About Author
Shanmugapriya is a dedicated Trending News writer who transforms trending political and entertainment stories into compelling, fact-driven narratives. Accuracy and depth are at the core of her writing, making complex topics easy to understand and trustworthy to read. She also specializes in identifying facts behind viral narratives, debunking misinformation, and presenting verified news that audiences can trust. By tracking trending conversations on X, she delivers exactly what audiences are looking for - reliable, and authentic news.
Area of Interest
In addition to exploring crime scenes, she enjoys traveling, listening to music, and watching detective movies. While she immerses herself in crime scenes and captures truths in her writing, she also harbors an interest in crafting short novels, quotes, and aspiring to be a novelist.
Latest From Shanmugapriya Murugesan
Fact Check: Did Mel Gibson say the world must unite against Israel for peace?
The post drew attention because of Mel Gibson's history of controversial remarks
Fact Check: Did Cristiano Ronaldo send two planes loaded with aid to Venezuela after earthquakes?
The claim surfaced shortly after Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes on June 24, 2026, which killed more than 1,700 people
Fact Check: Did Zohran Mamdani launch a $15M gender-affirming care initiative?
The claim surfaced as the Trump administration increased pressure on hospitals through policy changes
Fact Check: Did Bad Bunny's record label gift Justice Sonia Sotomayor $4K concert tickets?
A post claimed Sonia Sotomayor disclosed $4,300 concert tickets from Bad Bunny's label during her 2025 Puerto Rico trip
Fact Check: Did Trump buy millions in Axon stock before ICE sought a $220M Taser deal?
A viral post suggested the timing raised serious questions about insider trading and alleged that Trump was profiting off the presidency
Fact Check: Does Florida rank No 1 in arresting and deporting criminal undocumented immigrants?
The claim was made at the Florida GOP's annual Sunshine State Showdown
Fact Check: Did Trump-linked firms receive $9B in US critical minerals deals?
The report said Trump- and Lutnick-linked firms gained financial interests in a Kazakhstan mining project backed by up to $1.6 billion in US financing
Fact Check: Did Italy refuse US use of its Sicilian airbase for a third time?
The post featured footage of B-52-like bombers, but the video did not identify any specific location or event
Fact Check: Did Obama's 2011 July 4th event draw a larger crowd than Trump's 2026 State Fair?
President Donald Trump's Great American State Fair has drawn attention over reports of low early attendance and criticism of its organization
Fact Check: Are Democrats renaming Trump Tower's street to 'Barack Hussein Obama Way'?
The proposal followed the Obama Presidential Center's opening and stemmed from a petition with over 28,000 signatures to honor Barack Obama
Fact Check: Did the New York Knicks reject Trump's White House invitation over McDonald's?
A viral post showed what appeared to be a New York Post front page featuring Jalen Brunson and a headline saying the Knicks declined the invitation
Fact Check: Is the viral claim about actor Patton Oswalt's death true?
The rumor started on June 26, 2026, when an X user shared a photo of Patton Oswalt alongside a message that implied he had died
Fact Check: Did US government hide thousands of American troop deaths in 2026 Iran war?
The claim gained widespread attention after it was shared by hedge fund founder and prominent Donald Trump critic Spencer Hakimian on X
Fact Check: Is FIFA trying to stop Trump from presenting 2026 World Cup trophy over Epstein chants?
Anti-Trump chants at matches sparked speculation about potential crowd reactions during Trump's expected appearance at the July 19 final
Fact Check: Did Kash Patel's GF Alexis Wilkins sign a $25M deal after Freedom 250 performance?
As per the viral claim, Alexis Wilkins was offered a two-album deal by Sony following her performance at the opening of the Great American State Fair
Fact Check: Is Trump right that vandals damaged the Reflecting Pool?
Trump has repeatedly made the claim since reports emerged that sections of the blue lining had begun peeling from the bottom of the pool
Fact Check: Did Thomas Massie receive Jeffrey Epstein's 'complete files' on a flash drive?
A viral post claims Thomas Massie received Jeffrey Epstein's complete files on a flash drive containing names of powerful figures
Fact Check: Did FBI hide that Charlie Kirk's death was caused by an 'exploding microphone'?
Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while on a tour in Utah in September 2025
Fact Check: Did Congress probe Trump's Reflecting Pool contractors over $16M algae disaster?
The post alleged that the contractors behind the $16 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Fact Check: Is Virginia Giuffre's death being investigated as homicide?
A social media post claimed that Giuffre’s death investigation has been reopened