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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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Grounding rumor Variety published 'Melania' movie review saying people would walk out if shown on plane


There were no published reviews prior to the film's official release on Jan. 30, 2026.


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Beware supposed Trump post claiming 'Melania' movie will be mandatory viewing in history classes


"Any universities that REFUSE to teach this MASTERPIECE will unfortunately see their funding DISAPPEAR," Trump allegedly wrote.


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Minnesota authorities used LRAD sound weapon on anti-ICE protesters. But that's not the full story


In extreme cases, sonic weapons can cause nausea, dizziness, and even permanent damage. In this case, officials used it to declare unlawful assembly.


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Real videos show confrontation between Alex Pretti and federal officers days before his death


Pretti's family has confirmed the authenticity of the footage, which allegedly shows him kicking a vehicle being driven by federal agents.


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Did Trump compare EU-India trade deal to 'high school science project'?


The claim spread online as the European Union and India reached “the mother of all deals” after nearly two decades of negotiations.


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Charlie Kirk once said 2nd Amendment is for citizens to 'defend themselves' against tyrannical government


Kirk's 2018 post about the Second Amendment resurfaced following the fatal shootings of citizens at the hands of federal agents in 2026.


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… but he *meant* "for #Republicans to defend themselves from so-called 'tyrannical' #Democrats." 🤔
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Digging into false claim FBI, ICE uncovered 'drug tunnel' under Somali attorneys' Minneapolis mansion


Posts claimed federal agents seized 2.64 tons of narcotics and $18.7 million in cash and arrested 96 suspects in a six-hour raid.


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Container ship in Port of Tacoma raises questions about rumored Renee Good tribute


A photo appeared to show a ship in Tacoma's port loaded with red and green containers spelling "renee."


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Did Trump email supporters asking if they were American citizens or if ICE needed to track them down?


A fundraising email from the president's leadership PAC asked recipients to take a survey confirming their citizenship.


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Don't believe rumor about 'Operation Iron North' cartel member arrests in Minneapolis


According to online posts, ICE, the FBI and the DEA collaborated on the mission, arresting more than 5,000 cartel members.


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Was Alex Pretti fired from nursing job for misconduct? Here's the truth


After Pretti was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents, his family and friends said he became the target of a smear campaign.


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'You can't have guns': What Trump said after Alex Pretti's killing


The U.S. president was responding to a question from a reporter who asked if he thought Pretti had been "acting as an assassin in Minneapolis."


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25 claims about Minnesota's immigration crackdown, investigated


There's been a wave of misinformation surrounding the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, as well as federal agents' arrests.


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Does TikTok's new terms of service allow app to track sensitive info like immigration status?


A review of the app's former privacy policy revealed it has tracked this information for a while.


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Are Wimbledon tennis balls repurposed as homes for threatened harvest mice?


Harvest mice are Britain's smallest rodent, and tennis balls with holes can serve as shelters for them.


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Don't fall for Trump post claiming he's 'proud' of his 'ICE boys'


The fictional post spread online after federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, 2026.


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Does this video show Alex Pretti recieving 'honor walk' at Minneapolis VA hospital he worked at?


Some internet users said the video, which spread widely after Pretti's death, showed medical staff honoring a patient during the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Look out for this photo claiming to show Alex Pretti dressed in drag


Federal agents fatally shot Pretti in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, 2026.


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Is Evan Kilgore the Border Patrol agent who killed Alex Pretti? Here's the truth


Kilgore provided Snopes with documentation showing he couldn't have been the Border Patrol agent who shot Pretti.


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Minnesota law lets licensed gun owners carry loaded firearms at protests, despite Trump officials' claims


Claims about gun rights laws in Minnesota circulated after Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti died at the hands of Border Patrol agents on Jan. 24, 2026.


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