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What BlackRock CEO said about Americans' investments funding AI infrastructure
Social media users claim Larry Fink, CEO of the investment company BlackRock, said trillions of dollars needed for the United States’ artificial intelligence infrastructure would come from ordinary Americans’ savings and pension accounts.
Fink did say those words — but posts omitted key context about his meaning. Snopes reporter Jack Izzo broke down the facts.
Does video show Trump pooping himself while staring at White House columns?
While the video circulating online is authentic, it doesn't prove that the president soiled himself.
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Donald Trump Jr. said Arlington National Cemetery visit reminded him of family's financial 'sacrifices'
The eldest Trump child made the statement in his 2019 book.
Vancouver man's arrest prompts claims about Canadian mental health laws. Here are the facts
Posts claim that Canadian police can arrest people for mental health issues if a psychiatrist labels them "insane." While the rumor contains elements of truth, the actual laws are more complex.
Are thieves using perfume to knock out victims?
Versions of this longstanding urban legend have lurked on the web since the 1990s.
Staff pick
Did Big Mac shrink by 40% while price skyrocketed from 50 cents to $8?
A rumor that McDonald's Big Mac dramatically increased in price while shrinking in size is spreading online again. One post specifically claims the burger went from 50 cents in 1980 to $8 in 2024 while losing "40% of its size."
Snopes reporter Aleksandra Wrona dug into official records to find out if you're really getting less burger for your buck.







