​ WEDNESDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker 16 June 2021 Tonight: Biden and Putin, Walmart, Disney World, Ostriches, and Nazis ​ Did Biden Call Putin ‘President Trump’ and then Correct Himself? Today, U.S. President Joe Biden met Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since taking office. Jessica Lee reports. Read More 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 Fact Checks Is the Walmart ‘Discount Code’ TikTok Trick Real? The idea of looking above Walmart's entrance doors for a four-digit code to later use for self-checkout discounts has trended on TikTok since 2020. Read Story. Have Ostriches Pulled Off Their Own Heads? We wanted to bury our heads in the sand after watching this video. Read Story. Did Disney World See an Increase in Arrests for Gun Possession During the Pandemic? The park, a private property, prohibits firearms — even for gun owners who have permits to carry. Read Story. Does a Photo Show British Soldiers in Drag Fighting Nazis? The photograph and others like it were initially censored by the British government. Read Story. Are Disney World Employees Left on a Bench if They Die in Costume? The term "creepypasta" refers to a short piece of horror-fiction that is oft-repeated on the internet. Read Story. Yes, This Photo Shows a Montana Wildfire in June 2021 It comes as drought-stricken areas of the western U.S. could see temperatures up to 120 degrees. Read Story. Did Johnny Carson Make a Risqué Remark About a Guest’s Cat? A purported quip by 'Tonight Show' host Johnny Carson regarding Zsa Zsa Gabor and her cat has become one of the most infamous of broadcast legends. Read Story. View Latest Fact Checks Entertainment Rumors, legends, and lore about Hollywood, the entertainment industry, and its many stars. Read More News Computer Trouble Hits Hubble Space Telescope, Science Halted The orbiting observatory has been idle since a 1980s-era computer that controls the science instruments shut down. Read More Message in a Bottle Travels Across the Atlantic Ocean The note included an email address to respond. Read More Senate Approves Bill to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday The bill would lead to Juneteenth becoming the 12th federal holiday. It is expected to easily pass the House, which would send it to President Joe Biden for his signature. Read More Biden Admin Extends Protections to Transgender Students The move reverses Trump-era policy and stands against proposals in many states to bar transgender girls from school sports. Read More

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