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Are the Obamas 'Panicking' Over Melissa Rivers' 'Confession'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sept. 27, 2023 We've fact-checked plenty of other celebrity gossip rumors about the Obamas.
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An unsubstantiated rumor said that Rachel Zegler had been fired by Disney from the new Snow White movie.

Disney Officially Fires Rachel Zegler from 'Snow White' Live-Action Movie?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sept. 25, 2023 The theatrical release date for the film was announced as March 22, 2024.
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A white person wearing an earring that says "VETEMENTS." They have a beard and are wearing a black top.

Sam Smith Panics as 'Connection' to Jeffrey Epstein's Island Is Leaked?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sept. 25, 2023 We've also previously fact-checked other celebrity gossip rumors surrounding Epstein.
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A video claimed without evidence that Michelle Obama mistreated family chef Tafari Campbell.

Unveiling the Truth: Debunking Claims of Michelle Obama 'Mistreating' Former Chef Tafari Campbell

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 29, 2023 Campbell drowned in July 2023 while paddleboarding near the Obamas' waterfront estate on Martha' ...
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An unfounded rumor says that Ivana Trump was cremated and that her casket was filled with classified and top secret documents.

There's No Evidence Ivana Trump Was Cremated

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sept. 20, 2022 A baseless conspiracy theory held that she was cremated and that a casket supposedly for her was ...
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Direct energy weapon or light pillar?

Were 2023 Maui Fires Caused by a 'Direct Energy Weapon'?

Written by:
David Emery
Aug. 10, 2023 This wasn't the first time conspiracy theorists posited that mysterious "beams of light" or "las ...
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Disney's 'Princess and the Frog' Receiving a Live-Action Remake?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 9, 2023 It was previously reported that an animated series would be developed based around the character ...
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Two Black men smile at each other while linking pinkies. The one on the left is wearing a red suit, while the one on the right is wearing a black suit. A Black boy can be seen faintly behind the Black man on the right.

No Evidence COVID-19 Vaccine Caused Bronny James' Cardiac Arrest

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 25, 2023 There’s no evidence confirming that Bronny James has myocarditis, either.
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Unfounded Rumors Claim Workers Given Fentanyl-Laced Water Bottles in San Diego, Chicago, Spokane

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 21, 2023 A series of notices shared online claimed that traffic-control workers had been injured or kille ...
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Were Anti-Theft Locks Placed on Egg Cartons During January 2023 Shortage?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan. 17, 2023 It's unclear to us if there are that many potential egg thieves with steady enough hands to get ...
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A baseless rumor said that someone named Dr. Benjamin Eidelman tweeted he had administered a COVID-19 vaccine booster to Damar Hamlin days prior to his collapse.

Zero Evidence 'Dr. Benjamin Eidelman' Gave Damar Hamlin COVID Booster Days Before Collapse

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jan. 3, 2023 It can be a mistake to place much trust in brand-new Twitter accounts.
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A supposed diary quote said Ashley Biden wrote she was afraid of her dad coming in the shower.

No Evidence Ashley Biden Said She Feared Her Father 'Coming in the Shower' with Her

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec. 8, 2022 The alleged quote has been circulating online for months without a shred of evidence to support it.
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According to a rumor the Saudi-backed LIV Golf company awarded a trophy that was intentionally designed to resemble the destruction of the World Trade Center's twin towers on 9/11.

Was an LIV Golf Trophy Designed to Resemble the Twin Towers?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 22, 2022 "The LIV Golf Invitational is a breakaway series made possible by the largesse of Saudi Arabia’s ...
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Did Putin say he will make US depopulation plan public?

Did Putin Say He Will Make US-Europe 'Depopulation Plan' Public?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
July 14, 2022 Posts containing the awkwardly-worded quote attributed to the Russian president appear to be not ...
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Did someone mail their uterus to the Supreme Court?

Was Uterus Mailed to Supreme Court? TikTok Fantasy Goes Viral

Written by:
Dan Evon
June 30, 2022 Some people definitely fantasized about committing such an act after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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Did Trump's Mom Once Call Him an 'Idiot'?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec. 12, 2019 Just because a quote is displayed in a meme doesn't necessarily mean it's accurate.
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Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Marry Her Brother?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Feb. 15, 2019 Rep. Ilhan Omar has been the subject of recurrent controversies, including ones regarding her ma ...
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No, Sen. Chuck Schumer Was Not a Client of 'Hollywood Madam' Heidi Fleiss

Written by:
David Emery
Jan. 24, 2019 8chan and QAnon trolls worked diligently to push this smear campaign into the mainstream.
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