Viral social media claims that Mexico’s 2-0 opening match victory over South Africa in the World Cup was pre-arranged were widely debunked.
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Social Media Post Falsely Claims CBP Commented We Got Them on Viral Immigration Post
Snopes investigated a claim that a CBP Instagram account confirmed catching immigrants in a viral post finding the comment was fabricated.
No Evidence Trump Pre-Authorised Seizure of Iranian Oil Fields Despite Viral Claims
Fact-checkers found no evidence supporting viral social media posts claiming Trump had pre-authorised seizure of all Iranian oil fields immediately.
US Data Center Growth Driven by AI Surge Not by Any Single Corporate Decision Claims Verified
Snopes reviewed claims circulating online about the AI data center build-out finding the growth is driven by broad AI demand not single actors.
India Viral Audio of Alleged Police Brutality in Manipur Unverified by Authorities
Viral audio clips circulating on Indian social media claiming to show police brutality in Manipur were flagged as unverified by state authorities.
Montana Grizzly Bear Habitat Recalculation Claim Investigated Amid Social Media Confusion
Fact-checkers investigated viral claims about the US Forest Service’s decision to recalculate secure habitats for grizzly bears in Montana.
Trump Walked Out of NBC Meet the Press Interview After Making False Claims Fact-Checkers Note
FactCheck.org documented that Trump ended his NBC Meet the Press interview after making numerous false and unsupported claims that the host pushed back on.
Social Media Meme Falsely Links US Breaking News to Iran Conflict That Never Occurred
PolitiFact investigated a Facebook meme claiming breaking news connected the US to an Iran development that fact-checkers found never took place.
Video Does Not Show Toddler Crying at Casket of US Soldier Killed in Iran PolitiFact Finds
PolitiFact rated as false a viral social media video falsely claiming to show a toddler crying at the casket of a US soldier killed in the Iran conflict.
Viral Claim That Kentucky Is Requiring Monthly Pregnancy Testing for All Women Is False
FactCheck.org debunked social media posts falsely claiming Kentucky was considering a law mandating monthly pregnancy tests for all women of childbearing age.