June 2026 – Page 314

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Unverified: Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease Link Remains Scientifically Contested

June 18, 2026
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Snopes clarified that while some studies link the herbicide paraquat to Parkinson’s disease, the EPA determined in 2019 there is no clear causal relationship.

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False: Trump Did Not Personally Insult Celebrities Royals and Religious Leaders at Dinner

June 18, 2026
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Snopes debunked a viral claim alleging Trump made a series of insulting remarks about royals, celebrities and religious leaders at a private event.

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False: Data Centers Are Not Making Nearby Electricity Bills Rise 267 Percent

June 18, 2026
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PolitiFact checked the viral claim that residents near large data centres saw electricity bills rise 267% and found the figure is exaggerated and unsupported.

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False: AI-Generated Stories About Trump and the Pope Continue to Spread Widely

June 18, 2026
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Snopes identified a wave of AI-generated fake stories falsely attributing outrageous statements to Trump and Pope Leo, designed to generate viral engagement.

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False: Iran Will Not Receive US Government Money Under the Peace Deal

June 18, 2026
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Following confusion about the $300 billion Iran investment fund, Snopes confirmed the US government will not directly invest or grant money to Iran.

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False: The USS Liberty Attack Was Not Intentional Says US and Israel After New Viral Claims

June 18, 2026
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Snopes investigated renewed social media posts about the USS Liberty incident, reaffirming that both the US and Israel concluded the 1967 attack was accidental.

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Unverified: Ilhan Omar Is a US Citizen — Snopes Confirms She Naturalised in 2000

June 18, 2026
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Following misleading social media posts, Snopes confirmed that Representative Ilhan Omar became a US citizen in 2000 and is eligible to hold public office.