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 Kathy Bates agree to play Elon Musk in a biopic about his Epstein ties?
The claim gained more attention after Musk allegedly responded, “Delete this”
Fact Check: Did Trump’s $10B BBC lawsuit trap Jared Kushner and Ivanka at home to avoid subpoenas?
The claim has gained attention as the BBC continues its legal efforts to subpoena Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Donald Trump Jr
Fact Check: Did Eddie Murphy cut ties with daughter Bella after losing $5M on her film project?
The post claimed that Murphy cut ties with Bella and blocked her after she allegedly spent the money without making progress on the film
Fact Check: Is Darline Graham’s claim that 50M people live in South Carolina true?
The remark was made during a debate, where Darline Graham faced Rep Ralph Norman in the Republican runoff ahead of the August 25 primary
Fact Check: Was George Clooney’s $25M NYC home hit by Mamdani’s new pied-a-terre tax?
A viral post alleged that George Clooney owed a new surcharge on his Manhattan property after using it as a second home while working in New York
Fact Check: Did Trump blame windmills for food shortages aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln?
The claim emerged on X amid reports of difficult conditions aboard the carrier, deployed at sea for over 250 days without a port call
Fact Check: Did Trump admin declare brass instruments a national security threat?
The post claimed brass instruments could face 25% tariffs and said the Commerce Department proposal mentioned 'national security' nine times
Fact Check: Does viral photo show Trump and Natalie Harp looking out of Marine One?
The image surfaced online after Senator Jon Ossoff questioned Natalie Harp's close access to Donald Trump during his travels
Fact Check: Did Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko say she felt targeted by powerful people?
As per a viral post, Wladimir Klitschko said Hayden Panettiere 'spoke of feeling targeted by certain rich and powerful people' before her death
Fact Check: Are Arizona human remains linked to Nancy Guthrie’s investigation?
Social media users questioned whether the remains found near Tucson could be connected to the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie
Fact Check: Did Trump’s 2018 Right to Try Act save Natalie Harp’s life from bone cancer?
Natalie Harp’s close ties to Trump drew renewed attention as she serves as his executive assistant and plays a prominent role in his inner circle
Fact Check: Did Trump get South Korea to pay $3B a year for US troops?
Trump also claimed that he initially asked South Korea for $10 billion but faced resistance
Fact Check: Did Trump say ABC and NBC must change their news divisions to keep their licenses?
The post claimed Donald Trump gave ABC and NBC an 'ultimate ultimatum,' alleging executives received a 12-point memo demanding changes
Fact Check: Did Bill Clinton fly to Greece and board a yacht bound for Tom Hanks’ private island?
The claim about Bill Clinton’s alleged trip to Greece spread online amid renewed scrutiny of his past association with Jeffrey Epstein
Fact Check: Did Hollywood pressure cause Hayden Panettiere's death?
Hayden Panettiere's childhood acting experiences and comments about emotional roles fueled an online claim about the circumstances surrounding her death
Fact Check: Did Billie Eilish say she won’t release new music until Trump ends the war?
A viral post claimed Billie Eilish would not release new music until Donald Trump ends the war, gaining over 72,000 views
Fact Check: Was Alina Habba chosen as the next White House press secretary?
Alina Habba's appearance with Donald Trump at his Bedminster resort has fueled claims that she is the leading choice for the White House post
Fact Check: Did Obama’s company pay Tucker Carlson $40M before he criticized Trump?
The post claimed 'Obamacorp' paid Tucker Carlson’s LLC $40 million before he criticized Donald Trump, suggesting his remarks were bought and paid for
Fact Check: Is Trump's claim steam catapults are better than electromagnetic systems true?
Trump has criticized the electromagnetic system for years, saying it is "complicated"
Fact Check: Did Mitch McConnell vote against sick leave 4 times?
The post said that Mitch McConnell had “repeatedly voted against federal paid sick leave legislation”