Investigating the ‘Truth About Breonna Taylor’ Meme
Fabricated criminal activities, distorted employment history, and conflicting reports emerged after the police shooting of a Black woman in Kentucky.
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The U.S. militia movement has long been steeped in a peculiar – and unquestionably mistaken – interpretation of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and civil liberties.
Why More Places Are Abandoning Columbus Day
More and more towns and cities across the country are electing to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day as an alternative to – or in addition to – the day intended to honor Columbus’ voyages.
Researchers Are Preparing for the Coming Wave of Deepfake Propaganda
Deepfakes are here to stay. Managing disinformation and protecting the public will be more challenging than ever as artificial intelligence gets more powerful.
Inside John Lennon’s Incredible Songwriting Partnership with Paul McCartney
Lennon would have been 80 years old on October 9, and his son Sean’s recent interview with Paul McCartney highlights a few aspects of how their partnership shaped popular musical practice.
More Male Frontal Nudity Is Appearing on Screen — But Most of It Is Fake
If you’ve noticed an uptick of male frontal nudity in TV and in movies in recent years, you’re onto something.
Exclusive: Foreign, Pro-Trump Facebook Group Recruited Kentucky Moderator
The shady history of the Sarah Huckabee Sanders Supporters Facebook group is about much more than foreign influence.
Who Are the Proud Boys Trump Told To ‘Stand Back and Stand By’?
Members of the fringe club turned volunteer "security" force have openly advocated violence and white supremacy.
Snopes Coverage of the 2020 U.S. VP Debate
Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris debated from Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City, Utah.
VP Debates Are Often Forgettable – But Dan Quayle Never Recovered
Dan Quayle’s legacy is the cautionary tale of how he let himself be defined by one debate mistake.
What’s the Opposite of Déjà Vu?
Jamais vu is commonly explained as the phenomenon when people momentarily don't recognize a word, person, or place that they already know.
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How Did Hunter Biden’s Laptop Allegedly Go from a Repair Shop in Delaware to the New York Post?
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Is This a Photograph of Joe Biden’s House?
A little background research can go a long way towards avoiding the making of embarrassingly inaccurate accusations.
Did Joe Biden Lie About a Drunken Driver’s Killing His Wife?
A few weeks after Biden was first elected to the U.S. Senate, his wife and 1-year-old daughter were killed in an automobile accident while Christmas shopping.
Did Kamala Harris Have an Extramarital Affair with Willie Brown That Boosted Her Career?
Harris long ago distanced herself from the relationship.
Did Trump Criticize Biden for Saying He’ll ‘Listen to the Scientists’?
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