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Is TSA checking passengers' phones for 5 apps? Here's what we know

According to an online rumor, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration was checking phones at airports for five specific apps. In one popular YouTube video, an alleged flight attendant warned passengers about TSA conducting "electronic device examinations."

When we looked at such footage, we detected visuals, audio narration and text that had been AI-generated. Senior reporter Jordan Liles found the truth behind the claim.

Reporter told Trump 'I ask questions, not permission'?

Widely shared posts claimed a CNBC reporter snapped back at Trump, saying, "Sir, you are the president, not God."

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14 rumors about Ilhan Omar, investigated

As we have repeatedly reported, the claim that she married her brother lacks credible evidence.

Be wary of images showing Jimmy Kimmel's 'final monologue' after Trump criticism

"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was temporarily suspended in September but returned to air.

Did Wyoming mountain really collapse? Rumor doesn't hold up

While real mountains can collapse in a similar fashion due to landslides, this particular story wasn't real.

Staff Pick

Are the sun's UV rays stronger on cloudy days?

Since at least 2020, internet users have debated the strength of ultraviolet rays — radiation from the sun outside of the visible spectrum — on cloudy days. Some users believe you should wear sunscreen even on cloudy days, while others don't think UV rays can penetrate clouds at all.

Snopes intern William Kramer broke down what we know, including what studies have found about wearing sunscreen on cloudy days.