Don't be lured by image showing Portland protesters 'ICE fishing'
Though protesters in Portland carried out similar action, the actual image showed protesters in Toronto, Canada.
Charlie Kirk's dad isn't dead. Here's why rumor spread online
Users managing Facebook pages and groups falsely alleged, "In a devastating twist, the Kirk family has suffered yet another unbearable loss."
Claim that charges against James Comey were dropped because his name was misspelled is satire
The claim came from the comedian Andy Borowitz, who is known for creating satirical news stories.
Image of ICE arresting Chicago toddler isn't what it seems
The image circulated as an authentic depiction of a September 2025 ICE raid in Chicago.
Real story about chimpanzees domesticating penguins?
The page that posted the tale to Facebook, StoryTime, is a repeat offender of posting fictitious stories.
Investigating claim corporation can release 45K gallons of radioactive water into Hudson River
Holtec International announced it would release tritiated water into the Hudson River in 2023. Public outcry, legislation and a court battle followed.
Breaking down report about hundreds of missing 'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees
The Miami Herald reported the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at "Alligator Alcatraz" were unknown.
Is Turning Point USA hosting alternative 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?
A conservative commentator sparked rumors about alleged counterprogramming to Bad Bunny's performance.
Police arrested Starbucks barista at Portland airport after tipping dispute?
The story said the barista asked customers who declined to tip, "You'll drop hundreds on plane tickets but nothing for the person keeping you awake?"
Don't fall for photo of vandalized Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway sign in Florida
The image allegedly showed a defaced sign memorializing the slain conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder.
Did Vince Gill storm off Jimmy Kimmel's show after arguing with him on air?
According to IMDB, Gill has appeared on Kimmel's show only once — in 2011.
Inspecting claims Trey Reed's 2nd autopsy shows blunt force trauma
The 21-year-old Delta State University student's body was found hanging from a tree on the campus in Cleveland, Mississippi, in September 2025.
Did Nike donate face masks to ICE? Breaking down rumor
A TikTok user sparked the rumor, calling for a boycott of Nike products.
Real photo shows ICE agents spraying Chicago pastor with 'pepper pellets'
The image circulated as alleged evidence of a scene outside an ICE processing facility in a Chicago suburb.
Were children in Chicago zip-tied by 'Operation Midway Blitz' agents? What to know
One eyewitness told local news she saw agents leading zip-tied children out of an apartment building. DHS said that "never" happened.
Did Gavin Newsom win 2025 Nobel Peace Prize?
The rumor spread days before the Norwegian Nobel Committee was set to announce the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 10.
'Difficult women' quote wrongly attributed to Jane Goodall
We traced the quote back to Karen Karbo, author of "In Praise of Difficult Women," whom National Geographic interviewed in 2018.
Ousted Navy Chief of Staff Jon Harrison wasn't arrested for treason
Soon after Defense Secretary Pete Hesgeth fired Harrison, this fictional story about the former top Navy official circulated online.
Unpacking claim Maine resident found hundreds of ballots in Amazon package
Photos purportedly showing the alleged Amazon package included stacks of ballots next to regular items such as paper plates and a bag of rice.
Posts claim Trump said he 'talked to the president of Puerto Rico.' Here's the truth
An image supposedly showed a Fox News chyron with the quote attributed to the president criticizing Bad Bunny.