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A white man in a black suit has white cream on his face, glasses, and suit. He looks shocked.

Bill Gates Takes a Pie to the Face in Classic Video Prank?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 26, 2023 Were tarts hidden under coats and in camera bags to pie the billionaire?
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Video Shows 500K Men in Africa Preparing to 'Invade' Europe and America?

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Aleksandra Wrona
Sep 26, 2023 "A World invasion is happening now," one X user commented on the viral video.
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A rumor said that Deion Sanders aka Coach Prime suspended two players on the spot for kneeling during the US National Anthem.

Deion Sanders Suspends Two Players for Anthem Kneeling, Says 'Stand For The Flag'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 26, 2023 "Football and politics: two subjects that Americans are passionate about, often colliding in une ...
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5 Tips for Finding High-Quality News Websites

Written by:
David Emery
Sep 26, 2023 Lots of websites call their content "news," but their quality and reliability vary enormously.
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Pic from Early '90s Shows Jerry Seinfeld with High School-Age Girlfriend?

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Alex Kasprak
Sep 25, 2023 According to People magazine, Jerry Seinfeld and Shosana Lonstein met in 1993.
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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
Sep 25, 2023 The theatrical release date for the film was announced as March 22, 2024.
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A white man wearing a blue shirt looks slightly up. He is wearing a blue and white hat with a blue star on it.

Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy Suspends Player for Kneeling During National Anthem?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 25, 2023 "Not on my field," McCarthy supposedly said.
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The Story Behind This Breathtaking Aerial View of Barcelona in Bloom

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Aleksandra Wrona
Sep 25, 2023 This image could easily lead to some misunderstandings concerning the beauty of Barcelona's blooms.
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A white woman wearing a black dress stands in front of a black photoshoot area that says VMA and MTV.. You can also see an astronaut holding a flag, all in white.

Taylor Swift Airs Feelings About Donald Trump in Viral Clip?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 25, 2023 The X (formerly Twitter) post that shared this claim had 1.9 million views on the social media p ...
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Michelle Obama once thanked Harvey Weinstein and called him a wonderful human being, a good friend and just a powerhouse.

Michelle Obama Once Called Harvey Weinstein a 'Wonderful Human Being' and 'Good Friend'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 25, 2023 "He is a wonderful human being, a good friend and just a powerhouse," the first lady once said d ...
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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
Sep 25, 2023 We've also previously fact-checked other celebrity gossip rumors surrounding Epstein.
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Video Shows Canadian Parliament Giving Standing Ovation to Ex-Waffen SS Fighter?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Sep 25, 2023 Readers messaged us asking if claims about a viral video of a September 2023 event in Canadian P ...
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Jaw-Dropping Clip Captures Astronaut Jack Fischer's Amazing View of Earth?

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Madison Dapcevich
Sep 24, 2023 The video was said to have shown the astronaut’s view as he conducted a spacewalk outside the In ...
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An online video claims that former US President Barack Obama once spoke of a third term and having someone wear an earpiece as a stand-in.

Obama Once Said He'd 'Be Fine with a Third Term' if Someone Could Be a 'Stand-In with an Earpiece'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 23, 2023 "If I could make an arrangement where I had a stand-in, a front man or front woman, and they had ...
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A rumor said that Bill Belichick had fired a player for kneeling during the national anthem.

Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Fired an Anthem Kneeler: 'Not On My Field'?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 22, 2023 "Belichick's justification was clear and succinct: 'No anthem kneeling on my field,'" according ...
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Michelle Obama Finally Releases Photos of Herself Pregnant?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Sep 22, 2023 "Did she take these yesterday? Or has she always looked past 50?" one X user commented.
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Video Shows Mother Tearing Teacher's Pride Flag Off Wall in Public School Classroom?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 22, 2023 "I am not paying my tax money to support this," the purported mother in the video says.
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Biden Forgets To Shake Hands with Brazilian President at Workers' Rights Meeting?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Sep 22, 2023 "Such an embarrassment. They should have sent the stunt double," one X user commented.
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Christina Ricci Reveals Why Ashton Kutcher 'Should Be Jailed'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 22, 2023 The rumor surfaced after Kutcher and his wife Mila Kunis authored letters seeking leniency in se ...
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Users on X claimed that a video showed a Glory to Urine billboard in New York City.

Fake Video of 'Glory to Urine' New York Billboard Fools Internet

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 21, 2023 "Zelensky was greeted with this 'Glory to Urine' banner in New York in apparent typo," NotTheBee ...
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