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Instagram Post About Ectopic Pregnancy in ‘Trigger Law’ State Bespeaks Post-Roe Fears

A physician we consulted raised concerns that abortion bans could delay crucial medical care for...

Evidence of Poliovirus in London Stirs Vaccine Confusion

Social media users tried to sow doubt and confusion about the safety and efficacy of...

Michael Stenger’s Death Fuels Conspiracy Theories

The cause of death of the former U.S. Senate sergeant at arms is unknown as...

Did Video Show Russian Missile ‘Boomerang’ in Ukraine, Striking Troops Who Launched It?

We looked for the origins of a viral video that supposedly showed a Russian missile...

Explainer: What Are ‘Trigger Laws’?

Some states enacted laws to automatically ban or restrict abortion in anticipation of a U.S....

‘A Whole Lot of Truth’ (and Some Misleading Info) About Gas Prices

A viral piece of copypasta gets a few things wrong about gas prices.

What High Court’s Roe Ruling Means for Women’s Health

Millions of women in the U.S. will be affected by the ruling that overturned Roe...

Live Fact-Checking Updates: US Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

Snopes tracked misinformation related to the historic ruling on abortion and compiled resources to help...

Yes, a ‘Parade of Planets’ Will Be Visible in the Summer Sky

Early morning sky watchers should be able to see Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and Venus line...

What is the Gas Tax Holiday Proposed by Biden?

Gas prices skyrocketed in the summer of 2022.

‘Groomers’ Rhetoric Targeting LGBTQ People Nothing New

Those calling members of the LGBTQ community "groomers" are just echoing an old, hateful smear.

What Happens If Trump Goes on Trial Over Jan. 6?

Will prosecutors take the unprecedented and explosive step of criminally prosecuting a former U.S. president?