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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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Kevin Spacey posted about releasing Epstein files?


The disgraced actor made the post around a week after the Justice Department released a memo saying it found no evidence of an Epstein "client list."


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Texas floods: Myriad of misleading claims besiege Tom Brady in aftermath


In the aftermath of the deadly July 2025 floods, users shared AI-generated images to promote misinformation about the seven-time Super Bowl champion.


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Disproving claim Rachel Maddow 'shattered' Stephen Miller's reputation during TV interview


According to social media posts, "Washington" scrambled to do damage control over the alleged live television interview.


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Don't fall for fake Matt Gaetz post about Epstein files and 'attraction to newly pubescent girls'


The former representative was the subject of a House ethics committee investigation.


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Posts claim Trump admin plans to incinerate around 500 tons of emergency food. Here's what we know


The claim stemmed from a report in The Atlantic.


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Investigating claims Kerr County rejected Biden admin's $10M offer to improve flood warning systems


After flash floods swept through central Texas in July 2025, people online searched for reasons why the disaster was so deadly.


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Breaking down rumor Mexican president sent rescue teams to Texas after deadly flooding


The teams that helped with flood rescues in Kerr County were Mexican volunteers acting independently.


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Columbia University developed artificial trees designed to clean air? What to know


Viral posts claimed scientists developed "artificial trees" to clean the air 1,000 times more efficiently than real trees.


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Is cannibalism legal in all U.S. states except Idaho? Here's what the laws actually say


Social media posts claimed most states allow cannibalism. It's true that only one state bans it outright — but the full story is more complicated.


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Checking claim Trump sent no Marines to help after Texas floods while thousands were deployed to LA protests


U.S. President Donald Trump actually sent 700 U.S. Marine Corps troops to Los Angeles in June 2025 — alongside 4,000 National Guard troops.


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Video shows intense July 2025 flooding in NYC subway station?


At least two people died in regional flash floods.


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Did Donald Trump Jr. once post, 'Show us all the Epstein client list ' and why those on it would be protected?


U.S. President Donald Trump's eldest son added, "Ask yourselves this question daily and the answer becomes very apparent!!"


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Inspecting claim ICE deported Marine Corps sergeant major


Posts that circulated on Facebook in July 2025 claimed ICE deported U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz.


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Watch out for rumor 'Superman' director James Gunn filed lawsuit against Trump


A widely circulated rumor claimed Gunn had filed a $1 billion copyright infringement lawsuit.


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Fake video shows Trump pointing at preteen girl while standing with Ghislaine Maxwell


Online users shared a video allegedly showing the future U.S. president eyeing a young girl with Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker, watching nearby.


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House Republicans blocked legislative amendment demanding release of Epstein files?


The Republican majority on the House Rules Committee voted against allowing the amendment to be added to the cryptocurrency-related "Genius Act."


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Mountain lions are not leaving Yellowstone for Utah, despite popular video's claim


The same person also posted an out-of-context video claiming bears were leaving the iconic national park.


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Breaking down claim Ghislaine Maxwell offered to testify about Epstein client list


A Daily Mail report sparked rumors that Maxwell offered to testify before Congress about Jeffrey Epstein's activities and so-called "client list."


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Chelsea F.C. didn't edit Trump out of their FIFA Club World Cup victory photo


However, the soccer club did choose to use photos where Trump was standing in the back.


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Texas sheriff didn't promise to help Mexican rescuers get green cards


Videos posted online claimed Larry Leitha, a sheriff in Texas, said he would apply for a green card for the rescue team that saved his family.


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