Latest Fact Checks

A video doesn’t show Yellowstone supervolcano erupting. It’s an old clip taken in Indonesia.

By Loreben Tuquero

December 17, 2024

Video shows “Yellowstone’s super volcano is now really, really exploding.”

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No, this video doesn’t show President Joe Biden denying US drone sightings

By Sara Swann

December 16, 2024

A video shows President Joe Biden saying, “There are no drones over the United States.”

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Social media claims about New Jersey drones are out of this world

December 16, 2024

“The Pentagon has confirmed that the mysterious drones appearing across the globe are NOT of earthly origin.”

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No, pride flags aren’t banned from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

December 16, 2024

“Pride flags permanently prohibited at FIFA Club World Cup 2025.”

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These photos don’t show the mysterious, unidentified drones reported in New Jersey since November

December 13, 2024

Photos show mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in November and December 2024.

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Edited video shows Mitch McConnell with bandaged head

December 13, 2024

Video shows Mitch McConnell appearing in a press conference with a bandage around his head.

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Fakers gonna fake: No, Taylor Swift and Elon Musk aren’t promoting energy-saving devices together

By Sara Swann

December 13, 2024

Images show Taylor Swift with Elon Musk promoting a household energy consumption reduction device.

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Social media post mischaracterizes Sen. John Thune’s comments about potential Social Security cuts

December 13, 2024

“After meeting with Elon Musk, Republican leader Sen. John Thune announces plans to cut Social Security.”

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No, 600 bodies weren’t discovered in North Carolina because of Hurricane Helene

December 13, 2024

Six hundred body bags were “filled the first day” of Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina.

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No evidence ex-Syrian President Bashar Assad is opening an eye clinic in Russia

December 13, 2024

“Dr. Assad will return to ophthalmology after being deposed as president of Syria and plans to set up an eye clinic in Russia.”

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No, Texas didn’t criminalize pride flags in classrooms

December 12, 2024

“Texas declares bringing a pride flag to the classroom a crime.”

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El ‘manifiesto’ leído por usuarios en redes sociales no es de Luigi Mangione

By Maria Briceño

December 12, 2024

Usuarios en redes sociales leen ‘manifiesto’ escrito por Luigi Mangione, el sospechoso de la muerte del ejecutivo de UnitedHealthcare.

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