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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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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Jan. 4, 2026
Fact checks aside, these stories were most popular with Snopes readers last year.
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Jan. 2, 2026
Snopes has fact-checked claims about the convicted sex offender for years. 2025 was especially busy.
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Dec. 29, 2025
Snopes reporters worked hard in 2025 to investigate wide-ranging rumors. Here are the news stori ...
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Dec. 27, 2025
From a controversial California law to alleged Labubu lore, these are the stories Snopes staff c ...
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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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Dec. 23, 2025
Rumors about Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged connections swirled this year. These ones stood out ...
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Oct. 14, 2025
The truth is now just a tap away.
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Sept. 15, 2025
We've investigated claims related to the suspected shooter, as well as quotes Kirk once said.
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Sept. 11, 2025
We investigated several comments the conservative commentator reportedly made. He died on Sept. ...
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Aug. 21, 2025
Actor Michelle Pfeiffer apologized for an Instagram post that contained the claim in July 2025.
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July 24, 2025
The WWE Hall of Famer died at age 71, according to reputable news outlets.
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July 22, 2025
The heavy metal legend died at age 76, according to reputable news outlets.
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July 18, 2025
From Bruce Springsteen to Coco Gauff to Patrick Mahomes, numerous stars have been at the center ...
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June 16, 2025
The complicated relationship between the two men came to an explosive head online in early June ...
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June 14, 2025
The protests began on June 6, 2025, continuing for a straight week.
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June 11, 2025
He died at age 82, according to reputable news outlets.
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June 7, 2025
Tensions came to an explosive head online between the former allies in early June 2025.
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May 29, 2025
The tech billionaire said that his "scheduled time as a Special Government Employee" had ended.
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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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