Fact-Checking
AI is creeping into every space of our lives, experts caution
From viral shrimp messiahs to fake news popes, AI is warping how we see the world — and what we believe
May 7, 2025
RFK Jr. says DARPA is spraying chemtrails — with no evidence and no basis in fact
The white streaks behind planes are condensation trails made of ice, not chemicals sprayed by the Defense Department
May 7, 2025
Trump-era fentanyl seizures have not saved up to 258 million lives, as Pam Bondi said. Here’s why.
Experts say Bondi’s math is wildly off. Most Americans aren’t at risk of a fentanyl overdose, and seizure data doesn’t tell the full story
May 6, 2025
How accurate is ‘Conclave’ in depicting the papal election process? We fact-checked the movie
While the film gets some details right, it takes liberties with the process, including the cardinals’ interactions and rule-breaking
May 2, 2025
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