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Nick Hardinges

Nick Hardinges is a journalist from Kent, England, based in London. Prior to Snopes, he worked as a fact-checker at Reuters, where he covered a range of misinformation topics, such as conspiracy theories about so-called “15-minute cities” and heart issues in professional athletes. He contributed to the Reuters World News podcast, along with external podcasts, and co-hosted presentations about how to combat misinformation to overseas journalists. Hardinges also worked as a digital news editor at U.K.-based radio station LBC, where he worked beside some of the country’s biggest names in radio. He was an intern reporter at his local TV station, KMTV, after graduating with distinction in multimedia journalism at the University of Kent. Hardinges loves playing rugby league for the Medway Dragons, following his favorite bands in venues across the capital, and agonizing over his favorite soccer team, West Ham United.

No, Photo Doesn't Show Israeli Settlers Trying To 'Tear Palestinian Child Apart'

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 26, 2024

The image was shared online in late June 2024 amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.

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'Hawk Tuah Girl' Fired from Preschool Teaching Job After Viral Video?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 26, 2024

A video of the woman rapidly spread online due to her risqué relationship advice.

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2 US Astronauts Stranded in Space Due to Spacecraft Issues?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 25, 2024

American astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams left Earth aboard the Boeing Starliner on Ju ...

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Rumors Claim You Must Use Pencils — Not Pens — on UK Ballots. Here's the Truth

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 25, 2024

Some social media users falsely claimed "you must vote with pencil" or "don't write in pen."

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Real 'Mom and Dad's Swinger Party' Book for Kids?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 25, 2024

The book was published by a Canadian-based author, comedian and YouTuber.

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Mario's Catchphrase Is 'Itsumi Mario,' Meaning 'Super Mario' in Japanese?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 24, 2024 (Updated: Nov. 11, 2024)

Social media users claimed "Itsumi" meant "super" in Japanese and therefore Mario's catchphrase ...

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Seattle Police Department Hiring 'Illegal' DACA Immigrants as Officers?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 20, 2024

DACA recipients (aka "Dreamers") were said to be eligible for positions within the city's law en ...

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Caitlin Clark Signed Multi-Million Dollar Deal with Samsung?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 20, 2024

Rumors about the WNBA star spread online after she missed out on Olympics selection in June 2024.

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No, This Isn't a Real Pic of Trump Posing with MAGA Supporter

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 19, 2024

The image showed the former U.S. president with a strangely puffy, darkened face.

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Romanian Soccer Fans Chanted 'Putin' During Euro 2024 Match Against Ukraine?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 18, 2024

Romania beat Ukraine 3-0 in the two teams' first game of the 2024 UEFA European Football Champio ...

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Shaq Threw De Niro Out of His Restaurant for Being 'Creepy Woke'?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 18, 2024

Shaquille O'Neal co-owns the fast food restaurant Big Chicken.

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Canada Preparing for 2nd US Civil War?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 17, 2024

Canada was purportedly concerned about rising ideological divisions, democratic erosion and dome ...

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Megan Rapinoe Disqualified from Soccer Hall of Fame?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 14, 2024

The former U.S. soccer player retired from the sport in October 2023.

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YouTube Ads Will Now Replay If You Look Away from Your Screen?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 14, 2024

Some social media users compared the idea to the dystopian TV series Black Mirror.

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MAGA Supporter Accidentally Burned Down Home While Setting Fire to Pride Flag?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 14, 2024

The alleged calamity supposedly occurred in Iowa.

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Biden Listed as 'Dead in 2018' on Ancestry.com?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 13, 2024 (Updated: June 14, 2024)

A disclaimer on the genealogy website explains that anyone can upload information to the database.

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Gordon Ramsay Resigned as Tyson Foods Spokesman Over Bugs in Products?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 13, 2024

The outspoken TV chef purportedly said he did not want to promote bugs being used in the company ...

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Unfounded Rumor Claims Benjamin Franklin Once Gave an Antisemitic Speech

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 12, 2024

The U.S. founding father supposedly urged an audience in 1787 to exclude Jewish people "from the ...

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Kevin Spacey Said 'Young Girls' Were on Epstein Plane He Flew on with Clinton Foundation Members?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 12, 2024

The actor reportedly made the revelation during a tell-all interview with Piers Morgan.

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'Giant Rat' Caught on Film in New York City Bodega?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

June 12, 2024 (Updated: June 13, 2024)

Someone in the Big Apple allegedly spotted the rodent while shopping.

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