Did humpback whale really protect marine biologist from shark?
Alleged footage of the encounter showed the whale pushing the bewildered marine biologist to safety.
Rumor that bald eagles blocked Missouri highway is flight of fancy
A self-described "satirical" Facebook page posted the claim alongside an AI-generated image.
Is Cuban activist Héctor Luis Valdés Cocho in ICE custody? What we know
Claims about Valdés' arrest recirculated months apart amid mixed reports about his status in the U.S.
Breaking down allegation Tom Homan accepted $50K bribe from undercover FBI agents
The FBI closed the case after U.S. President Donald Trump took office, according to several reliable news outlets.
Did Travis Kelce sue Karoline Leavitt for $50M?
The White House press secretary did not accuse the Kansas City Chiefs star of hypocrisy and "representing a broken system."
Did María Corina Machado dedicate her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump?
The Venezuelan opposition leader posted to social media after being honored.
'Biden FBI' agents didn't incite violence while 'undercover' on Jan. 6
U.S. President Donald Trump amplified a claim by conservative media outlets that suggested 274 undercover federal agents incited the insurrection.
ABC's George Stephanopoulos cut off JD Vance during 'This Week' interview
Stephanopoulos cut to commercials after Vance denied having knowledge of border czar Tom Homan allegedly taking a $50,000 bribe.
6 rumors to mark Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day
The U.S. government recognizes the second Monday of every October as Columbus Day.
23 rumors we've fact-checked related to U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court justices are often the subject of online speculation.
Did 1998 movie 'Snake Eyes' starring Nicolas Cage predict Charlie Kirk's death?
The film featured a character named Charles Kirkland who was shot in the neck.
Real palm-sized anglerfish shown in this photo?
While some species of anglerfish can grow up to a few feet in length, most are much smaller. The males of many species are just a few inches long.
Did Trump call WWII nurse Ruby Bradley a 'loser' as DOD removed content about her? Here's the truth
There is no record of Trump making such a comment and the DOD confirmed it is "not taking down content" related to Bradley.
Is it 'Berenstain' or 'Berenstein' Bears? Classic case of Mandela Effect, explained
The disparity is one of the most popular examples of the phenomenon known as the Mandela Effect.
16 rumors about Jimmy Kimmel
False claims about Kimmel flooded social media following ABC's temporary suspension of his show in September 2025.
Video shows police chasing person in pickle costume?
The footage appeared to be filmed from the perspective of a helicopter or drone covering the surreal police chase.
18 of Charlie Kirk's alleged quotes, investigated
From his last words to calling MLK Jr. “awful,” we look at all claims surrounding the late Turning Point USA co-founder’s words.
Does video show ICE agent pepper-spraying himself in face?
The footage appeared to show the man holding his face in discomfort after discharging the canister.
Posts claim video shows pregnant woman regretting Trump vote. Here's the truth
The woman in the video claimed her doctor said she had to make plans to leave Texas as she neared birth.