In India’s Election, Voters Feed on False Information
"Fake news" could end up being the deciding factor in some constituencies with extremely tight races, at least one former top election official warns.
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‘Noise and Confusion’: Fake News in Ecuador
Editors at Ecuadoran media outlets told Snopes how fake news and disinformation affected two recent votes in the South American country.
Georgia Race Finally Heads to Voters; DC Watching Closely
A long-held GOP seat is being challenged by a young Democrat in a race that many see as a sign of what's to come in the 2018 midterms.
Privacy Advocates Criticize Kenyan Government’s Hiring of Cambridge Analytica
President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party is working with the data firm that claims both Brexit and Trump's election as victories as he seeks reelection.
Joseph Stalin: ‘It’s Not the People Who Vote That Count’
One version of a famous quote about those who count the votes determining the outcome of an election is attributed to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in his secretary's memoir.
Are There Problems with Voting Straight Ticket?
Voters who select a 'straight ticket' may not end up voting at all in some races.
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Were Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Created as an ‘Anti-Masturbatory Morning Meal’?
Numerous websites exaggerated the role of J.H. Kellogg's odd beliefs about sexual health in the creation of the breakfast cereal.
Are Ingredients in ‘Impossible’ and ‘Beyond Meat’ Burgers Indistinguishable from Dog Food?
The burger-imitation products do share a few ingredients with some brands of vegan, grain-free “ultra-premium” dog food.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook or Instagram from Making Your Posts Public?
"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"
Did ‘Fox and Friends’ Call Fred Rogers an ‘Evil, Evil Man’?
The segment prompted numerous rebuttals condemning the "maliciousness of the attack" on the legacy of the children's TV host.
Did Jeffrey Epstein Have a Painting of Bill Clinton Wearing a Dress in His Flat?
Snopes spoke to the artist behind the painting, who could not corroborate August 2019 news reports that cited anonymous sources.