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Rescue workers wearing yellow jackets, red hats and red helmets navigate the flooded Guadalupe River in Texas in a black boat

Did Trump's National Weather Service staffing cuts hurt Texas flood response? What we know

Written by:
Jack Izzo
July 9, 2025 The most dangerous weather emergencies are the ones that happen overnight.
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A white woman with wavy long brunette hair standing in front of a podium.

Unpacking reports Noem's cost controls delayed FEMA's Texas flood response

Written by:
Rae Deng
July 10, 2025 Noem reportedly issued a directive requiring all contracts and grants over $100,000 to receive h ...
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Two rescue workers in bright yellow and black gear with red helmets navigate floodwaters on an inflatable boat. They are surrounded by tree branches and debris, with a bridge supported by tall concrete columns in the background.

Unraveling claims cloud seeding caused deadly Texas floods in 2025

Written by:
Megan Loe
July 8, 2025 Some people online suggested cloud seeding conducted by the company Rainmaker Technology Corpora ...
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Many bunk beds are shown in disarray in a room.

What to know about claims two Mexican counselors saved 20 campers from deadly Texas floods

Written by:
Joey Esposito
July 8, 2025 The counselors told a Mexican news outlet they did not "understand the gravity of the situation” ...
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Watch out for story about rescuers saving 2 young girls clinging to tree in Texas floods

Written by:
Laerke Christensen
July 7, 2025 (Updated: July 8, 2025) The claim circulated as rescuers searched for people missing from Camp Mystic, a Christian girls ...
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UK's Prince William stripped royal title from Queen Camilla's grandson for bullying Prince George?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 8, 2025 Online users shared this rumor about the British royal family in June and July 2025.
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A man with a shaved head and beard stands outside holding a booklet, wearing a white t-shirt, gold chain, and pendant. Behind him is a black metal fence and yellow building. Text of the X post above reads: “U.S. soldier’s son, who was born on a U.S. Army base in Germany, was deported to Jamaica by ICE — a country he has never been to!!”

Clarifying claim US soldier's son was deported to Jamaica

Written by:
Megan Loe
July 1, 2025 DHS and ICE acknowledged Jermaine Thomas' deportation in statements provided to Snopes.
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Did Mexican president send rescue teams to Texas after deadly flooding?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
July 9, 2025 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized that recognition belongs to the volunteers from C ...
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Story about 14-year-old Madison Taylor Brooks' near-death experience with Jesus doesn't add up

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 10, 2025 Users shared a story about a girl who allegedly briefly died and met Jesus Christ, who warned he ...
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Tom Cruise walked off 'The View' after Joy Behar questioned him about Scientology?

Written by:
Cindy Shan
July 10, 2025 Online videos claimed the Hollywood star stormed out of the ABC talk show following a confrontat ...
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Slew of misleading claims surrounds Rachel Maddow in Texas floods aftermath

Written by:
Laerke Christensen
July 10, 2025 Maddow supposedly donated millions of dollars, hired rescue helicopters and offered up her Texas ...
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Laura Loomer posts about feeding 'illegals' to alligators are real

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
July 3, 2025 The right-wing influencer has frequently made racist remarks and spread conspiracy theories.
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What We Know About Origins of Trump Child Rape Allegations

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Sept. 3, 2024 A viral photo is new, but the claim is old. It's connected to a former producer for "The Jerry S ...
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Investigating claims Houston pediatrician lost her job over Facebook comments about Texas floods

Written by:
Laerke Christensen
July 8, 2025 The pediatrician allegedly wrote "Kerr County MAGA voted to gut FEMA. They deny climate change. ...
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Unpacking claim Greg Abbott said he'd deport God if he 'came into Texas illegally'

Written by:
Cindy Shan
July 9, 2025 The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in ...
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A white man wearing a blue suit and black cowboy hat stands before a microphone.

Investigating claim George Strait donated $3.5M to Texas flooding victims

Written by:
Cindy Shan
July 7, 2025 (Updated: July 11, 2025) Social media posts claimed the country music legend made a massive donation to support those aff ...
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Posts claim photo shows Trump and Epstein with minor girl. Here's the truth

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
July 14, 2025 The fake image frequently circulates online.
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Debunking rumor leaked memos show Trump admin testing 'internal travel restrictions' within US

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 7, 2025 An online video reported, "What started at the borders may now be happening inside the country."
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Trump didn't ask people to focus on girls who died in Texas floods over Epstein files

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
July 11, 2025 Nor did he say “Focus on MEXICANS and FLOODING” on Truth Social.
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Is Labubu toy based on demon Pazuzu? What to know

Written by:
Joey Esposito
July 11, 2025 Pazuzu, a demon from Mesopotamian folklore, was the evil entity from “The Exorcist.”
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Don't fall for photo of Trump dancing with teen girl on Epstein's island

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
July 9, 2025 The AI-generated image has a number of red flags.
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Screenshot of AI-generated image of Peyton Manning hugging a black woman in front of a suburban home

Peyton Manning helped waitress who lost job for giving him free coffee?

Written by:
Emery Winter
July 9, 2025 Another post goes viral from a Facebook page seemingly dedicated to posting AI images with made- ...
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A person in military-style clothing stands in the foreground, observing a flooded area where two heavily damaged SUVs are partially submerged and wedged against trees. One vehicle is tilted on its side and a small overturned boat is also caught among the trees. The scene shows the aftermath of a severe flood, with fast-moving water and debris scattered around.

13 Texas flood claims Snopes has investigated

Written by:
Megan Loe
July 12, 2025 Rumors about National Weather Service cuts, cloud seeding, rescues and more spread online follow ...
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Did Jelly Roll donate $50 million or travel to Texas to help flood victims?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 11, 2025 Users shared stories saying that the famous singer and rapper not only donated money to victims ...
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Breaking down claim Walz administration hired convicted felon for high position in MN education department

Written by:
Cindy Shan
July 8, 2025 (Updated: July 11, 2025) Social media users sharing the claim asked questions about Minnesota's hiring procedures for sta ...
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