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Today: 'ABC News Whistleblower,' Haitian Restaurant and Desi Arnaz

Today: 'ABC News Whistleblower,' Haitian Restaurant and Desi Arnaz

Plus: DNA Tests in Israel Are Illegal?

Izz LaMagdeleine
September 18, 2024

WEDNESDAY EDITION

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A X post by Marjorie Taylor Greene says, "The ABC whistleblower who claimed Kamala Harris was given debate questions ahead of the debate has died in a car crash according to news reports."

False Story Claims 'ABC News Whistleblower' Died in Car Crash

In the days following the Sept. 10 U.S. presidential debate presented by ABC News, online users shared a rumor claiming a purported "ABC News whistleblower" died in a car crash. The rumor suggested ABC News provided U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris with the moderators' questions prior to the televised event, giving her an unfair advantage against former President Donald Trump.

However, the rumor claiming a whistleblower from the news network died in a car crash was false. Further, we have yet to uncover any credible evidence of the existence of a "whistleblower" releasing an authentic "report" or "affidavit" regarding such a claim, nor did we locate reliable data suggesting Harris received debate questions in advance. Snopes Senior Reporter Jordan Liles has the details.

A white man is pictured looking sadly at the camera. The caption for the post said, "We're now two for two with people who tried to assassinate President Trump, also appearing in BlackRock commercials prior to doing so. There is zero chance of coincidence."

2nd Would-Be Trump Assassin Didn't Appear in BlackRock Commercial

Rumors swirled about the suspect in Trump's September 2024 assassination attempt.

A room is packed full of peopl standing at a counter or siting at tables.

Photo Shows Packed Haitian Restaurant in Springfield, Ohio, Following False Claims

"This is Springfield!" said a Reddit user who posted the picture online.

A Black man is pictured next to a crowd of people. The image below says, "Kamala Harris LOSES TEMPER & LEFT 9/11 Ceremony EARLY After Crowd Chants WE NEED YOU TRUMP."

Video Doesn't Show Harris 'Losing Temper' at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

YouTuber Life With Recklezz consistently promoted misleading claims in advertising revenue-enabled videos to his audience of over 434,000 subscribers.

An image of a Latino is show in front of a building that says Desi Arnaz in front of it.

Did Desi Arnaz Ever Actually Say His Signature Catchphrase in 'I Love Lucy'?

Discussions often center around whether Ricky said this line during the show's six seasons, with many attributing it to the Mandela Effect.

Staff Pick

A white flag wih a blue star on it is next to blue strands of DNA.

DNA Tests in Israel Are Illegal?

The rumor stemmed from Israel's Genetic Information Law, which was passed in 2000.