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 Trump's claim Tim Walz was behind a cyberattack true?
Minnesota authorities first disclosed the attacks publicly, reporting that hackers targeted about 30 water systems across the state
Fact Check: Did Elon Musk spend $290M to elect Trump and gain $438B?
The X post stated, "Elon Musk spent $290 million to elect Trump. His investment worked. He is now $438 billion richer"
Fact Check: Truth behind the claim Trump permanently end daylight saving time
The claim gained traction online as Americans prepare for the annual fall clock change
Fact Check: Did AOC and her brother make $6M from city grocery store deals under Mamdani?
The claim gained traction as New York City continues to debate expanding publicly-supported grocery initiatives under Mamdani
Fact Check: Has the Iranian government closed the Strait of Hormuz?
The claim surfaced after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that all vessels must coordinate passage through the strait with its navy
Fact Check: Did Iran destroy three US F-35s and three other aircraft in a recent attack?
The claim, widely shared on social media, also asserted that several US military officers and technical personnel were killed
Fact Check: Did Trump lose his temper in a meeting over military options on Iran?
Donald Trump was reportedly frustrated over Iran strategy as claims about a tense White House meeting spread online
Fact Check: Does 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' have a post-credit scene?
Posts on X alleged details about the post-credit scene, with some claiming it hinted at future MCU storylines
Fact Check: Did Travis Kelce gain weight after marrying Taylor Swift?
As photos and videos from training camp spread across social media, many speculated that Travis Kelce had gained a significant amount of weight
Fact Check: Did Zendaya nearly quit 'Spider-Man' after being asked to perform a risky stunt?
A social media post alleged Zendaya told the director, 'I'm rich, get a double,' over a harness-free stunt
Fact Check: Did Iran's IRGC claim authority over shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz?
The post reported, "Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continues to claim that international mariners should only use routes the IRGC prefers"
Fact Check: Did a viral video show Zendaya jealous of Tom Holland and Sadie Sink?
An X post alleged, "Zendaya is insecure and acting kinda jealous! Do you interpret it the same way or differently?"
Fact Check: Is Natalie Harp Donald Trump's 'official diaper nurse'?
Social media users claimed that Trump's executive assistant, Natalie Harp, carried diapers for him during a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base
Fact Check: Did Trump receive COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots?
Trump has spoken openly about getting vaccinated after leaving office and revealed in 2021 that he had also received a booster shot
Fact Check: Did Senate Republicans stage a salad protest over Fauci's health policy criticism?
The post further alleged that several Republican senators later suffered diarrhea after eating the salads during the stunt
Fact Check: Did 198 House Democrats vote against banning congressional stock trading?
The White House's Rapid Response account also amplified the claim, describing the Democrats who voted against the bill as "corrupt"
Fact Check: Is Barron Trump involved in the Andrew and Tristan Tate investigation?
The posts also allege that President Donald Trump is furious over the purported investigation involving Barron Trump
Fact Check: Airport video falsely linked to Jeff Bezos' daughter Lauren Sanchez
The video shows a young woman walking through an airport terminal toward a security screening checkpoint
Fact Check: Did Ruby Rippey reveal Gavin Newsom affair for the first time in 2026?
The rumor emerged after Vanity Fair published a first-person essay by Ruby Rippey detailing her affair with Gavin Newsom
Fact Check: Did Trump fall asleep at Lindsey Graham's funeral?
The footage also showed Trump eating a Tic Tac and handing one to Vice President JD Vance, who was seated beside him