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Did Trump Refer to 'China Virus' on Fox the Night Asian Women Were Killed in Atlanta?

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Jessica Lee

March 17, 2021 The former president had called into Fox on March 16 to talk about issues unrelated to the Atlan ...

Has US Seen Surge in Hate Crimes Against Asian People During COVID?

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Bethania Palma

March 18, 2021 A study released by the California State University, San Bernardino revealed striking numbers.

Does George Soros Own a Lab That 'Developed' COVID-19?

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David Mikkelson

April 2, 2020 Somehow, some way, business magnate George Soros gets accused of being involved in almost every ...

Does Googling Any 3-Digit Number Followed by 'New Cases' Reveal COVID-19 Conspiracy?

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Dan Evon

July 23, 2020 On the contrary, testing this conspiracy theory actually proves the opposite of what it imagines.

Scam in New York City Urges Residents To 'Pre-Register' for COVID-19 Vaccine

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Bethania Palma

Jan. 8, 2021 Scammers are targeting New York residents with fake promises about early COVID-19 vaccine access.

Did the CDC Significantly 'Readjust COVID-19 Death Numbers'?

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David Mikkelson

May 4, 2020 The COVID-19 "death rate" reported by the CDC goes up with the passage of time, and it has not b ...

The Origins and Scientific Failings of the COVID-19 'Bioweapon' Conspiracy Theory

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Alex Kasprak

April 1, 2020 The coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 has deadly adaptations that make it perfect for infecti ...

Are COVID-19 Tracing Apps Secretly Tracking Your Facebook and Phone Contacts?

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Nur Ibrahim

May 20, 2020 Two smartphone apps tracking the transmission of COVID-19 raised privacy questions ⁠— and where ...

Should COVID-19 Patients Avoid Taking Ibuprofen?

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David Mikkelson

March 16, 2020 French medical advice warned that "adverse effects" of drugs such as ibuprofen had been reported ...

The Daily Wire tweeted that New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said we will continue to be your single source of truth and unless you hear it from us it is not the truth.

Did New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Once Say, 'Unless You Hear It from Us, It Is Not the Truth'?

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Jordan Liles

July 26, 2022 Maybe more importantly, when and in what context did she say that?

Is This the NFL's New COVID-19 Helmet?

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Dan Evon

June 18, 2020 The 2020 NFL season will certainly be unique in some ways.

Did an Image File Titled 'Mexico Did It' Spread Malware?

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Dan MacGuill

May 3, 2021 In the spring of 2021, readers asked Snopes about a supposed virus attacking cellphones via a fi ...

Is the Queen Taking Ivermectin?

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Dan Evon

Feb. 22, 2022 Ivermectin save the Queen?

An early warning cartoon predicting how a planned pandemic would be used to take over the world was created in the 1930s.

Is This 'Early Warning Cartoon' About Pandemic from the 1930s?

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Dan Evon

July 16, 2021 What is it about a "prediction" that makes propaganda that much more persuasive?

did nyc rules crack down on coal, wood-fired pizzerias for carbon emissions

Explainer: About Those NYC Wood-Fired Pizzeria Rumors

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Aleksandra Wrona

June 27, 2023 A proposal that would affect popular NYC pizzerias caught the attention of social media users.

Does Drinking Alcohol Impair Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccine?

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Madison Dapcevich

March 18, 2021 To cheers or not to cheers, that is the question.

Did Justin Bieber Say the COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Ruined’ His Life?

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Nur Ibrahim

July 7, 2022 The singer’s face was previously paralyzed by a viral condition called Ramsay Hunt syndrome.

Does Shaking Duvets Increase Heart Attack Risk?

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Dan Evon

Feb. 8, 2022 This doctored meme was spread by anti-vaxxers to reinforce false claims about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Did Pfizer CEO Say 2-Dose Vaccine Gives Little Protection Against COVID-19?

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Dan MacGuill

Jan. 12, 2022 Albert Bourla has been a frequent target of disinformation throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, whi ...

No, New Pfizer Docs Don't Show That Vaccines Are Unsafe During Pregnancy

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Dan Evon

May 6, 2022 These so-called "Pfizer Docs" have been a source of several false claims.

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