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- This content is cross-checked by 8 sources including the Gates Foundation's own grant dat… — Mixed 52/100threads · Jun 18, 2026 · @jossiemcdun archive · view post ↗
This content is cross-checked by 8 sources including the Gates Foundation's own grant database and major news outlets like Reuters and Firstpost. While it is true that the Burkinabè government permanently shut down the high-profile 'Target Malaria' p…
- The claims regarding Blue Origin's rocket landings and its use of AI reported by reports… — Mostly true 73/100threads · Jun 18, 2026 · @oc_dude_007 archive · view post ↗
The claims regarding Blue Origin's rocket landings and its use of AI reported by reports from GeekWire and Tech Funding News. While the post correctly identifies that SpaceX is now a public company following its June 2026 IPO, the claim that the stoc…
- This video is confirmed by 7 sources to be an authentic recording of a confrontation betw… — Mostly true 70/100threads · Jun 18, 2026 · @ryad.aref archive · view post ↗
This video is confirmed by 7 sources to be an authentic recording of a confrontation between Berlin police and a pro-Palestinian demonstrator. The event took place near the intersection of Pestalozzistraße and Wielandstraße in Berlin, likely during a…
- This post accurately reports a major news event from June 16, 2026: the French government… — Mostly true 68/100threads · Jun 18, 2026 · @fightforaunion archive · view post ↗
This post accurately reports a major news event from June 16, 2026: the French government's decision to replace Palantir's software in its domestic spy agency (DGSI) with a local alternative, ChapsVision. The event reported by the Financial Times, Th…
- This report reported by WIRED, The Times of India, and Axios. It accurately details a Jun… — Mostly true 73/100threads · Jun 18, 2026 · @novaramedia archive · view post ↗
This report reported by WIRED, The Times of India, and Axios. It accurately details a June 2026 data leak involving the 'Dialog' network, a private organization co-founded by Peter Thiel, which was exposed by hacktivist maia arson crimew and revealed…
- The claims in this post are confirmed by 3 sources including the Washington Post, PolitiF… — Mostly true 75/100threads · Jun 17, 2026 · @unknown_man1776 archive · view post ↗
The claims in this post are confirmed by 3 sources including the Washington Post, PolitiFact, and official USDA reports. While the 200,000-acre figure is an underestimate (2025 data cites approximately 265,000 to 350,000 acres), the post accurately r…
- The claim is confirmed by 3 sources, including a major May 2026 investigation by POLITICO… — Mostly true 75/100threads · Jun 17, 2026 · @beachgal.5245 archive · view post ↗
The claim is confirmed by 3 sources, including a major May 2026 investigation by POLITICO which found that federal judges ruled against ICE in roughly 90% of cases brought before them. While the statistic is accurate regarding court rulings, the post…
- The claims in this post are confirmed by 10 sources, including reports from The Guardian… — Mostly true 65/100threads · Jun 17, 2026 · @pamelaovier archive · view post ↗
The claims in this post are confirmed by 10 sources, including reports from The Guardian and Deadline. While Sean Penn is confirmed to direct the film, Bradley Cooper is currently 'in talks' for the lead role rather than officially confirmed. The fil…
- This content is a fabricated 'troll' post featuring a manipulated image and a fake quote.… — False 5/100threads · Jun 17, 2026 · @prince214max archive · view post ↗
This content is a fabricated 'troll' post featuring a manipulated image and a fake quote. While Luka Dončić is indeed a member of the Lakers in 2026, he recently separated from his long-term fiancée Anamaria Goltes in March 2026, and there is no reco…
- This post reported by Bloomberg, NPR, and The Guardian. It accurately reports on Presiden… — Mostly true 79/100threads · Jun 17, 2026 · @aaronparnas archive · view post ↗
This post reported by Bloomberg, NPR, and The Guardian. It accurately reports on President Trump's status at the 2026 G7 summit, the ongoing disputes over a new Iran peace deal, and the highly publicized algae bloom at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting…
- While the 'UFC Freedom 250' event did take place on the White House South Lawn in June 20… — Misleading 38/100threads · Jun 17, 2026 · @demsmight archive · view post ↗
While the 'UFC Freedom 250' event did take place on the White House South Lawn in June 2026, the claim that Ciryl Gane 'completely ignored' Donald Trump is refuted by 9 sources. Official records and interviews confirm Gane met with Trump in the Oval …
- This post is mostly true. In the current 2026 context, it is that the White House East Wi… — Mostly true 79/100threads · Jun 17, 2026 · @pitbullpdub archive · view post ↗
This post is mostly true. In the current 2026 context, it is that the White House East Wing was demolished in October 2025 to make way for a new 'State Ballroom' project. While a federal judge initially halted construction in March 2026 due to a lack…
- This post is confirmed by 8 sources including Reuters, The Guardian, and WBZ NewsRadio. N… — Verified 100/100threads · Jun 17, 2026 · @amay.a100 archive · view post ↗
