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Did 2nd Would-Be Trump Assassin Appear In Commercial for BlackRock?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/ryan-routh-blackrock-commercial/

Published: September 20, 2024 11:00

Unfounded rumors swirled about the suspect in the September 2024 attempt to assassinate the former president.

Elon Musk Pulled 'Exclusive Show' from ABC, Called the Network 'A Disgrace'?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/elon-musk-pulled-show-abc/

Published: September 20, 2024 02:00

"Good for him. Standing up for his beliefs," one Facebook user wrote in support of the alleged story.

No, Linsey Davis Didn't Say Debate Fact-Checking Was Planned Only for Trump, Not Harris

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/linsey-davis-debate-fact-check-trump/

Published: September 19, 2024 23:58

The conservative blog Chicks on the Right promoted this claim following the ABC News U.S. presidential debate in September 2024.

Pic Shows Aftermath of Deadly Explosion on Hezbollah Operative's Toilet?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/hezbollah-toilet-explosion/

Published: September 19, 2024 22:44

The claim surfaced amid deadly attacks via thousands of Hezbollah pagers in Lebanon and Syria.

Kansas City Chiefs Refused to Host Pride Night?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/kansas-city-chiefs-pride-night/

Published: September 19, 2024 19:07

"We appreciate your courage to go against the flow," wrote one Facebook commenter.

Abandoned Plastic Bottles May Be 'Drano Bombs'?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/plastic-bottles-drano-bombs/

Published: September 19, 2024 18:32

Homemade bombs made of aluminum foil and popular drain cleaner Drano have posed a threat to public safety since at least 2010.

Trump's Proposed Tariffs: What Are They, and How Would They Affect US Economy?

https://www.snopes.com/news/2024/09/19/trump-tariffs-explainer/

Published: September 19, 2024 13:00

During the Sept. 10 debate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris lambasted the former president's plans to increase tariffs on China and other countries.

Howard University Professors Said Harris Was 'Worst Student Ever'?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/howard-harris-worst-student-ever/

Published: September 19, 2024 11:00

"She was the worst VP ever and don't [sic] have the knowledge or credential to be president," one commenter said.

Real Photo of Purple Apples from Saskatchewan?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/purple-apples-saskatchewan/

Published: September 19, 2024 02:00

A Facebook post claimed the purple apples embodied the "rich tapestry of Saskatchewan's cultural and culinary heritage."

LeBron James Said, 'I Had a Weird Feeling Today Was the Day the Feds' Would Arrest Diddy?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/lebron-james-talks-about-diddy-federal-arrest/

Published: September 19, 2024 00:01

In May 2024, the basketballer reportedly unfollowed the hip-hop mogul on Instagram, a move that sparked rumors of tension between the two friends.

What We Know About Alleged Attempt to Assassinate Trump in Florida

https://www.snopes.com/news/2024/09/18/trump-florida-attempt-what-we-know/

Published: September 18, 2024 23:25

The response of the former president's Secret Service detail was "exemplary," according to Secret Service Acting Director Ron Rowe.

Taylor Swift Lost 30M Followers After Endorsing Harris?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/taylor-swift-followers-endorsement/

Published: September 18, 2024 22:56

"She's just another 'star' who thinks her opinion matters," one commenter wrote.

Photo Doesn't Show Harris Attending Party with Sean 'Diddy' Combs

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/kamala-harris-sean-diddy-combs-photo/

Published: September 18, 2024 22:37

The music mogul and rapper was arrested on suspicion of sex trafficking, racketeering and other charges in mid-September 2024.

Video Doesn't Show Harris at Party Alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/kamala-harris-party-sean-diddy-combs/

Published: September 18, 2024 22:37

The presidential candidate was dating TV host and actor Montel Williams in 2001.

Police Say Reports of Bomb Found at Long Island Trump Rally Are 'False,' 'Unfounded'

https://www.snopes.com/news/2024/09/18/bomb-trump-rally-long-island/

Published: September 18, 2024 21:20

Talk of a discovered bomb spread online hours ahead of the former president's planned September 2024 campaign rally at Nassau Coliseum.

