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The post accurately details Norway's new policy to restrict generative AI in classrooms,… — Verified 90/100
threads · Jul 15, 2026 · @always_scruffy archive · view post ↗
The post accurately details Norway's new policy to restrict generative AI in classrooms, starting in late August. Students aged 6 to 13 will generally not have access, while those 14 to 16 can use it under teacher supervision. Older students (17-19) …
The video, which includes the watermark "KAOTIC.COM" and features a man performing acroba… — Mostly true 75/100
threads · Jul 15, 2026 · @kauriku1971 archive · view post ↗
The video, which includes the watermark "KAOTIC.COM" and features a man performing acrobatic flips, appears to be an authentic recording of a tricking athlete. Similar content featuring acrobatic feats has been found on platforms like Dailymotion, wi…
The post accurately attributes the quote, "I'm so sick of hearing 'history will judge the… — Mostly true 79/100
threads · Jul 15, 2026 · @willkendrigan archive · view post ↗
The post accurately attributes the quote, "I'm so sick of hearing 'history will judge them.' Judge them now! With judges!" to Representative Jasmine Crockett. This statement has been widely reported by. The name Furqan Shayk also appears in the graph…
Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge… — Misleading 25/100
threads · Jul 15, 2026 · @yoga_fitness_3264 archive · view post ↗
Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge rather than real-time sources — re-verify for current or fast-moving claims. The video depicts various hand mudras and implies they can directly benefit specifi…
The post is mostly true. Senate Democrats successfully blocked the debate on the National… — Mostly true 75/100
threads · Jul 15, 2026 · @demzdeliver archive · view post ↗
The post is mostly true. Senate Democrats successfully blocked the debate on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in July 2026, citing concerns over provisions that would deepen military integration and intelligence cooperation with Israel. …
The video depicts phone snatching from train passengers in India and Bangladesh, a proble… — Mixed 55/100
threads · Jul 14, 2026 · @chepai2023 archive · view post ↗
The video depicts phone snatching from train passengers in India and Bangladesh, a problem that is cross-checked by 5 sources. However, the video itself is likely a scripted or staged dramatization rather than a genuine recording. The caption also co…
The post accurately states that ordinary Americans have successfully blocked over $130 bi… — Verified 90/100
threads · Jul 14, 2026 · @j_r_christopher archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that ordinary Americans have successfully blocked over $130 billion in data center projects so far in 2026. This figure, specifically for the first quarter of 2026, is confirmed by 5 sources including reports from TNW, 24/7…
The post falsely claims that Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Iran’s second-highest leader, was k… — Misleading 25/100
threads · Jul 14, 2026 · @madveterantalk archive · view post ↗
The post falsely claims that Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Iran’s second-highest leader, was killed in overnight US-Israel strikes on Tehran. While Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in such strikes in February 2026, and Arafi was appointed …
The post accurately reflects the ongoing tensions and maritime incidents in the Strait of… — Mostly true 70/100
threads · Jul 14, 2026 · @roguednc archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reflects the ongoing tensions and maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz in July 2026, where Iran has taken action against commercial vessels and asserted its authority over passage. The video depicts an explosion on water, wh…
The video authentically depicts a real product, an Airwheel SE3S rideable suitcase that c… — Mostly true 79/100
threads · Jul 14, 2026 · @lordroy88 archive · view post ↗
The video authentically depicts a real product, an Airwheel SE3S rideable suitcase that converts into an electric scooter, with an attachable canopy. The demonstration of its unfolding and riding functionality appears genuine and is consistent with p…
The post claims that Italy has banned teachers from discussing LGBTQ topics in primary an… — Mostly true 75/100
threads · Jul 14, 2026 · @robert781729 archive · view post ↗
The post claims that Italy has banned teachers from discussing LGBTQ topics in primary and secondary schools. This is confirmed by 4 sources to be mostly true, as the Italian Senate passed a new school censorship law in June 2026. This law bans discu…
The post accurately presents a statement made by Senator Jon Ossoff on X.com. The central… — Mostly true 75/100
threads · Jul 14, 2026 · @harryjsisson archive · view post ↗
The post accurately presents a statement made by Senator Jon Ossoff on X.com. The central claims within Ossoff's statement, specifically regarding reports of Donald Trump's intent to declare him an "illegitimate" senator due to voter fraud and Trump'…
The post accurately attributes a statement to Major General Paul D. Eaton (Ret.) concerni… — Mostly true 75/100
threads · Jul 14, 2026 · @wiremeshsculptures archive · view post ↗
The post accurately attributes a statement to Major General Paul D. Eaton (Ret.) concerning genocide and the refusal of unlawful military orders. This statement was made in April 2026 in response to comments by Donald Trump. However, the use of "MAJO…
