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Target Opening Cocktail Bars in Some Locations?

Nov. 15, 2024 One user who shared the claim on social media said, "That return policy is going to be changed real fast."

Greta Thunberg Was Photographed Holding 'F*** Israel' Sign?

Nov. 14, 2024 Several social media users responded to the photo expressing support.

Elon Musk Reunited Lost Girl on Bus with Mother and Bought Them a House?

Nov. 14, 2024 Here's what we know about a story claiming the tech entrepreneur helped a child traveling alone on public transit.

Elon Musk Bought Ford?

Nov. 14, 2024 Videos on YouTube alleged that the Tesla CEO had expanded his automotive business.

Target Closing Stores in Red States, Relocating to Blue States Only?

Nov. 14, 2024 "They should relocate all stores to California," One Facebook user said.

Project 2025 Document Mentions Trump's Name More Than 300 Times?

Nov. 14, 2024 President-elect Trump has attempted to distance himself from the policy initiative.

Nearly 25% of Americans Believe Hitler Was a Good Person?

Nov. 14, 2024 Some social media users believed a YouGov poll showed a significant number of U.S. citizens thought highly of the Nazi Germany dictator.

Fake Photo Shows Trump and Biden Smiling at Each Other in White House

Nov. 13, 2024 The photo was shared on social media after Trump accepted a post-election invitation to the Oval Office from Biden.

Oprah Rebuts 'Lie' She Received $1M from Harris Campaign

Nov. 13, 2024 Here's what we know about the claim that the vice president's campaign paid the television icon a sum of $1 million.

Real Mug Shot of Trump Attorney General Nominee Matt Gaetz Is Trailed by False Rumors

Nov. 13, 2024 As Snopes reported previously, Gaetz was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in 2008.

Biden Asked Reporter if She Can 'Keep from Getting Hit in the Head' After Gaza Question

Nov. 13, 2024 A video of the president's response to the Israeli news reporter who asked the question is circulating widely online.

Elon Musk Didn't Ban Stephen King from X Over 'First Lady' Comment

Nov. 13, 2024 King allegedly trolled Musk by calling him Donald Trump’s “First Lady.”

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Nov. 9, 2024 Trump made many claims while on the campaign trail.

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Nov. 4, 2024 Intense focus on Harris' immigration positions continued as Election Day approached.

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Nov. 3, 2024 Trump's stances on abortion have surrounded his 2024 presidential campaign.

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Nov. 2, 2024 Kamala Harris' presidential campaign has constantly focused on abortion.

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Nov. 1, 2024 The Snopes newsroom has analyzed countless transcripts of the candidates' speeches and interviews.

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No, Elon Musk Isn't Suing Whoopi Goldberg and 'The View'

Nov. 15, 2024 The tech billionaire and the TV co-host allegedly had a heated exchange on the air.

Real Poster for 'Elf 2' Starring Will Ferrell and Peter Dinklage?

Nov. 13, 2024 A Facebook post claimed the sequel would be available for streaming in December 2024.

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Eminem Once Said, 'I Am Not a Liberal Snowflake'?

Nov. 12, 2024 "My feelings aren't fragile, my heart isn't bleeding. I am a badass believer in human rights," the quote continues.

Jimmy Kimmel Announced He Is Canceling His Show After Trump's Inauguration?

Nov. 11, 2024 He is "booking a one-way ticket to Canada," too, allegedly.

Los Angeles Has Secret Underground Starbucks Locations for Celebrities?

Nov. 11, 2024 A video circulating online suggested a secret pathway called "the Actor-Bahn" ran underneath the city.

'Tray Catch' Scene in 'Spider-Man' Was Done Without Special Effects?

Nov. 10, 2024 "That's all Tobey, which is pretty impressive," Kirsten Dunst supposedly recalled.

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Trump Once Called Diddy a 'Good Guy', Said He Would 'Stick Up For Him'?

Nov. 7, 2024 As the former president was reelected, people shared his purported quote about the music mogul who was arrested and charged with sex trafficking.

Real Screenshot of Trump Calling Ye Drawing 'Very Cool'?

Nov. 7, 2024 The drawing attributed to Ye showed two stick figures labeled "Kanye" and "Trump" holding hands.

Elon Musk Plans to Buy Disney World?

Nov. 6, 2024 Snopes has addressed similar claims from Mouse Trap News in the past, including an assertion in May 2023 about Musk's potential park purchase.

U2 and Bob Geldof Doing Multi-Stadium Tour to Support Israeli Army?

Nov. 6, 2024 U2's Bono had previously paid tribute to the Israeli victims of the Hamas-led attack of Oct. 7, 2023.

Sydney Sweeney Said She Voted for Trump in 2024 Election?

Nov. 6, 2024 Social media users claimed the actor backed the Republican nominee in the 2024 election.

Rihanna Promised to Drop a New Song if Harris Wins?

Nov. 5, 2024 Despite the online rumor, RiRi fans will have to wait for new music regardless of the election's outcome.

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Image Really Shows Eye of Humpback Whale?

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Nov. 11, 2024 "This moment of eye contact was beyond my wildest dreams," the photographer said.

Real NASA Photo of Jupiter?

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Nov. 8, 2024 The image sparked comparisons on social media to Vincent van Gogh's art.

Video Authentically Shows 'Biggest Turtle in World' Shuffling Along Beach?

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Nov. 2, 2024 The footage, recorded from a low angle to make the turtle look bigger, showed the animal slowly shuffling along a beach.

Musk Developing Robots to Carry Human Babies?

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Oct. 31, 2024 A claim shared online alleged that couples would merely need to "provide your sperm and eggs."

Map Accurately Compares Size of Texas to Europe?

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Oct. 30, 2024 The Lone Star State is the second largest in the U.S., behind only Alaska.

Photo Shows 'Giant Horse Conch' Found in Florida?

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Oct. 28, 2024 The gastropod was reportedly found in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Real Video of Baby Giraffe Riding on Mother's Back?

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Oct. 25, 2024 The footage appeared to show a giraffe calf clinging on to its mother's back with its legs.

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Real Pic of 116-Year-Old Civil War Veteran on His Deathbed?

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Nov. 10, 2024 In the last months of his life, serious doubts were raised about the alleged soldier's age and the claim that he fought in the Civil War.

Photos Show Mary Magdalene's Skull in French Church?

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Nov. 10, 2024 Despite the relic's long history of recognition by the Catholic Church, doubts about the bones' identification have popped up for centuries.

Photo Shows Astronaut Performing 1st Untethered Spacewalk?

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Nov. 9, 2024 Astronaut Bruce McCandless II performed the first untethered spacewalk in 1984.

Authentic 19th-Century 'Vampire Killing Kit'?

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Nov. 9, 2024 The kit allegedly once belonged to William Malcolm Hailey, a British lord who lived from 1872 to 1969.

Sears Catalogs Once Sold Monkeys, Donkeys and Other Animals?

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Nov. 9, 2024 "My parents must have torn out the pet pages. I don't remember them," a TikTok user said.

Whiskey-Drinking Cow Named Big Bertha Lived to Be 48?

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Nov. 3, 2024 The cow allegedly had 39 calves, broke two Guinness World Records and raised $75,000 for cancer research.

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