Reports circulating on social media claim that Meta is “shutting down Messenger in April 2026.” The confusion stems from Meta’s decision to discontinue Messenger’s standalone website and previously end its desktop apps. Here is what is actually changing and what will continue to work. Social Media Posts Some social media users shared that Messenger (or […]
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Claims have circulated on social media that a recent study has found the human Y chromosome is “slowly disappearing,” raising concerns that male births could eventually cease, suggesting a possible male-less future. However, current scientific evidence does not support the conclusion that the Y chromosome is imminently disappearing or that male births are under threat. […]
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A video circulating on platforms shows a white girl wearing a red qi pao (traditional Chinese dress) speaking Mandarin and wishing a Happy Lunar New Year. Many social media posts accompanying this video claim that the girl is Donald Trump’s granddaughter. This claim has been widely shared. In fact, the girl in the video is […]
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A video circulating on social media claims to show a Chinese humanoid “robot soldier” conducting live-fire shooting practice, suggesting that China has deployed or is testing a “Terminator-type” robotic army. The clip has been widely shared on multiple social media platforms, often accompanied by captions implying that China is rapidly replacing human troops with armed […]
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A claim circulating widely on social media platforms warns that pigs carry dangerous parasites that can survive cooking, continue thriving inside the human body, and even lay hundreds of eggs daily after consumption. This claim has gained traction and fear-based engagement. However, our investigation shows that this claim is misleading. Social Media Posts Viral posts […]
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A claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that spraying perfume on the neck is dangerous because it places fragrance chemicals “directly over the thyroid gland,” disrupting hormone signaling and thyroid function. However, after reviewing, we found this claim to be misleading. Social Media Posts The viral posts typically state that spraying perfume on […]
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Recently, a claim has been circulating across social media platforms, alleging that Iranian police killed American actress Jenna Ortega during recent unrest in Iran. However, our review finds that the claim is false. Social Media Posts Posts spreading the claim typically assert that Jenna Ortega was killed by Iranian police. One post on X with […]
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Recently, Nipah virus has emerged as a recurring public health concern in South Asia, particularly in India and Bangladesh. While the virus is rare and does not spread easily, its high fatality rate and lack of specific treatment make each outbreak a serious matter requiring swift response. What Is Nipah Virus? Nipah virus (NiV) is […]
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A claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that China and Japan have “officially banned all Israeli tourists” from entering their countries. The posts often use urgent language such as “BREAKING” or “officially closes its doors,” implying the existence of formal government decisions or legal measures. However, after reviewing, we found this claim to […]
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A claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that NASA has issued a warning about a 2% chance of an asteroid hitting Earth on February 14. The post has gained traction by combining a specific probability figure with the notable date of Valentine’s Day. However, an examination of available evidence indicates the claim is […]
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