Don’t fall for phony recording of Dolly Parton’s ‘final wish’
The fake audio appeared in videos on social media both long before, and immediately after, the country music legend’s August 2026 death.
Category: US
Is Trump admin importing contaminated beef from Argentina? Unpacking the claim
The rumor is based on a number of events that are only tangentially related to one another.
Girl Scouts responds to misleading claims about ‘Muslim badges’
Members can wear patches provided by independent religious scouting organizations.
Did White House post ‘Magic Deportation Bus’ graphic?
The Trump administration’s nod to the 1990s educational cartoon “The Magic School Bus” marks its latest pop culture reference on social media.
Alleged 9/11 mastermind gets military trial date
The alleged mastermind behind the September 11 terror attacks will go on military trial in 2028, a judge has ruled.
World’s most valuable company beats expectations
The world’s most valuable company has again defied eye-watering forecasts, delivering a bumper set of financial results.
AI boom continues apace as world’s most valuable company beats expectations
The world’s most valuable company has again defied eye-watering forecasts, delivering a bumper set of financial results.
Trump-appointed judge unravels Elon Musk’s bid to keep X’s secrets hidden
Elon Musk’s X Corp. just lost a federal lawsuit aimed at blocking a New York law forcing social media companies to publicly disclose how they
Vivek Ramaswamy caught on audio defending GOP candidate accused of domestic abuse
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy defended embattled Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), who’s accused of domestic abuse against his ex-wife and daughter. In a leaked
Unproven claim links Trump’s imported beef to slaughtered wild horses
The rumor appeared to mix elements of a New York Times report into the sale of wild horses, a Trump announcement and a string of
Did Iran put $10M bounty on Barron Trump?
A Secret Service spokesperson said the agency was aware of video from Iranian state TV appearing to threaten the U.S. president’s youngest son.
Meta agrees to pay up to $18bn to settle social media addiction trial
Meta has agreed to pay up to $18bn (£13.2bn) to dozens of US states to settle claims that its social media platforms harmed children.
US sanctions Palestine Action as ‘transnational terrorist group’
Protesters from “Palestine Action” demonstrate on the roof of Guardtech Group in Brandon, Suffolk. Pic Reuters