Rabbit Hole

See what people are claiming online - rumors, conspiracy theories, and questionable content.

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We collect stories that are spreading online - things like conspiracy theories, fake videos, and propaganda - so you can see what's being said and make up your own mind about what's real.

Propaganda

Agenda-pushing content

Rumor

Unverified theories

Deepfake

AI-generated fakes

Influence Ops

Organized campaigns

Evidence = How much proof exists
Mystery = How intriguing it is
Rumor

Grounding rumor Variety published 'Melania' movie review saying people would walk out if shown on plane

There were no published reviews prior to the film's official release on Jan. 30, 2026.

Evidence 2/5
Mystery 2/5
Feb 01, 2026 1
Rumor

Did Michael Jordan say he doesn't know why anyone would vote for Democrats?

Social media posts claimed Jordan accused Democrats of only wanting to "protest and riot."

Evidence 2/5
Mystery 2/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Rumor

Did 'Melania' movie sell only 1 England premiere ticket? What we know

By premiere day, cinemas in London and Birmingham had sold more than one ticket to at least one of their "Melania" showings.

Evidence 2/5
Mystery 2/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Rumor

Don Lemon was arrested. This statement from his attorney is real

Lemon, an independent journalist and former CNN anchor, was arrested alongside independent journalist Georgia Fort and two others.

Evidence 2/5
Mystery 2/5
Feb 01, 2026 1
Rumor

Does this image prove attack on Ilhan Omar was staged? We inspected

The earliest version of the image supposedly showing Omar and her alleged attacker appeared on an X account labeled as parody.

Evidence 2/5
Mystery 3/5
Feb 01, 2026 1
Rumor

Springsteen's 'Streets of Minneapolis' was No. 1 on iTunes in at least 19 countries. Here's what that means

The charts rapidly change, but data aggregation sites showed "Streets of Minneapolis" was the most-downloaded song in countries across the world.

Evidence 2/5
Mystery 2/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Rumor

Analyzing claim ICE can use Ring doorbells as mass surveillance tools

Online rumors assert that Ring's partnership with Flock, which manages systems used by law enforcement, allow ICE access to Ring videos.

Evidence 2/5
Mystery 3/5
Feb 01, 2026 1
Rumor

This photo of Trump and Putin is hanging in the White House

The photo of the two leaders appeared above a photo of the U.S. president with his granddaughter.

Evidence 2/5
Mystery 2/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Rumor

Craigslist ad offered people $50 to see 'Melania' movie in Boston. Here's what we know

While the ad genuinely appeared on Craigslist, Snopes could not determine who was behind it or whether it was legitimate.

Evidence 2/5
Mystery 3/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Rumor

13 rumors about Alex Pretti we've investigated

We've deciphered the truth behind claims about his death at the hands of Border Patrol agents and the federal government's response.

Evidence 2/5
Mystery 2/5
Feb 01, 2026 1
Rumor

Video of Minneapolis anti-ICE protester with injured hand is real, but cause of injury is unclear

According to some on social media, the individual was hurt by a less-than-lethal round fired by federal officers.

Evidence 2/5
Mystery 3/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Rumor

Did Jason Kelce establish Renee Good Hope Scholarship Fund?

According to the rumor, the former Philadelphia Eagles center committed to donating $300,000 to kick off the special fund.

Evidence 2/5
Mystery 2/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Rumor

What We Saw in Minneapolis

The post What We Saw in Minneapolis appeared first on ProPublica .

Evidence 4/5
Mystery 2/5
Jan 31, 2026 10
Rumor

Documenting an Alaska Village, Before and After the Storm That Destroyed It

The post Documenting an Alaska Village, Before and After the Storm That Destroyed It appeared first on ProPublica .

Evidence 4/5
Mystery 1/5
Jan 31, 2026 4
Rumor

Government by AI? Trump Administration Plans to Write Regulations Using Artificial Intelligence

The post Government by AI? Trump Administration Plans to Write Regulations Using Artificial Intelligence appeared first on ProPublica .

Evidence 4/5
Mystery 3/5
Jan 31, 2026 3
Rumor

Louisiana Paroles Its Lowest Number of Prisoners in 20 Years Under Gov. Jeff Landry

The post Louisiana Paroles Its Lowest Number of Prisoners in 20 Years Under Gov. Jeff Landry appeared first on ProPublica .

Evidence 4/5
Mystery 2/5
Jan 31, 2026 3
Rumor

How Tennessee’s Speaker of the House Helped Keep a Payday Lender’s Struggling Sports Gambling Company Alive

The post How Tennessee’s Speaker of the House Helped Keep a Payday Lender’s Struggling Sports Gambling Company Alive appeared first on ProPublica .

Evidence 4/5
Mystery 2/5
Jan 31, 2026 3
Rumor

New Bills Seek to Rein In Oil Companies’ Pollution of Oklahoma Groundwater

The post New Bills Seek to Rein In Oil Companies’ Pollution of Oklahoma Groundwater appeared first on ProPublica .

Evidence 4/5
Mystery 1/5
Jan 31, 2026 3
Rumor

New York Homeless Families Placed in Hotels Weren’t Guaranteed Social Services. New Regulations Could Change That.

The post New York Homeless Families Placed in Hotels Weren’t Guaranteed Social Services. New Regulations Could Change That. appeared first on ProPublica .

Evidence 4/5
Mystery 1/5
Jan 31, 2026 2
Rumor

FBI’s Search of Georgia Election Center Is “Dangerous,” Experts Warn

The post FBI’s Search of Georgia Election Center Is “Dangerous,” Experts Warn appeared first on ProPublica .

Evidence 4/5
Mystery 2/5
Jan 31, 2026 2