Snopes Debunker - Rumors about Cinderella Castle, Shein clothing, banned books in Florida, and that "toxic" lithium extraction field

​ SATURDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Aug. 27, 2022 Trouble Reading? View in Your Browser This Week: Rumors about Cinderella Castle, Shein clothing, banned books in Florida, and that "toxic" lithium extraction field ​ Is Disney World Removing Cinderella Castle? According to an online rumor, Disney World was going to demolish the iconic Cinderella Castle sometime following the end of the Florida park's 50th anniversary. Jordan Liles has more. Read Now Fact Checks and Original Reporting Do Shein Clothes Contain Unhealthy Lead Levels? The Chinese fast-fashion giant has a long history of environmental issues. Read Story. Does Viral Photo Show a ‘Toxic’ Lithium Extraction Field? The Chilean Andes hold more than half of the world’s lithium, a metal primarily used in the production of electric car batteries. Read Story. Is This a List of ‘Banned Books in Florida Schools and Libraries’? A number of high-profile accounts shared the fabricated list as if it were real. Read Story. Latest Fact Checks News Elton John and Britney Spears Unite on a New Dance Single Elton John and Britney Spears have collaborated for the first time. Read More Judge Orders Unsealing of Redacted Affidavit in Trump Search Federal law enforcement officials submitted under seal the portions of the affidavit that they want to keep secret as their investigation moves forward. Read More Gender Dysphoria Covered by Disability Law, Court Rules A federal ruling that gender dysphoria is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act could help block conservative political efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care. Read More

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