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: Did Kash Patel fire FBI agents for kneeling during the 2020 George Floyd protests?
The post presents the claim as breaking news, but the dismissals reportedly took place in September 2025
Fact Check: Did Trump claim there are only 59 cities in the world?
The post sparked online reactions, with some people interpreting it as a claim that only 59 cities exist worldwide
Fact Check: Did Trump forget Japan’s prime minister’s name and call him 'Mr Japan'?
The rumor began circulating on X after a user shared a Fox News-style graphic claiming that Trump forgot the Japanese prime minister’s name
Fact Check: Did Trump say 'everyone gets healthcare' if Democrats win in 2026 midterms?
Trump made the remark while warning against what he called a “communist system” of government-run healthcare
Fact Check: Does a video show a Palestinian flag atop Eiffel Tower during Paris riots?
The video is approximately 7.4 seconds long and shows the Eiffel Tower from a low angle against a cloudy sky
Fact Check: Did Brad Pitt say he doesn't care about his children dropping his surname?
Following years of family tensions and a lengthy legal battle after their 2016 separation, several children have chosen to use only Jolie
Fact Check: Did Trump announce a dating app exclusively for MAGA men?
Users mocked the alleged MAGA dating app, questioning its appeal to women and joking about Grindr outages at RNC rallies
Fact Check: Was Taylor Swift seen crying as Donna Kelce consoled her over Travis' ankle injury?
A report described Taylor Swift as visibly worried about her husband and suggested that Donna Kelce and Caitlin Clark comforted her
Fact Check: Did viral video show election workers tampering with voting machines in Arizona?
A viral video allegedly shows Maricopa County election workers tampering with ballot-counting equipment ahead of the 2026 midterms
Fact Check: Is Joe Biden dead despite undergoing treatment for prostate cancer?
Joe Biden’s limited public visibility may also be contributing to the speculation
Fact Check: Did Emmanuel Macron blame Trump for unrest and riots in France?
An X post claimed Emmanuel Macron blamed Donald Trump for France’s riots, while Macron distinguished peaceful protesters from rioters and looters
Fact Check: Does a viral video show the Eiffel Tower burning during French protests?
A post by X user MrE claimed that student protesters set the iconic Eiffel Tower ablaze as demonstrations over education and living costs spread across France
Fact Check: Did Jeff Bezos deny his son’s $100K request because of Lauren Sanchez?
According to a viral claim, Jeff Bezos’ son Preston accused his father of withholding money under Lauren Sánchez’s influence
Fact Check: Is Trump's claim about immigrants causing protests in France true?
Donald Trump linked France's unrest to immigration, urging the country to close its borders amid clashes, looting and nationwide demonstrations
Fact Check: Did Kim Jong-un die after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage?
X users claimed Kim Jong-un had died, alleging that China deployed 9,000 troops to Pyongyang to support Kim Ju-ae amid succession fears
Fact Check: Has Trump decided to run the White House without a press secretary?
A viral post on X claimed that Donald Trump believes the White House can function without a press secretary and is in no hurry to appoint a replacement
Fact Check: Is Caitlyn Jenner transitioning back to being a man?
A viral post claims Caitlyn Jenner made the announcement, saying, 'I’m tired of pretending I have a period every month'
Fact Check: Will ballots marked by poll workers be disqualified in 2026 midterm elections?
The rumor gained traction after an X user shared a message allegedly received from a friend who had completed poll worker training
Fact Check: Does a viral video show Trump acting erratically after Georgia rally?
The footage sparked speculation on X about why Trump walked past the limousine and whether security agents had to direct him back toward it
Fact Check: Did Trump’s DOE scrap building accessibility rules for people with disabilities?
A Reddit post shows that the claim began circulating in 2025