From a controversial California law to alleged Labubu lore, these are the stories Snopes staff chose as their top picks from the year. Written by: Dec. 26, 2025 At Congress' behest, the U.S.

December 26, 2025 • Most stories keep going even after we set down our microphones and the music fades up. That's why, at the end of each year, we look back and we take stock.

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