Today: Miss Alabama, 'The Mummy 4' and MC Baba

Plus: Original Pride Flag and Sewing Machine Used to Make It? [View in browser](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0REaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvbHVncHNmaXl2di8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm5XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) WEDNESDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker June 12, 2024 Today: Miss Alabama, 'The Mummy 4' and MC Baba [A white woman wears a green dress on the left and a red dress on the right side. She wears a crown and holds flowers on the right.](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvYW9vcWM5aHpxbC8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm4mbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) The Miss Alabama Controversy, Explained In late May and early June 2024, some social media users expressed outrage when they saw the photo of the winner of an Alabama pageant Sara Milliken. Some protested the fact that her win promoted "[unhealthy lifestyles](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0REaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvNGc4NXNhMmZsMS8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm5XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb)." One asked whether a pageant would reward a "[chain smoker](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0REaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvZXp4aTk0Mnh0by8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm5XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb)" with the same prize. A third, also mentioning the [Miss Maryland USA crown](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0REaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvbDI2ODFiMWg0di8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm5XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) that went to a trans woman in June 2024, called out what the user saw as "[fake awards](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0REaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvcW9kY2VmcjJhdS8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm5XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb)." As the uproar continued, it became clear that, intentionally or not, many commenters did not seem to make a [distinction](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0REaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvYXIxdXV2enBkNy8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm5XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) between different pageants in the U.S. Milliken was crowned in the National American Miss [contest](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0REaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvZ3diYXk1MHhnZC8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm5XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb), which values communication and confidence more than physical attributes, according to its [mission statement](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0REaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvMDg5N2N4YTdycy8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm5XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb). Snopes reporter Anna Rascouët-Paz has the details. [Read Now](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsveHZ2bGR1MDI1NC8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm4mbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) More From Snopes [A white man wearing a red hat that says MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN stands before a podium.](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvajRlYjgzOHo0dy8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm4mbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) Trump Told Rallygoers, 'I Don't Care About You, I Just Want Your Vote'? "Freudian slip of the century," one X user wrote. [Read Story](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvbnhkN3U3dmpzaS8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm4mbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) [A blurred naked person is shown running after another person in a hallway. The caption says the person is Hunter Biden.](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvY2JtcTVqMjVibS8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm4mbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) Authentic Video of Hunter Biden Abusing a Woman in Hotel Hallway? The video showed a naked man with a back tattoo chasing and dragging a woman. [Read Story](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvOGc1cDRtczg4MC8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm4mbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) [A poster for The Mummy: Fountain of the Persian Knights is shown.](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvbDdyeGJrYnBzdC8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm4mbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Starring in 'The Mummy 4'? The fourth installment of the beloved franchise will allegedly appear in 2025. [Read Story](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvY2h5OGRpaWVlbS8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm4mbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) [A Black man opens his mouth. The video is captioned Congo has produced the first mute rapper from Africa named MC Baba.](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvdndtbG4yODBlYi8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm4mbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) Congolese Rapper MC Baba Is Mute and Can't Sing, Rap or Hear? While some have speculated on MC Baba's status as a deaf and mute individual, the artist has reportedly never officially confirmed his disabilities. [Read Story](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvMThtYzZpOXk2cC8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm4mbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) [A white man wearing a blue suit appears to point at a white man in a black suit.](~/AASU4wA~/RgRoTCEaP0RoaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvZTVmazE3bjlwaS8_bGhfYWlkPTQ2MDA2OTImbGhfY2lkPTA0a3oxN3ZtZm4mbGhfZW09dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODUlNDBnbWFpbC5jb21XA3NwY0IKZmEenGlmzSYhjVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAABb) Vladimir Putin Stole Super Bowl Ring from Robert Kraft? The New England Patriots owner reportedly urged the Russian president to return the ring in May. 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