About Author
Shanmugapriya Murugesan specializes in fact-checking. She covers a wide range of subjects, including US politics, international affairs, entertainment, celebrity death rumors, and misinformation surrounding breaking news. Her fact-driven writing is audience-focused, turning viral internet claims into clear and accessible fact-checking stories. She emphasizes accuracy and depth while making complicated subjects easy for readers to understand. She also has experience in content marketing and SEO.
Latest From Shanmugapriya Murugesan
Fact Check: Is Mamdani under fire after handing symbolic 9/11 pen to ex-al Qaeda defense lawyer?
Mamdani handed the ceremonial pen to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and asked her to pass it to his chief counsel, Ramzi Kassem
Fact Check: Is Erika Kirk stepping down as TPUSA CEO a year after Charlie’s death?
Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed by Tyler Robinson on September 10, 2025, while speaking at a campus event in Utah
Fact Check: Did Erika Kirk announce a $25,000-a-seat anniversary speech at UVU?
A real TPUSA memorial event will take place on September 10, 2026, under the title “Freedom Built to Last: Honoring Charlie Kirk"
Fact Check: Did Trump share an AI video showing him hitting Mark Carney with a hockey stick?
The video has gained attention as tensions between Trump and Carney continue over US-Canada trade
Fact Check: Did Trump declare North and Central America part of the United States?
The post claimed, "President Trump has Declared that North and Central America are now part of the United States of America."
Fact Check: Did Trump threaten Rep Thomas Massie over his push to release Epstein files?
Massie says Trump called him three times and threatened to “attack you in a way you've never seen before”
Fact Check: Did Arizona process 112,693 duplicate voter registrations?
The claim has raised questions about whether duplicate registrations affected Arizona’s election results
Fact Check: Did Blake Shelton cancel four shows with Jelly Roll over fan backlash?
The X post also shared that Shelton has generally stayed out of politics and says the alleged decision had nothing to do with politics
Fact Check: Is Arnold Schwarzenegger legally dropping part of his last name?
Several users questioned the authenticity of the post and asked whether the claim was real
Fact Check: Did failed brakes cause the Amazon plane's Miami runway overrun?
The Amazon cargo plane, a Boeing 767 operated by 21 Air for Amazon, overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport
Fact Check: Did Mark Carney promote a cryptocurrency linked to Canada's freshwater reserves?
This shows that the video promoting the cryptocurrency is a deepfake that uses Carney’s image and voice
Fact Check: Did Daniel Radcliffe get cast as Voldemort in HBO's Harry Potter reboot?
The rumor originated with an X account called DiscussingFlow, which posted an alleged casting update about the HBO Harry Potter reboot
Fact Check: Did Canada resell Chinese steel as Canadian steel to help China avoid US tariffs?
The claim has gained attention amid rising trade tensions between the United States, Canada and China
Fact Check: Did Lindsay Clancy trial influence an Illinois mother accused of killing her son?
Prosecutors say the mother closely followed Clancy’s case and discussed it shortly before her son’s death
Fact Check: Did Lindsay Clancy raise over $1M donation while Emma Schols received only $42K?
The meme highlights Emma Schols saying she saved her six children from a house fire despite suffering severe burns
Fact Check: Did Clay Matthews undergo plastic surgery?
The viral post also carries an "#ad" label, although it does not clearly explain what the advertisement promotes
Fact Check: Is Texas suspending 1.2 million electorate from voting in upcoming elections?
Several X users have claimed that Texas suspended more than 1 million voter registrations ahead of the 2026 Senate race
Fact Check: Did Tom Holland kiss a random 22-year-old woman in Paris?
An X post claims Holland was filmed kissing the woman by a lakeside while holding her by the waist
Fact Check: Is JD Vance's claim $19 trillion in new investment entered the US true?
JD Vance discussed inflation during the Biden administration and said the Trump administration was working to address its impact on Americans
Fact Check: Is Trump's claim that US banks cannot operate in Canada true?
Trump made the remarks after a reporter asked him about the possibility of renewed trade talks between the United States and Canada