The American Data and Privacy Protection Act still needs to pass the full House and the Senate, and negotiations are ongoing.
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Snopes→ Ukraine Marks Independence Day Six Months After Start of War
Residents of Kyiv woke up to air raid sirens as Ukraine observed its Independence Day, which also marked exactly six months since the start of Russia's military invasion.
Snopes→ Is Disney World Removing Cinderella Castle?
According to an online rumor, Disney World was going to demolish the iconic Cinderella Castle sometime following the end of the Florida park's 50th anniversary.
Snopes→ Photo of Courteney Cox ‘Without Makeup’ Is Fake
If this was an episode of the old "Friends" TV show, it would probably be titled, "The One with Monica's Fake Selfie."
Snopes→ Texas Woman Claims She Was Drugged by Napkin Stuffed in Car Door Handle
The Houston-area salon owner was reportedly out to dinner for her birthday.
Snopes→ These 2 Photos of Trump Golfing ‘Without Makeup’ Are Fake
At least two pictures shot at the LIV Golf Invitational in July 2022 were altered to make the former president appear much older.
Snopes→ Does this Photo Authentically Show a Whale Alongside a Boat?
Blue whales are believed to be the largest animals to have ever lived.
Snopes→ Paul Pelosi Gets 5 Days in Jail, 3 Years of Probation in DUI
The husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pleaded guilty to misdemeanor driving under the influence charges related to a May crash in California's wine country.
Snopes→ Former Louisville Cop Pleads Guilty in Breonna Taylor Case
A former Louisville police detective who helped write the warrant that led to the deadly police raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge.
Snopes→ Is Barbie’s Real Name ‘Barbara’?
The famed doll’s name came from a real person.
Snopes→ NWSL Final to be Televised Nationally During Prime Time
The National Women’s Soccer League title game will be aired nationally in prime time for the first time in the league’s history.
Snopes→ 2 Men Convicted in Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
A jury convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, delivering a swift verdict in a plot that was broken up by the FBI.
Snopes→ No, Magic Johnson Didn’t Donate Blood to the Red Cross
A popular tweet said that Johnson "donated some of his blood to the Red Cross to help underprivileged communities help fight COVID-19."
Snopes→ Prince William, Kate Relocate from London to Windsor Cottage
William and Kate will move from Kensington Palace in west London to Adelaide Cottage, about a 10-minute walk from Windsor Castle.
Snopes→ Has Fox News Never Won a Pulitzer, Emmy, Peabody, or Edward R. Murrow Award?
The conservative news outlet has only been nominated once for any of the awards.
Snopes→ New Space Telescope Shows Jupiter’s Auroras, Tiny Moons
The world’s newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all.
Snopes→ Former Twitter Security Chief Files Whistleblower Complaints
A former head of security at Twitter is alleging that the company misled regulators about its cybersecurity defenses and its problems with fake accounts.
Snopes→ Statue Honors Once-Enslaved Woman Who Won Freedom in Court
The story of an enslaved woman who went to court to win her freedom more than 80 years before the Emancipation Proclamation had been pushed to the fringes of history.
Snopes→ Brad Pitt’s ‘Make It Right Foundation’ Reaches $20.5 Million Settlement With Hurricane Katrina Survivors
Six homeowners sued the apparently defunct charity over the faulty construction of housing it built for them.
Snopes→ The Moon Is About to Get Crowded. How Will Humans Manage Its Resources?
Michelle L.D. Hanlon, a professor of air and space law, considers the question.
Snopes→ Heads of Hungary Weather Service Fired After Wrong Forecast
The two top officials of Hungary's meteorological service were fired after an inaccurate rain forecast prompted the postponement of a fireworks display on the country's most important national holiday.
Snopes→ Trump Seeks Special Master to Review Mar-A-Lago Documents
The request was included in a federal lawsuit that takes broad aim at the FBI investigation into the discovery of classified records at Mar-a-Lago.
Snopes→ Is This a List of ‘Banned Books in Florida Schools and Libraries’?
The list was shared on social media without its original context.
Snopes→ Is Disney World Lowering the Drinking Age to 18?
A rumor said that Disney World was "battling the Florida government in court" to get a drinking age exemption for anyone age 18 or older.
Snopes→ Was an LIV Golf Trophy Designed to Resemble the Twin Towers?
"The LIV Golf Invitational is a breakaway series made possible by the largesse of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund," NBC News reported.
Snopes→ Does Viral Video Show Arkansas Officers Severely Beating a White Man?
The three now-suspended officers were captured punching the back of Randall Worcester’s head.
Snopes→ What Does the Queen Like with Tea? Jam Sandwiches Every Day
Queen Elizabeth II has eaten jam sandwiches every day since she was a toddler, according to her former private chef.
Snopes→ Metal-Detecting Stranger Retrieves Woman’s Ring Lost in Sea
A woman's diamond wedding ring is back on her finger after a man with a metal detector found it at the bottom of the ocean.
Snopes→ New Research Examines How People Conform to Their Pets’ Stereotypical Traits
You know the stereotypes — dog owners take more risks, cat owners are more cautious.
Snopes→ Hawaii Seeks End to Strife over Astronomy on Sacred Mountain
For more than 50 years, telescopes and the needs of astronomers have dominated the summit of Mauna Kea.
Snopes→ Yes, Photo Shows Flamingos in Zoo Bathroom During Hurricane Andrew
The 1992 storm marks one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history.
Snopes→ Did Liz Cheney Say the Republican Party Is ‘Very Sick’?
We transcribed U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's full answer from her interview on the ABC News Sunday morning TV show, "This Week with George Stephanopoulos."
Snopes→ 3 Arkansas Officers Suspended After Video Captures Beating
A video posted on social media showed two of them beating a suspect while a third officer held him on the ground.
Snopes→ Pence Says He Didn’t Leave Office with Classified Material
Former Vice President Mike Pence said that he didn’t take any classified information with him when he left office.
Snopes→ Fauci, Top Infectious Disease Expert, to Retire in December
Dr. Anthony Fauci announced he will depart the federal government in December after more than five decades of service.
Snopes→ Wendy’s Pulls Lettuce from Sandwiches Amid E. Coli Outbreak
Wendy’s says it is pulling lettuce from sandwiches in its restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Snopes→ Foot Found in Yellowstone Hot Spring Linked to July Death
The July 31 death is being investigated but officials do not suspect foul play.
Snopes→ Russia Probe Memo Wrongly Withheld Under Barr, Court Rules
The department had argued that the 2019 memo represented private deliberations of its lawyers before any decision was formalized.
Snopes→ ‘Water Is Key’: A Geotechnical Engineer Explains Sandcastle Engineering
Building a sandcastle comes down to the right mix of water, air, and sand, writes Joseph Scalia of Colorado State University.
Snopes→ Gary Busey Charged with Sex Offenses at Monster-Mania Con
Actor Gary Busey has been charged with sexual offenses at a New Jersey fan convention.