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Online posts falsely claimed Elon Musk fired the entire cast of The View after acquiring ABC and had the headline reading Elon Musk shakes up television with daring acquisition and dismissal.

Elon Musk Fired 'The View' Cast After Acquiring ABC?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 25, 2024 An online article claimed Musk "took this daring step due to his dissatisfaction with the show’s ...
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An online rumor said Reba McEntire was facing serious charges and asked for prayers regarding a lawsuit involving Martha MacCallum and Fox News.

Country Star Reba McEntire Faces 'Serious Charges' and Asked for Prayers Regarding Fox News Lawsuit?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 23, 2024 "Martha MacCallum was furious after seeing multiple sponsors cease sponsorship and starting to s ...
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Tweeted Harry and Meghan Used Surrogate for Pregnancy?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
April 22, 2024 The allegation about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared in a purported post on the official ...
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A white man wearing a blue suit holds the index and thumb of his left hand close together.

Is Donald Trump Passing Gas in the Courtroom During His New York Trial?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
April 23, 2024 Jimmy Kimmel mentioned the former president's supposed flatulence on his late-night show.
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Sony Had to Recall Camcorders That Could See Through People's Clothes?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
April 23, 2024 Social media posts claim Sony announced a recall of 700,000 "NightShot" video cameras in 1998.
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An ad said to always place a toilet paper roll under the toilet seat at night and promised to say why but did not.

Should an Empty Toilet Paper Roll or Red Cup Be Placed Under the Toilet Seat at Night?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 20, 2021 Online advertisements promised what appeared to be a handy bathroom trick.
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No Evidence Trump Passed Gas in Courtroom During Hush-Money Trial

Written by:
Jack Izzo
April 19, 2024 Claims of presidential flatulence are a mainstay here at Snopes.
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Elon Musk Invested $1B Into Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg's 'Un-Woke' Production Studio?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
April 25, 2024 The studio is allegedly committed to "traditional values."
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Fisher-Price Released a 'My First Séance' Playset in April 2024?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
April 25, 2024 Social media users claimed the sinister toy would allow children to contact their deceased relat ...
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Vintage Pic of a Bearded, Masked Man Inspired 'Batman'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
April 19, 2024 A vintage-looking photograph features a burly man in a leather mask, similar to that worn by the ...
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Snipers Spotted on Roofs at Ohio State University and Indiana University During Gaza Protests?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
April 26, 2024 Two jarring photographs circulated widely on social media during pro-Palestine demonstrations on ...
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Spotify Adding 'Age Cap' To Restrict Listeners Based on Age?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
April 25, 2024 A screenshot of the supposed new feature, an "age cap" restricting what people can listen to on ...
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Biden Claimed His Uncle Was Eaten by Cannibals. Military Records Say Otherwise

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 18, 2024 President Joe Biden made remarks about his uncle, 2nd Lt. Ambrose J. Finnegan Jr., also known as ...
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A rumor said Joe Biden finished 76th in a class of 85 at Syracuse University College of Law in 1968.

Biden Graduated 76th in a Class of 85 at Syracuse University College of Law in 1968?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 22, 2024 A meme about Joe Biden's placement in his 1968 graduating class went viral in April 2024.
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Disney 'Suspended' Snow White in Theme Parks?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
April 22, 2024 (Updated: April 23, 2024) "Suspended" is doing a TON of heavy lifting in this claim.
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Sony Recalled Camcorders That Could See Through Clothing?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
April 27, 2024 Social media users claimed the camcorders were immediately recalled after the unintended feature ...
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Is This an Authentic Photo of a Beach in Palestine Before Israel Was Founded?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
April 22, 2024 (Updated: April 24, 2024) The photograph displays a beachfront built as prime example of Bauhaus architecture.
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Real Video of Microscopic Bugs on Dried, Instant Ramen?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
March 18, 2024 A little extra protein, perhaps?
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Online users claimed Biden said of the standard Christian Bible the words I almost wanted to buy one just to see what the hell is in it.

Did Biden Say of the Bible, 'I Almost Wanted to Buy One Just to See What the Hell's in It'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 26, 2024 In the run-up to U.S. elections, quotes from political candidates are sometimes not presented in ...
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Is 1440's Daily Newsletter the Unbiased News Source It Claims To Be?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Feb. 1, 2024 Whether someone or something can be truly "unbiased" is a long-standing argument in journalism.
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A fake flower called cats eye dazzle is being shared online next to sales for supposed seeds, all based on photos generated by AI.

People Are Buying Fake 'Cat's Eye Dazzle' Flower Seeds from China, Based on AI-Generated Photos

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 23, 2024 "This AI garbage is all over social media — especially Facebook — and thousands of people eat it ...
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Does Pic Show Trump and Epstein with Minor Girl?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Jan. 9, 2024 The viral photograph had various signs of being AI-generated.
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A white and Black women are pictured. The white woman has a microphone pictured in front of her.

Former NCAA Swimmer Riley Gaines Wins $10M 'Defamation Lawsuit' Against Whoopi Goldberg?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
April 3, 2024 We've previously fact-checked other "reports" that supposedly connected Gaines and Goldberg.
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A TikTok video led people to believe Harrison Ford gave a pro-Palestinian speech in favor of protesters who support what they call a free Palestine.

Harrison Ford Called 'Free Palestine' Supporters 'Force of Nature' in Speech?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 22, 2024 "There's a new force of nature at hand, stirring all over the world. They are the young people w ...
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A post on X formerly known as Twitter included a video clip purportedly of diner patrons saying the US Pledge of Allegiance.

Fox Video Shows '1 Million White Dudes' at PA Diner 'Organically' Reciting Pledge of Allegiance?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 25, 2024 (Updated: April 26, 2024) Users on X were critical of diners shown reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Those users missed o ...
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