Viral Image of Cardinal Robert Sarah in Papal Vestments is AI-generated!

Since Pope Francis passed away, there has been much discussion about who will lead the Catholic Church next. Many global news outlets have mentioned several names as potential frontrunners. Cardinal Robert Sarah from Guinea is among such names, a notable contender, especially among conservative church members.  Several social media posts claim he has already been […]

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Old Footage of Ilia II Falsely Claimed as Pope Francis’s Final Moments

Following Pope Francis’s death on April 21, 2025, claims and rumors related to his legacy and activities have been spread on social media platforms. A video clip depicting an aging cardinal being carried to perform a spiritual event has been widely shared on social media, claiming Pope Francis’s last movement before his death. However, Fact […]

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Altered Video Clip Shows Trump Being Slapped on Stage

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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Misattributed Quote from Trump’s Mother Resurfaces on Social Media

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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Viral “Letter” from Mexican President Sheinbaum to Trump and Musk is Fake

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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AI-Generated Visualization of Earth’s Crack Misleadingly Linked to Myanmar’s Earthquake

After Myanmar’s earthquake last week, an image and clip showing the earth cracking went viral on social media platforms. Many users, shocked by the visuals, engaged with the claim that they were caused by the recent disaster. However, a reverse image search has confirmed that this claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM Viral videos and […]

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Misleading: No Sign of Changes to Saudi Women’s Clothing Permissions in 2025

A recent claim has drawn attention regarding a significant policy shift in Saudi Arabia that would allow women to decide what they wear. Given the historical and cultural significance of dress codes in Saudi Arabia, this claim warrants a detailed fact-check to verify its accuracy and provide context on the evolving status of women’s rights […]

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Viral Video of Myanmar Earthquake Aftermath Revealed as AI-Generated

A video claiming to depict the aftermath of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has been circulating widely on social media platforms since March 28, 2025. The footage, filmed from a high vantage point, shows two pagodas buried in rubble amidst buildings flanked by two roads. With reports of widespread destruction in cities like Sagaing, […]

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