Octopus helped diver in Portugal by handing him tools?
According to the rumor, an octopus was "spotted off the coast of Portugal, hovering near a diver as he worked on underwater repairs."
Examining claim Trump accepted $2B bribe to sell highly sensitive AI chips to UAE, China
The claim was based on a New York Times article about two deals made within two weeks.
Erika Kirk isn't in the Epstein files as a 'recruiter'
There is also no proof that she had her husband, Charlie Kirk, killed.
FBI agents weren't 'undercover' inciting violence during Jan. 6
Conservative media outlets suggested undercover federal agents incited the insurrection. U.S. President Donald Trump amplified that claim.
Pope Leo XIV issued warning from God about Trump and idolatry?
According to one popular YouTube video, Pope Leo XIV told parishioners God said about Trump, “This man is not your Messiah. He is a mirror.”
Did country music legends refuse to perform Charlie Kirk tribute at 2026 Super Bowl?
Facebook posts claimed Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson and George Strait were among the country music stars who refused to perform the tribute.
What we know about Michigan church shooting suspect's political affiliation
Claims that the individual was a Trump supporter circulated as online sleuths dug through associated social media profiles.
Freddie Mercury didn't sing 'of the world' at the end of 'We Are the Champions'?
The 1977 power ballad rocked the world, but some claim its big finale differs from how they remember it.
Contextualizing claims Trump deployed National Guard on 29-day orders to avoid paying benefits
Deploying members on 29-day orders is reportedly a common practice in the guard.
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Rumor has it Hells Angels saved 23 kids from flooded school bus. Here's the truth
According to the story, floodwaters trapped 23 kindergarteners inside the bus and their "terrified teacher" screamed for help.
20 rumors we've investigated about Chicago
Snopes has looked into a number of claims about the Windy City throughout the years, from rumors about crime to stories of alligators in its river.
Don't fall for rumor Erika Kirk launched Christian dating app after husband's death
The rumor spread with an image supposedly showing a social media post by Charlie Kirk's widow. The post wasn't real.
Simone Biles didn't respond to Charlie Kirk once calling her 'a disgrace'
The slain conservative activist's comments, mostly from 2021, included Kirk asking of the U.S. Olympic gymnast, "Is she a pervert or something?"
Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels banned comedians for joking about Nazi Party
Online users reposted the newspaper article from Feb. 4, 1939, following ABC's initial September 2025 announcement of suspending "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
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12 rumors about autism that Snopes has investigated
Here's a look into our efforts to dispel misinformation about the widely misunderstood condition.
Melania Trump didn't plagiarize UN speech from author C.J. Cherryh
The author could not recall writing these words in her book "Downbelow Station."