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Snopes Debunker - Rumors about Sylvester Stallone, a "gold" Trump $5,000 bill, and Lauren Boebert's neighbor's dog

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Oct. 22, 2022

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This Week: Rumors about Sylvester Stallone, a "gold" Trump $5,000 bill, and Lauren Boebert's neighbor's dog

Are These Sylvester Stallone’s Abandoned Cars and House?

Since about 2021, various social media users have been sharing a video that allegedly showed some abandoned vintage luxury vehicles and home belonging to actor Sylvester Stallone. Urban explorers happened upon fancy cars that some believe belonged to the "Rocky" star.

Bethania Palma has the story.

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Did a Couple Visit a Bank to Cash a ‘Gold’ Trump $5,000 Bill?

"I thought they were joking and laughed before I realized they were serious," the Reddit user who made the post said. Read Story.

Did Lauren Boebert Shoot and Kill Her Neighbor’s Dog?

The rumor stemmed from a since-deleted Facebook post. Read Story.

Separating Fact v. Fiction: Was Jill Biden Booed at Eagles Game?

The first lady attended the Philadelphia Eagles game "to honor cancer patients, survivors, and their families," Fox 17 reported. Read Story.

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As Election Day nears, these types of rumors may fill your social media feeds. But, with a little preparation, you’ll know how to handle them. Read Story.

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