Amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, a viral video showing a large explosion was shared on social media with the claim that it depicts a recent blast in Israel. The video quickly spread, attracting mixed reactions online. However, Fact Crescendo’s investigation found the claim to be misleading. Social Media Claim A video showing a large explosion […]
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After the earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand last Friday, an image of a child appearing to be trapped under rubble was shared on social media. This led many users to believe that the child was found beneath the debris of a collapsed building following the earthquake. The image quickly gained attention and sparked strong reactions […]
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Videos and images claiming to show Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dancing have been widely shared online during the Russia-Ukraine war. However, our fact-checking confirms that these are deepfake creations, digitally altering someone else’s body to appear as Zelenskyy. Social Media Claim A Facebook video purportedly shows that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is dressed as a […]
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After an official meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, a viral image comparing two photos of Zelenskyy, one in a suit and the other not, has been shared. The post questions why Zelenskyy didn’t wear a uniform during the meeting, implying it was a sign of disrespect to the host country. However, our investigation reveals that […]
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While mammoth skeletons are significant archaeological finds that offer a rare glimpse into the past, especially from the Ice Age, a widely shared photo on social media claimed to show the excavation of a well-preserved mammoth skeleton at a prominent archaeological site in North America. Many users shared and reacted to the post. However, after […]
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While USAID has provided billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, a widely circulated photo showing stacks of banknotes in a room has been falsely claimed to depict USAID money found in the home of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The image quickly gained traction on social media, sparking widespread […]
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Recently, a video showing the Tikal Temple in Guatemala was posted online, featuring a group of small animals that look like dinosaurs. The video included a claim that these animals were real dinosaurs, which sparked many reactions and shares on social media. However, after verifying the images through a Google Reverse Image Search, we discovered […]
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After the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Southern California, photos and videos of the disaster are trending online. One of them has caught widespread attention. The photo, which claims to show a church surviving the flames, has shocked many users and sparked a wave of reactions across social media platforms. However, Fact Crescendo’s investigation found […]
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While TikTok, targeted by the U.S. government over national security concerns, faces a ban unless its owner ByteDance sells it, a claim that the app has already been bought and acquired by Donald Trump was widely shared, but Fact Crescendo has debunked the claim and found the claim is not true. This is about our […]
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After an earthquake hit Tibet on Tuesday, a video circulated on social media, falsely claiming to show the disaster. The video received significant attention, with many believing it depicted the recent earthquake in Tibet. However, our investigation revealed that the claim was false. Social Media Claim A 22-second video clip showing an earthquake striking buildings […]
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