Suspect in Trump Golf Course Incident Had Ambiguous Politics

https://www.snopes.com/news/2024/09/18/ryan-routh-political-background/

Published: September 18, 2024 20:54

People across the political spectrum claimed Ryan Routh believed in the political ideology opposite theirs.

Trump's 'Animals' Remark Referred to Migrants Who Entered US Illegally and Were Charged with Murder

https://www.snopes.com/news/2024/09/18/trump-illegal-migrants-animals-murderers/

Published: September 18, 2024 17:59

Here are the facts regarding former U.S. President Donald Trump's April 2024 comments, in which he said, "They're not humans, they're animals."

'Clueless' Director Kept Alicia Silverstone's Real Mispronunciation of 'Haitians' in Final Cut?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/haitians-clueless-alicia-silverstone/

Published: September 18, 2024 13:00

The film's director, Amy Hecklerling, ordered the crew not to correct Silverstone so they could keep the real moment in the movie.

No, Harris Didn't Say 'I Promise to Do Everything I Could Have Done but Didn't Do'

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/harris-didnt-do-everything-quote/

Published: September 18, 2024 11:00

Harris purportedly said, “I promise to do everything I could have done but didn't do because if I did it I wouldn't have to promise to do it ...”

Man Got 23-Year Jail Sentence for Eating 75 Pounds of Prime Rib at Golden Corral?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/man-sentenced-golden-corral/

Published: September 18, 2024 02:00

A supposed news report identified the man as a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Video Does Not Show JD Vance Endorsing Project 2025

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/vance-endorsing-project-2025-video/

Published: September 17, 2024 21:16

"He's one scary dude, same age as Hitler when the latter assumed power," one X user commented.

Photo Shows Mickey Mouse Dropkicking Toddler at Disneyland for Being Called 'Annoying'?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/mickey-mouse-drop-kicks-toddler/

Published: September 17, 2024 18:47

An article said Disneyland responded with a brief statement, reading in part, "This is not the behavior we promote at the Happiest Place on Earth."

Taylor Swift Didn't Halt Eras Tour After Harris Endorsement Backlash

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/harris-taylor-swift-cancels-eras-tour-dates/

Published: September 17, 2024 17:28

One commenter wrote: "Great news. Karma."

ABC Lost $27M in Ad Revenue After Harris-Trump Debate?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/abc-ad-revenue-debate/

Published: September 17, 2024 17:10

Social media users claimed the network lost the revenue due to ABC News' moderators not conducting the Sept. 10, 2024, televised debate "fairly."

Map Shows All French Churches 'Set on Fire, Vandalized or Attacked in Recent Years'?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/map-french-churches-fires/

Published: September 17, 2024 13:00

The map often spreads in the wake of large fires at French churches that make global headlines.

No Evidence Morgan Freeman Said 2nd Trump Presidency Would Be 'Good for the Country'

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/2nd-trump-presidency-morgan-freeman/

Published: September 17, 2024 11:00

The Oscar-winning actor allegedly made the comment about the former U.S. president ahead of the 2024 election.

Kid Rock Refused to Let Taylor Swift Join Him on Stage?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/taylor-swift-kid-rock-stage/

Published: September 17, 2024 02:00

Social media users claimed the musician told Swift: “Go home girl, your music is bubblegum."

Photo Shows Packed Haitian Restaurant in Springfield, Ohio, Following False Claims

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/haitian-restaurant-photo/

Published: September 16, 2024 23:44

"This is Springfield!" said a Reddit user who posted the picture online.

False Story Claims 'ABC News Whistleblower' Died in Car Crash

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/abc-whistleblower-died-car-crash/

Published: September 16, 2024 23:06

Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia amplified this rumor. Hours later, she clarified, "This story appears to be false."

Donald Trump Posted 'I Hate Taylor Swift'?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/donald-trump-hate-taylor-swift/

Published: September 16, 2024 21:49

The former U.S. president allegedly expressed his feelings about the pop star in a brief social media post.

Would-Be Trump Assassin Didn't Appear in BlackRock Commercial

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-shooter-blackrock-commercial/

Published: September 16, 2024 20:05

Rumors swirled about the suspect in Trump's September 2024 assassination attempt.

