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snopes_feedThe photo circulated as purported evidence of the Trump administration's 2025 effort to deport alleged gang members to a prison in El Salvador.
snopes_feedNo, Mike and Tony Beets from 'Gold Rush' were not sentenced to life in prison
Apr. 23rd, 2025 10:00 amsnopes_feedIn April 2025, multiple YouTube videos spread the rumor that the father-and-son reality stars "were sentenced to life imprisonment."
Breaking down claim that US has secret $150T 'trust fund'
Apr. 23rd, 2025 01:30 amsnopes_feedFinancial commentator Jim Rickards claimed a law from 1872 indicated trillions in untouched mineral wealth.
What to know about reports RFK Jr. is launching registry to track Americans with autism
Apr. 22nd, 2025 11:21 pmsnopes_feedNIH already keeps a list of registries for various diagnoses, but the "autism registry" report comes amid Kennedy's false assertions about autism.
Trump really showed kids 'assassination trading card' at White House Easter event
Apr. 22nd, 2025 10:33 pmsnopes_feedThe card showed a photograph of the president after he was shot in the ear during a July 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
snopes_feedGreene grew up Catholic but left when she had children, saying she couldn't trust the Church leadership "to protect my children from pedophiles."
snopes_feedBondi, the U.S. attorney general, appeared for an interview on the "Fox News Sunday" TV show in early April 2025.
No evidence silver hammer used to confirm the pope's death
Apr. 22nd, 2025 07:57 pmsnopes_feedRumors about the alleged hammer ritual spread amid Pope Francis' passing in April 2025.
What we know about claims US border protection detained, deported 2 German tourists in Hawaii
Apr. 22nd, 2025 07:40 pmsnopes_feedCharlotte Pohl and Maria Lespére told German media they were detained and strip-searched before being deported by U.S. border authorities.
Don't believe rumor AOC's brother was arrested, charged for trafficking fentanyl
Apr. 22nd, 2025 06:21 pmsnopes_feedThe rumor originated with a website known for fake posts with satirical intent.
Photo of Andromeda galaxy over Alps isn't scientifically accurate, astrophotographer says
Apr. 22nd, 2025 01:00 pmsnopes_feedLadi Svoboda told Snopes that the photo was "real but artistically interpreted," while noting that similar shots were "absolutely achievable."
Fake photo purports to show the 'real size' of a bear-like animal
Apr. 22nd, 2025 11:00 amsnopes_feedAn aged image shows a mysterious two-legged creature towering above a human.
Did Gandhi say, 'Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need but not every man's greed'?
Apr. 22nd, 2025 10:00 amsnopes_feedThe quote has been spread by numerous organizations, including the United Nations, over the past several years.
Claims that 81% of people approve of DOGE stem from unreliable online poll
Apr. 22nd, 2025 01:30 amsnopes_feedElon Musk posted a poll on X asking whether people approved of the Department of Government Efficiency, but online polls are unreliable.
Ms. Rachel rumor claims she sued comedian Druski over parody video. Here's what we know
Apr. 21st, 2025 11:53 pmsnopes_feedRachel Accurso, known to children worldwide simply as Ms. Rachel, is a YouTube star who creates educational videos to help them build language.
A Fox livestream news report labeled Kyiv a Russian city. Here's what we know
Apr. 21st, 2025 11:36 pmsnopes_feedLiveNOW from Fox, a livestream service that is part of the Fox Corporation, apologized for the mistake in a statement posted on X.
NYPD never publicly stated Trump was 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighed 287 pounds
Apr. 21st, 2025 11:36 pmsnopes_feedThe White House revealed Trump's latest medical report featuring his height and weight in April 2025.
Trump's Easter message attacked political opponents, judges, law enforcement and others
Apr. 21st, 2025 10:42 pmsnopes_feedSocial media users lamented the president's failing to mention Jesus, forgiveness, resurrection or other Easter messages in his Truth Social post.
Unpacking claim Barron Trump was rejected from Harvard, Columbia, Stanford
Apr. 21st, 2025 09:19 pmsnopes_feedClaims about Barron Trump being rejected from various universities spread amid his father's threats to withhold federal funding from the institutions.
No proof Pope Francis skipped meeting with JD Vance during Easter Vatican visit
Apr. 21st, 2025 08:44 pmsnopes_feedTravel plans published ahead of Vance's trip did not include a scheduled meeting between the vice president and Pope Francis.