Breaking down rumor Pope Leo XIV once said 'gender ideology' creates 'genders that don't exist'
The American-born pontiff allegedly said this in 2016 in response to a proposed education curriculum promoting gender equality in Peru.
Trump admin confirms Qatar offered a Boeing 747 for use as Air Force One
The New York Times reported that Trump toured the plane in February 2025.
Pam Bondi used to lobby for Qatar — but no proof she personally made $115K per month
Bondi confirmed she lobbied for Qatar while at Ballard Partners but said the $115,000 figure represented the firm's contract, not her own earnings.
13 claims about AOC we've scrutinized
Political opponents of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive Democrat from New York, spread many rumors about her since she was first elected.
Unpacking claims that 'Sesame Street' characters parodying Trump caused him to target PBS' federal funding
In the past, four "Sesame Street" characters parodied U.S. President Donald Trump, including Oscar-winning actor Joe Pesci and three Muppets.
Beware of old video claiming former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said, 'We don't trust Pakistan'
Burns did speak on relations between the U.S., Pakistan and India during an event in 2016.
Video does not show Macron hiding bag of cocaine from photographers
The French president was traveling by train with the leaders of Germany and the U.K. to Kyiv, Ukraine, in May 2025.
Former Air Force Gen. James Slife wasn't sentenced to hang to death for treason
Online users, primarily posting on Facebook, copied and pasted a made-up rumor about the former vice chief of staff of the Air Force.
Pope Leo XIV didn't once urge people to 'be woke'
"To be called 'woke' in a world that sleeps through suffering is no insult - it is Gospel," a meme featuring the quote read.
No, Japan did not stop vaccinating children under 24 months old in 1994
Not only did Japan not end early childhood vaccinations, it implemented strong incentives for families who follow the immunization schedule.
Pam Bondi didn't say teachers talking to 6-year-olds about sexuality are predators
The widely shared rumor about the U.S. attorney general originated from a Facebook page describing its output as "satirical."
No proof Jelly Roll announced he would invest $20M to create dog sanctuary and rescue
The rapper and singer confirmed in 2024 that he owned a dog, but he hasn't publicly confirmed claims he is creating a dog sanctuary.
Fake photo purports to show the 'real size' of a bear-like animal
An aged image shows a mysterious two-legged creature towering above a human.
8 famous last words and deathbed conversions we've investigated
We’ve investigated dying words and actions attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, Charles Darwin, Abraham Lincoln and a NASA rover on Mars.
Peyton Manning left black-tie charity gala in tuxedo to comfort crying kid in hallway?
The story claimed Manning said of Dylan, the child, "I thought I was the guest of honor. But I think we just found the real star of the night."
Videos alleging Pope Francis' loyal dog wouldn't leave his side, even in death, are AI-generated
Popular videos showcasing an emotional tale of the late pope's canine companion are heartwarming but entirely fake.
MMR vaccine doesn't contain 'a lot of aborted fetus debris,' contrary to RFK's assertion
The claim stems from a misunderstanding of how the MMR vaccine is produced.
No, Karoline Leavitt did not debate Rachel Maddow on the latter's MSNBC show
One YouTube video spreading the claim noted in its description that "no actual debate" between the two had occurred.
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