This post is confirmed by 8 sources including Reuters, The Guardian, and WBZ NewsRadio. National Park Service (NPS) workers were indeed filmed and photographed dumping gallon jugs of hydrogen peroxide into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the …
- This post is cross-checked by 6 sources including the LA Times, The Guardian, and Lead St… — Mixed 65/100threads · Jun 17, 2026 · @med.ley archive · view post ↗
This post is cross-checked by 6 sources including the LA Times, The Guardian, and Lead Stories. While the 168 deaths and the Iranian team's use of pink backpacks as a tribute are real events from early 2026, the image provided is a fabricated AI-gene…
- The story of Rickey Jackson reported by CBS News, the Equal Justice Initiative, and the N… — Mostly true 69/100threads · Jun 17, 2026 · @ericka.ransburg6 archive · view post ↗
The story of Rickey Jackson reported by CBS News, the Equal Justice Initiative, and the National Registry of Exonerations. Jackson was wrongfully convicted at age 18 and served over 39 years before his 2014 exoneration; however, while he was the long…
- The economic data in this post reported by Statistics Canada and major financial outlets.… — Mixed 59/100threads · Jun 17, 2026 · @wnorton archive · view post ↗
The economic data in this post reported by Statistics Canada and major financial outlets. While the $2.7 billion surplus and $75.2 billion export record are factual for April 2026, the image of Prime Minister Mark Carney is an AI-generated fabricatio…
- This post by @hereswhykevin reported by AP, KARE 11, and MPR News. While the event and th… — Mostly true 78/100threads · Jun 16, 2026 · @hereswhykevin archive · view post ↗
This post by @hereswhykevin reported by AP, KARE 11, and MPR News. While the event and the use of pepper spray by federal agents are confirmed, the post uses sensationalized language and omits that the escalation occurred as protesters reportedly att…
- This post reported by the Associated Press, The Washington Post, and Fox News. While the… — Mostly true 79/100threads · Jun 16, 2026 · @millesini archive · view post ↗
This post reported by the Associated Press, The Washington Post, and Fox News. While the caption uses slightly paraphrased language ('as long as it’ll take' vs. the official 'as long as necessary'), it accurately reports Netanyahu's televised refusal…
- This post is cross-checked by 3 sources to be a reaction to the ongoing public friction b… — Mixed 45/100threads · Jun 16, 2026 · @igobylizzy archive · view post ↗
This post is cross-checked by 3 sources to be a reaction to the ongoing public friction between Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Elon Musk. While Wozniak has indeed criticized Musk's leadership and 'sledgehammer' approach to government efficiency i…
- The claims in this post reported by The Independent, Forbes, and official Senate records.… — Mostly true 75/100threads · Jun 15, 2026 · @iinfluencedyou archive · view post ↗
The claims in this post reported by The Independent, Forbes, and official Senate records. While Senator Elizabeth Warren was indeed filmed de-boarding a private jet, the footage is from February 2020 and is being recycled in 2026 without temporal con…
- This post is confirmed by 4 sources including Politico, WABE, and Tom's Hardware. It accu… — Mostly true 79/100threads · Jun 15, 2026 · @b09golf archive · view post ↗
This post is confirmed by 4 sources including Politico, WABE, and Tom's Hardware. It accurately reports that a QTS data center in Fayetteville, Georgia, consumed nearly 30 million gallons of unbilled water while residents faced conservation orders. H…
- This post reported by Reuters, Forbes, and the Stimson Center, which confirm that a tenta… — Mostly true 68/100threads · Jun 15, 2026 · @isaiahrmartin archive · view post ↗
This post reported by Reuters, Forbes, and the Stimson Center, which confirm that a tentative US-Iran peace deal announced on June 14, 2026, includes a $300 billion reconstruction fund. While the financial figures are grounded in current reporting, t…
- This post is confirmed by 3 reliable sources including AP News, CBS News, and official Wh… — Mostly true 78/100threads · Jun 15, 2026 · @stevertthomble archive · view post ↗
This post is confirmed by 3 reliable sources including AP News, CBS News, and official White House records. While Donald Trump has consistently demanded that governors adopt voter ID, paper ballots, same-day voting, and proof of citizenship—most nota…
- This post is confirmed by 13 sources including the Washington Post, AP News, and PBS News… — Mostly true 69/100threads · Jun 15, 2026 · @repstansbury archive · view post ↗
This post is confirmed by 13 sources including the Washington Post, AP News, and PBS News. While the $14.2 million renovation and the current algae bloom are confirmed, the claim that the resulting high pH will 'strip' the paint is scientifically mis…
- The claims in this post are confirmed by 5 sources including HuffPost, CBS News, and The… — Mostly true 85/100threads · Jun 15, 2026 · @govpressoffice archive · view post ↗
The claims in this post are confirmed by 5 sources including HuffPost, CBS News, and The Washington Post. While the factual reporting on the stock purchase and the White House fight is accurate, the post is framed with highly sensationalized politica…
- This post is cross-checked by 10 sources including CBS News, The Guardian, and Newsweek.… — Mixed 45/100threads · Jun 15, 2026 · @junaidkhan7861382 archive · view post ↗
