Examining claim violent crime in Washington, DC, is at 30-year low
Critics have expressed skepticism at data coming from the Metropolitan Police Department of the U.S. capital. Snopes looked at FBI data.
No, Social Security payments were not renamed 'Federal Benefit Payments'
Rumors of such a name change have circulated on the internet since at least 2012.
Colorado man mauled after attempting to join Wyoming wolf pack?
Brian Sanders — aka "Lupus Moonhowl" — was said to be crawling on all fours in full faux-fur attire, with a Bluetooth speaker playing recorded howls.
What we know about claim ICE detained New Zealand mom and son
Sarah Shaw's lawyer, Minda Thorward, said ICE detained them because of an "administrative error."
New Texas law will make it easier to suspend homeless students
Texas lawmakers overturned a law that banned the suspension of homeless students except in extreme cases.
Posts claim 2 men shared a heart, wife and cause of death. Here's the full story
A heart transplant recipient married his heart donor's wife and then committed suicide in the same way his donor had.
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Unpacking claim Utah lawmaker suggested change in age of consent law as relative faced child rape charges
State Senate President J. Stuart Adams suggested to another lawmaker he should look into the law, according to a report from The Salt Lake Tribune.
AOC's brother wasn't arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl, honestly
The rumor has persisted online for months but originated on a satirical website.
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'Frankenstein' rabbits with horns or tentacles on faces are real — but there's nothing to fear
Rumors spread online that rabbits infected with a virus that creates a tentacle-like growth on their faces were "invading" the U.S.
Murderer named Ronald McDonald killed 12 children in 1892?
Online users discussed and shared a video about a story set in 1892, telling a tale of a man named Ronald McDonald and 12 missing children.
What we know about report Ghislaine Maxwell was cleared to leave prison on work release
Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for conspiring with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and had moved to a minimum security prison.
Gay dating apps aren't threatening to reveal Republican politicians' alleged accounts
Online users shared a made-up story after news broke the U.S. Supreme Court was formally asked to overturn its landmark same-sex marriage decision.
Gary Sinise Foundation takes over 1K kids of fallen service members to Disney each year
A program called the "Snowball Express" has operated through the Gary Sinise Foundation since 2017.
Critics of California AB 495 warn of child exploitation risks. Here are the facts
We found that several key criticisms of AB 495, including those about custody, were inaccurate or missing important context.
Fundraiser for Nature Alberta
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Nature Alberta does a great job of educating and standing up for nature in Alberta.
Fiona's Funds for Feathered Friends
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Claim Hegseth donated $12.9M to Minnesota homeless shelters doesn't add up
The rumor spread as Trump called on the National Guard to relocate the homeless in Washington, D.C.
Hero pilot Captain Sully criticized Trump's pick to lead FAA
Bryan Bedford was confirmed as head of the Federal Aviation Agency in July 2025.
German scientists developed gel to help heal damaged joint cartilage?
Social media posts exaggerated a gel treatment for osteoarthritis on the market since 2013 but presented as new research.