm ...

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Sinaloa cartel reportedly used banner to threaten Americans in Mexico: What we know

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 16, 2025

Authorities in Mexico "categorically denied" the authenticity of the threats.

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Did Speaker Mike Johnson call nude cyclists in Portland 'most threatening thing' he's seen?

Written by: Joey Esposito

Oct. 15, 2025

Johnson made the statement during a news conference Oct. 14, 2025.

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True story of Oregon car thief scolding mother shared with photos from different crime

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 15, 2025

According to users' posts, a man stole a car with a baby in the back seat, then returned to repr ...

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Breaking down claim ICE shot, killed family dog in Texas

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Oct. 15, 2025

The popular account We Rate Dogs boosted the claim on social media.

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'Spider-Man' tray catch scene didn't use special effects?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 15, 2025

We were unable to independently verify the legitimacy of comments made by the movie's visual eff ...

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Is Spotify running ICE recruitment ads? Here are the facts

Written by: Megan Loe

Oct. 15, 2025

The advertising "is part of a broad campaign the US government is running" across various platfo ...

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Did Patrick Mahomes say he'd boycott Super Bowl if Bad Bunny performs, choosing instead to honor Charlie Kirk?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 15, 2025

According to the rumor, Mahomes said, "I'm an American — I'd rather be part of something All-Ame ...

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Did ICE find 7 missing children in Chicago warehouse raid? Here's the truth

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 14, 2025

The rumor is a misrepresentation of genuine news events, spreading among people rallying support ...

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Did Jason Kelce call Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl detractors 'bad fit for America's future'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 14, 2025 (Updated: Oct. 15, 2025)

According to the alleged quote, the retired Super Bowl-winning center defended the NFL's selecti ...

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