The figures were released Monday in response to a request from Republican lawmakers.
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Snopes→ No Evidence Xi Jinping Is Under House Arrest Amid Supposed Coup Attempt in China
Rumors spread on social media alleging a coup attempt was taking place in China, despite having no reputable source.
Snopes→ A Doc from the Disney Family Takes Aim at the Mouse House
In the new documentary “The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales,” Abigail Disney, granddaughter of co-founder Roy O. Disney, argues that the Walt Disney Co. has lost its moral compass.
Snopes→ This Is Not a Real Video of Kyrsten Sinema Introducing Donald Trump
Some deepfakes can be eerily deceiving.
Snopes→ Russia Gives Citizenship to Ex-NSA Contractor Edward Snowden
A decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin listed Snowden as one of 75 foreign citizens listed as being granted Russian citizenship.
Snopes→ Amazon to Hold Holiday Shopping Event in October
During the Oct. 11-12 event, Amazon Prime members will get early access to discounted items.
Snopes→ NFL Ends Pro Bowl; Skills Competitions, Flag Game Instead
The NFL is replacing the Pro Bowl with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game.
Snopes→ Did Tekashi 6IX9INE Say This About Brittney Griner, Russian Travel?
The rapper also flouted a U.S. government warning against traveling in Russia.
Snopes→ Should Men Pee Sitting Down?
The best method of taking a leak is a subject of debate among people with penises.
Snopes→ Cuba Approves Same-Sex Marriage in Unusual Referendum
Cubans have approved a sweeping "family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents.
Snopes→ 15 Dead, 24 Wounded in School Shooting in Russia
A gunman opened fire in a school in central Russia, killing 15 people and wounding 24 others before shooting himself dead.
Snopes→ ‘We Got Our Miracle’: Freed Americans Back Home in Alabama
Alex Drueke, 40, and Andy Huynh, 27, had gone missing June 9 in the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine near the Russian border.
Snopes→ Italy Shifts to the Right As Voters Reward Meloni’s Party
A party with neo-fascist roots, the Brothers of Italy, won the most votes in Italy’s national elections.
Snopes→ Historian: Cookbooks Play an Influential Role in How Jews Mark Rosh Hashana
The recipes have shaped the foods that American Jews have eaten, guiding what scholars call “vernacular religion,” or religion as it is lived, writes this University of Michigan historian.
Snopes→ How Chinese Celebrities Are Amplifying Official Policy on Taiwan Via ‘One China’ Messages
Chinese celebrities have become increasingly politically active on social media over the years – in part to help advance their careers.
Snopes→ Hurricane Ian Nears Cuba on Path to Strike Florida As Cat 4
Hurricane Ian moved near the Cayman Islands and closer to western Cuba on a track to hit Florida as a major hurricane.
Snopes→ Bargain Hunter Scores 700-Year-Old Medieval Times Document
A bargain hunter who went to an estate sale in Maine to find a KitchenAid mixer, a bookshelf or vintage clothing walked away with a 700-year-old treasure.
Snopes→ Kipchoge Clocks 2:01:09 for World Record in Berlin Marathon
He's done it again. Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge bettered his own world record in the Berlin Marathon.
Snopes→ Rihanna to Headline the Next Super Bowl Halftime Show
Rihanna will take center stage at February's Super Bowl halftime show.
Snopes→ Did 79 Die in a Bridge Collapse While Watching a Clown’s Stunt?
"It was just a mad publicity stunt, but as the clown and his geese paddled downstream, the supports of a suspension bridge buckled."
Snopes→ Did Pope Francis Say This About ‘Rivers Drinking Their Own Water’?
The quote has been online longer than Francis has been pope. A version of it even made it into a video game.
Snopes→ Dow Sinks to 2022 Low As Recession Fears Roil World Markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.6%, closing at its lowest level since late 2020.
Snopes→ Name-Calling in Politics Grabs Headlines, but Voters Don’t Like It – and It Could Backfire in the 2022 Midterm Elections
As the 2022 midterms get closer, political attacks in campaign advertisements are on the rise.
Snopes→ US and Russia Engage in a Digital Battle for Hearts and Minds
Russian government media are frequently criticized as being blatant propaganda. How do U.S. government media measure up?
Snopes→ Marker in Tiny Missouri Hamlet Denotes US Population Center
It's not every day that a small hamlet in the Missouri Ozarks is in the middle of everything.
Snopes→ Celtics Suspend Coach Ime Udoka for 2022-23 Season
The Boston Celtics have suspended Ime Udoka for a full year, banning the coach who led them to the NBA Finals last spring for the entire 2022-23 season.
Snopes→ Is the ‘Garbage Truck Bursts into Flames’ Video Real?
A video shows a garbage truck spewing a liquid and bursting into flames after pulling up to a house for a standard pickup.
Snopes→ Man Pleads Guilty to Dousing ‘Bewitched’ Statue in Red Paint
A man will be sentenced to 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to vandalizing the “Bewitched” statue by dousing the Salem, Massachusetts tourist attraction with red paint.
Snopes→ Revamped Detroit Auto Show Now Also Features New Flying Tech
The Detroit auto show has returned after a three-year absence with a roar. And a soar.
Snopes→ Hilary Mantel, Author of ‘Wolf Hall’ Tudor Saga, Dies at 70
Hilary Mantel, the Booker Prize-winning author who turned Tudor power politics into page-turning fiction in the acclaimed “Wolf Hall” trilogy of historical novels, has died.
Snopes→ Heckler Who Slapped Giuliani on Back Can Have Charge Dropped
The case has been adjourned in contemplation of dismissal, which means the charges will be dropped in six months if the man stays out of trouble.
Snopes→ At Least 9 Killed As Iran Protests over Woman’s Death Spread
Protesters in more than a dozen cities — venting anger over social repression and the country’s mounting crises — continue to encounter security and paramilitary forces.
Snopes→ Biden Vows US Won’t Walk Away from Storm-Struck Puerto Rico
President Joe Biden said the full force of the federal government is ready to help Puerto Rico recover from the devastation of Hurricane Fiona.
Snopes→ Alex Jones Testifies in Trial over His Sandy Hook Hoax Lies
More than a dozen relatives of the 26 shooting victims showed up to observe his often contentious testimony in Waterbury Superior Court.
Snopes→ Moscow-Held Regions of Ukraine in ‘Sham’ Vote to Join Russia
The Kremlin-orchestrated referendums, which have been widely denounced by Ukraine and the West as shams without any legal force, are seen as a step toward annexing the territories by Russia.
Snopes→ Was a Man Charged $70K After Exploiting a DoorDash Glitch?
According to the rumor, a man was charged more than $70,000 after DoorDash fixed a glitch that previously allowed users to order for free.
Snopes→ The ‘NyQuil Chicken Challenge’ Prompted an FDA Warning, but Is It a Real Trend?
The real takeaway here is, don't eat NyQuil chicken.
Snopes→ Boeing Will Pay $200 Million To Settle Charges with SEC
Boeing Co. will pay $200 million to settle allegations that the company and its former CEO misled investors about the safety of its 737 Max after two of the airliners crashed, killing 346 people.
Snopes→ Why Is a NASA Spacecraft Crashing into an Asteroid?
A spacecraft named Dart will zero in on the asteroid Monday, intent on slamming it head-on at 14,000 mph (22,500 kph).
Snopes→ Over 1M Teslas Recalled Because Windows Can Pinch Fingers
Tesla says in documents posted by U.S. safety regulators that the automatic window reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction.