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Trump Greenland swap rumor under investigation, no solid evidence yet
Snopes reports that a claim revived by a 2026 New Yorker article—that Trump wanted to buy Greenland and swap Puerto Rico for it—is under investigation. Miles Taylor, who first made the claim in 2020, says Trump floated the idea, and Snopes has reached out to both Taylor and the White House for comment, but no verification has been provided, leaving the claim unrated pending further information.
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Amsterdam Unrest: Soccer Match Sparks Violence and Misinformation
A video showing violence during a soccer match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv was misrepresented by several media outlets, falsely claiming it depicted pro-Palestinian supporters attacking Israeli fans. In reality, the footage shows Israeli fans attacking locals and pro-Palestinian supporters. The misrepresentation led to international outrage, prompting corrections from media outlets like Tagesschau and DW. The video is under investigation by Amsterdam police, who have not yet identified the perpetrators.
Fact Check: Debunking the Giant Octopus Photo from Indonesia
A viral photograph claiming to show a giant octopus washed up on an Indonesian beach is fake and was generated by artificial intelligence. The image, which first appeared on an Instagram account known for AI-generated content, has no authentic source or news coverage.
Houthi Rebels Claim Attack on US Carrier Amid Red Sea Tensions
Claims that the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower was damaged by Houthi missile strikes are false. Photos circulating online purportedly showing the damage are either of a Russian aircraft carrier or doctored images of the Eisenhower docked in Norfolk, Virginia. The Pentagon confirmed there have been no strikes on the Eisenhower.
"NY Judge's Jury Instructions in Trump Trial Misrepresented Online"
Social media posts falsely claim that New York Judge Juan M. Merchan told the jury in Trump's hush money trial that they don't need a unanimous verdict to convict. In reality, Merchan instructed that all 12 jurors must unanimously agree on each of the 34 felony counts that Trump falsified business records with the intent to conceal a crime. However, jurors do not need to be unanimous on which specific unlawful means were used.
Greta Thunberg's Arrests in The Hague: Fact Check and Details
A viral photo claiming to show Greta Thunberg being arrested at a protest was found to be manipulated, with the original image being digitally altered to inflate the size of her breasts. The genuine video footage of Thunberg's arrest shows her being dragged by police from a protest in The Hague, where she and other activists were demonstrating against fossil-fuel subsidies. Multiple news outlets reported on the incident, and the claim about the viral photo was rated as "Fake."
"Fact-Checking King Charles III's Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Recovery Frustrations"
Rumors about King Charles III being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given two years to live have been rated as "Unproven" by fact-checkers. The claim originated from an article in In Touch Weekly, which cited anonymous sources, and has since spread on social media. Buckingham Palace had announced the monarch's cancer diagnosis in February 2024, but did not specify the type. Snopes has been unable to independently verify the specifics of the alleged diagnosis and timeline, and is awaiting responses from both In Touch Weekly and Buckingham Palace.
"Debunked: Travis Kelce's Alleged 'Trump Won' Shirt Photo Exposed"
A viral image purportedly showing Travis Kelce wearing a "Trump Won" shirt has been debunked as a doctored photo. The original image, taken during a vacation with Taylor Swift in the Bahamas, featured Kelce in a blank white shirt. The account that posted the false image has a history of sharing doctored content, and Kelce has not publicly endorsed any presidential candidate.
"Unveiling Gigantopithecus: The Truth Behind the Largest Ape in History"
A photograph circulating online, claimed to show a man standing next to a Gigantopithecus or Bigfoot, is actually a picture of special effects artist William Munns with a model he created. The image has been miscaptioned and misrepresented across social media platforms. Munns has clarified that the model was a scientifically responsible reconstruction based on fossil evidence and was not intended to promote belief in Bigfoot. The claim that the photo shows a real Gigantopithecus or Bigfoot is rated as "Miscaptioned."
"Fact Check: Fox News' Claim on Trump Attorney Alina Habba's Law Firm's $1.7M Federal Tax Liens"
A parody account on social media falsely claimed that Fox News reported that former President Donald Trump's defense attorney, Alina Habba, had a law firm with five federal tax liens totaling $1.7 million. The claim originated from a satirical post and was not based on any factual reporting. While Habba and her husband do have some tax liens, the amount is significantly lower than what was claimed. ABC News has reported that Habba's law firm has been paid $3.6 million from Trump's political action committees.
"Debunking the Myth: Is the Photo of 18-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger and His Classmate Authentic?"
A viral photo allegedly showing 18-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger with a classmate of the same age has been circulating online for years. However, research suggests that the photo is unfounded and likely digitally manipulated. The identity of the person next to Schwarzenegger is unknown, and there is no evidence to support the claim that he was 18. Comparisons with authentic photos of Schwarzenegger at age 18 indicate that he appeared much older in the viral image. The origin and authenticity of the photo remain unclear, and there are several inconsistencies that cast doubt on its veracity.