Viral Story of 91-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Stealing Husband’s Medication Is Hoax

A story circulating on social media claims a 91-year-old woman was arrested for stealing her 88-year-old husband’s heart medication after the prescription price allegedly rose from about $50 to around $950, and that a judge later dismissed the case and ordered help paying for the medication. The post has been shared widely on platforms such […]

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No, China Does Not Require Biometric ID Checks to Leave Your Neighborhood

Social media posts claim that China operates a mandatory biometric “digital ID” system for all citizens, linked to an AI surveillance network with “hundreds of millions of facial recognition cameras,” requiring biometric verification for daily activities including food purchases. The posts also claim that a “social credit score” automatically triggers travel bans, loan denials, and […]

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Viral Video of Tornado on Florida Beach is AI-Generated, Not Real

A short video has circulated on TikTok and has since been reposted widely on X, claiming to show a massive tornado forming over the ocean and making landfall on a Florida beach. However, our review found this claim to be false. Social Media Posts Multiple users shared a short video claiming it shows a recent […]

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Viral Video of Dog Shelter Where “Dogs Choose Their Humans” Is AI-Generated, Not Real Footage

A viral video shared on TikTok and reuploaded to Facebook, X, LinkedIn and other platforms claims to show a unique dog shelter where “the dogs choose their humans.” In the clip, the dogs “intuitively” select their new owners. Many viewers have shared the video as evidence of a real shelter and a pioneering adoption method. […]

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No, HAARP and a “NATO Beast Computer” Are Not Causing Natural Disasters in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia

A viral message circulating across social media claims that natural disasters in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia are being caused by a “climate weapon,” possibly linked to HAARP, NATO’s “Beast computer,” or the Pentagon. The post urges the public to “ask NATO to unplug HAARP” to stop floods and storms. Such claims typically emerge during […]

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No Evidence Supports Viral Claim About Zelenskyy’s Russian Passport and Moscow Property

A viral claim circulating widely online asserts that hackers from the Anonymous group breached the Russian state real-estate registry (Rosreestr) and discovered a Russian passport issued in Crimea in 2015 and Moscow-City real-estate owned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, we found the claim to be part of a disinformation campaign. The claim is therefore […]

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Video Claims to Show Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah Flood Damage is Misleading

A viral video circulating on Facebook claims to show heartbreaking scenes from Sri Lanka, with captions stating: “Heartbreaking news from Sri Lanka… 47 lives lost as Cyclone Ditwah strikes.” The clip has been widely shared during ongoing extreme weather updates in the region. However, our investigation found that the compilation does not show Sri Lanka. […]

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Viral Video Claiming ‘Leaked Footage’ of Israeli Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites Is Misleading

A viral montage circulating across social media platforms claims to show leaked CCTV footage from inside Iranian military and nuclear facilities during Israeli airstrikes. Many users believed it to be authentic amid renewed discussion of Iran–Israel tensions. However, our investigation finds the claim is mostly false. Social Media Posts Several accounts on Facebook reshared versions […]

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Brazilian Woman’s Twins with Different Fathers: A Rare but Real Phenomenon

A widely shared story claims that a 19-year-old woman from Mineiros, Goiás, Brazil, gave birth to twins who have two different biological fathers. The report has been repeated by international outlets and social media posts, often framed as a “one-in-a-million” case that surprised doctors worldwide. While this claim is true, the way it spreads online […]

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No Massive Fire at Singapore’s Marina Gardens on Late November 2025, Viral Video Shows Old October Incident

A viral video circulating with the claim that a “massive fire” broke out at Singapore’s Marina Gardens on November 27, 2025. The circulating footage shows flames near what appears to be the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) towers, prompting panic and speculation. However,our investigation finds the claim misleading. Social Media Posts Social media accounts shared a […]

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