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AI
These viral images of Katy Perry, Rihanna and Lady Gaga at the Met Gala aren’t real
AI
These viral images of Katy Perry, Rihanna and Lady Gaga at the Met Gala aren’t real
Images of celebrities created with artificial intelligence dominated social media on one of fashion's biggest nights, the annual Met Gala.
National
Yes, child marriage is legal in 38 states
Viral social media posts that claim child marriage is legal in 38 states are actually true. Most of those states only allow it in limited circumstances.
Social Security
No, Social Security is not going to go bankrupt
Social Security faces legitimate funding challenges, but it won’t completely run out of cash for monthly benefit payments.
Social Security
Social Security isn’t going bankrupt. Here’s why
Social Security’s retirement trust fund is expected to run out in 2033, according to the 2024 Trustees report. But that doesn’t mean the program will go broke.
Social Media
No, Jason Derulo didn’t fall down the stairs at Met Gala 2024
Jason Derulo has never taken a tumble down the stairs at the Met Gala. The viral photo doesn’t show the singer and it wasn’t even taken at any Met Gala event.
Pop Culture
No, viral video doesn’t show Harrison Ford supporting pro-Palestine protesters
A video with millions of views claims to show actor Harrison Ford supporting pro-Palestine protesters. The video clip actually shows Ford at a climate change summit.
Environment
VERIFYING 4 facts about cicadas and your yard
Will cicadas eat your vegetable garden or harm trees? We VERIFY what you need to know about protecting your yard as trillions of cicadas emerge throughout the U.S.
Government
VERIFYING 3 questions about the Antisemitism Awareness Act
Viral social posts claim an antisemitism bill would make it illegal to criticize Israel and the Bible. Here’s what we can VERIFY about the legislation.
Government
Here's what we can VERIFY about the Antisemitism Awareness Act
Viral social posts claim an antisemitism bill would make it illegal to criticize Israel and the Bible. Here’s what we can VERIFY about the legislation.
Pop Culture
No, Mark Wahlberg, Sylvester Stallone and Denzel Washington didn’t leave SAG-AFTRA to start ‘no-woke’ union
High-profile actors did not leave SAG-AFTRA to create their own actor’s union that focuses on “no-woke” values. The claim stems from a satirical website.
Social Media
Wahlberg, Stallone, Washington didn't leave SAG for 'no-woke' union
High-profile actors did not leave SAG-AFTRA to create their own actor’s union that focuses on “no-woke” values. The claim stems from a satirical website.
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