Investigating claim corporation can release 45K gallons of radioactive water into Hudson River
Holtec International announced it would release tritiated water into the Hudson River in 2023. Public outcry, legislation and a court battle followed.
Breaking down report about hundreds of missing 'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees
The Miami Herald reported the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at "Alligator Alcatraz" were unknown.
Is Turning Point USA hosting alternative 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?
A conservative commentator sparked rumors about alleged counterprogramming to Bad Bunny's performance.
Police arrested Starbucks barista at Portland airport after tipping dispute?
The story said the barista asked customers who declined to tip, "You'll drop hundreds on plane tickets but nothing for the person keeping you awake?"
Don't fall for photo of vandalized Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway sign in Florida
The image allegedly showed a defaced sign memorializing the slain conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder.
Did Vince Gill storm off Jimmy Kimmel's show after arguing with him on air?
According to IMDB, Gill has appeared on Kimmel's show only once — in 2011.
Inspecting claims Trey Reed's 2nd autopsy shows blunt force trauma
The 21-year-old Delta State University student's body was found hanging from a tree on the campus in Cleveland, Mississippi, in September 2025.
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.