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​ THURSDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Dec. 9, 2021 Tonight: Rumors about a dog's bravery, Gwen Shamblin Lara's death, Dr. Phil's past divorce, and McDonald's burgers ​ Did George the Dog Give His Life to Save 5 Kids from 2 Pit Bulls? Today, pictures and a story were shared to r/pics on Reddit titled: “George, tiny but a brave dog that gave his life to save five children from two pit bull attacks!” We’ve reported before on fake tales of bravery by dogs that didn’t exist. However, George’s story was real. Jordan Liles reports. Read More Can You Help Us Out? We rely on support from readers like you. Support Now Fact Checks and Original Reporting No, Gwen Shamblin Lara Did Not Fake Her Death The weight loss church leader was the subject of the HBO Max documentary series, "The Way Down: God, Greed and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin." Read Story. QAnon Group Holed Up in Dallas Awaits Trump and JFK’s Return (Still) Some are calling the group in Dallas a cult.​ Read Story. Was Dr. Phil’s Divorce Settlement ‘Finally Revealed’ as $1M? An online advertisement that featured a picture of the famous therapist and his wife claimed to lead to details on a divorce settlement. Read Story. Did Jamie Oliver Prove McDonald’s Burgers Are Unfit for Human Consumption? An outdated controversy about McDonald's use of beef treated with ammonium hydroxide resurfaced on social media. Read Story. View Latest Fact Checks Entertainment Rumors, legends, and lore about Hollywood, the entertainment industry, and its many stars. Read More News Instagram Head Faces Senators Amid Anger over Possible Harms Senators are demanding the company commit to making changes and increase its transparency. Read More Reality TV’s Josh Duggar Convicted of Child Porn Possession Former reality TV star Josh Duggar was immediately taken into custody after a federal jury convicted him of downloading and possessing child pornography. Read More In a First, Starbucks Workers Agree to Union in Buffalo, NY Starbucks has actively fought unionization at its stores for decades, saying its stores function best when it works directly with employees. Read More

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