Rumor That Patrick Mahomes Bought Hotel and Fired Employees After Experiencing Racism Is False
The rumor originated as an adaptation of a fictional story about Shaquille O'Neal.
What To Know About Possible US TikTok Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court found that a federal law issuing the ban did not violate the First Amendment.
BBC Report on Tom Hanks' Arrest on Child Pornography Charges Is Fake
The headline was allegedly available on BBC's website for a few minutes before being removed.
Tesla 'Replaced' Laid-Off Staff with H-1B Visa Workers? Here's What We Know
In spring 2024, Tesla laid off roughly 6,600 workers. According to labor statistics, it filed about 1,300 H-1B visa applications around the same time.
Years-Old List of Alleged Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine 'Side Effects' Is Misleading
The list contains "adverse events" reported to Pfizer, which are not the same as side effects.
Unpacking Claim of Trump's Alleged 'Pay to Pray' Church Service at Inauguration
Top technology companies like Meta, Amazon and Uber have reportedly donated millions to the inauguration fund.
Old Video Shows South African Firefighters Arriving in Canada To Fight Wildfires in Alberta, Not LA
Canada's 2023 wildfire season was the worst in the country's history, with South Africa being one of several countries to send assistance.
Photo of Carrie Underwood in Ku Klux Klan Outfit Is Fake
Online users shared the fake image after learning the country music star would sing at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's January 2025 inauguration.
Biden Had Another 'End of Quote' Moment in Farewell Address — It Wasn't a Gaffe
The outgoing U.S. president quoted Dwight D. Eisenhower in his Jan. 15, 2025, farewell address to the nation.
Retro Baby-Blue VW Van Really Survive LA Wildfire? Here's the Truth
The image quickly became a "beacon of hope" for some in the wake of Los Angeles' deadly January 2025 wildfires.
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Detroit Lions Didn't Make Reported $50M Donation to LA Fire Recovery
A team spokesperson said the team was "still discussing our support efforts."
Carrie Underwood Didn't Lose 1.5M Spotify Listeners After Trump Inauguration Announcement
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's January 2025 inauguration program featured the country music star scheduled to sing "America the Beautiful."
False Rumor Claims Denzel Washington Donated $50M to California Wildfire Victims
While some reports about celebrity donations are factual, this one is fabricated.
Rumor Whoopi Goldberg's Mansion Burned Down in LA Wildfires Is Satire
One Facebook page said the actor's home had suffered millions of dollars' worth of damage.
Flags Will Be at Full Height — Not Half-Staff — During Trump's Inauguration
Initially, flags were set to be half-staff at the Capitol on Inauguration Day due to the timing of former President Jimmy Carter's death.
The Trump-Newsom Fight Over an Alleged 'Water Restoration Declaration,' Explained
Trump claimed Newsom's refusal to sign the document led to a water shortage during the Los Angeles fires. But there's more to the story.
No Evidence Woman's Breasts Grew to Triple G-Cup After Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
No scientific studies have established a causal relationship between the Pfizer vaccine and conditions that cause the excessive growth of breasts.
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AI's Impact on the Environment, Explained
Claims about AI's environmental cost circulated following the Los Angeles wildfires in early 2025.
No, Billionaire Couple Does Not 'Own Most of California's Water'
The rumor spread as fires ravaged the Los Angeles area in January 2025.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' LA Mansion Hasn't Burned Down in Wildfires, Despite Misleading Photo
We referenced satellite images to determine the state of Combs' mansion after online users claimed the January 2025 wildfires reached his property.