Today: Michelle Obama, Purina Dog Food, and Stanley Cups

Plus: Jason Momoa Without a Beard? [View in browser](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0REaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvMTZhamRidGd0ZS8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXJXA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) SATURDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Feb. 3, 2024 Today: Michelle Obama, Purina Dog Food, and Stanley Cups [A Black woman stands before a podium holding her hands over her heart. A Black man wearing a suit stands to the left of her.](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvOWl4OWllazJ3dS8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXImbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) Obamas 'Secretly Plotting' to Replace Biden with Michelle Obama for the '24 Election? In late January 2024, social media users shared a rumor that claimed U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, were "secretly plotting" for U.S. President Joe Biden to step down in May, prompting the beginning of Michelle Obama's run for the White House. It was the latest iteration of a long-running rumor that the former first lady might one day begin a campaign for public office. Snopes senior reporter Jordan Liles has the details. 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[Read Story](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvZm53MDZhbjc4ci8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXImbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) [A quote tweet reacts to an alleged post from the Truth Social account of Donald Trump.](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvdHU0NXpkNGpqci8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXImbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) Did Trump Say He'd Get a Lawyer with 'More Experience’ After E. Jean Carroll Case? A Manhattan jury ordered the former president to pay Carroll millions for defaming her. [Read Story](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvcTU5ZHd6M2MyZi8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXImbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) [A white woman stands with her hands outstretched in front of a drumset. She holds a microphone in her left hand.](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvZmJjMnBpcndqdC8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXImbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) Was X's Block on ‘Taylor Swift’ Searches Because of Her Politics? Lewd, deepfake images of the singer spread on the internet in January 2024. [Read Story](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvaXNsaGYxYmN5eC8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXImbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) [A Polynesian man is pictured twice, with a beard on the left side and without a beard on the right side.](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvZXZ3bjlwY3h2NC8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXImbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) Jason Momoa Without a Beard? The actor is definitely known for his long hair and bushy beard. [Read Story](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvNHVpNzJrNHRpZS8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXImbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) [A bowl of dog food sits on the floor near the paws of a dog.](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvOWRsbTRpOXB4ZC8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXImbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) What We Know About Social Media Reports that Purina Dog Food Caused Pets' Deaths Unverified reports suggest that dozens of dogs became ill and at least 10 had died as of Jan. 30, 2024. [Read Story](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvb2JkZWs4eXZkeC8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXImbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) [An image shows the sign-up page for 1440, a news organization that claims to be unbiased.](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvY3IyYWhteGEwNS8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXImbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) Is 1440's Daily Newsletter the Unbiased News Source It Claims To Be? Whether someone or something can be truly "unbiased" is a long-standing argument in journalism. [Read Story](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvdzN0bDVsMTV6ci8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXImbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) [A gray cup that says Stanley on it has white flakes on the top.](~/AASU4wA~/RgRnoMvxP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvaDduOWdib3hmdS8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPXo4eXdmeDR0aXImbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZbr1Rr5lkhu6RlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) Do Stanley Cups Contain Dangerous Levels of Lead? The popular tumbler is still safe to drink water from, but there's more to the story. 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