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How KKK leader's unlikely friendship with family he harassed led him to Judaism
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (793+ words) A rumor spread in 2026 that decades earlier, a Jewish cantor — someone who sings and leads and congregation in prayer — reached out to a Ku Klux Klan leader who had been harassing him and their subsequent friendship led the former klansman…...
Investigating claim Pope Leo XIV used AI to write encyclical about dangers of AI
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1059+ words) On May 25, 2026, the Holy See published Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas" ("Magnificent Humanity"), a lengthy missive focusing on "safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence." In both the encyclical and a speech delivered the same…...
Is Starbucks changing pet-friendly policy to become halal-certified? Here's the truth
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (768+ words) Starbucks told Snopes that the sign was "posted erroneously" and there were no changes to any pet-friendly policies as of this writing. The Starbucks Singapore website still listed the location in question on its pet-friendly page. Starbucks did not say…...
Did Artemis II astronaut Reid Wiseman say he became Christian after moon mission?
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (353+ words) In late April 2026, a rumor circulated on social media claiming Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman converted to Christianity after NASA's moon mission. Some posts spreading the rumor cited emotional remarks he made about seeing a cross on a Navy chaplain's…...
Don't believe claim Texas televangelist accidentally emailed Grindr account info to congregation
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (377+ words) In April 2026, posts on social media sites such as Facebook and Threads claimed a televangelist in Texas who predicted Iran would surrender to the U.S. on Easter accidentally emailed his congregation the details of his account on the same-sex dating app…...
Did Artemis II astronaut Reid Wiseman convert to Christianity after moon mission?
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (434+ words) In April 2026, social media users claimed Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman converted to Christianity after returning from the NASA moon mission, citing emotional remarks he made about seeing a cross on a Navy chaplain's collar. One such post (archived) read:…...
Hegseth's pastor said he wants Democratic Texas Rep. James Talarico 'crucified.' Here's context
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (954+ words) On an episode of the podcast "Reformation Red Pill," Potteiger said, "We want him [Talarico] crucified." The podcast's host, Joshua Haymes — also a member of Potteiger's church — said, "I pray that God kills him. Ultimately, that means killing his heart…...
Is video of 99-year-old atheist Walter Briggs being baptized real?
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (833+ words) A rumor that circulated online in December 2025 claimed a video authentically recounted the story of a 99-year-old former atheist named Walter Briggs being baptized as a Christian. A Snopes reader emailed a link to the clip on YouTube, asking, "My…...