Don't fall for video showing fisherman rescuing whale
A frame-by-frame analysis of the clip showed signs it was created using artificial intelligence.
No, mussels don't shut off Warsaw's water supply if they sense toxins — but they help monitor it
Since 2009, mussels have played a key role in Warsaw, Poland's biomonitoring system.
25 rumors we've investigated about Pope Francis
The pope was hospitalized with bronchitis on Feb. 14, 2025, and later developed double pneumonia.
Keanu Reeves credited with quote about 'toxic people.' No record exists of him saying it
The quote promotes the idea of doing away with "toxic people, draining relationships and situations that make you question your worth."
Yes, Trump pardoned creator of 'Silk Road' dark web marketplace, Ross Ulbricht
He was in the audience of Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress.
Yes, Trump paid for full-page newspaper ad criticizing US foreign policy in 1987
"Let's not let our great country be laughed at anymore," reads an open letter penned by Trump in 1987.
This photo's real, but doesn't show 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch'
The patch of waste was said to have grown to “twice the size of Texas.”
10 claims we've analyzed about Social Security
Rumors about the federal monthly payment program often spread online.
Trump claimed autism rates are rising. Here are the facts
Trump has promised that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the country's health secretary, will "figure out what is going on."
This list alleging companies like Chevrolet and Wendy's donated to Trump isn't trustworthy
FEC records showed that people associated with some, but not all, of the companies on the list did donate to Trump.
Rumor that Michelle Obama receives $122K monthly payment from GSA isn't real
A satirical website started the rumor, saying the U.S. General Services Adminstration compensated Michelle Obama for "invaluable contributions."
Breaking down whether Democrats didn't stand and clap for child battling cancer at Trump speech
President Donald Trump brought attention to 13-year-old DJ Daniel during his speech to Congress in March 2025.
Republicans claim government spent millions on 'transgender mice.' Here's the truth
The conservative-led nonprofit White Coat Waste claims the government spent $250 million on "transgender animal experiments."
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Analyzing claim Trump confused 'transgenic mice' with 'transgender mice' in address to Congress
Some social media users suggested Trump mistakenly said "transgender" instead of "transgenic."
Ex-head of Social Security claimed DOGE actions could cause payment interruptions. Here's context
Only time will tell if the prediction by Martin O’Malley, the former Social Security commissioner, is accurate.
St. Louis' famous Gateway Arch moving to Branson, Missouri? Don't fall for it
An article shared by Facebook users said "the Arch could welcome visitors in its new Branson home by 2027."
Analyzing Trump's claim US spent $20M on 'Sesame Street' show in Middle East
His administration has framed the alleged expense as an example of wasteful government spending.
15 claims about Zelenskyy that we've fact-checked
Many rumors have spread about the Ukrainian president since his heated Oval Office meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in February 2025.