​ WEDNESDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker 10 March 2021 Was Pepé Le Pew ‘Canceled’ Because of an NYT Op-Ed? Amid media controversy over “cancel culture” came news that entertainment studio Warner Bros. had cut a scene containing the cartoon skunk Pepé Le Pew from its upcoming “Space Jam” sequel, with some reports and comments blaming it on a March 3, 2021, New York Times op-ed penned by Times columnist Charles M. Blow. Snopes reporter Bethania Palma has more. Read More Keep Snopes Independent Read more about our ongoing legal battle and how we need your help to keep Snopes going as a reliable fact-checking resource. Read More Fact Checks Were Biden’s Dogs Kicked Out of White House Due to Aggressive Behavior? The two German shepherds, Major and Champ, moved into the presidential mansion in late January. ✅❌  Mixture   No, Pizza Hut Isn’t Giving Away Free Anniversary Pizza Beware of phishing scams on social media. ❌  Scam   Did Franz Kafka Invent Letters from a Missing Doll to Comfort a Little Girl? "In the end, love will return in another way," the renowned author of "The Metamorphosis" was quoted as saying in viral social media posts. ❔  Unproven   Did John Steinbeck Write a Horror Story About a Kid Being Chewed By Gum? "I'm not chewing it, sir. It's chewing me." ✅  True   Did Piers Morgan Say He Was ‘Ghosted’ by Meghan Markle? Social media users suggested that some personal history might explain Morgan's criticism of Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview in March 2021. ✅  Correct Attribution View Latest Fact Checks We're Thankful for Our Supporters Fighting against misinformation is an unending challenge, and we at Team Snopes couldn’t do it without you. Whether support is through contributions or sharing our fact-checks, we appreciate all that you do! $5 $10 $20.21 $50 $100 Other News Royal Response Fails to End Anger Over Meghan Racism Claims Buckingham Palace’s response to Prince Harry and Meghan’s allegations of racism and mistreatment has failed to quiet the controversy. Read More   Russia Slows Down Twitter, Part of Social Media Clampdown Russian authorities said they are slowing down the speed of uploading photos and videos to Twitter over its failure to remove banned content. Read More   EXPLAINER: Why Is Harry and Meghan’s Son Not a Prince? One of the most dramatic claims in Prince Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey was the allegation that their son was denied a royal title, possibly because of his skin color. Read More   Amtrak Worker Accused of Stealing, Selling 77 Chain Saws The longtime employee sold the items for more than $50,000 between 2016 and July 2020, according to the complaint. Read More   FBI Releases New Video After Bombs Left at RNC, DNC Offices The two pipe bombs were placed outside the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees the night before the riots. Read More

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