Did 2 children die from carcinogens in Takis? Debunking the rumor
Social media videos being shared in late June 2025 claimed that health authorities linked the popular spicy snacks to child deaths.
The just-passed 'Big Beautiful Bill' will increase national debt by trillions of dollars, according to CBO
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is required by law to provide economic analyses on major legislation.
Did Paul McCartney refuse to celebrate Pride month?
According to the rumor, McCartney said in 2025, "I don't celebrate it. I won't. WOKE doesn't deserve remembrance — it deserves reflection."
Photo shows White House lit up red in 2025?
Some users claimed the image was from July 2, 2025, and indicated an incoming "scare event."
Laura Loomer posts about feeding 'illegals' to alligators are real
The right-wing influencer has frequently made racist remarks and spread conspiracy theories.
Did Chelsea Clinton have to repay money from USAID? Fact-checking the claim
Users shared this rumor about the daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in June 2025.
Breaking down claim of incinerators at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center
A TikTok user said her neighbor's cousin got a contract to supply "a ton" of incinerators at the Florida migrant detention center.
8 rumors we've investigated about Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Rumors swirled about U.S. President Donald Trump's megabill as it made its way through the U.S. Congress in 2025.
Was ancient city discovered under Wyoming's Horse Peak mountain? We unearth the truth
According to the claim, the 12,000-year-old city contains "what appears to be an ancient sports complex."
Does Evil Queen say 'Mirror, mirror on the wall' in Disney's original Snow White movie?
Many people misremember the iconic line, likely confusing the animated Disney film with the original fairy tale.
Trump's children will not be affected by his birthright citizenship executive order
Four of the U.S. president's five children were born to immigrant mothers.
Unpacking claims nursing homes say they will 'close their doors' if GOP passes budget bill
Some 27% of nursing homes reported they'd have to close if Medicaid was cut, one survey found.
Here's how much the ICE budget would increase under Trump's megabill
While social media users claimed ICE's budget would increase to $48.5 billion, the actual overall number was even higher.
Connecticut plans to spray toxic chemical herbicide into lakes and rivers. Here's context
Connecticut is among several states that uses the herbicide Diquat to combat hydrilla, an invasive plant species that grows in water.
Is David Muir leaving ABC News following 'jaw-dropping announcement'?
Online users discussed this matter in June and July 2025. Muir began anchoring the ABC News TV program "World News Tonight" in September 2014.
Unpacking claims that 17M people will lose health care with Trump's budget bill
After the U.S. Senate voted to pass the "Big Beautiful Bill," rumors circulated about the consequences of deep cuts to Medicaid.
Did Drew Barrymore come out in 2025 announcement?
Snopes located the origins of the rumor about the actor and talk show host, and found the complete truth.
Inspecting claim Melania Trump improperly came to US on EB-1 'Einstein' visa
It is not unusual for models of international repute to obtain this visa for people with "extraordinary abilities."
Noem said cannibal tried to eat himself on ICE deportation flight. Here's what we know
Noem said the alleged cannibal was an example of how former President Joe Biden let "the worst of the worst" enter the U.S.
Shooting down claim Trump warned he'd bomb Norway if he isn't awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The rumor circulated after U.S. President Donald Trump said he deserves the award for helping to hammer out peace deals between warring countries.
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