Scientists found fecal contamination in vape products, but context is crucial
The study analyzed a specific sample of used products that were collected from Virginia schools between 2024 and 2025.
Photo shows Melania Trump, but it wasn't captured on Epstein's plane
A meme shared online contained text reading, "Fun fact: This famous picture of first lady Melania Trump was taken on Jeffrey Epstein's plane."
Was Ghislaine Maxwell's dad responsible for putting scientific research behind paywalls?
Robert Maxwell founded a scientific publishing empire after World War II that turned research papers into a profitable business.
7 fake images of Trump with underage girls that we've debunked
On Nov. 19, 2025, the U.S. president signed a bill to release all files related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Unpacking rumor Education Department no longer counts nursing, other programs as 'professional degrees'
Under Trump's budget bill, those in "professional degree" programs can borrow more in student loans than those pursuing other graduate degrees.
Is the DHS X account based in Israel? Dubious screenshot sparks rumor
Elon Musk's social media platform temporarily made information about its users' localizations public, sparking the rumor online.
Rumor that Charlie Kirk subscribed to trans influencer's OnlyFans lacks evidence
The rumor relied on an unverified screenshot that did not prove the slain conservative activist was the user behind the account.
Kamala Harris called for lowering US voting age to 16
The former vice president made the proposal during an interview on "The Diary of a CEO" podcast.
Iwona B. Horyn is DHS acting chief security officer's real name
Horyn was named to the role following her predecessor's retirement, according to LinkedIn.
Did Trump administration grant asylum to DC National Guard shooting suspect? What we know
One National Guard member died and another was wounded in a shooting on Nov. 26, 2025. The suspect, an Afghan national, faced a murder charge.
Does this video show Tupac appearing on unreleased 'Sesame Street' episode?
Keep ya head up and watch out for suspicious videos spreading online.
20 rumors about Walmart that we've investigated
For Black Friday, we rounded up our past stories about Walmart investigating everything from popular scams to political donations.
Unwrapping the history behind Black Friday's name
Competing explanations for the name have circulated online for years.
Don't fall for rumor Brittney Griner was arrested in Brussels with large amount of contraband
The star of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream was falsely said to have been stopped while carrying counterfeit sports cards.
Did Trump tweet that Hillary Clinton couldn't 'satisfy her husband' in 2015?
The quote resurfaced a decade later following the release of thousands of emails from the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
15 claims we've unpacked about Erika Kirk
Two months after Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting, his widow is the target of online rumors.
Did Epstein really own a painting of Bill Clinton in a blue dress? Investigating the rumor
The artist behind the painting did not know whether Epstein purchased it, per a 2019 interview with Snopes.
Trump didn't launch 'tirade' against Black Friday after mistaking sales event for civil disobedience
Trump reportedly suggested #whitewednesday in response to what he thought was a nationwide protest by "those losers #blacklivesmatter."
Here's the evidence ICE detained Karoline Leavitt's brother's ex-fiancee
Brazilian national Bruna Caroline Ferreira has a son with the brother of the White House press secretary.
Contextualizing claims State Department declared abortion, DEI and LGBTQ+ rights 'human rights violations'
Outlets reported U.S. diplomats are now required "to scrutinize the prevalence of abortion and gender-transition surgery among children."