Snopes Debunker - Rumors about a Krysten Sinema deepfake, Halloween, and Xi Jinping

​ TUESDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Sept. 27, 2022 Trouble Reading? View in Your Browser Today: Rumors about a Krysten Sinema deepfake, Halloween, and Xi Jinping ​ This Is Not a Real Video of Kyrsten Sinema Introducing Donald Trump As Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell praised Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema for being an effective “dealmaker,” a video went around allegedly showing her introducing former President Donald Trump at a rally. But the video isn't authentic. Nur Ibrahim has more. Read Now Fact Checks and Original Reporting Is Halloween the Second-Biggest U.S. Holiday For Consumer Spending? Between costumes for pets and candy for trick-or-treaters, the cost of the annual holiday can add up. Read Story. No Evidence Xi Jinping Is Under House Arrest Amid Supposed Coup Attempt in China Rumors spread on social media alleging a coup attempt was taking place in China, despite having no reputable source. Read Story. Did Tekashi 6IX9INE Say This About Brittney Griner, Russian Travel? The rapper also flouted a U.S. government warning against traveling in Russia. Read Story. Latest Fact Checks News Bills Would Curtail Objections at Future Jan. 6 Vote Counts Members of Congress have officially objected to the results in four of the last six presidential elections. Read More Vulnerable Tampa Bay Braces for Storm Not Seen in a Century It’s been more than a century since a major storm like Hurricane Ian has struck the Tampa Bay area. Read More Pop Singer Shakira to Face Trial over Tax Fraud in Spain A Spanish judge approved a trial for Colombian pop singer Shakira on charges of tax fraud. Read More

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