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Snopes→ Tweet Accurately Describes Security at St. Louis School Shooting
Here is the evidence we gathered after readers asked us to confirm whether this viral tweet was true.
Snopes→ Photo Shows Dog Peeing on Sign for Biden, Not Trump
Here's how we figured out that this popular picture had been doctored.
Snopes→ Sen. Blackburn Did Not Tweet of Veterans Bill: ‘We Simply Cannot Afford to Give Joe Biden a Win’
This wasn't the first time the text had been shared as if it came from a Republican member of the U.S. Congress.
Poynter→ Fact checking Ye, who denied that George Floyd died from a knee on the neck
Soon after announcing he would acquire social media platform Parler and making antisemitic comments, Kanye West was back in the news — this time for claiming that George Floyd was not killed […] The post Fact checking Ye, who denied that Geor
Snopes→ Kanye West’s Twitter, Instagram Locked over Offensive Posts
Kanye West’s Twitter and Instagram accounts have been locked because of antisemitic posts by the rapper, now known legally as Ye.
Snopes→ Elon Musk Argues Twitter is Better Off Without a Board of Directors – Is He Right?
Musk, who revived his bid for Twitter after the social media company’s board sued to enforce the deal, has been very critical of its board.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Hillary Clinton Praise Italy’s New Fascist Leader?
Remarks from political figure and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton published in Italy in September 2022 received attention and criticism from Americans, thanks to a tweet parsing out two remarks regarding Italy’s incoming far right
Snopes→ Video of SUV Driving Up Truck Ramp To Escape Cops Is Digital Animation
Creative visual effects artist and Instagram user @2ncs wasn't credited for the digital animation video in a wildly popular tweet that showcased the work.
Snopes→ There’s No Evidence Ivana Trump Was Cremated
A baseless conspiracy theory held that she was cremated and that a casket supposedly for her was instead filled with classified and top secret documents.
Poynter→ How Twitter’s edit button could fuel the misinformation machine
In just 30 minutes, a single-word tweet from The Washington Post racked up 2,543 retweets and quote tweets. The post said, simply, “news.” The internet similarly went wild for other […] The post How Twitter’s edit button could fuel the misi
Snopes→ Whistleblower: China, India Had Agents Working for Twitter
Peiter “Mudge” Zatko is a respected cybersecurity expert who appeared before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee.
Snopes→ ‘The Rock’ Did Not Promote ‘Black Adam’ in Tweets About Queen
Two fake tweets went around on social media that made it look like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was promoting his upcoming film "Black Adam" alongside condolences for the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Poynter→ Fact-checkers respond to Twitter’s new edit feature
Twitter rolled out a test version of its long-awaited edit button for some users last week. The button allows users to edit already sent tweets, a feature that Twitter leadership […] The post Fact-checkers respond to Twitter’s new edit feature
Snopes→ Twitter Readies Edit Feature for Premium Users
Permanently misspelled tweets might soon be a thing of the past.
Snopes→ ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Was Not Canceled by HBO
A misleading tweet about the HBO TV show "Euphoria" started a mess that eventually spread to Facebook, TikTok, and beyond.
Snopes→ Did Greg Abbott Dine at Rainforest Cafe and Leave No Tip?
According to the rumor, while previously serving as the attorney general of Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott dined at Rainforest Cafe and didn't leave a tip.
Snopes→ Musk Cites Whistleblower As New Reason to Exit Twitter Deal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has again filed paperwork to terminate his agreement to buy Twitter, this time based on information in a whistleblower complaint filed by Twitter’s former head of security.
Snopes→ Is This Invoice for a Chevy Volt Hybrid Battery Replacement Real?
According to a viral picture, an invoice for Roger Dean Chevrolet showed an estimate of nearly $30,000 to replace a hybrid battery on a Chevy Volt.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘No On Oz’
After being ridiculed by a political opponent, television personality turned right-wing candidate Mehmet Oz was the butt of a joke yet again, this time thanks to a well-placed photo alteration. On August 12 2022, Oz posted two photographs of himself at
Snopes→ SEC Questions Twitter on How It Counts Fake Accounts
The Securities and Exchange Commission asked the company about its methodology for calculating false or spam accounts and "the underlying judgments and assumptions used by management.”
Snopes→ 5 Takeaways from Twitter Whistleblower Peiter Zatko
Zatko is a respected cybersecurity expert who first gained prominence in the 1990s and later worked in senior positions at the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Agency and Google.
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→ 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→ 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→ 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.
Truth or Fiction?→ Twitter Wrongfully Flags Stories on COVID-19 Research as ‘Misleading’
Social platform Twitter has started to flag articles about COVID-19 as “potentially misleading,” despite the articles being based on actual research and legitimate reporting, with no explanation. One such article, posted by the Internation
Snopes→ Yes, Liz Cheney Tweeted ‘Bring It,’ Then Lost to Trump’s Pick
We looked for the origins of a screenshot that purported to show Cheney tweeting the words "bring it" back in September 2021.
Snopes→ U.S. Midterms Bring Few Changes from Social Media Companies
Platforms like Facebook and Twitter are generally staying the course from the 2020 voting season.
Snopes→ Elon Musk Sells $7B in Tesla Shares Ahead of Twitter Fight
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Snopes→ Are Photos of a ‘Baby Deposit Box’ in Namibia Real?
"Just place the baby there and press a button there for notification so the baby can be picked up immediately," a viral Facebook post reads.
Snopes→ Musk Countersuit Accuses Twitter of Fraud
Elon Musk accused Twitter of fraud in a countersuit over his aborted $44 billion deal for the social media company, which he said held back necessary information and misled his team about its true user base.
Snopes→ Does an Applebee’s ‘Adult Spouse’ Sign Welcome ‘Child Brides’?
A viral tweet with a picture of a sign said, "Fascists attacking drag bars, meanwhile Applebee's has specific signage welcoming child brides."
Snopes→ Facebook Parent Meta Posts First Revenue Decline in History
The results largely followed a broader decline in the digital advertising market that is dinging Meta rivals such as Google, Twitter, and Snap.
Snopes→ ‘Brazil in a Nutshell’ Street Gunfire Video Shows TV Series Filming
According to HoaxEye, a video of men on a motorcycle trading gunfire with others in a Brazilian street was from the shooting of a film.
Snopes→ ‘Nobody Wants to Work Anymore’ Meme Cites Real Newspaper Articles
We looked for the origins of clippings from 14 articles that were published between 1894 and 2022, most of which we found in newspaper archives.
Snopes→ Photo of Trump Figurine on Cross Behind Majorie Taylor Greene Is Fake
A TikTok video appeared to claim that the Georgia congresswoman owned a figurine of former U.S. President Donald Trump hanging on a cross.
Snopes→ Twitter-Musk Takeover Dispute Heading for an October Trial
Tesla CEO Elon Musk lost his fight to delay Twitter’s lawsuit against him as a Delaware judge set an October trial.
Snopes→ Did Negro the Colombian Dog Pay for Cookies with Leaves?
This is the true story of a very good boy.
Snopes→ Did Mike Tyson Post About Social Media Making People ‘Too Comfortable’?
While researching how — and where — this quote meme about former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson appeared online, we discovered a suspicious Facebook group.