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: Are viral photos of trash at Reflecting Pool after July 4 real?
One post, which received more than 1 million views, was captioned, ‘Firework cleanup at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool this afternoon’
Fact Check: Did Trump ask Supreme Court to overturn USMNT's World Cup loss to Belgium?
The claim emerged as Trump made headlines after acknowledging that he had asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card
Fact Check: Did Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro die after battling breast cancer?
The post paired a recent photo of Aveiro smiling alongside Cristiano Ronaldo with an alleged image of Aveiro showing on life support in a hospital
Fact Check: Is Trump's claim that he's No 1 on TikTok while Taylor Swift is No 11 true?
'You know who the No 1 person on TikTok is, by far? Trump. Me. I'm No 1. Taylor Swift was No 11,' Trump said
Fact Check: Did Taylor Swift praise Travis Kelce's high school kindness in her wedding vows?
As per a viral claim, Taylor Swift said Travis Kelce is the type of person she'd like to know in high school
Fact Check: Is the claim Ariana Grande is pregnant with Ethan Slater's child true?
The post claimed that Grande had shared a heartfelt message reading, "I'm gonna be a mother. Congratulations to I and Ethan"
Fact Check: Did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sign a 40-page prenup before their wedding?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly signed a 40-page prenuptial agreement before exchanging vows
Fact Check: Were Tom Brady and Reese Witherspoon spotted kissing at Taylor Swift's wedding?
The post capitalized on continued public interest in Brady's personal life following his retirement
Fact Check: Did Travis Kelce ask Taylor Swift to quit music after their wedding?
Travis Kelce asked his wife, Taylor Swift, to quit music, sell her catalog, and become a full-time housewife
Fact Check: Did Alan Jackson call Donald Trump 'enemy of Americans' in viral quote?
The viral post also sparked widespread speculation in the comments, where several Trump supporters defended the president
Fact Check: Is Trump's claim 375,000 people attended July 4 event before storm evacuation true?
Donald Trump claimed the crowd at the National Mall was estimated at 375,000 before the evacuation and that 150,000 came back for the speech
Fact Check: Did Trump blame 'vandals' for the storm that evacuated the National Mall on July 4?
Severe thunderstorms disrupted the July 4, 2026, celebrations in Washington, DC, forcing officials to evacuate the National Mall
Fact Check: Did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fly to Israel for their honeymoon?
A viral post claimed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce boarded a flight to Israel shortly after their reported wedding ceremony
Fact Check: Did Trump announce Obama's indictment over Russiagate on July 4 celebration?
The rumor spread widely in pro-Trump social media circles on July 4, with users sharing it as breaking news
Fact Check: Is viral image showing Erika Kirk attending Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding real?
The rumor spread amid intense public interest in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, which reportedly featured a star-studded guest list
Fact Check: Did Taylor Swift sing ‘We Are Charlie Kirk’ at her wedding to Travis Kelce?
The claim gained traction because reports had suggested Taylor Swift planned to perform a song for Travis Kelce during the wedding reception
Fact Check: Did Taylor Swift's wedding guests include the full Jeffrey Epstein client list?
An X user claimed Taylor Swift invited the entire Jeffrey Epstein client list to her wedding. The viral post drew over 240,000 views
Fact Check: Is viral wedding photo of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce real?
Reports had stated that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding would enforce a strict no-phone policy
Fact Check: Is Trump considering a pardon for Diddy as part of America's 250th anniversary?
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is serving a 50-month prison sentence, while renewed speculation revived Trump's 2025 comments about a possible pardon
Fact Check: Was 100-year-old Dick Van Dyke spotted using a walker during outing with wife Arlene?
The sighting drew attention because Dick Van Dyke appeared active and upbeat just a few months earlier at the opening of Malibu Urgent Care in April