Did Carl Sagan write, 'The cure for a fallacious argument is a better argument, not the suppression of ideas'?
Sagan, a scientist and educator known for championing rationalism, died in 1996.
Breaking down claim Walz administration hired convicted felon for high position in MN education department
Social media users sharing the claim asked questions about Minnesota's hiring procedures for state positions.
No, Obama didn't 'log into' the West Wing as 'Joe Time' on 310 days in 2024
Users shared the rumor about former U.S. President Barack Obama, apparently without realizing the matter originated from a satirical Facebook page.
Investigating claims Houston pediatrician lost her job over Facebook comments about Texas floods
The pediatrician allegedly wrote "Kerr County MAGA voted to gut FEMA. They deny climate change. May they get what they voted for."
Unraveling claims cloud seeding caused deadly Texas floods in 2025
Some people online suggested cloud seeding conducted by the company Rainmaker Technology Corporation was to blame for deadly flooding in Texas.
Video shows Texas National Guard troops rescuing Camp Mystic campers from flash floods?
The video shows around two or three dozen young girls sitting in the back of a high-water military vehicle.
What we know about reports Ted Cruz toured Parthenon in Greece the day after deadly Texas floods
Cruz's office said he "promptly booked" a flight home after the flooding hit.
Can Trump deport Elon Musk? Here's what we know
President Trump's comments in early July 2025 prompted questions about whether the U.S. could deport the world's richest man.
Story of Eric Clapton paying funeral expenses of Texas flood victims doesn't hold water
Massive flooding blamed on heavy rains began in Central Texas on July 4, 2025, and continued for several days.
What to know about claims two Mexican counselors saved 20 campers from deadly Texas floods
The counselors told a Mexican news outlet they did not "understand the gravity of the situation” until leaving on U.S. Army trucks.
Beware of claim Hegseth paid for funerals of 90 Air India crash victims
Air India said it was providing "comprehensive financial assistance" to families of victims of the June 12 crash that killed at least 270 people.
Unpacking claims Trump admin budgeted more money for ICE than US Marine Corps
Overall spending on immigration enforcement could, however, reach well over $160 billion under Trump's policies, according to some estimates.
UK's Prince William stripped royal title from Queen Camilla's grandson for bullying Prince George?
Online users shared this rumor about the British royal family in June and July 2025.
What to know about 'true events' behind Netflix's 'Squid Game'
The third and final season of the hit South Korean show was released in the summer of 2025.
Unraveling claim alleged Idaho shooter was born in Russia
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said authorities believed Wess Roley was born in California.
Real Trump post about 'decisive military action' against Namibia?
The alleged post railed against Namibia's relations with Russia as enabling "attempts to destabilize Southern Africa through coercive energy deals."
Unraveling claim image shows Noem's ancestor as an Auschwitz guard
An X user attempted to make a point about Noem's "own modern Auschwitz" as the department of homeland security cracked down on immigration.
Did Denzel Washington sue Vance for $100M following courtroom argument?
Users claimed the Oscar-winning actor filed a lawsuit after U.S. Vice President JD Vance mocked him during a live congressional hearing.
Noem didn't say 'ICE agents are not racist. They don't care if you're black, brown, yellow or normal'
Users shared the alleged quote from Noem, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security under U.S. President Donald Trump, in early July 2025.