Don't fall for photos of Pope Leo XIV tumbling down stairs
The misleading posts included one real photo and two AI-generated images of Pope Leo XIV.
Real photos of 'sunburn competition in New Orleans'?
The same images circulated online years earlier with claims they depicted a sunburn competition in Florida.
11 rumors regarding Caitlin Clark we've addressed
The basketball prodigy and WNBA star has been the target of many rumors, few of them true.
Clarifying claims Beethoven's 5th symphony destroyed 20% of cancer cells in lab tests
Claims spreading online distorted a Brazilian research team's findings on the effects of music on lab cell cultures.
Video of NYPD arresting Chilean woman is real, but there's more to the story
A video that gained 3.8 million views in two days sparked debate about police conduct, but some key claims didn't align with official records.
What we know about Trump deploying National Guard for LA protests
Protests broke out in Los Angeles after ICE agents carried out immigration raids in June 2025.
Unpacking claim LAPD officers shot photographer on rooftop during 2025 ICE protests
Journalist charities have logged more than 20 incidents involving injury to members of the press during the LA protests.
Trump is not introducing a 300% landlord tax for excessive rent hikes
Videos shared on TikTok in June 2025 claimed U.S. President Donald Trump had "declared war on America's rent crisis."
Yes, LAPD declared 2025 ICE protests 'unlawful assembly' as seen in emergency alerts
At least two emergency alerts were sent out notifying people in Los Angeles of "unlawful assembly" in several areas.
Breaking down claim Craigslist ad proves 2025 LA protests were orchestrated
"Looking for the toughest bada**** in the city," the ad specified. It's unknown who posted it.
What we know about photos showing soldiers sleeping on floor during LA protests
U.S. President Donald Trump called in the California National Guard to protect federal personnel and buildings in LA on June 7.
Morgan Freeman pledged $11M to build a dog sanctuary on his 88th birthday?
Public figures have often been falsely linked to rumors about funding stray dog rescue efforts.
18 rumors concerning Barron Trump
Rumors often spread about the New York University student, despite his efforts to largely stay out of the public eye.
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Simone Biles was suspended from Team USA over comments to Riley Gaines?
Gaines' extensive history of attacking transgender (and cisgender) women in sports led Biles to call her a "bully" in an X post.
Eddie Murphy didn't testify at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial, honestly
YouTube creators published AI-generated videos falsely claiming many different celebrities, Murphy included, testified at Combs' trial.
Don't fall for old footage showing burning police cars in Los Angeles
The footage circulated as protests flared in Los Angeles in June 2025.
NYT didn't reveal Pentagon plans to kidnap Zelenskyy
A post alleged the direct order came from U.S. President Donald Trump according to internal Pentagon documents that the NYT reviewed.
Watch out for old video claiming to show rioters attacking LA shop owner
While the footage is authentic, it wasn't captured in Los Angeles during the 2025 protests over immigration enforcement actions.
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