Jenna Ortega Was NOT Killed by Iranian Police

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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Viral Claims that China and Japan Have Banned Israeli Tourists is False

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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2025 Misinformation Recap: The Year’s Most Viral False Claims

Throughout 2025, misinformation spread rapidly across digital platforms, affecting health, consumer products, and technology. This recap documents the year’s most significant viral falsehoods, from fabricated celebrity news and AI-generated videos to misleading health claims and false product warnings. As content becomes more sophisticated, understanding and identifying misinformation has become essential for navigating our digital information […]

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Misleading content spreads online following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. US President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been taken into custody by US forces and deported from Venezuela. Trump’s post triggered a wave of reactions across social media platforms, where numerous false […]

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Viral Image of Maduro’s Arrest Is AI-Generated, Capture Is Real

In early January 2026, reports emerged that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by U.S. forces during a military operation and transported to the United States to face federal charges, including narco-terrorism. This event triggered intense global interest and widespread online discussion. Alongside credible news coverage, a surge of misinformation […]

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Japan Has Not Yet Launched a Fully Operational Space-Based Solar Power System

A claim circulating widely on social media states that Japan achieved a historic breakthrough, framing the event as the launch or operation of a fully functioning orbital solar power plant. The claim has appeared in viral graphics and posts shared on platforms, often accompanied by futuristic artwork suggesting a massive orbital solar power station already […]

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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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A misleading post regarding a Facebook account of the shooter who carried out the massacre in Sydney, Australia?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Australia was shocked and horrified by a brutal shooting attack on a large crowd at Bondi Beach in Sydney on November 14. One of the shooters who carried out the terrorist attack, which killed 15 people, was killed by police fire, while the other shooter remains in hospital in critical […]

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Video does not show Chinese officials secretly spraying “toxic chemicals” in schools due to new virus

A video is spreading on multiple platforms with the claim that Chinese health officials are going door-to-door in schools spraying toxic chemicals because of a “new virus” that the authorities are allegedly hiding. The clip shows workers in protective suits spraying a white mist inside a classroom. However, we found that the claim is misleading. […]

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