7 rumors about Stephen Colbert we've reported on
The soon-to-be former host of "The Late Show" on CBS has been subject to many rumors about confrontations with guests and getting fired.
Trump once called Epstein 'terrific guy' who likes women 'on the younger side'?
The authentic quote appeared in a New York magazine article published on Oct. 28, 2002.
Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera died suddenly on Annabelle doll tour. Here's what we know
Social media users theorized that the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll was behind the July 2025 death of paranormal investigator Dan Rivera.
What to know about claim Trump's being asked to deport his wife, Melania
Online users shared this matter with the caption, "Donald Trump is now being asked to deport his own wife."
Breaking down claim California bill would allow LA County to turn fire-damaged lots into low-income housing
Multiple news articles conflated unrelated sections of a California bill, inflaming the conspiracy theories circulating about it.
Contextualizing claim that 72% of people ICE detained under Trump have no criminal record
ICE data from June 2025 showed 72% of people detained in the agency's facilities had no criminal convictions, although 24.7% had pending charges.
Astronomer CEO issued this statement after Coldplay concert incident?
The tech company's CEO and chief people officer were caught embracing each other on a "kiss cam" during a Coldplay show.
Undersea volcano off Oregon coast could erupt in 2025, but isn't a threat to people
The U.S. Geological Survey said in May 2025 that the volcano is "exciting, not hazardous."
Unpacking report Trump sent Epstein birthday card with drawing of naked woman
The letter reportedly concluded with, "Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret."
Investigating claim Trump laughingly agreed with being called a 'sexual predator' on 'Howard Stern Show'
The moment, which aired in February 2006, shows the future president reacting to the remark during an episode filled with jokes and laughter.
Image shows Trump's golden Oval Office makeover?
Following Bahrain’s crown prince visiting the White House, a photo comparison sparked discussion about Trump's Oval Office redecoration.
Posts claim Trump admin erased content on WWII nurse Ruby Bradley. Here's the truth
Without evidence, social media posts said the president called the veteran a "loser.
Photo shows 400-year-old bonsai tree that survived U.S. bombing of Hiroshima?
The tree lives in Washington, D.C., at the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum.
Beware of AI-generated clips shared as footage of Texas floods
People on social media are sharing dramatic videos of rushing flood waters as if they're footage of the deadly July 2025 flooding. They're not.
Trump pocketed a FIFA gold medal, but no evidence he 'stole' it from players
FIFA president Gianni Infantino handed Trump a medal following Chelsea’s victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
Pam Bondi's letter to Kash Patel about Epstein files makes rounds online
Online users shared a screenshot of the February 2025 letter, suggesting it contradicted a finding that Jeffrey Epstein didn't keep a "client list."
Disproving claim Rachel Maddow announced surrogate pregnancy
Images of the MSNBC host announcing she is having a child by surrogate were AI-generated.
Vance didn't tell Jasmine Crockett to 'go back to the zoo'
The claim spread in AI-generated videos, which featured disclaimers that the content wasn't real.