In early April 2025, social media posts on platforms claimed that Disney had paused its live-action remake of Tangled and that actress Cynthia Erivo had been announced to play Rapunzel. Given Disney has faced widespread criticism over its casting choices for lead roles in live-action adaptations of popular animated films and Erivo’s rising stardom, these […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Unverified false information is often spread on social media to gain political advantage, and due to such posts, many social media users believe such posts to be true, without further considerations. Here is an investigation we did to check whether the social media posts that were circulated, claiming a statement […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Sinhala- Tamil New Year is celebrated splendidly each year by Sri Lankans all over the island. As the Sinhala- Tamil New Year days of 13th and 14th April fell within the ‘Holy Week’ in which Christians commemorate the Lord Jesus, misleading posts were spread on social media, fueling religious […]
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After President Donald Trump imposed higher tariff rates on goods imported from countries into the United States, a video surfaced on social media showing him being slapped on the back of the head by a man during a speech. The clip quickly went viral, but fact-checking by Fact Crescendo revealed that the footage had been […]
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A social media message has been widely circulating on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook, claiming that hot coconut water can destroy cancer cells. The original post attributes this claim to Dr. Rajendra Badwe, director of TATA Memorial Hospital, one of India’s leading cancer treatment centers. Another version cites Dr. Abbas Hussain Kazmi of Sheikh Zaid […]
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Following the imposition of higher tariffs by the U.S. President Donald Trump Administration, a piece of paper quoting Mary Anne Trump, Donald Trump’s mother, gained widespread attention on social media. The quote described her son as an “idiot” and predicted his political career would be a “disaster.” Despite its traction online, investigations have revealed the […]
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Recently, a video claiming to show “The Bee Gees’ grandsons” performing a song garnered significant attention, with replies ranging from admiration to skepticism. Social Media Posts Multiple social media users have shared a video claiming that the performers are the Bee Gees’ grandsons. The video went viral on Facebook, TikTok, and X platforms. Source | […]
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A viral social media post claiming to be a letter from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to Donald Trump and Elon Musk about the border wall has been circulating widely online. The alleged letter, which includes sarcastic comments about American geography and threatens a global economic boycott, has caught significant attention. Social Media Posts The viral […]
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Following the earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand late last month, photos and video clips showing rows of coffins quickly went viral on social media platforms. These posts claimed that the coffins contained victims of an earthquake that struck Thailand in late March, shocking many users. However, upon verification, it was confirmed that this claim […]
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Recently, a video has been circulating on social media platforms with claims that it depicts a significant earthquake striking London, England, on April 5, 2025. The video compiles various footage clips, purportedly showing the chaos caused by a 6.7 magnitude quake in the city. Social Media Posts On April 6, 2025, a Facebook user shared […]
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