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As flu activity picks up, we revisited rumors about vaccines, questionable home remedies and the 1918 pandemic from our archives. snopes.com/collections/flu-r…
Flu season is here. We've examined these 20 claims

Flu season is here. We've examined these 20 claims

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Posts claim Virginia voters passed a measure allowing abortions to be performed until birth. That's false. ❌ The claim misrepresents Question 1. We broke down what it really says. 👇 snopes.com/fact-check/virgin…
Did Virginia legalize abortion up to birth? Claim misrepresents Question 1

Did Virginia legalize abortion up to birth? Claim misrepresents Question 1

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✅️ Yes, this photo of Bob Dylan meeting Pope Leo XIV is real. It wasn't the folk singer's first time meeting a pope. snopes.com/fact-check/bob-dy…
Is this photo of Bob Dylan meeting Pope Leo XIV real?

Is this photo of Bob Dylan meeting Pope Leo XIV real?

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1) After Democrats swept up the legislatures and governorships of five states in November, people claimed they were in a position to abolish the Electoral College. Is that true?
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2) Not exactly — but they could bypass it through the National Popular Vote Compact. We explain. 👇snopes.com/news/2026/11/05/d…
Can Democrats effectively abolish Electoral College after midterm wins?

Can Democrats effectively abolish Electoral College after midterm wins?

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Washington's Initiative 638 may subject children who want to play girls' sports to genital inspections. Here's what the text of the measure says. 👇 snopes.com/fact-check/washin…
Washington voters approved measure that could force girls in sports to undergo genital inspections

Washington voters approved measure that could force girls in sports to undergo genital inspections

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Has every calf birthed on an unnamed Texas ranch been stillborn following the construction of a nearby data center? The incoming state agriculture commissioner has made the claim on several occasions but hasn't provided evidence proving a connection. snopes.com/news/2026/11/08/s…
Has Texas data center caused every calf birthed on nearby ranch to be stillborn?

Has Texas data center caused every calf birthed on nearby ranch to be stillborn?

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Posts claimed ICE paid $495 million for a Minnesota prison that was previously offered to the state for $75 million. We examined public records and contacted the Department of Homeland Security to confirm that's true. snopes.com/fact-check/ice-mi…
ICE paid $495M for Minnesota prison offered to state for $75M. Here's proof

ICE paid $495M for Minnesota prison offered to state for $75M. Here's proof

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❌ No, Space Force didn't take over the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control systems. To find the truth, we contacted the FAA and Air Force, and tracked down the source of the rumor. snopes.com/fact-check/space-…
Did US Space Force take over FAA's air traffic control systems?

Did US Space Force take over FAA's air traffic control systems?

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A claim is circulating on X that Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed would require elementary students to "learn Arabic numerals." That’s false — they already do. snopes.com/fact-check/abdul-…
Abdul El-Sayed won't force Michigan students to learn Arabic numerals. They already do

Abdul El-Sayed won't force Michigan students to learn Arabic numerals. They already do

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An alleged Truth Social post claims to show Trump accusing Democrats of using "witchcraft and satanism" to win the midterms. But it's completely fabricated. ❌ snopes.com/fact-check/trump-…
Did Trump accuse Democrats of using 'witchcraft and satanism' to win midterms? Don't be fooled

Did Trump accuse Democrats of using 'witchcraft and satanism' to win midterms? Don't be fooled

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❌ No, an image doesn't authentically show Trump being carried by Secret Service agents after fainting over GOP midterm losses. Here's how we know it's fake: snopes.com/fact-check/trump-…
An image shows Trump, a white man wearing a suit, being supported by four other people. At the bottom of the image, a tracker shows Democratic majorities for Congress and gubernatorial elections.

ALT An image shows Trump, a white man wearing a suit, being supported by four other people. At the bottom of the image, a tracker shows Democratic majorities for Congress and gubernatorial elections.

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After Republicans' midterm losses, people shared a screenshot of an alleged Truth Social post from Trump that read, "There's consequences since you are an enemy of the greatest president to ever live." But it's fake. ❌ snopes.com/fact-check/trump-…
Did Trump post about 'consequences' after midterm losses?

Did Trump post about 'consequences' after midterm losses?

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A persistent rumor claims Albert Einstein failed math when he was in school. We looked into why the rumor doesn't add up: snopes.com/fact-check/einste…
Famed physicist Albert Einstein appears in his 40s looking to his left in front of a white building, wearing a dark suit, white collared shirt and tie, with his trademark messy hair and a dark mustache.

ALT Famed physicist Albert Einstein appears in his 40s looking to his left in front of a white building, wearing a dark suit, white collared shirt and tie, with his trademark messy hair and a dark mustache.

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✅ Yes, this photo shows Pope Leo XIV meeting with Bob Dylan.
Pope Leo XIV (right) meets with American singer Bob Dylan (left) during a private audience at the Apostolic Palace on Nov. 4, 2026, in Vatican City, Vatican.

ALT Pope Leo XIV (right) meets with American singer Bob Dylan (left) during a private audience at the Apostolic Palace on Nov. 4, 2026, in Vatican City, Vatican.

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Here's the full story: snopes.com/fact-check/bob-dy…
Is this photo of Bob Dylan meeting Pope Leo XIV real?

Is this photo of Bob Dylan meeting Pope Leo XIV real?

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❌ No, images don't authentically show the Eiffel Tower turned blue to celebrate Democrats winning control of Congress. Here's the truth: snopes.com/fact-check/france…
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France illuminated with blue lights and 12 yellow stars, symbolizing the European Union. The sky is dark and the lights of the city are bright. The photo was taken June 30, 2008.

ALT The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France illuminated with blue lights and 12 yellow stars, symbolizing the European Union. The sky is dark and the lights of the city are bright. The photo was taken June 30, 2008.

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Washington voters approved a ballet measure that could force girls in sports to undergo genital inspections. We have the details: snopes.com/fact-check/washin…
Back view of three girls in navy blue sports uniforms on a green soccer field.

ALT Back view of three girls in navy blue sports uniforms on a green soccer field.

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After Democrats' sweeping midterm victory, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie said he would try to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Here's what that would entail. 👇 snopes.com/fact-check/massie…
Massie said he'll bring back impeachment articles against Hegseth. Here's what would happen next

Massie said he'll bring back impeachment articles against Hegseth. Here's what would happen next

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🗳️ After Democrats swept up the legislatures and governorships of five states in November, people claimed they were in a position to abolish the Electoral College. But is that true? Here's what we found. 👇 snopes.com/news/2026/11/05/d…
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