Did Cher curse Trump in 2016, saying he awakened 'bigotry and distrust' in America?
The singer and actor allegedly had a few choice words to say about the U.S. president.
Unpacking claim Wisconsin man died from asthma attack because he paid rent instead of buying inhaler
The man's family later sued OptumRx and Walgreens, claiming they didn't offer alternatives after his regular inhaler's price increased dramatically.
Avalanche of fake snow images from Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula hits social media
Real photos of the January 2026 snowstorm in Kamchatka's capital were dramatic, but some images of apartments buried in snow were stone-cold lies.
Was Tom Homan Obama's 'ICE chief' who received award for deportations? We inspected
Homan held senior leadership roles at ICE while Obama was president, but he served as the agency's director only under Trump.
AI-enhanced image of Alex Pretti's shooting circulates online
Federal agents in Minneapolis fatally shot the 37-year-old nurse on Jan. 24, 2026.
'Where's the gun?': Video shows federal officer looking for weapon after Alex Pretti shooting
The video shows a federal officer searching Pretti's body after shots were fired, believing he still had a gun.
Did DHS post stock photo claiming it was Alex Pretti's gun? What we know
On X, the Department of Homeland Security posted a photo of a gun it said Pretti carried when he approached federal agents in Minneapolis.
Fake Trump post claiming only criminals carry guns on 'our streets' spreads online after Alex Pretti shooting
People online shared the exact same screenshot of the alleged post, a clear indication it was a fabrication.
Don't panic if you see 'new Covid health advisory' message spreading online
Much of the message's information was misleading about a real variant of the virus that causes COVID-19.
15 claims we've examined about ICE agent's killing of Renee Good
ICE agent Jonathan Ross' fatal shooting of Minneapolis resident Renee Good sparked numerous rumors and falsehoods online.
Video claims to show hostage situation in broad daylight. Here's the real story
Many online assumed the video was AI-generated, but it showed a real event that took place in a public demonstration by Brazil's military police.
Did Trump once say US and Italy have been allies 'since the time of Ancient Rome'?
The rumor stemmed from remarks Trump made during a 2019 appearance with Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
Spoiler alert: Masked man is not time traveler 'stuck in 2055'
Contrary to a post that claimed "no one can debunk his videos," the creator of said clips debunked them just fine.
Posts claim man once jumped into LA's tar pits to save dog. They're misleading
In June 1951, a man really did jump into the La Brea Tar Pits in an attempt to rescue a dog. This alleged photo of him is miscaptioned.
16 rumors involving Denmark, investigated
The catalog of claims we’ve unpacked about Denmark grew in January 2026 as Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland made headlines.
Would the SAVE Act require a birth certificate to vote and prevent married women from voting? What we know
Republicans renewed calls to pass the sweeping voting reform legislation in January 2026.
Did former special counsel Jack Smith release all his files on Trump? Here's the truth
The claim was shared on social media — but not by reliable news outlets.
Did Denmark sell 'Epstein island' to the US in 1917?
In early 2026, President Donald Trump pushed for a U.S. takeover of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
20 claims about videos and images related to ICE, investigated
With ICE making its presence known across the country, purported videos and images of the agency's alleged activities spread rapidly online.
Don't believe purported RFK Jr. post about Oprah Winfrey 'overeating'
The alleged post from the nation's health secretary criticizing the talk-show legend fooled many users online.