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 Charlie Kirk's statue set to be unveiled in NYC on his first death anniversary?
The viral claims prompted questions about whether the project is actually scheduled to move forward
Fact Check: Was Sen Lindsey Graham's death the result of criminal actions?
Numerous social media posts blamed countries such as Russia, Iran, Ukraine, and Israel for Lindsey Graham's death
Fact Check: Did Mike Johnson say every dollar spent on seniors could have gone elsewhere?
One Facebook post claimed Johnson said money spent on those programs would be better used elsewhere
Fact Check: Did Trump's motorcade leave tire tracks in Reflecting Pool?
An April post by the National Park Service also showed crews using special tire-equipped vehicles called 'Super Scrubbers' to clean the pool
Fact Check: Are NY bar officials seeking to revoke Todd Blanche's law license over Epstein files?
The claim surfaced ahead of Blanche's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for Attorney General on July 15 and 16, 2026
Fact Check: Did James Franco find real alien footage?
James Franco has sparked widespread speculation after posting a series of cryptic TikTok videos since early June
Fact Check: Did Scott Bessent confirm Trump’s face will appear on a new US coin?
A rumor claimed that the Treasury planned to feature Donald Trump on a commemorative coin as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026
Fact Check: Did Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively respond to Justin Baldoni's statement?
The claim emerged after Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, released a video discussing the emotional impact of the legal battle
Fact Check: Did Trump share photo of Lindsey Graham holding apology banner?
Trump's alleged post gained traction following Lindsey Graham's death on July 11, 2026
Fact Check: Are Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union getting a divorce?
The rumor surfaced online after Dwyane Wade said he would spend part of the day with his wife, Gabrielle Union
Fact Check: Does newly released surveillance footage show Tyler Robinson shooting Charlie Kirk?
A post claimed that surveillance footage shown during Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing captured him firing the shot that killed Charlie Kirk
Fact Check: Did Tyler Robinson say he doesn't want death penalty amid preliminary hearings?
Viral posts allege that Robinson said he does not want the death penalty, with some suggesting his stance is tied to Utah's method of execution
Fact Check: Did Muslims in Dearborn try to stop churches from ringing their bells?
A Facebook post reported, 'Muslims in Dearborn, Michigan Demand Churches Stop Ringing Bells on Sunday'
Fact Check: Is Mitch McConnell's home being renovated while he's hospitalized?
A video claiming a flooring company was seen measuring inside Mitch McConnell's home is going viral
Is the photo of young Zohran Mamdani with Epstein, Gates and Clinton real?
The image gained renewed attention following the release of US Justice Department documents that mentioned Mamdani's mother
Fact Check: Did Trump doze off during his meeting with Turkey President Erdogan?
Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a bilateral meeting held alongside the NATO summit in Turkey
Fact Check: Did Trump leave his Qatari plane after Iranian hackers hijacked its TVs?
The viral post appears to combine real news about Trump's aircraft with political humor involving Fox News, Obama, and Iranian cyber threats
Fact Check: Did Jack Antonoff come out as gay amid reports of his split from Margaret Qualley?
A video that identified a man dancing energetically and performing a full split at a 'Stop Pipelines Now' street protest as Antonoff
Fact Check: Are reports of Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff's separation true?
Reports circulating online claim that Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff have ended their marriage after three years, alleging that their relationship had been rocky
Fact Check: Did Sen Susan Collins say insider trading should be legal?
Collins helped pass the 2012 STOCK Act, which reaffirmed that members of Congress are subject to insider-trading laws