Claims That Walz Abused Students Originated with Disinformation Campaign
The claims spread in part thanks to the X account "Black Insurrectionist." It was deleted after The Associated Press identified the user behind it.
Images Show Apartment Building in China Housing 30K Residents?
Social media users compared the building's alleged population to that of an entire town.
Google's Motto Was 'Don't Be Evil'?
In attempts to summarize Google's idiosyncratic use of the phrase, journalists have used various terms including "mantra" and "guiding principle."
Real Video of Snowy Owl Carrying Chicks on Her Back?
Snowy owl chicks are typically gray until they reach about 2 months old.
What We Know About Plagiarism Allegations Against Harris
The allegations originated with the findings of a "plagiarism hunter" based in Germany and a partisan news and opinion website in the U.S.
Winston Churchill Called Islam as Dangerous to Man as Rabies to a Dog?
The statesman was fascinated by and wrote disparagingly of the faith.
Fake Photo Shows Harris in McDonald's Uniform
The image turned up on social media amid a political kerfuffle over Vice President Kamala Harris' claim that she once worked at McDonald's.
Real Propaganda Photo of Italian Dictator Mussolini Participating in Wheat Harvest?
The Italian dictator launched the "battle for grain" to encourage self-sufficiency in wheat production in 1925.
Real Video of Baby Giraffe Riding on Mother's Back?
The footage appeared to show a giraffe calf clinging on to its mother's back with its legs.
Grand Ole Opry Told Vince Gill Not To Sing About Jesus?
Online posts claimed, "Country music star told to not mention Jesus — his response causes a standing ovation."
Republican Official Clarifies Overblown Claim of Texas Ballots 'Flipping' Votes from Trump to Harris
Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French posted on X on Oct. 23, 2024, "116,000 people have voted in person. One person had an issue."
Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen Didn't Say They'll Leave US if Trump Wins 2024 Election
The claim bore a resemblance to several others that Snopes has fact-checked.
Did Walmart and Aldi Announce Return to 'Trump-era Prices' for Thanksgiving 2024?
The food retail giants announced "pre-inflation" discounts on Thanksgiving meal items; Trump's name was not mentioned.
Elon Musk Once Said 'Wokeness Gives People Shield to Be Mean and Cruel, Armored in False Virtue'?
One Facebook user said of the purported quote: "Elon Musk is 100% right!!!"
Biden Said 'We Got To Lock Him Up' About Trump Ahead of 2024 Election
The U.S. president was speaking at a Democratic campaign office in New Hampshire two weeks before the 2024 presidential election.
Did Trump Once Say 'I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had'?
A report making the claim in The Atlantic relied on the alleged testimony of two people who had a private talk with Trump at the White House in 2020.
65-Foot 'Kodiak Sharks' Have Been Discovered in Lake Michigan?
According to rumors, the enormous creatures have attacked multiple people in the last "few weeks."
Real Poster for 'Stargate' Remake Starring Chris Evans and Rami Malek?
The image claimed a remake of the 1994 science-fiction film was coming to theaters in December.
Fake Harris Agenda Was Created by Conservative 'Dark Money' Group Reportedly Backed by Musk
A Harris-backed "Progress 2028" project was allegedly created to mirror Project 2025, a conservative plan for a future Republican administration.