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 of 74 stock market record highs true?
The claim drew attention as Trump repeatedly cited stock gains to bolster his economic record and investor confidence
Fact Check: Did US military GPS jamming cause a plane crash killing four?
The May 14 crash killed all four people on board and also sparked a wildfire that forced nearby residents to evacuate
Fact Check: Did Trump confront Hegseth over US weapons shortages?
Trump has publicly defended Hegseth, saying he is "extremely happy" with his performance
Fact Check: Did Zendaya say she and Tom Holland will never have children?
Zendaya has previously spoken about wanting children in the future while also sharing concerns about raising them in the public eye
Fact Check: Did Trump wear a new wig during his Las Vegas appearance?
Trump spoke at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas about his trade disputes with Canada
Fact Check: Is it true New York City's grocery stores will require shoppers to show ID?
The rumor began after comments made during a New York City press conference about Zohran Mamdani's proposed city-owned grocery stores
Fact Check: Is Ted Cruz's claim Democrats want to abolish Thanksgiving and Christmas true?
Cruz said Abdul El-Sayed and Zohran Mamdani were part of a "green-red convergence" of communists and Islamists
Fact Check: Did Israel say Trump is begging for a peace deal with Iran at any cost?
The claim spread as Trump continued to push for easing tensions in the Middle East through ceasefire efforts
Fact Check: Was Jeanine John Taele arrested over a Trump assassination plot?
Laura Loomer posted, "Another assassination attempt on President Trump was just thwarted"
Fact Check: Has the US used nearly 80% of its missile interceptors in the Iran war?
United States has significantly depleted its stockpile of key weapons during the ongoing Iran war
Fact Check: Did Trump have photos and videos of Reflecting Pool vandalism?
Trump reportedly has photographs and videos of people cutting the Reflecting Pool with a box knife
Fact Check: Did Trump fire Jeanine Pirro after blasting her over the Reflecting Pool case?
The rumor that Trump fired Jeanine Pirro began circulating after a video of her leaving the White House with a briefcase
Fact Check: Did 2,000 US firefighters help Canada fight its wildfires?
The post stated, "Carney’s silence on 2,000 US firefighters helping Canada - as this doesn’t suit his political base or tariff drama"
Fact Check: Is the US shutting down consulates in Canada, Japan, and Indonesia?
An X post read, "United States to shut down consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia"
Fact Check: Was Chad Williams' social media deleted before his identity was revealed?
Speculation surrounding 24-year-old Chad Williams spread rapidly on Sunday, August 2 as police released only limited information about the case
Fact Check: Did Iran launch a missile at a US-linked tanker near the Strait of Hormuz?
The post tied the alleged incident to Trump's remarks about reaching a deal on the Strait of Hormuz
Fact Check: Did Eminem and Hailie erase $700K in school lunch debt across Michigan?
Viral posts allege that rapper Eminem and his daughter, Hailie Jade, quietly erased $700K in school lunch debt across 103 Michigan schools
Fact Check: Did Jeff Bezos urge Trump to end USPS and hand mail delivery over to Amazon?
The claim gained traction as USPS continues to face financial challenges and scrutiny following its reported $9 billion loss in fiscal year 2025
Fact Check: Was Jordan Salinas the armed civilian who confronted the Idaho shooter?
Viral videos show an armed bystander exchanging gunfire with the rifle-wielding suspect during the August 2, 2026, shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho
Fact Check: Did Marco Rubio say Israel critics would be denied US visas?
The claim has reignited debate over free speech, immigration policy, and Washington's unwavering support for Israel