Isfahan, Iran – A misleading image circulating on social media falsely claimed to show an explosion in Iran, sparking confusion and misinformation. The photo, widely shared in various languages on platforms like YouTube, was also shared by prominent newspapers like Hong Kong Commercial Daily and Malaysia’s Nanyang Siang Pau. However, the image did not depict … Read more
Moscow, Russia – Following the 22 March attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow, social media platforms were flooded with misinformation and conspiracy theories about the identities of those responsible. Despite the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) claiming responsibility for the mass shooting, alternative theories began to circulate on platforms like 4chan and Instagram. Users … Read more
New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump attended a wake for NYPD Police Officer Jonathan Diller, who tragically lost his life during a routine traffic stop. During the wake, Trump expressed his support for law enforcement, emphasizing the importance of upholding law and order in the country. However, a post on the social media … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland – A video circulating on social media has sparked false claims regarding the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The misleading footage depicts an explosion on a bridge, leading viewers to believe it shows an “alternate angle” of the bridge collapse. The viral video shows cars moving across a … Read more
Washington D.C., USA – With a surge in misinformation surrounding birth control on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, young women are increasingly turning to unreliable sources for information about hormonal contraception. Influencers and commentators are promoting “natural” alternatives, despite warnings from doctors about the risks of using less effective methods like timing sex … Read more
Sofia, Bulgaria – A social media post has gone viral, sparking controversy over an alleged assault on young boys and a girl in the heart of Sofia. The post, accompanied by a video, claims that a group of individuals of Arab origin attacked the youths on Vitosha Boulevard just hours before International Women’s Day on … Read more
New York City – Police are actively seeking a suspect in the fatal stabbing of social justice advocate Ryan Carson, who was attacked near a bus stop in Brooklyn early Monday morning. The victim and his girlfriend were returning home from a wedding when the violent incident occurred. Carson, known for his work with the … Read more
A woman in Seattle, Washington is warning others about the dangers of leaving kombucha in the refrigerator after experiencing a terrifying explosion. Morgan Bailey’s recent TikTok video went viral as she shared her harrowing experience with the fermented tea drink, urging people to be cautious. Bailey revealed that the bottle of kombucha had been left … Read more
MIDDLETOWN TWP., Pennsylvania – A disturbing case is under investigation in Bucks County after a tragic discovery was made on Tuesday night. The body of a man in his 60s was found in an upstairs bathroom, with reports indicating that the body was decapitated. The victim’s son, 32-year-old Justin Mohn, has been charged with murder … Read more
PLEASANT HILL, Mo. – A man from Pleasant Hill, Missouri, is facing charges of animal cruelty after a video of him abusing a young German Shepherd went viral on social media. Matt Fiala is now confronted with charges related to the disturbing footage that was shared with the police after the incident occurred on January … Read more