Snopes Debunker - The Ed McMahon "Mandela Effect," the Texas school shooter's immigration status, and Rittenhouse's alleged settlement with "The View"

​ SATURDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker May 28, 2022 Trouble Reading? View in Your Browser This Week: The Ed McMahon "Mandela Effect," the Texas school shooter's immigration status, and Rittenhouse's alleged settlement with "The View" ​ ‘Mandela Effect’: Ed McMahon and Publishers Clearing House Entertainer Ed McMahon was never a spokesperson for the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes. However, there appears to be a large number of Americans who believe that he was. This is an example of a false memory, known as the “Mandela Effect.” Jordan Liles reports. Read Now LAST CHANCE: Buy a bundle, become a member for life! Help us clear the warehouse and enjoy an ad-free Snopes for life! Shop Now Help Snopes Today Your subscription to the Snopes Debunker is just one of many ways your can support our team and back our mission. $5 $10 $20 $50 $100 $200 ​View More Options Fact Checks and Original Reporting RUMOR ALERT: Officers Rescued Own Children During Texas School Shooting A number of rumors came out of the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 children and two adults dead. Read Story. Did the Texas School Shooting Suspect ‘Cross the Border Illegally’? We found no evidence supporting the claim Salvador Ramos, 18, was undocumented. Read Story. Did ‘The View’ Settle with Rittenhouse for $22 Million? Kyle Rittenhouse has threatened lawsuits against the news media, but there was no pending case involving the ABC talk show. Read Story. Latest Fact Checks News Gunman Kills 19 Children, 2 Adults in Texas School Rampage An 18-year-old gunman killed 19 children as he went from classroom to classroom at a Texas elementary school in a rampage that also left two adults dead. Read More Oklahoma Governor Signs the Nation’s Strictest Abortion Ban State lawmakers approved the ban enforced by civil lawsuits rather than criminal prosecution, similar to a Texas law that was passed last year. Read More NRA Opens Gun Convention in Texas After School Massacre Leaders of the powerful gun-rights lobbying group are gearing up to “reflect on” — and deflect any blame for — the deadly shooting earlier this week of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Read More

View Latest News Staff Pick Get even more fact-filled reporting by checking out articles curated by Snopes editors, like this one: Collection: Uvalde School Shooting Nineteen children and two adults were killed on May 24, 2022, after an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Continue reading to view our collection of fact checks and stories. Read Story. View All Editors' Picks Keep Snopes Debunking Show your support for Team Snopes by making a one-time contribution today. Contribute Now