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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.

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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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No, Trump Didn't Appoint Former NBA Star Karl Malone as Child Protective Services Director

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 21, 2024

Trump's choices for leadership positions led to much controversy online.

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Earth's Magnetic North Pole Is Moving Toward Russia?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 20, 2024 (Updated: Nov. 21, 2024)

It would be more unusual if the magnetic North Pole weren't moving at all.

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Contrary to Rumor, Pete Hegseth Does Not Have Nazi Tattoos

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 18, 2024 (Updated: Oct. 9, 2025)

Pictures of Hegseth's alleged tats circulated online after Trump announced his appointment.

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Elon Musk Bought Ford?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 14, 2024

Videos on YouTube alleged that the Tesla CEO had expanded his automotive business.

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What We Know About Claim Harris' 2024 Presidential Campaign Ended Up $20M in Debt

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 13, 2024

Some social media users were concerned about just how much money the vice president's campaign w ...

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Senate Republicans to Pick New Majority Leader in Secret Vote — Which Is Not Unusual

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 11, 2024

Some right-wing commentators were frustrated to learn the final ballot would be conducted in secret.

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Real Sign Reading 'Women Are Property' at Texas State University Demonstration?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 8, 2024

The signs quickly sparked outrage on social media.

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What to Know About the Millions of So-Called 'Missing Votes' in 2024 US Election

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 8, 2024

Some Republicans claimed vote tallies proved the 2020 election was stolen. Some Democrats claime ...

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No, US Rep. Jamie Raskin Didn't Say Democrats 'Won't Be Certifying the Election'

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 5, 2024

He allegedly said, "Let folks cast their votes for Trump if that’s their choice. But mark my wor ...

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Did Trump Mime Sex Acts With Microphone at Campaign Rally? Your Guess Is as Good as Ours

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 5, 2024

The "Weekend Update" segment on "Saturday Night Live" poked fun at the former president's microp ...

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No, Michael Jordan Didn't Endorse Trump

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 4, 2024

Rumors swirled on social media right before the 2024 presidential election.

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Why Most of US 'Falls Back' for Daylight Saving Time

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 2, 2024

Contrary to common usage, the correct terminology is "daylight saving," not "daylight savings."

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Amid Claims of Election Interference, California Says Order of Candidates on Ballot Is Randomized

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 1, 2024

Early voters complained on social media that Republican presidential candidates were not listed ...

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Biden Administration Didn't Approve Directive Giving Pentagon Permission To Kill U.S. Protesters

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 1, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed it was the "first time in history" the Pentagon had held such power.

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