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Claim: In August 2026, Yellowstone National Park rangers issued a public warning that ravens had figured out how to open car doors. Rating: An online rumor circulated in August 2026 claiming that Yellowstone National Park rangers had cautioned visitors about clever ravens learning to unlock and open vehicles. The claim gained traction when the Facebook … Read more

International trade policy has surged back into the spotlight following a fresh tariff dispute between the U.S. and Canada, bringing long-standing allies into direct economic friction. Following a Supreme Court ruling that stripped away the legal backing for sweeping global tariffs introduced early in his second term, President Donald Trump has pivoted to alternative statutory … Read more

Following the passing of Dolly Parton, Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags nationwide to be flown at half-staff in her honor. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Following the death of Dolly Parton on August 25 at the age of 80, a rumor began circulating online regarding a purported private phone call between the legendary country music star and … Read more

Following an August 2026 report by The New York Times suggesting that the Trump administration permitted protected wild horses to be sold to slaughterhouses, social media rumors quickly tied the move to Project 2025, alleging the conservative policy blueprint endorsed the practice as a way to trim government expenses. While Project 2025—developed by the Heritage … Read more

While artificial intelligence and crowdsourced platforms have changed how we verify information—offering remarkable speed—they still fall short when it comes to reliability and transparency. Until automated systems can successfully balance speed, trust, and clear explanations, human verification remains indispensable. A functioning society relies heavily on shared facts and transparent public discourse. Public frustration often stems … Read more

Recent online rumors claiming that American supermarkets are secretly selling horse meat have circulated widely across social media platforms like TikTok and X. These conspiracy theories gained traction after a combination of two distinct events: President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding new international beef deals aimed at lowering consumer prices, and news coverage concerning the handling … Read more

Donald Trump recently asserted, “They feel entitled, and yet, WE DON’T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US! They do 95% of their business with the U.S., with us, the exact opposite!” WASHINGTON, DC: Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have intensified following the implementation of new US tariffs and subsequent retaliatory measures from Ottawa … Read more

Claim: In August 2026, police raided and shut down a funeral home in Weston, Missouri, for operating as a “necrophilia brothel.” Rating: During the final week of August 2026, social media channels began circulating a bizarre story claiming that law enforcement had raided and shuttered a Weston, Missouri, mortuary after discovering it functioned as an … Read more