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About: When misinformation obscures the truth and readers don’t know what to trust, Snopes’ fact-checking and original, investigative reporting lights the way to evidence-based and contextualized analysis. We always link to and document our sources so readers are empowered to do independent research and make up their own minds.

Snopes got its start in 1994, investigating urban legends, hoaxes, and folklore. Founder David Mikkelson, later joined by his wife, was publishing online before most people were connected to the internet. As demand for reliable fact checks grew, so did Snopes. Now it’s the oldest and largest fact-checking site online, widely regarded by journalists, folklorists, and readers as an invaluable research companion.

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Snopes got its start in 1994, investigating urban legends, hoaxes, and folklore. Founder David Mikkelson, later joined by his wife, was publishing online before most people were connected to the internet. As demand for reliable fact checks grew, so did Snopes. Now it’s the oldest and largest fact-checking site online, widely regarded by journalists, folklorists, and readers as an invaluable research companion.

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Martha Stewart quote comparing her crimes to allegations of Trump's insider trading is not real


The quote compared Stewart's criminal convictions to allegations of President Donald Trump's administration engaging in insider trading.


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Unpacking rumor Trump officials have been told to wear gold lapel pin of president's head


A White House spokesperson said any Trump supporters who chose to wear the pin did so "to show support for the greatest President in history."


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Yes, SAVE Act passed by House could make it harder for married women to vote. What to know


The legislation must still pass the Senate before it can become law.


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20 rumors Snopes has investigated related to Jeffrey Epstein


From photos with politicians to rumors of art he owned, Snopes has looked into a variety of claims related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.


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Don't believe fake Trump post saying 'most ladies' don't want to vote


Women voters outnumbered men in the 2022 midterm elections, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.


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What we know about claims Social Security Administration is moving all public communications to X


The social media platform is owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, who is leading efforts to cut government spending.


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No, Musk did not save child in coma using Neuralink


Neuralink performed its first brain implant in 2024, but it does not accept minor patients.


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Yes, Trump said El Salvador's president should build more prisons for 'homegrown' US criminals


Immigration lawyers and experts called Trump's proposal to send criminals who are U.S. citizens to El Salvador "illegal" and "unconstitutional."


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Rory McIlroy rumor claiming he donated $4.2M Masters earnings to charity is unfounded


After McIlroy's career Grand Slam at the 2025 Masters, users shared a rumor alleging he donated his $4.2 million in earnings to U.K. charity Mencap.


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Don't fall for these 10 fake Trump posts


Trump may be a frequent poster on Truth Social, his social media platform, but that doesn't mean every screenshot of a Truth Social post is real.


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10 rumors involving Karoline Leavitt, Trump's White House press secretary


Leavitt has both promoted and been the target of dodgy rumors since joining the White House in January.


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Supposed dire wolf 'de-extinction' is part cool science, part flashy marketing


Colossal Biosciences hopes to use genetic engineering to "jumpstart nature's ancestral heartbeat."


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Unpacking claims that David Letterman once called Donald Trump a 'goon' and said, 'put him in a home'


The longtime late-night comedian allegedly said the quote during an interview with The Associated Press.


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Video of Black female doctor denying white male patient care over his MAGA hat was staged


The staged video depicted the doctor telling the patient, "Take that ridiculous hat off if you want to be seen by me," as well as, "He can stay sick."


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'American Pickers' host Mike Wolfe is not in jail


Several AI-generated videos falsely claimed Wolfe was found guilty of killing former co-star Frank Fritz.


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Unpacking claims that 17 people went missing in Atlanta after job interviews set up through Indeed


Atlanta police said they had not received missing-persons reports matching the details from online claims about the disappearances.


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No, Trump didn't sign an executive order raising the federal minimum wage


Claims going viral online allege the president raised the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour, effective in mid April.


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14 rumors about Trump's health secretary, RFK Jr.


Kennedy has been both the target and source of misleading claims over the years, and his current role is no exception.


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Meals on Wheels facing uncertain future amid HHS restructure, rumors of Musk cuts


Jenny Young, Meals on Wheels America's chief of staff, said already-stretched local programs would struggle to cope with funding cuts.


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Video doesn't authentically show Bee Gees' grandchildren singing 'How Deep Is Your Love'


The video was actually a cover recording of the song by Ky Baldwin, an Australian singer and actor.


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