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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 FIFA edit Trump out of World Cup trophy celebration photos?
An X post claimed that President Donald Trump was furious because FIFA, Spain, and major sports news edited him out of photos from Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy celebration
Fact Check: Did Karoline Leavitt blame Kamala Harris for starting the Iran war?
The claim circulated amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran following a series of military actions
Fact Check: Did a viral video show Tom Brady and Logan Paul beefing at the World Cup final?
The rumor claimed that Tom Brady and Logan Paul continued their ongoing public feud during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final
Fact Check: Did Gianni Infantino yell about Ivanka to get Trump off the World Cup stage?
Video footage confirms that President Donald Trump remained on stage during Spain's trophy celebration after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final
Fact Check: Did Trump's files prove 278,000 noncitizens were illegally registered to vote?
Trump claimed that newly released government documents showed 278,000 noncitizens were illegally registered to vote
Fact Check: Do Trump's declassified files prove China manipulated the 2020 election?
Among his most prominent claims was that the documents proved China manipulated the 2020 election to undermine his campaign
Fact Check: Did 14 American soldiers die in a large-scale attack in Kuwait?
Documented US military fatalities occurred primarily during the early stages of Operation Epic Fury in late February and March 2026
Fact Check: Is IRGC's claim about two tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz true?
CENTCOM said US forces had "successfully destroyed" a surveillance tower at Iran's Shahid Kalantari Port in Chabahar
Fact Check: Did Robert F Kennedy Jr say 'infertility is genetic'?
During a White House event in May 2026, RFK Jr called falling sperm counts and fertility rates an "existential crisis"
Fact Check: Did Pete Hegseth say gay men can be capable war fighters?
Pete Hegseth announced a new policy requiring annual testosterone screening for service members aged 30 and older
Fact Check: Did US forces seize an Iranian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz?
Several X users shared posts claiming that US forces have seized an Iranian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz
Fact Check: Did Trump vow to cancel the 2026 midterm elections in his July 16 address?
The unverified claim spread online amid concerns about potential challenges facing Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections
Fact Check: Is Trump's claim China bribed US journalists during the 2020 election true?
Trump said the alleged effort was part of a broader campaign by China to damage his political image and influence American elections
Fact Check: Is Trump Media offering paid real-time access to Truth Social posts?
Trump remains the most-followed user on Truth Social, with 12.9 million followers
Fact Check: Did US forces strike a civilian wheat storage facility in Iran's Hoveyzeh?
The claim surfaced amid ongoing military exchanges over the Strait of Hormuz and growing concerns about damage to civilian infrastructure
Fact Check: Did US strikes directly hit Ahvaz's Shahid Baqaei children's cancer hospital?
The rumor surfaced shortly after the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a second wave of strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities
Fact Check: Did FIFA summon Gianni Infantino over alleged 2022 World Cup corruption?
The viral post also prompted some social media users to accuse Infantino of still favoring Argentina in the 2026 World Cup
Fact Check: Did Iran tell JD Vance Kushner and Witkoff abused Switzerland talks?
The viral post also alleged that Iran accused Kushner and Witkoff of speaking almost daily with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Fact Check: Did ICE spend hundreds of thousands on vehicles equipped with fake cell towers?
The claim also said that the ICE spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on vehicles equipped with cell site simulators
Fact Check: Did Israeli tourists threaten to kill American activists in New York?
The footage captures a physical scuffle and a heated verbal exchange following a flag-burning protest