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Jack Izzo

Jack Izzo is a San Diego-born, Chicago-based journalist who joined Snopes in October 2023. Prior to Snopes, Jack graduated with a B.S. in journalism from Northwestern University, where he researched the psychology of misinformation under Prof. David Rapp. Jack writes about anything and everything — he covered scientific breakthroughs at Popular Science, Northwestern sports for InsideNU, and has a short documentary premiering at the AmDocs film festival in 2024. A two-time "Jeopardy!" alumnus, Jack enjoys climbing rocks, throwing frisbees, solving Rubik’s Cubes, and DJing at his former college radio station, WNUR.

Video Accuses Honey Browser Extension of Shady Business Practices and We Found Some Truth to It

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 30, 2024

A viral video alleged that the coupon-finding browser extension is a scam.

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Notice Those Small Holes In Pot Lids? They Have Practical Purposes

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 30, 2024

Whether for measuring food temperature or letting steam out, the small holes are more than just ...

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US Intelligence Agency Recommends Switching Multifactor Authentication Methods

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 24, 2024

Any kind of multifactor authentication is better than nothing, but one particular method is less ...

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Drake Bought Out Floor Seats at Kendrick Lamar's Toronto Shows? There's No Evidence He Did

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 23, 2024

Lamar is playing two shows at Toronto's Rogers Centre in June 2025.

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Musk Falsely Claimed Spending Bill Included 40% Salary Increase for Congress. Here's the Real Number

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 20, 2024

The bipartisan bill failed, and it's unknown whether its successor will include a provision to i ...

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Biden's Critics Claim He's Issued More Pardons Than Any Other President. Here Are the Numbers

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 19, 2024 (Updated: Jan. 17, 2025)

Jimmy Carter's pardon for the more than 200,000 Vietnam War draft dodgers is a difficult record ...

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ABC CEO Did Not Announce Plans to Cancel 'The View'

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 17, 2024

One Facebook account that shared the rumor said the CEO branded "The View" television's worst sh ...

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Elon Musk Didn't Go into Restaurant Disguised as Homeless Person

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 12, 2024

Similar claims appeared in numerous videos posted on social media.

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No, Disney Did Not Buy TikTok for $100B

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 10, 2024

A TikTok post sharing the claim gained over 1 million views.

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Pope Francis Presented Nativity Scene Featuring Baby Jesus Wrapped in Kaffiyeh Scarf

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 9, 2024

The 2024 Nativity of Bethlehem, displayed in the Vatican, was designed by two Palestinian artists.

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Video Shows Cloud 'Falling From the Sky' Near Indonesian Construction Site?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 5, 2024

Natural clouds are made up of ice crystals and water droplets with little to no weight.

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Yes, FBI Announced Texting Between iPhone and Android Is Not Secure

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 5, 2024

While iPhone to iPhone and Android to Android messages are secure, sending a message between the ...

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No, Elon Musk Wasn't Kicked Out of Hospital for Wearing MAGA Hat

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 4, 2024

According to the story, Musk had become the hospital's majority shareholder the week prior.

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No, Trump Didn't Help Homeless Vet in NYC Find Housing, Job

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 3, 2024

Commenters praised Trump's supposed generous actions.

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Black Plastic Cooking Utensils Might Expose People to Toxic Chemicals from E-Waste?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 30, 2024 (Updated: Dec. 17, 2024)

A peer-reviewed study found evidence that common household objects made of black plastic contain ...

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Why Do We Decorate Trees for Christmas?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 29, 2024

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, nobody knows your origin.

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Exploring the Long History of Plymouth Rock

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 28, 2024

America's most famous rock has been moved a few different times, as it turns out.

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No, Mexican President Didn't Stop Migrant Caravans After Trump Threatened Tariffs

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 27, 2024

The claim followed a letter published by the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum.

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Keanu Reeves Refused to Give 'Lifetime Achievement Award' to Whoopi Goldberg?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 22, 2024

Posts across social media platforms claimed Reeves said "she's not a good person."

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Black Plastic Cooking Utensils Can Expose You to Toxic Chemicals?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 22, 2024 (Updated: Dec. 17, 2024)

A peer-reviewed study found evidence of plastics contaminated by electronic waste during a recyc ...

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