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 US government hide thousands of American troop deaths in 2026 Iran war?
The claim gained widespread attention after it was shared by hedge fund founder and prominent Donald Trump critic Spencer Hakimian on X
Fact Check: Is FIFA trying to stop Trump from presenting 2026 World Cup trophy over Epstein chants?
Anti-Trump chants at matches sparked speculation about potential crowd reactions during Trump's expected appearance at the July 19 final
Fact Check: Did Kash Patel's GF Alexis Wilkins sign a $25M deal after Freedom 250 performance?
As per the viral claim, Alexis Wilkins was offered a two-album deal by Sony following her performance at the opening of the Great American State Fair
Fact Check: Is Trump right that vandals damaged the Reflecting Pool?
Trump has repeatedly made the claim since reports emerged that sections of the blue lining had begun peeling from the bottom of the pool
Fact Check: Did Thomas Massie receive Jeffrey Epstein's 'complete files' on a flash drive?
A viral post claims Thomas Massie received Jeffrey Epstein's complete files on a flash drive containing names of powerful figures
Fact Check: Did FBI hide that Charlie Kirk's death was caused by an 'exploding microphone'?
Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while on a tour in Utah in September 2025
Fact Check: Did Congress probe Trump's Reflecting Pool contractors over $16M algae disaster?
The post alleged that the contractors behind the $16 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Fact Check: Is Virginia Giuffre's death being investigated as homicide?
A social media post claimed that Giuffre’s death investigation has been reopened
Fact Check: Did Jeff Bezos say human water use is limiting AI's potential?
Bezos reportedly made the claim during a technology conference in Paris
Fact Check: Is it true that Tom Cruise and Ice Spice dating?
Tom Cruise has been married three times and has had several high-profile relationships throughout his career
Fact Check: Is Trump taking an experimental obesity drug after turning 80?
Trump is allegedly taking an experimental weight-loss drug that has not yet received full FDA approval
Fact Check: Are Eric and Don Jr Trump selling peeled paint from the Reflecting Pool for $200?
The claim emerged amid ongoing scrutiny of the Reflecting Pool renovation project after reports of peeling paint and algae-related issues sparked controversy
Fact Check: Did Trump's motorcade cause paint to peel at Lincoln Reflecting Pool?
The motorcade may have damaged the freshly applied paint and protective sealant before they had fully cured
Fact Check: Is Kylie Jenner expecting her first child with Timothee Chalamet?
The claim quickly gained attention online, prompting questions about whether the couple has confirmed the news
Fact Check: Is Iran influencing Trump through radio-wave technology?
The claim emerged after Israeli critics opposed Donald Trump's Iran diplomacy and alleged Tehran was influencing him through electromagnetic waves
Fact Check: Are entrepreneurs with Down syndrome seen in viral videos real?
Many of these clips portray entrepreneurs with Down syndrome sharing their emotional stories and appealing to viewers to buy their products
Fact Check: Did JD Vance use a CAC card belonging to a woman during Qatar talks?
The claim drew attention because using another person's CAC could violate security protocols, as the cards grant access to secure government systems
Fact Check: Was Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy declared dead?
A reported note claimed 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, died shortly after her abduction and was buried outdoors
Fact Check: Is Trump administration cutting student loan interest?
Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent reportedly said the initiative aims to improve the overall health of the federal student loan portfolio
Fact Check: Is Erika Kirk facing immediate assassination attempts on her life?
The latest rumor follows the May 2026 arrest of a man accused of making threats against her