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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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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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Unraveling claims Russia created online 'marketplace' for kidnapped Ukrainian children


Ukrainian officials say Russia has unlawfully taken more than 19,000 children since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.


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Inspecting claim Trump spoke approvingly about statutory rape in 2004 radio appearance


"The Daily Show" resurfaced the audio clip in question in a 2016 episode focused on Trump's comments about women.


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'Pregnancy robot' developed in China as an option for surrogacy?


One news outlet in Hong Kong removed an article about the purported invention from its website.


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Stephen Colbert and Jasmine Crockett teamed up for new TV show?


The rumor spread after CBS announced that Colbert's "Late Show" would end in May 2026.


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NFL star Travis Hunter's wife filed for divorce and is seeking $40M settlement?


Hunter, a cornerback and wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars, married wife Leanna Lenee in May 2025.


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Disproving claim Nobel Committee 'quietly removed' Trump from Peace Prize nominee list


Nobel nominations stay secret for 50 years.


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White House threatened Trump wouldn't meet with Zelenskyy if he didn't wear a suit?


The Ukrainian leader's sartorial choices were previously criticized by conservatives.


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Photo showing Putin holding nose in car with Trump doesn't pass sniff test


The world leaders rode together in Trump's presidential state car during their Alaska summit in August 2025.


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No evidence Robert Mueller is in memory care facility


The unsubstantiated post came from a journalist who has worked to discredit the claim that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.


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Do woodpeckers' tongues protect their brains? Here's what studies show


Scientists have long wondered how woodpeckers protect their brains from injury while pecking.


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For many years, Facebook users have shared a false story about an 11-year-old Montana girl defending herself against an immigrant-led home invasion.


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Video shows cross catching fire during Mass at Dallas church?


According to the story, the clip depicted a raging inferno at St. Michael's Church on June 15, 2025.


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Some users claimed Trump desired to protect himself from potential future charges for alleged crimes involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.


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Users can activate the Meta AI program in a chat, but end-to-end encryption remains the default for private messages.


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Don't believe posts claiming Trader Joe's is offering $12 gift baskets for filling out online form


Trader Joe's hasn't offered gift baskets to anyone for filling out an online form.


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Photos claiming to show Russian man saving drowning bear in Lake Tahoe tell a different story


Social media posts credited an Ivan Stepanov with rescuing a drowning bear in Lake Tahoe. In reality, Adam Warwick rescued a drowning bear in Florida.


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Breaking down claim Hegseth believes women shouldn't have the right to vote


The defense secretary openly endorsed a church whose elders endorsed repealing the 19th amendment.


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20 rumors about Vladimir Putin Snopes has investigated


Yes, Putin once took a dog to meet Angela Merkel, who is famously afraid of dogs. No, he did not ride a rollercoaster with Kim Jong Un.


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Unpacking claim Canada PM Carney tied to sale of donated plasma to foreign company


Canadian Conservative lawmakers called for an inquiry into the alleged sale, which they say the Liberal prime minister is linked to.


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AT&T customers could get up to $7,500 from data breach settlement. Here's how to claim it


People who can show documentation they lost money because of two separate AT&T data breaches may receive up to $7,500 — but most will receive less.


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