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Snopes Debunker - Kamala Harris' pronouns, McAfee email, Brazil video, and vehicle history report scams

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Today: Kamala Harris' pronouns, McAfee email, Brazil video, and vehicle history report scams

Did Kamala Harris Introduce Herself as ‘a Woman Sitting at the Table’ in a ‘Blue Suit’?

A video of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat, making her own introduction at a gathering went viral this week, prompting Republicans to mock her for appearing “idiotic.”

Our reporter Nur Ibrahim filed this story.

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McAfee Phishing Scam Email Claims ‘Device at Risk’

We strongly advise against clicking links in emails and texts that seem suspicious, as they often can lead to phishing scams. Read Story.

‘Brazil in a Nutshell’ Street Gunfire Video Shows TV Series Filming

According to HoaxEye, a video of men on a motorcycle trading gunfire with others in a Brazilian street was from the shooting of a film. Read Story.

Vehicle History Report Scam: If You’re Selling, Listen Up

If a potential buyer asks a car seller to visit a specific and unfamiliar website in order to obtain a vehicle history report, it's likely a scam. Read Story.

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The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan.

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Facebook Parent Meta Posts First Revenue Decline in History

The results largely followed a broader decline in the digital advertising market that is dinging Meta rivals such as Google, Twitter, and Snap.

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Hawaii Pair Accused of Conspiracy, Taking IDs of Dead Babies

A U.S. defense contractor and his wife who lived for decades under the identities of two dead Texas children have been charged with identity theft and conspiring against the government.

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What’s Up with This Crab Meets ‘Symbiote’ Video?

And if you think this is interesting, check out penis fencing (more on that in the story). Read Story.

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