This Week: A cuddly fawn and bobcat, that picture of Epstein, Maxwell, and the pope, and Rittenhouse rumors

Plus: The Salvation Army, the "Omicron" movie, and a guide to viral Rittenhouse rumors ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in Your Browser]( ​ SATURDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Dec. 4, 2021 This Week: A cuddly fawn and bobcat, that picture of Epstein, Maxwell, and the pope, and Rittenhouse rumors Were This Fawn and Bobcat Found Huddled Together After a California Wildfire? As California dealt with the deadliest wildfire in the state’s history in November 2018, a number of social media users encountered an image that supposedly showed a “fawn and bobcat cub found under a desk in office build after California forest fire rolled through." Dan Evon reports. [Read More]( Can You Help Us Out? We rely on support from readers like you. [Support Now]( [] [] Fact Checks and Original Reporting Does Pic Show Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell with the Pope? The photo in question was reportedly taken circa 2003. [Read Story.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Did an MSNBC Producer ‘Follow’ a Bus Containing Rittenhouse Jurors? Judge Bruce Schroeder dramatically barred anyone from the news network from entering the court in Kenosha, Wisconsin. [Read Story.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- No, the Rittenhouses Haven’t Sued Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg for Defamation It's always prudent to check the source of a claim before sharing online "news." [Read Story.]( [] [View Latest Fact Checks]( Entertainment Rumors, legends, and lore about Hollywood, the entertainment industry, and its many stars. [Read More]( News [Stacey Abrams Launches 2nd Campaign for Georgia Governor]( Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement could set up a rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Omicron Coronavirus Variant Found in Multiple US States]( The omicron variant of COVID-19, which had been undetected in the U.S. before the middle of this week, had been discovered in at least five states, showing yet again how mutations of the virus can circumnavigate the globe with speed and ease. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Avoiding Shutdown]( The measure now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. [Read More]( [] [View Latest News]( Editor's Picks Did Salvation Army Ask Followers To Repent and Apologize for Racism? The Christian charitable group says it has withdrawn a publication about racism for review and clarification. [Read Story.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Was an ‘Omicron’ Movie Made in the ’60s? The only thing the internet loves more than a good prediction is pretending that a good prediction exists. [Read Story.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- A Guide To Viral Rumors in the Kyle Rittenhouse Acquittal A viral copypasta text alleges numerous things about the teenager, his murder trial, and the people he shot. Some are more true than others. [Read Story.]( [View Editor's Picks]( Manage Preferences Need to update your email address or how often you get Snopes in your inbox? You can do that by managing your email preferences [Manage Your Preferences]( Unsubscribe You can unsubscribe from all Snopes emails by clicking the link below. Please note, this includes from both paid and free newsletters. [Unsubscribe from Everything]( Snopes Media Group Inc. 864 Grand Ave #256 San Diego, CA 92109 © 1994 - 2021 by Snopes. This material may not be reproduced without permission. Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes. ‌