​ FRIDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker 23 April 2021 Guns vs. Teddy Bears: Which Has More Consumer Safety Regulations in the US? ​ A recent tweet from journalist Judd Legum claimed: "FACT: In the United States there are more consumer safety regulations on TEDDY BEARS than GUNS." The idea of an adorable and cuddly teddy bear possibly having more consumer safety regulations than a firearm sounded perhaps a bit far-fetched. Our reporter Dan MacGuill looked at the facts. Read More 🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Court Ruling on Snopes Ownership Dispute Court rules litigant tried to ‘circumvent’ prior court decision. Read More Fact Checks Did Maxine Waters ‘Condone’ Violence, Looting During 1992 LA Riots? The long-serving congresswoman's comments were taken out of context. ❌  False Was a Hospital Employee in Italy Accused of Skipping Work For 15 Years? The "serial absenteeist" was placed under investigation for fraud, extortion, and abuse of office. ✅  True Will Google Maps Stop Showing Fastest Routes by Default? Google Maps will be adding a new feature, but things won't be dramatically changing in the app. ✅  True View Latest Fact Checks Support Snopes Today Every dollar that you contribute to Snopes goes directly toward growing our newsroom, expanding our fact-checking efforts, and improving our website’s experience. $5 $10 $20.21 $50 $100 Other News Nicole Poole Franklin Pleads Guilty to Hate Crimes for Running Down Children A Des Moines woman has pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes for intentionally driving her SUV into two children in 2019 because she said she thought one was Mexican and the other was a member of the Islamic State group. Read More Police Video Shows Officer Using Stun Gun on Handcuffed Man Police video shows a Louisiana officer using a stun gun on a handcuffed 67-year-old man sitting in a patrol car's back seat and then saying, “Scream again." Read More Explosion at New Hampshire Gender Reveal Party Heard in Massachusetts One New Hampshire family's gender reveal party was definitely a blast. Read More

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