Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Dan Evon
March 23, 2020
No, but we don't doubt the effectiveness of such a strategy.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
March 23, 2020
A stark illustration of the tragic impact coronavirus had on parts of Italy in 2020.
Written by: Dan Evon
March 23, 2020
These two countries took different approaches in the early days of the pandemic and saw vastly d ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
March 22, 2020
Bananas are a good source of various nutrients, but eating them doesn't offer solid protection a ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
March 20, 2020
News of the NBA legend's death overshadowed the emerging COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. in late J ...
Written by: Bethania Palma
March 20, 2020
Coupon scams are not uncommon — with or without a global pandemic.
Written by: Bethania Palma
March 20, 2020
A few wildlife sightings were excitedly shared across social media as a note of sunny news amid ...
Written by: Snopes Staff
March 20, 2020
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Written by: David Mikkelson
March 20, 2020
If only people recognized "predictions" before the calamitous events they supposedly anticipate.
Written by: Dan Evon
March 20, 2020
A few McDonald's locations in the U.S. made a major announcement about kids' meals.
Written by: Bethania Palma
March 20, 2020
Fake Trump tweets were just the tip of the iceberg as misinformation swirled during the COVID-19 ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
March 19, 2020
Financial assistance related to COVID-19 issues may be available, but applicants must be sure to ...
Written by: Dan Evon
March 19, 2020
A few bright spots do indeed shine amid the doom and gloom of the new coronavirus.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
March 19, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump has faced criticism for his insistence in referring to COVID-19 as t ...
Written by: Dan Evon
March 19, 2020
Don't hold your breath for this rumored movie version.
Written by: Bethania Palma
March 18, 2020
A number of hoaxes have circulated amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Written by: Dan Evon
March 18, 2020
A test graphic using dummy data was never meant to hit the airwaves.
Written by: Dan Evon
March 18, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that he felt COVID-19 was a pandemic "long before it was cal ...
Written by: Dan Evon
March 18, 2020
This rumor about Oprah Winfrey was a sliver of a much larger conspiracy theory spreading dangero ...
Written by: Dan Evon
March 17, 2020
An unclear headline and a paywalled article led to some confusion about Amazon's announcement.
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