This post is cross-checked by 10 sources including CBS News, The Guardian, and Newsweek. While the Pentagon did release a third batch of UAP files on June 12, 2026, containing the 'Northeastern Orb' footage shown, the post incorrectly labels this off…
- This content reported by the BBC, Snopes, and official congressional records from early 2… — Mostly true 72/100threads · Jun 15, 2026 · @kelleroper archive · view post ↗
This content reported by the BBC, Snopes, and official congressional records from early 2026. While Representative Ted Lieu did formally call for criminal scrutiny of the Trump family's financial dealings in May 2026, the post's claim that the 'legal…
- This post accurately relays a 14-point list of purported U.S.-Iran agreement terms publis… — Mostly true 88/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @isaiahrmartin archive · view post ↗
This post accurately relays a 14-point list of purported U.S.-Iran agreement terms published by the Iranian Mehr News Agency on June 12, 2026. The attribution to @Osint613 reported by reports from i24NEWS, The Times of Israel, and Israel National New…
- This post is confirmed by 3 sources including the San Antonio Express-News, FOX 26 Housto… — Mostly true 79/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @demzdeliver archive · view post ↗
This post is confirmed by 3 sources including the San Antonio Express-News, FOX 26 Houston, and official campaign statements. James Talarico has indeed proposed plans to close corporate tax loopholes and frequently uses the 'welfare queens' rhetoric …
- This post is refuted by 9 sources including Mandatory, College Sports Network, and multip… — False 5/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @marty_dweeney archive · view post ↗
This post is refuted by 9 sources including Mandatory, College Sports Network, and multiple fact-checking reports from 2026. The quote is a viral fabrication that has been falsely attributed to numerous public figures, including WNBA star Sophie Cunn…
- This post is regarding its factual claims about land seizure and the destruction of olive… — Mixed 48/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @mariam.montiel.0530 archive · view post ↗
This post is regarding its factual claims about land seizure and the destruction of olive trees in the West Bank. However, the specific quote attributed to Bella Hadid appears to be fabricated, as no credible news outlet has recorded her making this …
- This post is confirmed by 8 sources including travel guides, official business records, a… — Mostly true 79/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @megan.milan archive · view post ↗
This post is confirmed by 8 sources including travel guides, official business records, and influencer profiles. The image depicts the outdoor pool and barrel saunas of QC NY Spa on Governors Island, a legitimate luxury facility known for its 'relaxa…
- The image shared in this post is a cross-checked by 13 sources including The Economic Tim… — Mixed 45/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @bonniesaenz_ archive · view post ↗
The image shared in this post is a cross-checked by 13 sources including The Economic Times, Deccan Herald, and Geo News, which have identified it as a fabricated AI-generated hoax. While the post correctly alludes to President Trump's real 2026 dire…
- This post accurately identifies and describes a scene from the 2011 Christian drama film… — Mostly true 79/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @moin.bashir_ archive · view post ↗
This post accurately identifies and describes a scene from the 2011 Christian drama film 'Courageous', which is confirmed by 8 sources including Wikipedia and various film reviews. The scene involves the character Nathan Hayes (played by Ken Bevel) a…
- The claims in this post are refuted by 9 sources including Democracy Now!, AP, and Reuter… — False 12/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @me_the_kate archive · view post ↗
The claims in this post are refuted by 9 sources including Democracy Now!, AP, and Reuters. The video used is actually from a May 2012 protest at the NATO Summit in Chicago where roughly 50 veterans returned medals, and the '40,000' figure appears to…
- The claim that the U.S. has lost international respect reported by 2026 reports from Pew… — Mostly true 72/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @wrightdominic028 archive · view post ↗
The claim that the U.S. has lost international respect reported by 2026 reports from Pew Research and Gallup showing record-low leadership approval. While the video correctly shows President Zelenskyy receiving a standing ovation at the 2024 Notre Da…
- The New York Knicks' 2026 championship victory and Jalen Brunson's Finals MVP honors are… — Verified 100/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @luketroytrotman archive · view post ↗
The New York Knicks' 2026 championship victory and Jalen Brunson's Finals MVP honors are confirmed by 10 sources, with major outlets confirming the team's first title in 53 years. The post accurately links Brunson's 2024 contract sacrifice to the tea…
- The core events described in the post are, including the May 9, 2024, traffic stop of Nic… — Mostly true 75/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @mrkevion archive · view post ↗
The core events described in the post are, including the May 9, 2024, traffic stop of Nicholas Hoskins and his subsequent federal lawsuit against the San Diego Police Department. While the post correctly notes that Hoskins' prior conviction was overt…
- The claim that Maryland has restricted local police cooperation with ICE is confirmed by… — Mostly true 65/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @democraticwinsmedia archive · view post ↗
The claim that Maryland has restricted local police cooperation with ICE is confirmed by 6 sources, including the Baltimore Banner, CBS News, and the Washington Post. While Governor Wes Moore signed a ban on formal 287(g) agreements in February 2026,…
- The claims in this post are, including the Associated Press, Reuters, and PBS News. A pro… — Verified 98/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @hereswhykevin archive · view post ↗
The claims in this post are, including the Associated Press, Reuters, and PBS News. A professional mixed martial arts event, 'UFC Freedom 250,' is indeed scheduled for the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026, to coincide with President Trump's 80…
- The claim that this image is AI-generated and contains visual errors is. While the five l… — Mixed 59/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @leila.labate archive · view post ↗
The claim that this image is AI-generated and contains visual errors is. While the five late-night hosts (Colbert, Fallon, Kimmel, Meyers, and Oliver) did recently reunite in May 2026 for the finale of 'The Late Show,' they never held the sign depict…
- This post is refuted by 10 sources including the IDF, AP, Reuters, and Haaretz. While the… — Misleading 35/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @mittified archive · view post ↗
This post is refuted by 10 sources including the IDF, AP, Reuters, and Haaretz. While the claim regarding the murder of the Bibas children with 'bare hands' was confirmed by the IDF in February 2025, the claims regarding babies in ovens and fetuses b…
- This post is false and uses a fabricated headline. The claim that an 'Armed Force General… — False 15/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @breakingnewsusalive archive · view post ↗
This post is false and uses a fabricated headline. The claim that an 'Armed Force General' called Donald Trump a traitor in June 2026 is, including PBS NewsHour and NBC News, which show no such event occurred. The exact wording and narrative were tra…
- This post is cross-checked by 7 sources including Free Speech For People, Newsweek, and C… — Mixed 45/100threads · Jun 14, 2026 · @diamond_vjp archive · view post ↗
This post is cross-checked by 7 sources including Free Speech For People, Newsweek, and Change.org. While it is true that an impeachment petition exists and has surpassed 900,000 signatures, the post is misleading because it presents this as 'BREAKIN…
- This post is false and misleading. While it references real 2026 events—such as the House… — False 18/100threads · Jun 13, 2026 · @everlynbearman archive · view post ↗
This post is false and misleading. While it references real 2026 events—such as the House debate on impeachment and the court-ordered block of a $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'—it factually garbles these details by misattributing the fund to J…
- This post is a celebrity death hoax that utilizes a visual pun to trick viewers. While th… — False 15/100threads · Jun 13, 2026 · @tysonleclair archive · view post ↗
This post is a celebrity death hoax that utilizes a visual pun to trick viewers. While the large text reads 'FOUND DEAD,' the smaller text clarifies the subject was 'LIFTING' (deadlifting), a common internet prank format. Ric Flair is alive and activ…
- The claim that the explosive power used in Gaza exceeds that of the Hiroshima and Nagasak… — Mostly true 69/100threads · Jun 11, 2026 · @itsokinafitto archive · view post ↗
The claim that the explosive power used in Gaza exceeds that of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs reported by reports from the UN, Euro-Med Monitor, and international news agencies. While the mathematical comparison of cumulative tonnage is acc…
- This post is refuted by 12 sources to be a combination of stale news and fabricated claim… — Misleading 32/100threads · Jun 11, 2026 · @mariam.montiel.0530 archive · view post ↗
This post is refuted by 12 sources to be a combination of stale news and fabricated claims. While Jared Kushner's firm did withdraw from a Belgrade project in December 2025 following a corruption probe, the claim that IDF soldiers admitted to a 50-ye…
- The claim that IShowSpeed donated $50,000 to a Palestine relief fund is, including Sports… — Mostly true 70/100threads · Jun 11, 2026 · @brekistan archive · view post ↗
The claim that IShowSpeed donated $50,000 to a Palestine relief fund is, including Sportskeeda and The Siasat Daily. However, the post is misleadingly framed as 'BREAKING NEWS' in June 2026, when the event actually took place in June 2024 following a…
- This video is authentic and depicts a road rage incident that occurred in Houston, Texas.… — Verified 90/100threads · Jun 11, 2026 · @thefafojournal archive · view post ↗
This video is authentic and depicts a road rage incident that occurred in Houston, Texas. The events are confirmed by 3 reliable sources including the Houston Police Department and local news outlets. The woman shown was identified after inadvertentl…
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