Inspecting claim Ghislaine Maxwell confirmed Epstein had 'secret tapes' of Trump, Clinton
Maxwell's reported comments trace back to a book recounting an alleged 2016 conversation.
20 claims about Gavin Newsom we've fact-checked
From rumors about his personal life to claims about California's response to wildfires, these stories about the governor have circulated over time.
Did Pope Leo XIV say, 'You cannot follow both Christ and the cruelty of kings'?
The Vatican confirmed that – given the circulation of quotes without sources – all the pope’s speeches are publicly available on the Vatican website.
Myths about masturbation side effects are spreading online. Here's what science actually says
Compulsive, forceful or unhygienic masturbation can be problematic, but the act itself does contribute toward a healthy sex life.
Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb on Trump: 'Worse than anyone in our history'
Cobb, who was a White House lawyer during Trump's first term as president, left this comment under an acquaintance's private Facebook post.
17 rumors involving Greta Thunberg
The Swedish climate change activist has been the target of countless rumors, many false.
Video really shows first helicopter developed by Ferrari?
The automaker's famous "prancing horse" logo looked a little strange in the video.
Ronald McDonald was named after serial killer from 1890s?
According to a social media rumor, the McDonald's mascot was named after a man who killed 12 children at county fairs across the U.S. Midwest.
10 rumors we've investigated about the National Guard
For years, Snopes has fact-checked claims involving the Guard — including rumors surrounding Trump's threats to deploy troops in several cities.
FBI visited 12-year-old who achieved nuclear fusion at home?
Jackson Oswalt became the youngest person ever to achieve nuclear fusion in 2018. The FBI then swept his home for radiation.
Trump claimed Chicago is 'most dangerous city' in the world. The data suggests otherwise
According to one report, the only U.S. city in the world's 10 "most dangerous" cities was Memphis, Tennessee.
No, Switzerland didn't ban mammograms over radiation risks, false positives
Mammograms are recommended and effective in screening for breast cancer.
Does Trump wear LVAD medical device? It's unlikely
A theory shared by social media users claimed he was wearing a ventricular assist device.
DOJ staffer told undercover date the department would 'redact every Republican' from Epstein files
The U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement the comments in O'Keefe Media Group's video had "absolutely zero bearing with reality."
Unraveling HIV toilet paper rumor claiming criminals use needles to contaminate public restrooms
Users shared the rumor in September 2025 with the words, "Public Restroom Alert: Toilet Paper Contamination Sparks Health Concerns Across U.S."
US surgeons performed 1st robotic heart transplant without opening chest?
While the claim was based on a real event, it was not the first surgery of its kind.
Did Trump end 7 wars, as he claimed? Here are the facts
The U.S. president has made this claim, about six or seven conflicts, numerous times in 2025.
Did Taylor Swift offer 'exclusive anthem,' sponsorships to NFL teams pledging LGBTQ+ support?
NFL quarterbacks, including the Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, allegedly rejected Swift's offers with fiery responses.
Doctored image of Trump spreads online amid health concerns
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office and others shared the altered image on social media, with some people speculating about the president's health.
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