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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game Three between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 23, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The facts behind 25 Taylor Swift claims

Written by:
Joey Esposito
July 12, 2026 Taylor Swift is always in the spotlight, but her marriage to NFL star Travis Kelce sparked new r ...
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14 rumors about 'The View' too dramatic to be true

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Aleksandra Wrona
July 11, 2026 Fabricated stories claimed celebrities stormed off set, hosts faced lawsuits and the show was ca ...
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The members of Argentina's men's national football team, wearing their iconic white and blue striped uniforms, celebrate their comeback victory over Egypt on the pitch.

FBI reportedly investigating Argentine Football Association: What we know

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Jack Izzo
July 10, 2026 The claim stems from credible reporting about a federal probe into the soccer association over p ...
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This image shows a fake image of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce purportedly at their wedding on July 3, 2026.

Are these real photos from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding?

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Taija PerryCook
July 9, 2026 The world-renowned pop star and Kansas City Chiefs player reportedly required guests to sign non ...
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sit in a stadium and kiss. He is wearing a red cap and holding a phone.

Did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce invite ICE contractor to their wedding? What we know

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Anna Rascouët-Paz
July 6, 2026 Steven Demetriou, the executive chairman of Amentum, allegedly attended the event with his son, ...
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A nighttime photograph of a fireworks display. Red fireworks spread above teal fireworks, with some sparks of red and teal dispersed throughout the background.

Illuminating the facts on 12 fireworks claims

Written by:
Emery Winter
July 4, 2026 While fact checks may not be quite as flashy and wondrous as fireworks, our collection will at l ...
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This image shows U.S. Men's National Team Players Cristian Roldan and Christian Pulisic.

15 FIFA World Cup claims we've investigated

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Taija PerryCook
July 3, 2026 The rumors heated up as the international competition entered its final weeks.
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The TV chef Jamie Oliver poses for the camera on a background that shows a burger and fries.

McDonald's didn't lose lawsuit against chef Jamie Oliver over 'toxic' food claims

Written by:
Laerke Christensen
July 1, 2026 A 2011 episode of the celebrity chef's TV program "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" sparked a pub ...
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On the left, an image of Matthew McConaughey, a middle-aged white man with slicked back, curly hair. On the right, an image of Donald Trump, an old white man with tousled blond or white hair.

Did Matthew McConaughey publicly praise Trump, calling him 'a great friend'?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
June 29, 2026 The fabricated quote originated from social media and blog pages that use AI tools to create sto ...
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Ryan Reynolds speaks on stage at A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson's benefitting The Michael J. Fox Foundation on November 16, 2019 in New York City.

Ryan Reynolds didn't donate $27M 'Deadpool' salary to Parkinson's research, despite claims

Written by:
Laerke Christensen
June 23, 2026 The actor has worked with The Michael J. Fox Foundation since 2008 but there is no proof he made ...
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On the left, an image of Matthew McConaughey, a white man with a short beard and brown hair. On the right, an image of Donald Trump, an old white man with white hair wearing a navy suit.

Did Matthew McConaughey say he's never met anyone 'braver' or 'smarter' than Trump?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
June 20, 2026 We found nearly identical posts crediting Mick Jagger with the same quote attributed to McConaughey.
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Photo of late actor Robin Williams against a backdrop of red movie theater seats.

Did Robin Williams require his movies to hire homeless people? Heartwarming story lacks paper trail

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Aleksandra Wrona
June 18, 2026 The late actor supported homelessness-related causes, but available evidence doesn't show that h ...
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A couple dressed in black stand smiling against a white background. The woman is blond and has her hand on the man's shoulder, who is wearing a baseball cap backwards. They both have tattoos, she on her shoulder and hand, he on his face.

How we confirmed Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
June 16, 2026 TMZ first reported the split, citing divorce records from Tennessee.
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20 rumors about McDonald's we've unwrapped

Written by:
Joey Esposito
June 14, 2026 The familiar golden arches have endured plenty of rumors over the years.
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Side-by-side photo cut-outs of Bill Gaither, left, and George Clooney, right. Gaither is wearing a striped collared shirt and a blue vest, while Clooney is wearing a grey suit with a navy blue tie.

Did George Clooney verbally attack Southern gospel singer Bill Gaither, other celebrities over political views?

Written by:
Emery Winter
June 5, 2026 Social media posts claim George Clooney received near identical responses he "never expected" fr ...
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An AI-generated image of a cat sitting on a stool, riding a ferry. A tropical island is visible out the window. A plaque on the stool reads "Marty, Official Ferry Cat, Est. 2020"

Story about cat named Marty with designated seat on daily ferry commute should give you pause

Written by:
Jack Izzo
June 4, 2026 Readers asked us to investigate. We'd like to apologize for being killjoys.
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A film slate for The Godfather III is shown at auction.

Is new 'Godfather' movie in development? Not so fast

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 27, 2026 A new book in "The Godfather" franchise is scheduled to be released in 2027.
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Did Aaron Rodgers see shadowy 'hat man' when high on ayahuasca in Peru?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 25, 2026 The story alleges he said he saw a mysterious "hat man" holding a dead rabbit after taking the p ...
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A split-screen image shows WNBA player Caitlin Clark on the left and U.S. President Donald Trump on the right.

Did Trump call Caitlin Clark, other public figures 'offenders of Jesus'?

Written by:
Laerke Christensen
May 18, 2026 Social media accounts that use AI tools to write fictional stories spread the rumor about the WN ...
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An image shows an still frame from an alleged vintage cartoon TV advertisement showing a toothpaste tube character and toothbrush character dancing.

Alleged vintage TV ad shows toothpaste tube squirting into toothbrush's mouth. Is it real?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 14, 2026 The supposed TV ad depicts a manly toothpaste tube shooting its product into the mouth of a woma ...
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