After a long wait for the iPhone 16, various rumors and fake news have circulated on social media. Recently, an invitation poster suggested that Apple will launch the iPhone 16 on September 10, 2024. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading and not officially released by Apple. This is […]
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After the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there were various viral claims circulating, as often happens with major events. One of them is circulating around a major mobile phone brand, Samsung. It says Samsung has ended its partnership and dropped out of $1 billion advertising campaigns with the International Olympics Committee. However, after conducting research […]
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A viral video depicting performers transforming themselves into real animals surfaced on social media, sparking various reactions by the users. However, a Google Reverse Image search revealed that the above video had been generated by AI
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A few weeks ago, former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife endorsed Kamala Harris’ nomination for the upcoming Presidential Election. Afterward, an old photo of Michelle Obama with a masculine look surfaced on social media, sparking various reactions. However, a Google Reverse Image search revealed that the photos of Michelle Obama had been digitally […]
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As the 2024 Olympics unfold in Paris, a lively news item has spread on social media claiming that the American table tennis team, whose members have Chinese-looking faces, defeated the Chinese national team to win a gold medal. This information has been widely circulated in recent days. However, we have found this claim to be […]
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The truth behind a viral photo showing a man shooting backwards at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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While KFC strives to maintain high standards, there can occasionally be issues related to food quality or hygiene. The viral video claiming that KFC’s chicken wings are moving creepily has sparked significant interest and concern on social media. The movement shown in the video may be due to editing, special effects, or external factors. This […]
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The truth behind a viral video of Joe Biden cursing his critics after he withdrew from reelection.
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The photos circulating on social media purporting to show Donald Trump and his Secret Service detail smiling after he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt are actually altered and misleading. These images have been manipulated to add smiles, which has contributed to baseless claims suggesting that the attack was staged or part of a setup. This […]
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Recently, a video surfaced online featuring an individual falsely claiming to be Thomas Crooks, purportedly involved in the shooting incident targeting Donald Trump. However, upon closer examination and fact-checking, it has been confirmed that this person is not Thomas Matthew Crooks. The video was later revealed to be a hoax, perpetrated by an impostor on […]
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump miraculously escaped with minor injuries to his ear from a shooting attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on 13th July. The incident naturally captured headlines around the world, and a lot of attention was drawn to the person who tried this assassination attempt. Social Media Posts In this context, […]
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The truth behind a viral claim stating Starbucks had genuinely rebranded to Vista Coffee.
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The truth behind a viral photo showing a cow with blood-stained bones resembling the new logo of McDonald’s in the US.
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While Apple’s FaceTime feature on iPhones, Macs, and tablets allows users to make voice and video calls with ease conveniently, some social media users recently posted a claim message stating that the giant company plans to charge FaceTime users. However, Fact Crescendo fact-finding found that the claim posted on Facebook was misleading. Let’s look at […]
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The truth behind a viral video showing Canada’s CN Tower shaking due to an earthquake
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Given how common and pervasive fake news is in today’s world, it can affect consumer behavioral intentions. In addition to losing revenue and market share, brands have also seen a decline in their reputations, which has had an impact on their financial situation. Meanwhile, a viral news article published on a website claiming that America’s […]
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The truth behind a viral photo circulated on social media showing an orangutan helping a geologist trapped in a mud pool.
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The truth behind a viral photo circulated on social media showing a train running next to a cliff.
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A viral claim on social media recently said many sharks were found alive in a supermarket in Dubai city after the flood hitting this city faded away. The claim has been widely shared and commented on by social media users. However, running the reverse image search proves the claim was false
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A video clip depicting many cars swapped by the flood was recently circulated on social media with the caption that a flood hit Dubai in 2024. The video has been shared many times by social media users. After running a reverse image search, however, we found out the post was misleading.
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