Video Doesn't Show Harris 'Losing Temper' at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/harris-loses-temper-ceremony/

Published: September 16, 2024 16:55

YouTuber Life With Recklezz consistently promoted misleading claims in advertising revenue-enabled videos to his audience of over 434,000 subscribers.

Photo Shows True Size of Bear's Paw Compared to Human?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/bear-paw-size-photo-human/

Published: September 16, 2024 13:00

The striking image had been circulating online for years but resurfaced on social media in mid-2024.

Authentic Pics of Louis Armstrong Drawing on a Fan's Head in France?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/louis-armstrong-drawing-head-france/

Published: September 16, 2024 11:00

Referring to the fan's mohawk haircut, one social media user wrote: "That guy has to be a time traveler! Way ahead of his time!"

Goats Have Rectangular Pupils?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/goats-rectangular-pupils/

Published: September 16, 2024 02:00

This unique feature allegedly enhances a goat's ability to detect approaching danger from its peripheral vision.

Real Pic of Harris' Family That Trump Shared?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/real-pic-of-kamala-harris-family/

Published: September 15, 2024 23:00

Trump resurfaced the photo one day after he called into question Harris' identity, saying: "I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago."

Did Jefferson Say Government Big Enough To Give 'Everything You Want' Can Take It All Away?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/jefferson-government-big-enough-take/

Published: September 15, 2024 18:00

The alleged quote could be found on a bumper sticker sold on Amazon, a 4-foot banner sold on CafePress, and a T-shirt sold on Etsy.

Body Armor Company Demonstrated Its 'Stab Protection' Vest on Its CEO?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/stab-protection-body-armor-ceo/

Published: September 15, 2024 13:00

"He was really going at it like he didn't like the CEO and was hoping it would fail," one X user commented on a video of the demonstration.

We Found No Evidence That Walz Lied About Being a Football Coach

https://www.snopes.com/news/2024/09/14/walz-football-coach/

Published: September 15, 2024 02:00

Many on social media speculated that he exaggerated the significance of his coaching role, claiming he was only an unpaid assistant coach.

DNA Tests in Israel Are Illegal?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/israel-dna-test-illegal/

Published: September 14, 2024 23:00

The rumor stemmed from Israel's Genetic Information Law, which was passed in 2000.

Fisher-Price Selling 'My First Dealer Kit' for Children?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/fisher-price-first-dealer-kit/

Published: September 14, 2024 18:00

The kit allegedly included items that resembled a hoodie, firearm, cash and marijuana.

Mario's Saying Is Actually 'Itsumi Mario,' Which Is Japanese for 'Super Mario'?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/itsumi-mario-super-japanese-motto/

Published: September 14, 2024 13:00

Instead of saying "It's-a-me, Mario," a years-long rumor alleges the iconic Italian cartoon plumber actually says "Itsumi Mario."

Did Desi Arnez Ever Actually Say His Signature Catchphrase in 'I Love Lucy'?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/i-love-lucy-desi-arnez-catchphrase/

Published: September 14, 2024 02:00

Discussions often center around whether Ricky said this line during the show's six seasons, with many attributing it to the Mandela Effect.

Trump Falsely Claimed Kids Go to School and Come Back with 'Sex-Change Operations'

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-children-surgeries-school/

Published: September 13, 2024 23:45

The former U.S. president repeated this claim during a September 2024 campaign speech delivered in Tucson, Arizona.

Kamala Harris, Who Advocates Stricter Gun Laws, Is a Gun Owner?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/kamala-harris-who-advocates-stricter-gun-laws-is-a-gun-owner/

Published: September 13, 2024 23:29

Harris' gun control policies face increasing scrutiny as the 2024 presidential election nears.

Harris and ABC Debate Moderator Linsey Davis Are Sorority Sisters?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/harris-linsey-davis-sorority-sisters/

Published: September 13, 2024 23:01

The point was raised by Trump supporters who felt the debate moderators showed favoritism toward Harris.

JetBlue's In-Flight Map Showed 'Palestinian Territories' Label Over Israel?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/jetblue-map-israel-palestine/

Published: September 13, 2024 22:56

JetBlue said it was not the provider of these maps and it would work to ensure future maps are more accurate.

