Devil's Punchbowl refugee camp for freed slaves during Civil War is misdescribed as 'concentration camp'
It is often falsely claimed that "over 20,000 freed slaves were killed in one year" of the camp's existence.
Unpacking long-standing claim oceans will contain more plastic than fish by 2050
A 2016 report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation claimed that by 2050 there would be 850 tons of plastic in the oceans and just 812 tons of fish.
We've fact-checked these 24 rumors about Melania Trump
Yes, Russian TV once aired her nude photos. No, she did not dig up the White House Rose Garden.
Video showing hundreds of people trapped on sinking ship cropped to remove 'AI' label
One Facebook user's post featuring the video received over 11 million views in March 2025.
Don't fall for rumor Patrick Mahomes rejected $10M from Musk
A website falsely claimed Musk said, "Patrick Mahomes has redefined the game of football."
Investigating rumor claiming Pete Hegseth owned Russian email address
Users discussed the rumor about the U.S. secretary of defense following the leak of military attack plans via the Signal messaging app in March 2025.
No, 'Snow White' remake is not the lowest-rated movie ever on IMDb
The live-action film was the target of review bombing — but there were lower-rated films on the website, as of this writing.
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University grad student, was detained by masked ICE agents
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security accused Ozturk, a Turkish national, of "activities in support of Hamas."
No, Project 2025 doesn't advise government officials to use Signal to avoid recordkeeping laws
The claim spread after The Atlantic reported that Trump officials accidentally added the publication's editor-in-chief to a Signal group chat.
Trump budget cuts canceled 20 truckloads of food for Cleveland food bank
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank said it was expecting 500,000 pounds of food between April and July 2025.
Trump officials may have texted classified info to group chat with journalist. Here's the complete breakdown
Here's what we know about whether officials shared classified intel in leaked group chat that included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic.
Usha Vance's Greenland visit plans were changed, not canceled. Officials have given different reasons why
According to the vice president's office, the second lady's travel plans changed after Vice President JD Vance decided to join the Greenland trip.
Robin Williams had contract clause requiring his movies to hire homeless people?
According to the rumor, Williams included a clause in his acting contracts that required production companies to offer homeless people employment.
Chiefs rumor claiming Musk was banned from games is false
An article detailing the fictional scenario claimed the billionaire was "prohibited from stepping foot in Arrowhead Stadium."
What is DOGE? Exploring the initiative's creation, legality and purpose
The Department of Government Efficiency has shaken up U.S. politics since its inception, prompting readers to ask us whether DOGE is a "real agency."
No evidence House Speaker Mike Johnson is on Grindr
A TikTok user alleged he had screenshots of Johnson corresponding with another person on the gay dating app.
Yes, Biden admin authorized use of Signal — but not for sensitive military intel
The claims spread after members of President Donald Trump's White House accidentally added The Atlantic's editor-in-chief to a group chat.
Tesla rumor claiming mugshot shows man crying after arrest for vandalizing dealership is false
Online users shared the mugshot as a meme amid a flurry of news about the electric vehicle maker in early 2025.
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