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Unpacking claims that VA doctors can deny care to Democrats, unmarried veterans
In mid-June, a claim spread on social media that new rules implemented by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs allowed doctors to refuse treatment to Democrats and unmarried veterans.
The claim appeared on Instagram, Reddit and X, often alongside a report published by The Guardian on Monday. Snopes web producer/reporter Megan Loe investigated.
Did Iranian state TV say, 'Tonight, a great surprise will occur, one that the world will remember for centuries'?
According to news media outlets' reports and social media users' posts, Iranian state TV made this announcement on Tuesday. Here's what we know.
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No, images don't show thousands flooding Golden Gate Bridge for 2025 'No Kings' march
In 1987, an estimated 800,000 people gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic San Francisco bridge.
Digging into claims about crowd size at Trump's military parade
The White House and parade organizers said 250,000 people attended last Saturday’s event. Democratic figures and social media users disagreed.
Did Jelly Roll declare he won't celebrate Pride Month?
Social media users claimed the singer and rapper said in 2025, "'WOKE' doesn't deserve to be celebrated. I won't be part of this agenda."
Staff Pick
Shining light on Juneteenth's origins and history
The day marks the occasion when Union troops announced the freedom of all slaves in the U.S.
