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Anna Rascouët-Paz

Anna Rascouët-Paz is based in Brooklyn, NYC, and has worked at Bloomberg News, Annual Reviews, and WNYC (Radiolab), making complex subjects accessible to diverse audiences. She has expanded the digital presence of both Annual Reviews and Radiolab, creating deeply researched, engaging content. She has a strong background in economics, business and science, and speaks English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese fluently.Got tips? Reach out to her on Signal at rascouetsnopes.41 or via email at anna@snopes.com.

U.S. President Donald Trump sits in the oval office in front of a gilded fireplace, pointing at the person he is talking to.

Did Trump threaten to invade Spain? What we know

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 4, 2026

In a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House, Donald Trump said, "We co ...

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On a desk, a tablet's screen shows a Polymarket page listing a wager that reads "US strikes Iran by...?" With the options March 7 and March 31 underneath.

Unpacking claims Polymarket bets on Iran strikes point to insider knowledge

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 3, 2026

Bettors on the site wagered more than half a billion dollars on when the U.S. would attack Iran. ...

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The photograph shows the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C. Its façade features images of Booker T. Washington, Catharine Beecher and Charlie Kirk.

Department of Education hung Charlie Kirk banner on DC building near education heroes message

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 2, 2026

Kirk's portrait appeared alongside images of education advocates Booker T. Washington and Cathar ...

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U.S. President Donald Trump points to his right during his 2026 State of the Union address in Congress.

Did school officials try to 'secretly transition' Sage Blair, Trump's 2026 State of the Union guest? What we know

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 2, 2026

The claim was the focus of a lawsuit that a federal court dismissed in 2024.

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Singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder sings and plays the piano on stage wearing sunglasses and a red jacket.

Why Stevie Wonder appears in Epstein files for refusing to perform for Israeli army

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 2, 2026

Among the released Epstein files were newsletters Epstein apparently subscribed to, not just his ...

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Leonardo DiCaprio, wearing a tuxedo, poses for photographers at the BAFTA Film Awards

7 claims about Leonardo DiCaprio we've screened

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 1, 2026

The Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor, who's starred in dozens of blockbuster movies, has be ...

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Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland, a 75-year-old man with white hair, photographed on Feb. 12, 2026.

Unpacking claims former Norwegian PM attempted suicide over Epstein ties

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 25, 2026 (Updated: Feb. 26, 2026)

Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalized, but his lawyer denied that he had tried to end his life.

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Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum, a Latina wearing a dark outfit, gestures as she speaks during a daily morning briefing at Palacio Nacional on Feb. 23, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Why Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum once said war on narcos was 'fascism'

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 24, 2026

Her quote gained new life after an operation by Mexico's federal forces led to the death of cart ...

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Did Trump call C-SPAN as 'John Barron' after SCOTUS tariff ruling? We inspected the claim

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 23, 2026

The U.S. president reportedly used the alias "John Barron" to call New York City reporters in th ...

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Trump said US is only country that allows mail-in ballots. Here's the truth

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 23, 2026

At least 31 other nations allow in-country postal voting, either for all voters or for some.

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Did Trump make over 4K wire transfers to Epstein totaling $1B? Claim doesn't add up

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 23, 2026

Democratic U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said his aides identified 4,725 transactions to and from one of E ...

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Stevie Wonder appears in Epstein files for refusing to perform for Israeli army. Here's why

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 20, 2026

Files the DOJ released appeared to include newsletters Epstein subscribed to — not just his pers ...

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19 rumors about Epstein's emails we've unraveled

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 20, 2026

We've shed light on several claims — true and false — since millions of documents tied to Epstei ...

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Texas GOP candidate Bo French called for deporting several Native Americans

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 19, 2026

His campaign said he didn't call to deport all Native Americans, but rather only the ones in the ...

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Investigating claim Dr. Oz invited Epstein to Valentine's Day party in 2016

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 18, 2026

The rumor circulated online after former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene mentioned it in a podcast a ...

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Unpacking study claiming Kurt Cobain's death was homicide

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 17, 2026

No other credible source has reached the same conclusion. The Seattle Police Department says its ...

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Did Trump admin say 'we don't know where' sun goes at night?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 16, 2026

The claim spread after the Trump administration revoked a scientific finding that carbon dioxide ...

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Frida Baby used sexual innuendo in its marketing. It sparked an uproar

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 13, 2026 (Updated: Feb. 16, 2026)

The company took down at least one controversial social media post.

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Epstein ordered sulfuric acid on same day FBI opened probe. Files show mundane reason

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 12, 2026

Some social media users suggested the acid was to make bodies disappear.

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GOP lawmakers called for FCC probe over Bad Bunny's halftime show. We broke down his lyrics

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 11, 2026

While Bad Bunny may have pushed the boundaries of acceptable content in his lyrics for TV, it re ...

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