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Examining authenticity of petition seeking clemency for truck driver in deadly Florida U-turn crash

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Aug. 27, 2025

At present, Harjinder Singh faces vehicular manslaughter and homicide charges but he hadn't ente ...

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Wide shot of US-Mexico border wall in Tijuana Mexico. A large eagle is painted over a green background. In the background beyond the border wall is the distant San Diego skyline

Real mural on Mexican side of border wall?

Written by: Emery Winter

Aug. 27, 2025

Mexican artists painted a mural on the Mexican side of the border wall in Friendship Park in Tij ...

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In this photo collage, a chart that purportedly depicts homophobic views declining around the world is in the foreground, while a person carrying a large rainbow pride flag is in the faded background.

Does this chart show decline of homophobic views worldwide?

Written by: Rae Deng

Aug. 27, 2025

The chart's subhead claimed it showed the "Share of people in each country who say homosexuality ...

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A Black woman holds up her right hand. People can be seen around her.

Oprah promoting 'pink salt recipe' for weight loss? Don't fall for scam

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Aug. 27, 2025

Fraudulent websites and videos falsely claimed Winfrey endorsed a so-called "pink salt trick," r ...

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Did National Guard members refuse Chicago deployment due to bone spurs?

Written by: Joey Esposito

Aug. 26, 2025

The claim originated with the long-running satirical column The Borowitz Report.

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Investigating claim Walmart fired executive for taking $30K in daily kickbacks from Indian staffing agencies

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 26, 2025

One online user's post alleged "massive fraud" at the retailer. Here's what we know.

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Unpacking rumor Trump and RFK Jr. plan to ban COVID-19 vaccine

Written by: Megan Loe

Aug. 26, 2025 (Updated: Aug. 27, 2025)

The claim stemmed from a Daily Beast report that cited Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a British cardiologis ...

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Don't fall for claim former Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren died

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Aug. 26, 2025

The latest death hoax appeared online in late August 2025.

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A group of people wearing masks hold signs that say "BELIEVE SURVIVORS," "MAX time for MAX well" and "DOJ: Don't forget! Epstein's clients are sex traffickers too"

Yes, Epstein survivors plan to hold a news conference on Sept. 3. Here's what we know

Written by: Rae Deng

Aug. 26, 2025

Reps. Ro Khanna, a Democrat, and Thomas Massie, a Republican, organized the news conference to c ...

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Taylor Swift announced engagement to Travis Kelce. Here are 25 claims we've fact-checked about her

Written by: Joey Esposito

Aug. 26, 2025

Snopes has investigated all manners of rumors about the pop superstar, from sending secret signa ...

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A white man wearing a dark blue suit sits while pointing with his right hand to the left.

Trump didn't say Japanese 'came through the Panama Canal' to attack Pearl Harbor

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Aug. 26, 2025

But the president has made errors when referring to the 1941 attack from Japan.

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A Black woman is pictured next to a white man. Both are speaking into microphones.

Did Jasmine Crockett 'take down' Mike Huckabee with Bible quotes during TV debate?

Written by: Megan Loe

Aug. 26, 2025

The claim originated from multiple YouTube videos posted in early and mid-August.

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Miami and Tampa have each had just a single 100-degree day in recorded history?

Written by: Emery Winter

Aug. 26, 2025

Miami's only daily high of 100 degrees Fahrenheit was in 1942. Tampa's first 100-degree day was ...

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11 rumors we've investigated about Brittney Griner

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Aug. 26, 2025

The WNBA star and three-time Olympic gold medalist has been the target of much fake news, includ ...

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A white woman with shoulder-length blonde hair wearing a cross necklace and a white dress does an "OK" sign with her hands while she talks in front of a White House podium.

Did Karoline Leavitt say 'America cannot function' if Trump has to 'deal with co-equal branches of government?'

Written by: Rae Deng

Aug. 26, 2025

The rumor appeared to originate with Leavitt's claims about judicial overreach during a May 2025 ...

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DeSantis mobilized Florida National Guard to pick fruit?

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Aug. 25, 2025

The rumor originated with Duffel Blog, a self-proclaimed satire news outlet.

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A Black woman speaks at a podium.

No, Oprah didn't take $40M FEMA construction grant to rebuild mansion after Maui wildfires

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 25, 2025

Online users shared this rumor about Oprah Winfrey and the 2023 Hawaii fires without realizing i ...

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A X post from "Arthur MacWaters" says "I was fired from Cracker Barrel today. I ran our company's rebranding team" next to a phone with a yellow and black Cracker Barrel logo on it.

Was an 'Arthur MacWaters' fired from Cracker Barrel over rebrand?

Written by: Megan Loe

Aug. 25, 2025

MacWaters' alleged resume attached to an X post also listed roles at Jaguar Land Rover UK, Bud L ...

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Two signs are shown that say "Cracker Barrel" on it. The one on the bottom left shows a man in a rocking chair in the design, saying "Old Country Store" below. The other sign in the top right simply says "Cracker Barrel" on a mustard yellow background.

Cracker Barrel's logo controversy, explained

Written by: Joey Esposito

Aug. 25, 2025 (Updated: Aug. 27, 2025)

In August 2025, the popular restaurant chain significantly updated its logo for the first time s ...

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An Indian man wearing a dark blue suit stands looking to the left. People can be seen behind him.

Examining claim Zohran Mamdani wants to 'end all misdemeanor charges' in NYC

Written by: Rae Deng

Aug. 25, 2025

Here's what Mamdani has said in his public safety proposals.

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