The post claims a 24-year-old with an iPhone has uncovered more fraud than all government… — Misleading 25/100
threads · Jul 14, 2026 · @dale.hancock.106 archive · view post ↗
The post claims a 24-year-old with an iPhone has uncovered more fraud than all government oversight organizations combined. This claim is misleading as there is no verifiable evidence to support such a broad and exaggerated statement. Government agen…
The video authentically depicts Aris Purwadi harvesting wild honey, a practice confirmed… — Verified 85/100
threads · Jul 14, 2026 · @aries_purwadi archive · view post ↗
The video authentically depicts Aris Purwadi harvesting wild honey, a practice confirmed by 13 sources to aboriginal societies and traditional honey hunters. The general claims regarding the benefits and risks of wild honey, as well as the existence …
The post accurately states that a federal judge has ordered the restoration of $127 milli… — Verified 90/100
threads · Jul 14, 2026 · @glorious81476 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that a federal judge has ordered the restoration of $127 million in grants for Black farmers, funds that were initially cut by the Trump administration. This information is confirmed by 10 sources including Capital B News, …
The post accurately claims that Norway participated in the FIFA World Cup and that their… — Verified 90/100
threads · Jul 14, 2026 · @foxsoccer archive · view post ↗
The post accurately claims that Norway participated in the FIFA World Cup and that their tournament journey has concluded. News sources confirm that Norway qualified for and participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals before …
The video, which shows a person riding an electric scooter on a city street, appears to b… — Mostly true 79/100
threads · Jul 14, 2026 · @alienmilian archive · view post ↗
The video, which shows a person riding an electric scooter on a city street, appears to be authentic footage and does not exhibit strong signs of AI generation. The accompanying caption is a subjective observation about the rider's efficiency and is …
The post accurately states that House Democrats have filed six articles of impeachment ag… — Verified 95/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @sharonrenebest archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that House Democrats have filed six articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, with Representative Yassamin Ansari of Arizona leading the resolution. The accusations mentioned in the post, including …
The video authentically depicts police dispersing a crowd in Sydney, Australia, which cor… — Mixed 45/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @inagetamasashi archive · view post ↗
The video authentically depicts police dispersing a crowd in Sydney, Australia, which correlates with documented events in February 2026 during protests against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit. However, the post's description of the crowd as "…
The post accurately identifies Pete Hegseth as the US Secretary of Defense and references… — Mostly true 65/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @just_peggy_is_all archive · view post ↗
The post accurately identifies Pete Hegseth as the US Secretary of Defense and references a documented event in June 2026 where French villagers in Normandy expressed strong opposition to his presence at a D-Day anniversary. While villagers did call …
The post accurately describes the widely reported case of Lisa Reid, a woman who was blin… — Mostly true 79/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @zentim13 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately describes the widely reported case of Lisa Reid, a woman who was blind for 13 years and partially regained her sight after accidentally hitting her head on a coffee table while trying to kiss her guide dog. This extraordinary even…
The post accurately reports that Aimee Bock was sentenced to 41 years in prison for her r… — Mixed 45/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @dr.nita.author archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports that Aimee Bock was sentenced to 41 years in prison for her role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, a fact cross-checked by 5 sources. However, the post misleadingly implies Ilhan Omar's direct involvement in the frau…
The post accurately presents a statement made by Donald Trump in June 2026, where he warn… — Mostly true 79/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @noahfrost3 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately presents a statement made by Donald Trump in June 2026, where he warned that he could be the 'Last Republican President' if the filibuster is not eliminated and the SAVE America Act is not passed. This statement was widely reporte…
The post falsely claims that 90% of the American population supports removing Pete Hegset… — False 10/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @_smithcatherine0 archive · view post ↗
The post falsely claims that 90% of the American population supports removing Pete Hegseth from office and jailing him. Polling data from 2025 and 2026 indicates that support for his removal is significantly lower, with figures around 40-54%, and the…
The post accurately claims that the United States destroyed the IRGC's primary headquarte… — Mostly true 75/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @evoclique__ archive · view post ↗
