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.
Did Israeli authorities mistreat Greta Thunberg after flotilla arrest? Here's what we know
Israeli authorities arrested Thunberg and more than 400 other activists who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla in early October 2025.
South Carolina judge's home burned down after anti-Trump ruling. Police investigating cause
The fire, which destroyed a home owned by state Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein, injured three people.
Stephen Miller's cousin Alisa Kasmer said he has 'become the face of evil'
We verified Kasmer shared a post about Miller in July 2025, and confirmed their familial relationship using an obituary and public records.
Jane Goodall said she'd like to put Trump, others 'on one of Musk's spaceships'
The quote went viral following Netflix's release of "Famous Last Words" in the wake of Goodall's death in early October.
Is Tiger Woods suing Pete Hegseth for $50M?
The first, and perhaps most obvious, hint that the story was fabricated was that Hegseth no longer works for Fox News.
Did Steven Tyler blast 'woke agenda,' refuse to wear rainbow patch supporting LGBTQ+ community?
According to the rumor, the Aerosmith lead vocalist "shocked the music world" with his decision ahead of a primetime appearance.
Don't buy into rumor Claire's store closed because of 'radical left agitators'
The claim appeared to originate with attempted newsjacking by a social media influencer.
Inspecting claim Trump used AI to test loyalty of generals
The rumor spread after Trump met with top U.S. military leaders in Quantico, Virginia, in late September 2025.
Did Angela Lansbury move to Ireland to protect daughter from Charles Manson? What we know
Manson reportedly hung around Deidre Shaw, daughter of the "Murder She Wrote" star, in the 1960s.
15 claims we've examined about Dolly Parton
The beloved country music star has been at the center of many rumors, true and false.
Did Obama say '80% of the world's problems involve old men hanging on'?
Social media users are sharing a video of the former U.S. president supposedly making the statement at an event in London.
Willie Nelson memorialized Charlie Kirk in song titled 'Let's Make Heaven Crowded'?
According to online users discussing this matter, "Nelson's heartfelt tribute is already being hailed as one of his most moving works in decades."