No proof Bill Burr and Billy Corgan are brothers
The rumor originated with a story Corgan recounted on a podcast in 2024 about the pair's similar looks.
The Pentagon has never fully passed an audit. Here's context
Social media users claimed the Pentagon failed seven consecutive audits — but according to auditors, "failed" doesn't capture the whole story.
The facts behind Trump's claim that autism rates are rising
The president said the country "needs" Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — who has falsely claimed connections between autism and vaccines — to address the issue.
Unpacking claims that Elon Musk and his DOGE team secured access to Treasury payment systems
Musk's team of young tech engineers accessed the U.S. government's near-$6 trillion payment system, according to several reputable news outlets.
Story of Elon Musk helping Starbucks barista originated as fiction
A made-up story about Musk helping a Starbucks barista's daughter originated on YouTube, then took on new life thanks to artificial intelligence.
Trump appointee said 'competent white men' must be in charge for 'things to work'
Darren Beattie, a former Trump speechwriter, will be joining the U.S. State Department.
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No, Musk didn't say he would suspend anti-Trump users from X
Musk is a vocal advocate of free speech, although critics say his actions suggest otherwise.
White House didn't customize 404 error page on Harris' website
The error message for Kamala Harris' website said the page "is unburdened by what has been."
What we know about nationwide anti-Trump protests on Feb. 5
Posts on various social media platforms called for demonstrators to show up at all 50 U.S. state capitols.
No, Trump admin didn't add 9-star US flag to government websites
A search of website archives confirmed the small, nine-star American flag icon existed prior to U.S. President Donald Trump's second administration.
Yes, State Department eliminated references to trans people on its websites
The change came amid a larger purge of content on government websites relating to trans people.
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Breaking Down How Much Time Biden Spent on Vacation While President – It's Not 40%
The rumor that Biden spent nearly half of his presidency on vacation came from an exaggerated and incorrect Republican National Committee analysis.
Unpacking claim famed rocket scientist 'predicted' in 1953 that Elon Musk would be leader of Mars
The rumor stems from the writings of rocket science pioneer Wernher von Braun.
Can 1 adult oyster filter more than 50 gallons of water in 24 hours?
Oysters sustain themselves by sucking microscopic plankton out of the waters they inhabit, a reality that also turns them into natural water filters.
Most Canadian provinces announced they would pull US-produced alcohol before tariffs were paused
Only three of Canada's 10 provinces and three territories didn't announce plans to pull American liquor from shelves.
Canada didn't propose 100% tariff on Teslas, but a candidate for prime minister did
The proposal came from Chrystia Freeland, a former deputy prime minister running to lead Canada.
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Don't fall for this rumored NYPD quote about people urinating on Trump Tower
The statement originated with a social media account that posts satirical content.
Google says it prohibited autocomplete predictions for 'impeach Trump.' Here's why
Google's autocomplete content policies say it doesn't allow predictions possibly indicating "a position for or against any political figure or party."
No, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt didn't say 'Jesus didn't have electricity'
Internet users expressed confusion over whether the quote was authentic.