The post accurately claims that the United States destroyed the IRGC's primary headquarters in Iran, an event that was widely reported by confirmed by 5 sources in March and April 2026. However, the accompanying image depicting a large explosion over…
The post accurately describes a recent ICE shooting in Biddeford, Maine, which occurred o… — Verified 90/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @msfrancesma archive · view post ↗
The post accurately describes a recent ICE shooting in Biddeford, Maine, which occurred on July 13, 2026. Mainers are indeed protesting in the streets of Biddeford in response to this shooting, with chants against ICE and fascism. The video appears t…
The post accurately states that Melania Trump began modeling at 16 in Slovenia and legall… — Mixed 45/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @red.queendom archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Melania Trump began modeling at 16 in Slovenia and legally obtained U.S. citizenship before marrying Donald Trump. However, the claim that she mastered five languages is unproven, with multiple sources indicating limit…
The post claims that AOC has announced she will be filing articles of impeachment for Pre… — Misleading 45/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @james_bartelson35388 archive · view post ↗
The post claims that AOC has announced she will be filing articles of impeachment for President Trump. While Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has publicly stated her belief that President Trump has committed impeachable offenses and would support impeachment…
The video in the post, which depicts a man building a luxury floating beach house from th… — Mostly true 65/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @mt.constructiondiary archive · view post ↗
The video in the post, which depicts a man building a luxury floating beach house from thousands of discarded plastic bottles, is AI-generated. While the concept of using recycled plastic bottles for construction and the existence of floating houses …
The post accurately claims that Denzel Washington was baptized and was 69 years old at th… — Verified 95/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @reppnforchrist archive · view post ↗
The post accurately claims that Denzel Washington was baptized and was 69 years old at the time of the event. This information is confirmed by 5 sources including CBN News, Premier Plus, and Religion Unplugged, which reported on his baptism and minis…
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic m… — False 10/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @candice_rice73533 archive · view post ↗
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this imagery is not an authentic photograph. The post claims that Earth's gravity will disappear for seven seconds on August 12, 2026, and that scientists…
The post accurately attributes a quote to actor Richard Gere, who made similar statements… — Verified 85/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @theronsavage archive · view post ↗
The post accurately attributes a quote to actor Richard Gere, who made similar statements in late 2025 and early 2026, criticizing the president as "crazy" and a "dark presence" who had "almost destroyed our country" in six months. confirmed by 4 sou…
The post by Cory Booker on Threads is verified. It accurately states that Senator Lindsey… — Verified 90/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @corybooker archive · view post ↗
The post by Cory Booker on Threads is verified. It accurately states that Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away, which confirmed by 5 sources on July 11, 2026. The post also accurately describes their collaboration on the First Step Act and criminal…
The post accurately states that Norway's men's and women's national football teams have e… — Mostly true 79/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @trond_solberg71 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Norway's men's and women's national football teams have equal pay, stemming from a voluntary pay cut by the men's team in 2017, which was initiated by the players' union. While Erling Haaland is mentioned, he was not a…
The post features an authentic image of Donald and Melania Trump at Joint Base Andrews in… — Misleading 45/100
threads · Jul 13, 2026 · @theronsavage archive · view post ↗
The post features an authentic image of Donald and Melania Trump at Joint Base Andrews in December 2019. However, the on-screen text claiming "AUSTRALIA IS CONSIDERING A LIFETIME TRAVEL BAN FOR DONALD TRUMP AND HIS FAMILY" is misleading. While a peti…
The post accurately attributes a series of motivational quotes to actor Jim Carrey, who i… — Mostly true 79/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @krauser2188 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately attributes a series of motivational quotes to actor Jim Carrey, who is 64 years old in 2026. Many of the sentiments expressed in the slides, such as "Action is the cure for anxiety" and "You can fail at what you don't want, so you…
The post accurately states that Norway defeated Israel 5-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 quali… — Verified 90/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @millesini archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Norway defeated Israel 5-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match, which took place on October 11, 2025. It also correctly reports that the profits from this match were donated to Doctors Without Borders for humanita…
