The Facts Behind Accusations Tesla 'Replaced' Laid-Off Staff with H-1B Visa Workers
Tesla laid off roughly 6,600 workers in spring 2024 — around the same time labor statistics show the company filed about 1,300 H-1B visa applications.
Video Shows Black People Helping — Not Looting — During LA Wildfires
Online users falsely alleged a video of Black family members and friends moving items from a home during the January 2025 fires suggested looting.
Real Pic of Charred Palisades Neighborhood? Here's What We Know
The 2025 Los Angeles wildfire left many communities beyond recognition.
Rumors About LA Fire Department Budget Cuts Are Missing Context
The January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles resulted in an online rumor concerning LA Mayor Karen Bass reducing funding for firefighters.
No, Trump's 'Unconditional Discharge' Sentence Does Not Mean He Was 'Exonerated'
Trump's conviction on counts of felony in the Stormy Daniels case stands.
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What to Know About 'Mysterious Fog' Over Parts of Globe
People reported a persistent "toxic fog" across the U.S. and other areas. The phenomenon may be more benign, though.
Snopes CEO's Take on Meta Cutting Ties with Fact-Checkers
The social platform announced sweeping changes in early January 2025.
LA Firefighters Using Women's Purses to Battle Blazes? Not Exactly
Social media users were outraged at claims that firefighters were seen in news footage carrying water in handbags.
Real 19th Century Cure for Headaches? Doctors Wouldn't Approve
Social media posts claimed the unpleasant-looking procedure was called "vibration therapy."
No Evidence Musk Is Planning To Buy the Dallas Cowboys
If he were, legitimate sports journalists would have covered the news. That wasn't happening.
Does Photo Show Woman in Iran Cutting Birthday Cake While Wearing Short Dress?
Snopes investigated a years-old picture that challenged some online users' perceptions of the Middle Eastern country.
Did Trump Complain About Flag Being Half-Staff at Inauguration? Here Is What He Said
Trump will be inaugurated on Jan. 20, and U.S. flags on public buildings will fly at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter until Jan. 28.
Yes, Some LA Fire Hydrants Ran Out of Water. That's Not the Whole Story, Though
Los Angeles officials said a "tremendous" demand — four times normal levels — during the Palisades fire caused some hydrants to run dry.
'60 Minutes' Didn't Advise Facebook Users to Post This Notice About Personal Data
A new version of an old and completely untrue rumor circulated among Facebook users in early 2025.
Beware of Fake Visuals Showing LA Wildfires Engulfing Hollywood Sign
A short video and dramatic picture both claimed to show flames engulfing the historic sign as wildfires ripped through Los Angeles in January 2025.
What We Know About 'True' Events That Inspired 'Squid Game' on Netflix
An online rumor claims the show was based on a true story of hostages held in a South Korean bunker in 1986.
Jimmy Carter Once Said This Quote About Strong and Weak Nations?
Carter once allegedly said that weak nations, like weak people, "must behave with bluster and boasting and rashness and other signs of insecurity."
Yes, US Used to Own the Panama Canal. Here's the History
We found no evidence of the canal being under China's control, as claimed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.