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.
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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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What We Saw in Minneapolis
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Documenting an Alaska Village, Before and After the Storm That Destroyed It
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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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .