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- The post claims China issued a "final warning" to Israel, stating that a nuclear strike o… — Misleading 25/100threads · Jul 18, 2026 · @cryptocoin.king archive · view post ↗
The post claims China issued a "final warning" to Israel, stating that a nuclear strike on Iran would lead to the end of Israel's existence, attributed to Chinese spokesperson Victor Gao. While Victor Gao has publicly warned against Israeli military …
- The post accurately reports on current wildfires in Norway, including the evacuation of o… — Verified 90/100threads · Jul 18, 2026 · @thenewleftshow archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports on current wildfires in Norway, including the evacuation of over 400 people and the destruction of more than 100 homes, including the Associated Press and Xinhua. The video depicts a helicopter dropping water on a burning …
- The post accurately states that Ukraine's Defense Forces have struck numerous Russian oil… — Mostly true 75/100threads · Jul 18, 2026 · @pulse.news.world archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Ukraine's Defense Forces have struck numerous Russian oil refineries, including the Omsk refinery, which is a major facility. This has led to significant disruptions in Russia's fuel supply and production chain, confir…
- The post accurately attributes the statement about Cooper Flagg's growth to Masai Ujiri,… — Mostly true 75/100threads · Jul 18, 2026 · @thesportsinfluencer archive · view post ↗
The post accurately attributes the statement about Cooper Flagg's growth to Masai Ujiri, who is indeed the Dallas Mavericks Team President, confirmed by 5 sources. Flagg's current height is reported as 6'11". However, while the claim of 2 inches of g…
- The post claims that a Trump property in Dubai, supposedly a gift from the UAE ruler, was… — False 15/100threads · Jul 18, 2026 · @gmanee58 archive · view post ↗
The post claims that a Trump property in Dubai, supposedly a gift from the UAE ruler, was hit by an Iranian ballistic missile. These claims are false. While Iran has reportedly threatened Trump-linked properties in the Gulf, there are no credible rep…
- The post accurately reports that Ukrainian strikes destroyed two Wildberries warehouses i… — Verified 90/100threads · Jul 18, 2026 · @nostayug archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports that Ukrainian strikes destroyed two Wildberries warehouses in Russia on July 18, 2026. Wildberries is indeed Russia's largest e-commerce company, and reports indicate 7 people were killed and 49+ injured in the strikes. T…
- The post accurately states that Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear received two phone calls… — Verified 90/100threads · Jul 18, 2026 · @keithedwards archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear received two phone calls from different agencies suggesting that Senator Mitch McConnell had died. This information was confirmed by Governor Beshear in a July 15, 2026, interview with …
- The post features a graphic from "Sports Digest" outlining Lamine Yamal's dating history,… — Misleading 25/100threads · Jul 18, 2026 · @rm5_tina archive · view post ↗
The post features a graphic from "Sports Digest" outlining Lamine Yamal's dating history, but this graphic is misleading. While Lamine Yamal has been publicly linked to Alex Padilla, Nicki Nicole, and Inés García, the graphic includes unconfirmed rel…
- The post accurately describes an altercation between Tom Brady and Logan Paul at Fanatics… — Verified 90/100threads · Jul 18, 2026 · @theconnectsport archive · view post ↗
The post accurately describes an altercation between Tom Brady and Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest, where Tom Brady slapped Logan Paul and Karl-Anthony Towns intervened. This event is confirmed by 5 sources.…
- The post falsely claims that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani currently holds the lowes… — False 25/100threads · Jul 17, 2026 · @aussiepulsenews archive · view post ↗
The post falsely claims that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani currently holds the lowest approval rating and the highest unfavorable rating of any recent New York mayor at this point in their term. Recent polls from April and June 2026 indicate tha…
- The post accurately states that Jonathan Swan has reported on the Trump administration's… — Mostly true 65/100threads · Jul 17, 2026 · @democraticwinsmedia archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Jonathan Swan has reported on the Trump administration's handling of the Iran War, and there are indications of concern within the White House regarding the conflict. However, the claim that the White House is in a "pa…
- The post claims that free agent guard Lonzo Ball has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million v… — False 10/100threads · Jul 17, 2026 · @nba_flames archive · view post ↗
The post claims that free agent guard Lonzo Ball has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. This claim is false. Lonzo Ball was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in July 2025 and then to the Utah Jazz…
- The video authentically depicts a man pushing over multiple poles or streetlights at nigh… — Mixed 55/100threads · Jul 17, 2026 · @spencerhakimian archive · view post ↗
The video authentically depicts a man pushing over multiple poles or streetlights at night. While there are cross-checked by 10 sources about widespread vandalism of Flock cameras in 2026 due to privacy concerns, the video itself does not provide cle…
- The post accurately claims that Russia dropped a 3-ton aerial bomb on the Ukrainian town… — Mostly true 79/100threads · Jul 16, 2026 · @leahmdelaney archive · view post ↗
The post accurately claims that Russia dropped a 3-ton aerial bomb on the Ukrainian town of Orikhiv. This event, involving a FAB-3000 glide bomb, was widely reported by confirmed by 3 sources in mid-July 2026. The video footage showing a large explos…
- The post accurately states that Iran is home to one of the largest Jewish populations in… — Mostly true 65/100threads · Jul 16, 2026 · @jonathanetorres328 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Iran is home to one of the largest Jewish populations in the Middle East outside of Israel, and that this community has a history spanning over 2,700 years. confirmed by 23 sources However, the claim that Israel bombed…
- The post accurately states that Nick Shirley has exposed alleged fraud amounting to $190… — Mostly true 65/100threads · Jul 16, 2026 · @jacqueline.jackson.12327 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Nick Shirley has exposed alleged fraud amounting to $190 million related to scam daycares in New York City. confirmed by 4 sources. However, the phrasing 'Zohran's NYC' misleadingly implies Mayor Zohran Mamdani's direc…
- The post accurately states that Iran has warned it will treat all of Elon Musk's companie… — Verified 85/100threads · Jul 16, 2026 · @mariam.montiel.0530 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Iran has warned it will treat all of Elon Musk's companies operating in the Middle East as military targets. This warning was widely reported by confirmed by 5 sources in June and July 2026, including state-affiliated …
- The post accurately states that Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the imme… — Verified 90/100threads · Jul 16, 2026 · @officialdanadargos archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the immediate deportation of Israeli citizens identified in the country. This announcement was made on July 15, 2026, and is confirmed by 5 sources including Head Topics…
- The post accurately details Norway's new policy to restrict generative AI in classrooms,… — Verified 90/100threads · 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 75/100threads · 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 79/100threads · 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 25/100threads · 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 75/100threads · 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 55/100threads · 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 90/100threads · 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 25/100threads · 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 70/100threads · 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 79/100threads · 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 75/100threads · 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 75/100threads · 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 75/100threads · 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 25/100threads · 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 85/100threads · 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 90/100threads · 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 90/100threads · 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 79/100threads · 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 95/100threads · 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 45/100threads · 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 65/100threads · 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 79/100threads · 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 45/100threads · 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 79/100threads · 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 10/100threads · 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 75/100threads · 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 90/100threads · 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 45/100threads · 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 45/100threads · 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 65/100threads · 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 95/100threads · 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 10/100threads · 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…
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