Rather, this post seems to be a variation of an old fake news story posted on a satire site. The headline said: "US Women’s team says they’ll quit if Lia Thomas gets a tryout: ‘We don’t need a ringer.

In a world of wild talk and fake news, help us stand up for the facts.

An image of the misspelled phrase "Free Palastine" painted on steps leading up to a six-column building is being wielded in criticism against Columbia University, the New York-bas ...

A recent Facebook post warns of "permanent tyranny," pointing to a new directive from President Joe Biden, Executive Order 14122. "Tyrant can suspend presidential elections ‘IF ...

Photos of Katy Perry’s large, showstopping floral frock created a social media buzz as people shared their favorite fashion from the Met Gala. The problem? The Perry images aren ...

In a world of wild talk and fake news, help us stand up for the facts.

This post is similar to one PolitiFact checked in February and another we checked in March, both of which claimed to show Fox News host Laura Ingraham reporting on an attempt on Oz’s life. Both used ...

Satire shared out of context often creates confusion. Such was the case with a social media post offered as an example of someone advocating gender sensitivity toward household pets.

Celebrities can be powerful spokespeople, but a recent Facebook post starring actor Brad Pitt as a hair loss product pitchman isn’t authentic. "Brad Pitt’s new approach to hair problems, discover how ...

Then, the video cuts to a person reacting to what looks like a mother encouraging her child to use the litter box. The person says the parent "has now categorized (her son) as a cat and even ...

Police, city and university officials nationwide have blamed “outside agitators” for campus protests but have provided little evidence for their claims. Law enforcement experts say police often ...

BDS activists have called for institutions to divest from Israel-related holdings, boycott Israeli-made products and for governments to impose sanctions on Israel to weaken international support. Many ...