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Snopes Debunker
Is US running out of long-range missiles while fighting Iran war?
This rumor about the Department of Defense supposedly burning through "virtually all" of its precision strike missiles stems from a report by Reuters. That article cites anonymous sources.
Snopes reporter Taija PerryCook attempted to independently verify the reporting by reaching out to the Pentagon. Here's what a spokesperson told her.
Posts falsely claim Abdul El-Sayed said he believes America deserved 9/11
The claim is spreading after the Democratic Senate candidate's victory in Michigan's primary election Tuesday.
Investigating video allegedly showing white woman calling police on Black family at pool
People across social media are sharing the video. There's no indication it was created using artificial intelligence tools.
Did US military's GPS signal jamming cause fatal plane crash?
The plane crash killed four people in New Mexico in May.
Perez Hilton death hoax spreads online after hospitalization
We reached out to Hilton's team for updates on his condition after he appeared to harm himself on a TikTok livestream.
Staff pick
Unpacking claim Starbucks powder contains harmful ingredients
The blending powder in Starbucks' new blended refreshers has reportedly given baristas coughs and headaches.
Snopes reporter Jack Izzo investigated the powder's components and whether it really does pose health risks.
