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Donald Trump took the witness stand and testified in the New York civil lawsuit about his real estate empire and net worth in early November 2023.

NY Attorney General Letitia James' Courtroom Chortle and Other Trump Testimony Takeaways

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 7, 2023 Former U.S. President Donald Trump took the witness stand in his New York civil trial in early N ...
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Are the Lyrics to 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' an Example of the Mandela Effect?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 5, 2023 A post about lyrics in the Christmas classic went viral on TikTok in late October 2023.
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Does a Photo Show 'Wonder Woman' Actor Gal Gadot Turning Up to Serve in the Israel Defense Forces?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 2, 2023 (Updated: Nov 7, 2023) The picture in question appeared to show a young Gadot saluting the camera while wearing a large ...
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A video purported to show a large migrant caravan leaving southern Mexico for the US border in late October 2023.

Video Shows Large Migrant Caravan Walking to US Border from Southern Mexico in October 2023

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 2, 2023 Video of the caravan was featured in a Reuters article on Oct. 30, 2023, and was prominently rep ...
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People Claim a Majority of Palestinians in Gaza Elected Hamas — Here's Why It Isn't That Simple

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 1, 2023 As violence intensifies in Gaza and Israel, claims about Hamas' place in Gaza's electoral histor ...
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Did an Israeli Leader Say, 'It's Time To Turn Gaza into Dresden! Gas the Palestinians Now'?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Nov 1, 2023 The quote originated from a website with a questionable reputation.
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A white woman appears worried. Next to her on the bottom of the screen, the image says, "It is not acceptable." An image next to her and above the words shows two images, one of a white man and the other of the same white woman. A yellow arrow points from the man to the woman, who appears distraught.

Celebrity Gossip Videos Spread False Claims After Matthew Perry's Death

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 1, 2023 Videos that spread the false information had millions of views across TikTok and YouTube.
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A viral post made the rounds that purportedly contained information conveyed by Matthew Perry that said how he wanted to be remembered after he died.

Was Matthew Perry Accurately Quoted in Viral Posts About How He Wanted To Be Remembered After Death?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 30, 2023 “I've had a lot of ups and downs in my life," the viral message attributed to Perry began.
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A Seismic Waves Card rumor was shared on WhatsApp that claimed a file disguised as photos of Jewish settlements could hack users phones.

'Seismic Waves Card' WhatsApp Hoax Claims Photos of 'Jewish Settlements' Will 'Hack' Phones

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 30, 2023 The newest iteration of an old hoax said that a dangerous file was appearing on WhatsApp, disgui ...
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This Video of 'Friends' Cast Reacting to Matthew Perry's Death Is Bogus

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct 30, 2023 The video was posted hours after Perry was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28, 2023.
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Does the Starbucks Employees' Union Support Hamas?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct 27, 2023 Tensions between Starbucks and the union intensified as calls for boycotts of the company increased.
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A photo was purported to show an American made Woodward missile part that was dropped on Gaza by Israel in October 2023.

Does Photo Show US-Made Woodward Missile Part Dropped in Gaza?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 26, 2023 The picture purportedly captured in Gaza received thousands of engagements in several popular po ...
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Some Civil War Soldiers' Wounds Glowed in the Dark?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct 26, 2023 As the story goes, they noticed their wounds emitting a so-called "angel's glow."
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A video reposted in 2023 purportedly showed an Israeli airstrike hitting Gaza and causing a building to collapse but was recorded in 2021.

Video of Israeli Airstrikes Destroying Al-Shorouk Tower in Gaza Is from 2021

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 25, 2023 The video, recorded in 2021, was viewed nearly 2 million times after it was reposted on TikTok o ...
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Are the Preserved Bodies of Dead Mobsters Hiding in Lake Tahoe?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct 21, 2023 The Jewel of the Sierra could be hiding a chilling secret.
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Does Decorative Spider Webbing Pose a Danger to Wildlife?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct 20, 2023 The classic Halloween decor can be a silent threat to furry friends if displayed unsafely.
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Did Israel Warn Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza to Evacuate?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 19, 2023 Hundreds of people were killed by an explosion at the Gaza hospital.
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A Black woman laughs and claps. People are sitting behind her, some smiling.

Michelle Obama Isn't a Trans Woman. Here's Why Some People Believe Otherwise

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct 17, 2023 Since the early days of the Obamas' career in politics, we've received numerous inquires to inve ...
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Did China Side with Hamas and Say Israel's Actions in Gaza Went 'Beyond Self-Defense'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 16, 2023 Here's what we know about this somewhat complicated subject involving China, Israel, Gaza and Hamas.
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A rumor about a day of Jihad apparently began with an announcement from former Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal.

As Situation Worsened in Israel and Palestine, Reports Say Ex-Hamas Chief Called for 'Day of Jihad'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 13, 2023 (Updated: Oct 16, 2023) Social media users shared warnings that Oct. 13 could be a day filled with terrorist attacks in ...
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