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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: Was Alice Huang officially cleared of allegations of being a Chinese spy?
The post linked the alleged personal controversy to the company's leadership and broader concerns about AI chip security
Fact Check: Was a downed aircraft found in a cornfield near Minneapolis during FAA ground stop?
The viral post claimed that officials had not released details about the type of aircraft, the number of people on board, or the circumstances surrounding the incident
Fact Check: Is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dead?
The rumor began circulating after an X user named IsraelArmy shared a post claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had died
Fact Check; Did Bill Clinton help homeless veteran outside Kennedy Center?
The post stated, "On a freezing December night in 1997, President Bill Clinton noticed a homeless veteran outside the Kennedy Center holding a sign reading, 'Marine. Desert Storm. Hungry'"
Fact Check: Is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang linked to fourth affair?
US officials reportedly suspected her of having links to Chinese intelligence and involvement in possible chip diversion activities
Fact Check: Did Trump propose sending Kendall Jenner and US models to China for espionage?
The viral post also attributed another statement to Trump: "Everybody knows America has the hottest models… if we send Kendall Jenner, we would have everything we need in a week"
Fact Check: Is this a real image of Trump, Russell Brand, and Conor McGregor?
The post stated: "Every MAGAt in this picture has been accused, indicted, convicted of, or found civilly liable for s*x crimes. Three are currently in jail"
Fact Check: Was former US President Joe Biden hit by milk during a protest in Dublin?
Joe Biden visited the college on November 10, 2026, accompanied by former First Lady Jill Biden
Fact Check: Did Elon Musk warn Iran against using nuclear weapons?
The viral post read "BREAKING: ELON MUSK WARNS THAT IF IRAN USES A NUCLEAR WEAPON AGAINST ANY COUNTRY, INCLUDING AMERICA, IT WILL BE THE EN..."
Fact Check: Did Stephen Miller vow to eradicate threats and strictly enforce immigration laws?
Stephen Miller reportedly vowed to use the power of the US government to tackle "transnational threats"
Fact Check: Did Trump claim that US dollar is collapsing in a Truth Social post?
The rumor began when an X user shared a post claiming that US President Donald Trump had made a statement on Truth Social about the US dollar collapsing
Fact Check: Are videos showing Trump announcing 90-day blackout real?
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the initiative, naming it "Federal Operations for Resilience, Troop Resources, Energy, Supply, and Survivability"
Fact Check: Did Democrats win every state without voter ID requirements in 2026 midterms?
Also, Republicans won individual races in some states that do not require voters to show ID on election day
Fact Check: Did Lori Huang pawn her wedding ring to save Nvidia in 1995?
One X user even joked that Lori might have to pawn her wedding ring again to cover potential legal expenses linked to the controversy and the company's internal investigation
Fact Check: Has the DOJ revoked Ilhan Omar’s US citizenship?
The rumor started with an X post by a user named Johnny V, who claimed that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) had begun proceedings to revoke Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's US citizenship
Fact Check: Did Jensen Huang admit to an affair with a Chinese spy?
An X user claimed that Jensen Huang had admitted to having an extramarital relationship with a Chinese spy
Fact Check: Is Jensen Huang risking $81 billion by not having a prenup?
The claim has also been linked to allegations that Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman
Fact Check: Does Trump's monument designation protect Oval Office from future changes?
Trump signed the Oval Office National Monument proclamation on November 5, shortly after Republicans suffered losses in the midterm elections
Fact Check: Did Elon Musk recently follow Democratic Senator-elect James Talarico on X?
Talarico praised Musk's work as an innovator and said he was open to working with him on technology and innovation
Fact Check: Did a GOP official criticize Stephen Miller’s appointment as White House chief of staff?
The appointment has sparked debate among social media users, with some questioning the decision and its possible impact on the Republican Party