Will coughing help you survive a heart attack? Maybe — but call 911 first
For at least 25 years, people have circulated this purported health advice for surviving a heart attack "when you're alone."
A collection of USAID funding rumors, fact-checked
With a promise to end "waste, fraud and abuse" within the agency, the Trump administration has made various claims about its past spending.
No, a study didn't show Beethoven's 5th Symphony destroyed 20% of cancer cells in lab tests
Distorted claims about a Brazilian study on the effects of music on lab cell cultures spread on internet for years.
Yes, photo shows Trump's mug shot framed on White House wall
A picture from a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi purportedly showed Trump's mug shot from 2023 displayed on a wall in the background.
Trump post pledging Day 1 price cuts on eggs and gas is fake
Fake Truth Social post notwithstanding, the U.S. president did promise during his campaign to "drive down prices" — "starting on Day 1."
What we know about claims State Department was set to buy $400M in 'armored Teslas'
The department said via email that it has not awarded Tesla — or any manufacturer — a contract to produce armored electric vehicles.
Alleged Trump memo banning the word 'felon' in the White House is fake
The supposed memo apparently originated from an X account that posts satirical content.
Unpacking allegations CPAC head Matt Schlapp sexually assaulted another man
Schlapp faces allegations that he sexually assaulted a man in early February 2025, the fourth reported incident of this nature in eight years.
Unpacking Musk's claims FEMA sent $59M to NYC to house immigrants in 'luxury hotels'
New York City officials said more than $80.5 million was taken back by the federal government after Musk and DOGE's discovery.