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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Izz Scott LaMagdeleine is the web producer/production editor for Snopes. They were first hired as a fact-checker, and previously worked in audience engagement at publications like CalMatters, The Texas Tribune, and PolitiFact. Their explainer on gender-affirming care was a finalist for an award by the Institute of Nonprofit News, as part of the Tribune’s package “Gender Affirming Care in Texas.” The explainer was also cited as a source on Wikipedia. Izz is a proud member of the Trans Journalists Association, Online News Association, and Ida B. Wells Society. In addition to their work at Snopes, they love Studio Ghibli movies, singing along to Carly Rae Jepsen bops, and soup.

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Don't panic if you see 'new Covid health advisory' message spreading online

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Jan. 26, 2026

Much of the message's information was misleading about a real variant of the virus that causes C ...

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Our 10 most-read news stories of 2025

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Jan. 4, 2026

Fact checks aside, these stories were most popular with Snopes readers last year.

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25 Epstein-related rumors we investigated in 2025

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Jan. 2, 2026

Snopes has fact-checked claims about the convicted sex offender for years. 2025 was especially busy.

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Our 10 most popular news stories of 2025

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Dec. 29, 2025

Snopes reporters worked hard in 2025 to investigate wide-ranging rumors. Here are the news stori ...

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Snopes' favorite claims we unpacked in 2025

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Dec. 27, 2025

From a controversial California law to alleged Labubu lore, these are the stories Snopes staff c ...

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Looking back on 2025: Rumors that took us down research rabbit holes

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Dec. 25, 2025

Snopes works hard to get to the bottom of every claim it investigates. These rumors took more ti ...

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25 rumors involving Epstein we inspected in 2025

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Dec. 23, 2025

Rumors about Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged connections swirled this year. These ones stood out ...

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Here's how to get Snopes' new app

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Oct. 14, 2025

The truth is now just a tap away.

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17 rumors we've investigated about Charlie Kirk assassination

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Sept. 15, 2025

We've investigated claims related to the suspected shooter, as well as quotes Kirk once said.

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6 claims we've fact-checked about Charlie Kirk following assassination

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Sept. 11, 2025

We investigated several comments the conservative commentator reportedly made. He died on Sept. ...

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Picking apart claim organic produce isn't safe anymore after 'Bill Gates Apeel' won USDA approval

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Aug. 21, 2025

Actor Michelle Pfeiffer apologized for an Instagram post that contained the claim in July 2025.

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Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 24, 2025

The WWE Hall of Famer died at age 71, according to reputable news outlets.

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Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne has died

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 22, 2025

The heavy metal legend died at age 76, according to reputable news outlets.

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Texas floods: 10 rumors about celebrity acts of kindness

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 18, 2025

From Bruce Springsteen to Coco Gauff to Patrick Mahomes, numerous stars have been at the center ...

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13 Trump-Musk feud claims we've fact-checked

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 16, 2025

The complicated relationship between the two men came to an explosive head online in early June ...

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15 claims we've investigated about LA protests

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 14, 2025

The protests began on June 6, 2025, continuing for a straight week.

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Yes, the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson has died

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 11, 2025

He died at age 82, according to reputable news outlets.

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13 claims we've fact-checked about the Trump-Musk feud

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 7, 2025

Tensions came to an explosive head online between the former allies in early June 2025.

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25 rumors involving Musk as he leaves Trump administration

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

May 29, 2025

The tech billionaire said that his "scheduled time as a Special Government Employee" had ended.

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20 rumors involving George Floyd to mark 5th anniversary of murder

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

May 25, 2025

One rumor we've fact-checked is whether U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters once introduced a bill to rename ...

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