Fact ChecksOriginated as Satire
Originated as Satire This rating refers to content that originally came from a site described as satire, but was later stripped of some of its satirical markings, repackaged, and posted elsewhere. The rating also applies to content not necessarily labeled as satire but that audiences perceived as satirical nonetheless, such as content from The Onion. Learn more about our rating system here.
Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz
May 13, 2024
The tech magnate cut $250 million in funding, a viral post alleged.
Written by: Jordan Liles
May 13, 2024
Norris supposedly said of the name change from Boy Scouts of America to Scouting America, "I'm n ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
May 13, 2024
Diesel purportedly said of the name change from Boy Scouts of America to Scouting America, "It's ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
May 6, 2024
We've seen this one before.
Written by: Nick Hardinges
May 6, 2024
An image of a gridlocked British motorway went viral after the Labour politician won a third suc ...
Written by: Taija PerryCook
May 1, 2024
Nine protesters were arrested at the University of Florida on April 29, 2024.
Written by: Jack Izzo
April 25, 2024
A screenshot of the supposed new feature, an "age cap" restricting what people can listen to on ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
April 23, 2024
"This is satire, right? It’s gotta be satire," a user on X remarked.
Written by: Jordan Liles
April 17, 2024
This story appeared online two days after the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
April 4, 2024
Cute as a button, real or not.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
March 30, 2024
So-called "pandogs" have infiltrated the internet with claims suggesting that two species — pand ...
Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz
March 25, 2024
Rumors say Wahlberg dropped to his knees and prayed for Hanks instead.
Written by: Jordan Liles
March 20, 2024
"We are looking at the next Alabama dynasty," the sports commentator purportedly said, regarding ...
Written by: Nikki Dobrin
March 19, 2024
A post included photos of Stallone and transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, who partnered with ...
Written by: Jack Izzo
March 14, 2024
The claim came in response to the news that Rodgers was on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential lis ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
March 13, 2024
The transgender athlete has been subject to numerous rumors.
Written by: Alex Kasprak
March 1, 2024
Among other things challenging the video's authenticity is the presence of Macron's face on ever ...
Written by: Jack Izzo
Feb. 22, 2024
Posts across social media platforms claimed Reeves said "she's not a good person" and "refused" ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 20, 2024
In the verdict released February 2024, a New York judge ordered Trump to pay $355 million in pen ...
Written by: Alex Kasprak
Feb. 14, 2024
The claim went viral after their victory, but it originated from an X account that publishes satire.
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