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: Does the viral video show Taylor Swift and her friends making a mess at a restaurant?
The video showed a group of friends playfully grabbing handfuls of spaghetti covered in red sauce, tossing it, and feeding each other while laughing
Fact Check: Is the viral graphic claiming Trump made more than 50K false claims true?
The Washington Post's Fact Checker documented 30,573 false or misleading claims during Trump's first presidential term
Fact Check: Is Andrew Yang's claim about Kamala Harris' 2028 presidential run true?
Andrew Yang has discussed Kamala Harris and the future of the Democratic Party
Fact Check: Were dead bodies found on Jeffrey Epstein's property?
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) said it cannot provide New Mexico with unredacted Epstein-related files
Fact Check: Did the White House edit Trump's photo to hide signs of aging?
The Getty version showed more visible wrinkles, pores, sweat, and other signs of aging, while the left image appeared airbrushed, especially around the ear area
Fact Check: Did Trump refuse to clap as Kaitlan Collins received an award at the WHCD?
CNN's Kaitlan Collins received an award at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner
Fact Check: Did JD Vance want to name his new baby Donald as a tribute to Trump?
The report further alleged that Usha Vance rejected the proposal of naming their new baby 'Donald'
Fact Check: Are the New York Knicks signing LeBron James?
The speculation surfaced after reports about LeBron James' move to the Philadelphia 76ers went viral
Fact Check: Did police release dashcam footage of Tony Romo's arrest?
An X post claims to show dashcam footage from Tony Romo's OWI arrest
Fact Check: Is the viral video Trump tripping near 'The Beast' real?
Although social media users have shared the footage as evidence of Trump falling or collapsing, here's what the facts show
Fact Check: Is 'Obsession' star Michael Johnston in talks for a mystery biopic role?
Many users quickly suggested that the alleged biopic of Michael Johnston could be about conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Fact Check: Is Justin Bieber set to headline the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show?
The NFL works with Roc Nation, led by Jay-Z, and Apple Music to choose the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer
Fact Check: Did Obama encourage noncitizens to vote in the 2016 election?
During an interview, actress Gina Rodriguez asked Obama whether the 2016 election was rigged
Fact Check: Did the Trump admin legalize hunting and killing Florida manatees?
The claim followed the administration's mid-July 2026 decision to end automatic ESA protections for newly listed threatened species
Fact Check: Did Trump say the man mocking him at his Georgia rally was 'most likely Antifa'?
The viral moment unfolded during Trump's speech at Wheeler High School, where he promoted new investments coming to Georgia
Fact Check: Did FBI deny Zohran Mamdani security clearance as he is a 'national security risk'?
The claim surfaced amid heightened political scrutiny of Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist who became New York City's first Muslim mayor in January 2026
Fact Check: Did FIFA tell Spanish players not to let Trump touch the 2026 trophy?
The rumor gained momentum as Trump attended the 2026 FIFA World Cup final alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and played a visible role in the post-match medal and trophy presentation
Fact Check: Does this video show Trump's alleged body double at the airport?
The viral clip alternates between close-up and wide-angle footage of Trump speaking and walking under overcast skies
Fact Check: Did Andrew Tate ask Donald Trump for a full pardon?
The claim surfaced months after Tate and his brother, Tristan Tate, left Romania and became embroiled in legal proceedings in the US stemming from British extradition warrants
Fact Check: Did Trump confuse 'transistor' with 'transgender' in speech criticizing CHIPS Act?
In July 2026, social media users claimed that Donald Trump confused the words "transistor" and "transgender" while criticizing the CHIPS and Science Act