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Snopes Debunker - Rumors about a church fire, Trump's indictment, Joel Osteen's supposed resignation, a Ukrainian zoo, and Canadian wildfires

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June 10, 2023

This week: Rumors about a church fire, Trump's indictment, Joel Osteen's supposed resignation, a Ukrainian zoo, and Canadian wildfires

Did a Church that Embraces LGBTQ+ People Burn Down After a Lightning Strike?

Earlier this week, a viral tweet with a video of a church building fire began to receive thousands of engagements. The caption of the tweet read, "Woke LGBTQ+ church gets struck by lightning and burns to the ground."


Snopes reporter Jordan Liles laid out all of the facts.

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Yes, Trump Said 'No One Will Be Above the Law' Regarding Protection of Classified Information

In this story, we've laid out the facts and history behind this genuine quote. We've also taken a brief look at a 19th-century U.S. president who was the first to be arrested for a much different kind of charge.

Did Trapped Zoo Animals Drown After the Nova Kakhovka Dam Collapse?

Russia initially claimed that the story was false because the city in question — which has a zoo — did not, in fact, have a zoo.

Did Joel and Victoria Osteen Resign from Lakewood Church?

According to an online report, the married couple had announced they were leaving to focus on a new initiative: skincare products.

Are NYC Officials Distributing Free 'Crack Pipes' in Vending Machines?

This month, New York City launched its first public health vending machine as part of a drug harm-reduction initiative.

Does Video Show Helicopters Starting the Canadian Wildfires?

Video footage shows aircraft spreading more fire over a forested area. The question is why.

Photo of Man Wearing 'Trans Kids Are Sexy' T-shirt Is Fake

While the picture was fake, the T-shirt appeared to be real. Online stores featuring it appeared to be based in either Japan or Vietnam.

About That Photo of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear with 'Anti-Catholic Hate Group'

A photograph of Beshear posing with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence was taken in 2020, during a statewide LGBTQ+ rally that he spoke at.

Does Video Show Proof That Ukraine Drowns Its Citizens on Purpose?

Social media users shared an old video to spread a false narrative about the Nova Kakhovka dam explosion in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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Behind the 'Size of the Donut Hole Down Through the Years' Meme

We tracked down the origins of this mystery picture, which had confounded the internet down through the years.

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