No, 'Police Audio' Doesn't Confirm Reports of 'Haitian Goose-Hunting' in Springfield, Ohio

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/police-audio-haitian-geese/

Published: September 13, 2024 22:40

Even if the complaint were verified, it would not confirm "Haitian goose-hunting."

Taylor Swift Lost $125M in Brand Deals for 'Big Endorsement'?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/taylor-swift-lost-125m-brand-deals/

Published: September 13, 2024 20:33

One user believing the claim declared: "She needs to be exposed for the demonic influence she is."

ABC Didn't Fire Harris-Trump Debate Moderators Linsey Davis and David Muir

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/abc-fired-harris-trump-debate-moderators/

Published: September 13, 2024 17:15

“They are a disgrace to their profession,” the network supposedly said.

Biden Once Said, 'If Haiti Quietly Sunk into Caribbean' It Wouldn't Matter to US Interests

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/haiti-sunk-caribbean-biden-joe/

Published: September 13, 2024 15:25

Although the U.S. President did once say this in 1994, the then-senator's comments were missing significant context.

No, This Isn't Walz Dancing in Crop Top to 'Texas Hold 'Em'

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/tim-walz-dancing-to-beyonce/

Published: September 13, 2024 13:00

The 2024 vice presidential candidate was allegedly wearing a red cowboy hat and leather pants while dancing to Beyoncé's song.

Photo Authentically Shows Mountain Resembling Turtle?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/photo-mountain-turtle/

Published: September 13, 2024 11:00

The striking image has circulated online since at least 2019, and it resurfaced again in 2024.

Images Show Woman's Body Full of Parasites from Eating Raw Pork?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/parasites-raw-pork-image/

Published: September 13, 2024 02:00

"I haven't eaten pork in 4 years. This is why," a Facebook user wrote.

Did Trump Say Taylor Swift Would 'Pay a Price' for Endorsing Harris?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-taylor-swift-pay-a-price/

Published: September 12, 2024 23:52

The former president also reportedly said he wasn't a big fan of the pop star.

Did Travis Kelce Tell Elon Musk He Could Twist Him 'into a Pretzel'?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/kelce-musk-twist-pretzel/

Published: September 12, 2024 22:14

Online users shared a purported screenshot of an X post, claiming it was Kelce aggressively replying to Musks remark about Taylor Swift.

NFL 'Ruled' There's Only 1 National Anthem?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/nfl-one-national-anthem/

Published: September 12, 2024 21:29

One Facebook user who shared the rumor said: "About time they decided to take a stand."

Trump Tweeted 'Remain Peaceful' on Jan. 6 After Violence Began

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-jan-6-remain-peaceful-post/

Published: September 12, 2024 19:22

The former president's messaging surrounding the Jan. 6 Capitol riot resurfaced following the Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. presidential debate.

Video Footage and News Headlines Don't Document Haitian Immigrant Eating Cat in Springfield, Ohio

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/video-headlines-immigrants-eating-cats/

Published: September 12, 2024 18:54

A video of an American citizen has been shared as evidence that Haitians are eating pets.

Bin Laden Was Photographed with Obama, Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/obama-democrats-osama-bin-laden-pics/

Published: September 12, 2024 17:45

People have shared the collage since at least 2015 and in various languages, such as Korean, Persian and Spanish.

Putin Endorsed Harris for US President. But There's More to It

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/putin-endorse-kamala/

Published: September 12, 2024 16:18

The Russian leader discussed the 2024 U.S. presidential candidates at an economic forum in the far-eastern city of Vladivostok on Sept. 5.

Mark Wahlberg Turned Down $2B Disney Project, Citing 'Wokeness'?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/disney-mark-wahlberg-wokeness/

Published: September 12, 2024 13:00

Wahlberg was allegedly set to star as a "morally conflicted snowplow driver" in a "cross between The Avengers and Frozen."

Criminal Caught After Cutting Off 37 Man Buns in 1 Day?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/man-arrested-for-cutting-man-buns/

Published: September 12, 2024 11:00

The alleged haircut bandit was purportedly arrested in February 2023.