Snopestionary: AI slop, explained
The rise of artificial intelligence tools has left many social media users scrambling to figure out what's real and what isn't.
Did US Senate Democrats introduce bill to eliminate Electoral College and 'restore democracy'?
A constitutional amendment would be required to change or abolish the role of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections.
Are energy drinks like Alani Nu Witch's Brew linked to stroke-like symptoms? What we know
Social media posts claim consumers of Alani Nu's Witch's Brew energy drink have suffered stroke-like side effects. That's possible with energy drinks.
Addressing rumor Trump put a 2-year limit on Section 8 rental assistance program
While the time limit appeared in the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal from Trump's White House, it had not been implemented as of this writing.
U.S. Naval War College professor once called Trump the 'least masculine' person in public life?
A quote attributed to Tom Nichols described Trump as "scared of women, terrified of more powerful men."
Mick Jagger rejected Musk's $500M Tesla endorsement deal?
The rumor spread widely on Facebook, proclaiming Jagger said, “Rock ’n’ roll is not for sale.”
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Did 70K Cambodian monks nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize?
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize on Aug. 7, 2025.
Picking apart claim organic produce isn't safe anymore after 'Bill Gates Apeel' won USDA approval
Actor Michelle Pfeiffer apologized for an Instagram post that contained the claim in July 2025.
Investigating reports about Andrea Velez's ICE arrest and detainment
Social media posts alleged that an ICE officer "slammed" Velez to the ground and arrested her without a warrant or probable cause.
Did Blake Shelton walk off 'Good Morning America' set after fight with George Stephanopoulos?
Posts claimed the country music star "abruptly" left the set after a "tense, on-air clash" with Stephanopoulos.
Don't fall for claims of 'mass abduction' of children in Virginia in 2025
Here's why Virginia reports more missing kids than other states, why police rarely issue Amber Alerts and how ice cream trucks are or aren't involved.
Trump didn't 'freak out' over question on Nobel Peace Prize application
The Nobel Peace Prize isn't something you can simply apply for, anyhow.
Monks thanked Trump for role in peace talks between Cambodia and Thailand. Here's context
While social media users claimed Trump "ended a war," it would be more accurate to say he helped pause fighting in a five-day armed conflict.
Ozempic, other weight-loss drug makers face lawsuits. Here's what we know
Pharmaceutical companies Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and Co. denied the allegations.
Eric Trump didn't say 'I don't even know Epstein's first name, so saying my dad was close to Jeffrey is a lie'
The alleged chyron spread from Mrs. Putin, a Facebook page that previously spread screenshots of fake Fox News chyrons.
Don't fall for image showing 'humiliated' European leaders waiting in White House hall
On Aug. 18, 2025, Trump met European, EU and NATO leaders at the White House to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.
'Backlash' against Walgreens selling Hallmark cards 'exclusively for Black people' lacks context
Hallmark established the Mahogany brand of cards for "African American consumers" in 1991.
Eminem invited 'foster child Lily Tran' to perform 'Lose Yourself' with him onstage?
The story about Eminem supposedly pausing "mid-verse" and inviting the audience member onstage has several characteristics of misinformation.
Who is alleged ex-detective Duane Lee Proctor, who claimed Trump 'was not shot' in assassination attempt?
A meme featuring the former cop's name alleged Trump used a "blood capsule" to stage the July 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.