Claims spread rapidly online this week alleging that U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst publicly exposed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for “stolen valor” during a Senate hearing by demanding proof of his combat badge. The story exploded across social media platforms, with viral posts claiming Ernst challenged Hegseth’s military credentials and forced him to defend his combat … Read more
A surprising controversy erupted this week after reports claimed FBI Director Kash Patel had been handing out personalized bourbon bottles to FBI employees, government officials, and even civilians. The story quickly spread across social media, with critics calling the behavior inappropriate for the head of the FBI, while supporters argued it was simply a modern … Read more
For the past few weeks, users across social media and tech forums have been posting alarming claims that Google Chrome quietly installed a massive AI model on their computers without permission. Some users reported losing several gigabytes of storage space overnight, while others accused Google of silently pushing artificial intelligence software onto personal devices. The … Read more
Actress Jaime Pressly, best known for starring in the TV show My Name Is Earl, announced that she has joined OnlyFans at age 48. According to Variety, Pressly said the move was part of “evolving with the times” and described the platform as a way to connect directly with fans “on my own terms, with … Read more
Social media posts circulating during the 2026 Iran war claimed a video showed Americans replacing U.S. flags with black flags to protest Washington’s support for Israel and involvement in the Middle East conflict. However, the video predates the war by several years and is unrelated to current events. According to AFP Fact Check, the clip … Read more
Social media posts and online commentary recently claimed that California had “only six weeks of gasoline left,” sparking fears about an imminent fuel shortage across the state. However, energy experts and official data show the claim is false. According to PolitiFact, the rumor appears to stem from discussions surrounding the planned closure of Valero’s Benicia … Read more
A claim circulating in New York’s debate over artificial intelligence and data centers stated that proposed data centers in the state would consume “approximately double the energy usage of all households in the state combined.” While the proposed facilities would require a significant amount of electricity, experts say the comparison exaggerates the scale of household … Read more
Claims circulating online suggested that the 2026 hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius marked the first time hantavirus had spread from person to person. However, medical records and past outbreak investigations show that rare human-to-human transmission had already been documented years earlier. According to Snopes, the cruise ship outbreak involved the Andes strain … Read more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth falsely claimed during congressional testimony that President Joe Biden deployed troops to polling stations in 15 states during the 2024 presidential election. Available records and official statements show that claim is inaccurate. According to Snopes, Hegseth made the statement during House and Senate hearings while discussing the role of military forces … Read more
Viral videos circulating on social media claim to show Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wearing a Palestinian flag scarf while appearing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a United Nations event. Some versions also show Meloni allegedly ignoring Netanyahu’s handshake or dramatically reacting during a conference. However, the videos are not authentic. According to … Read more