Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz
Aug. 10, 2024
"Love them both. Can't wait to watch the show," one Facebook user said.
Written by: Caroline Wazer
Aug. 9, 2024
One commenter called the video "A perfect example of the power of being deeply humbled ... Absol ...
Written by: Nikki Dobrin
Aug. 9, 2024
The photo was taken from Swift's official Instagram, where on Aug. 6, 2024, she shared a carouse ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Aug. 9, 2024
One user on X said, "Fox News is doing their best to make Walz look cool."
Written by: Jack Izzo
Aug. 9, 2024 (Updated: Aug. 14, 2024)
The unfounded claim was shared by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, among others. It needs signifi ...
Written by: Nikki Dobrin
Aug. 9, 2024
The actor's working relationship with Disney has spanned decades, having been cast in his first ...
Written by: Jack Izzo
Aug. 9, 2024
The claim about the two actors appeared numerous times throughout 2024.
Written by: Taija PerryCook
Aug. 9, 2024
Throughout her career, Kamala Harris has supported the reinstatement of the 1994 assault weapons ...
Written by: David Emery Sean Eifert
Aug. 9, 2024 (Updated: Aug. 12, 2024)
One X user commented, "You can tell it's photoshopped."
Written by: Jordan Liles
Aug. 9, 2024
Online users shared a screenshot claiming Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz posted on X about "the best pa ...
Written by: Caroline Wazer
Aug. 8, 2024 (Updated: Aug. 9, 2024)
A Facebook post claimed the programming distributor would "never show another Olympic games" unl ...
Written by: Sean Eifert
Aug. 9, 2024
The original Olympic Games in ancient Greece took place in Olympia.
Written by: Nikki Dobrin
Aug. 9, 2024
The rumor first appeared before WNBA star Griner participated in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Aug. 8, 2024
It’s said to measure the same length as a standard pencil.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Aug. 8, 2024
According to the National Park Service, the March on Washington in August 1963 drew an estimated ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Aug. 8, 2024
Are lifeguards unnecessary at Olympic swimming events, as some people have suggested?
Written by: Jack Izzo
Aug. 8, 2024
The claim was shared by the Republican National Committee's official research account on X.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Aug. 8, 2024
A purported ESPN article was titled, "Questions Surround LeBron James As Investigation Dives Int ...
Written by: Caroline Wazer
Aug. 8, 2024
A Facebook post claimed Hobby Lobby had been one of the largest U.S. sponsors of the Games.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Aug. 8, 2024
Snopes readers asked about the rumor while the 2024 Paris Olympics were ongoing.
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