Watch out for claim Niagara Falls turned red the day U.S. struck Iran
Social media users shared images of unusual water color at the famous waterfall amid international tensions.
Posts claim girl called Trump 'a disgrace to this world.' Here's the real story
Social media users shared a clip from a comedy sketch, implying it showed a real interaction between a young girl and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Investigating rumor US denied Norwegian tourist entry over Vance meme
U.S. Customs and Border Protection insist the traveler was refused entry to the United States due to “admitted drug use.”
Real photo shows aftermath of 1945 Empire State Building plane crash?
The incident occurred on July 28, 1945, and ultimately killed 14 people.
Diving into claims Norway installed underwater turbines for energy production
While a popular meme was false, underwater tidal turbines do exist ... in Scotland.
How Obama dropped more than 26K bombs on 7 countries without congressional approval in 2016
Obama did not obtain an act from Congress to conduct his military operations; however, his actions were not illegal.
Bubba Wallace said NASCAR should eliminate white flag?
Wallace, the only Black driver in NASCAR's top circuit, called for NASCAR to ban Confederate flags from racetracks in 2020.
Claim Peyton Manning helped girl named Nia attend math camp doesn't add up
According to a story that appeared in popular Facebook posts, the girl went on to win a national math award.
10 Fourth of July Rumors we've addressed
As a major American holiday, the Fourth of July regularly attracts internet rumors.
Photo shows real German weather map covered in lava?
This was not the first time weather maps on German news program "Tagesthemen" were edited by social media users as evidence of "climate propaganda."
Did 2 children die from carcinogens in Takis? Debunking the rumor
Social media videos being shared in late June 2025 claimed that health authorities linked the popular spicy snacks to child deaths.
The just-passed 'Big Beautiful Bill' will increase national debt by trillions of dollars, according to CBO
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is required by law to provide economic analyses on major legislation.
Did Paul McCartney refuse to celebrate Pride month?
According to the rumor, McCartney said in 2025, "I don't celebrate it. I won't. WOKE doesn't deserve remembrance — it deserves reflection."
Photo shows White House lit up red in 2025?
Some users claimed the image was from July 2, 2025, and indicated an incoming "scare event."
Laura Loomer posts about feeding 'illegals' to alligators are real
The right-wing influencer has frequently made racist remarks and spread conspiracy theories.
Did Chelsea Clinton have to repay money from USAID? Fact-checking the claim
Users shared this rumor about the daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in June 2025.
Breaking down claim of incinerators at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center
A TikTok user said her neighbor's cousin got a contract to supply "a ton" of incinerators at the Florida migrant detention center.
8 rumors we've investigated about Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Rumors swirled about U.S. President Donald Trump's megabill as it made its way through the U.S. Congress in 2025.
Was ancient city discovered under Wyoming's Horse Peak mountain? We unearth the truth
According to the claim, the 12,000-year-old city contains "what appears to be an ancient sports complex."
Does Evil Queen say 'Mirror, mirror on the wall' in Disney's original Snow White movie?
Many people misremember the iconic line, likely confusing the animated Disney film with the original fairy tale.
Tâi Siáu-káu 台痟狗 ㄊㄇㄉ 🇳🇫 台灣國
in reply to Snopes (website mirror) • • •