AKUKU-TORU, RIVERS STATE – The leadership of the Soku community in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State has vehemently denied reports of an explosion at the Soku gas facility, urging the public to disregard such misleading claims. General Secretary of the community, Mr. Witness Alasia, refuted allegations of an explosion hitting a gas pipeline … Read more
Beijing, China – In 1989, Beijing’s Tiananmen Square became the epicenter of a series of protests that challenged Communist Party rule in the country. What began as a demand for freedom of expression and an end to corruption by a group of students escalated into a significant movement as thousands of citizens joined them in … Read more
LEE COUNTY, S.C. – A woman is currently receiving medical treatment in the hospital after being involved in a violent altercation near Bishopville. Law enforcement authorities have apprehended two suspects in connection to the incident, dispelling rumors that have been circulating on social media. The investigation into the assault is ongoing, with more arrests expected … Read more
TAMPA, Florida – Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have been buzzing with alarming messages about a supposed recall of tainted Ramen noodles, warning users about a deadly bacteria. Despite the sensational claims circulating online, there is no evidence to support these allegations, according to both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Read more
Asheville, North Carolina – A viral claim circulating in Buncombe County suggesting a significantly higher death toll from Hurricane Helene than reported by state officials has been debunked after a thorough fact-check by BPR News. The claim, attributing inflated numbers to a nonprofit group, has been refuted by various sources citing misinformation as the likely … Read more
Beirut, Lebanon – Recent rumors circulating online claiming that iPhones and solar panels exploded in Lebanon are false. Experts have debunked these claims, stating that there is no evidence to support such incidents. These rumors have caused unnecessary panic and misinformation among the public. The spread of misinformation is a growing concern globally, with social … Read more
New Delhi, India – The recent debate on India’s Muslim population explosion has generated significant interest and controversy. The issue, often referred to as “Hamare Baarah,” questions the notion of a rapid increase in the Muslim population and its implications for the country’s demographics. A key concern raised in the discussion is the accuracy of … Read more
Dallas, Texas – A video circulating on Facebook claims that a billion people have died since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The video, posted by The People’s Voice, presents the alarming statistic of a significant decline in the global population since 2021, with on-screen text stating “Global population reduced by 1 billion since 2021 − Media … Read more
AUSTIN, Texas – The Travis County District Attorney’s Office issued an apology to the family of a murder victim following a second post-conviction innocence hearing in a decades-old case. The hearing focused on the murder of Anita Byington, for which Allen Andre Causey was convicted in 1992. Causey was paroled in 2022, and the Texas … Read more