Unraveling Eric Swalwell's claim 5 mass shootings happened over 24 hours in late September 2025
The lawmaker was almost correct: Five mass shootings occurred in a 25.5-hour period in the U.S. the weekend of Sept. 27-28.
Trump posted AI-generated video about 'med beds.' Here's what to know about fictional health care
A since-deleted post shared to Trump's Truth Social account promised a fake cure-all medical device for all citizens.
Digging into rumor Whoopi Goldberg lashed out at Erika Kirk
Users liked, commented on and shared numerous posts about this fictional story, including many posts leading to ad-filled, AI-generated articles.
Pope Leo XIV didn't say Trump 'chose the road of darkness, bitterness and lies'
"His words mislead, his attacks divide, and his greed for power is tearing this nation apart," Pope Leo XIV allegedly said of Trump.
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.