In today's episode, we dive into the swirling rumor around actor Ben Stiller and a wild claim from Ukraine. A false story suggests that Ben Stiller took four million dollars from Ukrainian President Zelenskyi, and that USAID spent millions sending celebrities to the country to bolster the war effort. In truth, although Stiller did travel to Ukraine, he confirmed that his visit was entirely self-funded. The rumor originated from a dubious post allegedly from E! News—complete with glaring spelling mistakes—that even caught the attention of figures like Elon Musk. As one source insightfully notes, "it seems clear that this post is a fabrication," serving as a reminder to always verify news with reliable sources.

Key points from the article:

• The rumor falsely claims Ben Stiller received four million dollars from Zelenskyi.
• Allegations were made that USAID funded celebrity trips to Ukraine with millions of dollars.
• Ben Stiller’s trip to Ukraine was entirely self-funded.
• The misinformation originated from a fabricated E! News post circulating on social media.
• Elon Musk retweeted the false story, lending it undue attention.
• No legitimate E! News article backs up these claims; the post is riddled with evident spelling mistakes.
• Fact-checking sites like Snopes have debunked this rumor, highlighting the importance of verifying news before sharing.
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