The post states that Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell passed away on July 11, 2026. Whi… — Mixed 45/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @razielmcallen archive · view post ↗
The post states that Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell passed away on July 11, 2026. While the news of Lindsey Graham's death on July 11, 2026, is cross-checked by 4 reliable sources, the claim regarding Mitch McConnell's death is false and has been…
The post accurately states that internal documents about Peter Thiel's secret society, kn… — Verified 90/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @futurism archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that internal documents about Peter Thiel's secret society, known as "Dialog," have been leaked, and that these documents contain bizarre information. This has been confirmed by 4 sources including Wired, Forbes, The Guardi…
The video authentically depicts two Golden Retrievers placing their paws on a wall next t… — Mostly true 79/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @bbloom64 archive · view post ↗
The video authentically depicts two Golden Retrievers placing their paws on a wall next to their owner during a police stop, with the owner's hands also on the wall. The police officer in the video visibly struggles to hide a smile, and the video has…
The post accurately attributes a statement made by Elon Musk in May 2026 regarding the ec… — Mostly true 68/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @i.make.comment archive · view post ↗
The post accurately attributes a statement made by Elon Musk in May 2026 regarding the economic consequences of "eating the rich." It also correctly identifies Zohran Mamdani as the Mayor of New York City, who has pursued policies to tax the wealthy …
The post claims that Donald Trump has proposed a complete ban on all Muslims entering the… — Mostly true 65/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @kathy_peddicord archive · view post ↗
The post claims that Donald Trump has proposed a complete ban on all Muslims entering the US. While Trump did propose a "total and complete shutdown" of Muslims entering the US in 2015, his more recent proposals and actions have focused on travel ban…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made the quoted statement to Donald Trump in 2026, r… — Verified 90/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @faranaz_ibraimo archive · view post ↗
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made the quoted statement to Donald Trump in 2026, referencing the 2003 Iraq War, the unproven claims of weapons of mass destruction, and asserting that the U.S. cannot deceive Spain again. This has been confirmed…
The post features a video showing a chaotic scene within a mosque, with individuals throw… — Mixed 45/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @patriot4life69 archive · view post ↗
The post features a video showing a chaotic scene within a mosque, with individuals throwing objects. While the video itself does not exhibit strong signs of AI generation, the specific event depicted and its context, particularly regarding the 'DESA…
The Threads post accurately attributes a statement to Donald Trump, who posted on Truth S… — Verified 90/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @ladydianamoua247 archive · view post ↗
The Threads post accurately attributes a statement to Donald Trump, who posted on Truth Social on July 11, 2026, that 1000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands more to follow if Iran acts on its thr…
The post accurately reports Lionel Messi's heated exchange with Portuguese referee João P… — Verified 90/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @fabriziorom archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports Lionel Messi's heated exchange with Portuguese referee João Pinheiro during the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland. The quotes attributed to Messi, "DO NOT DISRESPECT ME" and "Talk to me properly…
The post accurately quotes actor Alan Ritchson's statements about Donald Trump and the Ch… — Verified 90/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @markczap archive · view post ↗
The post accurately quotes actor Alan Ritchson's statements about Donald Trump and the Christian church. Ritchson indeed referred to Trump as a "rapist and a con man" and expressed his confusion about the Christian church treating Trump like their "p…
The post accurately captures a public exchange between Elon Musk and Sam Altman on X (for… — Mostly true 75/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @jwang815 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately captures a public exchange between Elon Musk and Sam Altman on X (formerly Twitter) on July 11, 2026, where they traded accusations related to scamming, technology theft, and space datacenters. The core claims made in the conversa…
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — False 10/100
threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @newshub24live archive · view post ↗
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authentic. The post falsely claims that the US aircraft carrier 'Abraham Lincoln' was attacked and completely destroyed by Iran. While I…

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