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Taija PerryCook

Taija PerryCook is a Seattle-based journalist. Her work began in the political sphere as a legislative correspondent for Cascade PBS and took her overseas as a reporter for the Jordan Times in Amman, Jordan, before she landed at Snopes as a fact-checker. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Washington with minors in human rights and law, societies, and justice. Passions include film photography, competitive archery, and filling her apartment with unread books. 

Tesla Announced Release of Hydrogen-Powered Car, the 'Model H'?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 3, 2024

Articles claimed that Elon Musk, once a critic of hydrogen-powered cars, reversed his position.

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Real Poster for a 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' Sequel?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 2, 2024

A viral post claimed it would be available for streaming in December 2024 on Amazon Prime Video.

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Richard Gere Is 'Following Ellen' and Leaving US?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 27, 2024

The actor said on Nov. 20, 2024, that his family would be moving to Spain.

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Unpacking Claims That Ellen Left US After Trump Won

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 26, 2024

A video allegedly showing DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, at a pub in the U.K. has gone ...

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Ellen DeGeneres and Whoopi Goldberg Moved to U.K., Saying 'We Don't Like This America'?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 25, 2024

Reports have suggested Ellen DeGeneres and her wife sold their California home for a permanent m ...

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No, Ambulance Didn't Take Trump Away From Mar-a-Lago

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 22, 2024

A post on X that claimed two ambulances full of Secret Service employees left Mar-a-Lago receive ...

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Authentic Photos of Squirrel 'Stopping to Smell Flower'?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 15, 2024

"Lil guy was just enjoying his day until the paparazzi ruined it," one person wrote.

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US Has Dropped from 1st to 24th Worldwide in Education Since 1979?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 15, 2024

Then-President Jimmy Carter founded the Department of Education in 1979.

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False Rumor Alleges Sephora Donated to Trump's Presidential Campaign

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 12, 2024

“I HOPE we all understand the assignment for this Christmas season," a viral post read.

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A white man lies on his bed. Above him is a blue uniform and a red flag with blue stripes in a "X" with white stars going through it.

Real Pic of 116-Year-Old Civil War Veteran on His Deathbed?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 10, 2024

In the last months of his life, serious doubts were raised about the alleged soldier's age and t ...

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'Tray Catch' Scene in 'Spider-Man' Was Done Without Special Effects?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 10, 2024

"That's all Tobey, which is pretty impressive," Kirsten Dunst supposedly recalled.

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What We Know About Claim Some PA Trump Voters Won't Get Christmas Bonus Due to Tariffs

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 8, 2024

A story about workers at a manufacturing plant received millions of views.

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No, JD Vance Won't Be 1st Catholic US Vice President

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 8, 2024

A self-described "comedian turned theologian" started the viral rumor.

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Yes, Trump Will Be 2nd US President To Serve 2 Nonconsecutive Terms

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 6, 2024

Echoes of an election that took place in the late 1800s reverberated in 2024.

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All Votes Were Counted on Election Night Before 2020?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 6, 2024

The claims fuel conspiracies of widespread election fraud.

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Alleged Voter Fraud in 2024 Election: Every Claim We've Fact-Checked

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 4, 2024

From dead people voting to election interference, we've got the facts.

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Are Dead People Voting in Large Numbers in US Elections? Here Are the Facts

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 4, 2024

As the 2024 election loomed, here's why the specter of dead people voting was not a threat to el ...

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Did Trump Once Say 'I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had'?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 25, 2024

A report making the claim in The Atlantic relied on the alleged testimony of two people who had ...

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Harris Claims She Had a Job at McDonald's in the '80s. Here's What We Know

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 22, 2024

Former President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed — without evidence — that the vice president wa ...

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McDonald's Sent Memo on Political Involvement After Trump Worked at Pennsylvania Store?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 21, 2024

"We are not red or blue — we are golden," the internal document allegedly read.

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