Unraveling retired detective Duane Lee Proctor's claim Trump staged assassination attempt
Online users shared a meme claiming the ex-detective provided his alleged expertise about the July 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
CDC faces lawsuit over '72-dose' children's vaccine schedule. Here's context
The idea that vaccines can "overwhelm" a child's immune system betrays a fundamental misconception about how the human body functions.
The truth behind claim ICE detained 10-year-old with cerebral palsy at hospital
When the incident occurred in 2017, ICE said it did not "make arrests in sensitive locations like hospitals." That restriction was removed in 2025.
Famine in Gaza: From 'entirely preventable' crisis to 'race against time'
U.N.-backed group confirms a famine is taking place in parts of north Gaza.
Did Texas 'fire' Jasmine Crockett by redrawing congressional map?
Social media claims that Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett was "fired" by a new Texas congressional map weren't true in any sense of the word.
Breaking down reports Trump admin painted over Pulse nightclub rainbow crosswalk
The rainbow crosswalk honored the victims and survivors of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting where 49 people died.
'Hope and progress': White House official said this quote about discussing slavery
Lindsey Halligan, special assistant to the president, made the statement during an interview with Newsmax.
Duolingo apologized for calling JK Rowling 'mean' in a German lesson
The apology came after an X user claimed the app "let #trans ideology infect a language lesson," presumably a reference to Rowling's anti-trans views.
Meijer fruit cups arrest video shared with false and unfounded claims
Online users claimed a body-camera video showed police arresting a 16-year-old autistic employee for eating discarded store food. Here's what we know.
Debunking claim Newsom's press office responded to Bed Bath & Beyond post with expletive
In August 2025 the retail chain announced it would not open stores in California because of "risky" business environment.
Posts claim orcas sunk 1,000 boats for revenge. Here's what we know
Social media posts claimed in August 2025 that orcas near Spain sank 1,000 boats in a campaign of revenge.
Fears about 'mutant deer' with 'flesh bubbles' on their skin are overblown
There are real viruses that can cause wartlike growths called fibromas in deer. But there's no need to worry, according to experts.
Snopestionary: AI slop, explained
The rise of artificial intelligence tools has left many social media users scrambling to figure out what's real and what isn't.
Did US Senate Democrats introduce bill to eliminate Electoral College and 'restore democracy'?
A constitutional amendment would be required to change or abolish the role of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections.
Are energy drinks like Alani Nu Witch's Brew linked to stroke-like symptoms? What we know
Social media posts claim consumers of Alani Nu's Witch's Brew energy drink have suffered stroke-like side effects. That's possible with energy drinks.
Addressing rumor Trump put a 2-year limit on Section 8 rental assistance program
While the time limit appeared in the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal from Trump's White House, it had not been implemented as of this writing.
U.S. Naval War College professor once called Trump the 'least masculine' person in public life?
A quote attributed to Tom Nichols described Trump as "scared of women, terrified of more powerful men."
Mick Jagger rejected Musk's $500M Tesla endorsement deal?
The rumor spread widely on Facebook, proclaiming Jagger said, “Rock ’n’ roll is not for sale.”
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Did 70K Cambodian monks nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize?
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize on Aug. 7, 2025.
Picking apart claim organic produce isn't safe anymore after 'Bill Gates Apeel' won USDA approval
Actor Michelle Pfeiffer apologized for an Instagram post that contained the claim in July 2025.