French authorities enacted landmark digital safety legislation requiring strict age verification and parental consent for online platforms.
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FactCheck.org: no evidence backs Trump’s claim that Right to Try law ‘saved thousands of lives’
Researchers who study investigational drug access say the claim is greatly exaggerated.
FactCheck.org: no proof vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool lining
Experts say the pool’s peeling lining and algae have several more plausible explanations.
Snopes finds no evidence Trump made resurfaced Medal of Honor remark as described
The claim recirculated after Trump joked about awarding himself and his sons the honor.
Social media video with false captions traced back to genuine June 2026 footage
Snopes found the viral clip was real but had been recirculated with misleading context.
Musician Roseanne Cash quote falsely attached to unrelated post
Fact-checkers traced a similar quote to an earlier, unrelated Threads post from February 2026.
PIB Fact Check Unit has issued over 2,900 verifications on government-related misinformation
The unit under India’s Information and Broadcasting Ministry tracks deepfakes, fake notifications and forged letters.
Australia Evidence Shows Social Media Children’s Ban Has Failed Since It Came Into Force in December 2025
Government observers and independent researchers concluded the age-based social media ban has not effectively prevented children from accessing Facebook Instagram and YouTube.
Pinterest Receives Analyst Upgrade — Firm Says Stock Is Undervalued After Years of Weakness
An analyst argues that Pinterest’s improved monetization strategy and growing user engagement make it one of the most overlooked value plays in the social media space.
Suniel Shetty’s Modi anecdote about granddaughter draws mixed reactions
Actor Suniel Shetty shared a personal anecdote about meeting PM Modi, generating social media debate.