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Did Biden Really Fly 33K Migrants 'Straight to New York'?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
April 17, 2024 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been chartering buses to transport asylum-seeking migrants to New Yor ...
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Stormy Daniels Denied Sexual Relationship with Trump in 2018 Letter?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
April 15, 2024 Trump is on trial over charges stemming from alleged hush-money payments to the adult film actress.
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A rumor claimed World Economic Forum founder and executive chairman Klaus Schwab was ill and had been hospitalized.

WEF Chairman Klaus Schwab Isn't Hospitalized, Spokesperson Says

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 15, 2024 A rumor about Schwab's health was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by users who have a history of ...
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Here's What Happened to the Doctor Who Treated John Wilkes Booth's Broken Leg

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
April 14, 2024 Dr. Samuel A. Mudd was arrested in 1865 and pardoned in 1869.
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Breast Milk Contains All the Nutrients a Baby Needs?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
April 13, 2024 We delve into the composition of breast milk.
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Reinstated 1864 Arizona Anti-Abortion Law Also Set Age of Consent at 10 Years Old?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
April 12, 2024 A decision from Arizona's Supreme Court put the abortion statute back in the news — and into enf ...
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Facebook Posts About McDonald's Customers 'Furious' at Prices Lead to Scammy, AI-Written Articles

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 12, 2024 (Updated: April 15, 2024) This is the story of a coordinated effort managed from outside of the U.S. to lure users to enga ...
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Real 'Public School Grading Scale' Used in California?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
April 11, 2024 The graphic appeared on an episode of "Dr. Phil," but without necessary context about how grades ...
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A Black man wearing a gray suit smiles.

Yes, O.J. Simpson Has Died After Cancer Battle

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
April 11, 2024 His family announced his death in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
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A rumor on Facebook was shared with the words, Prince William makes the sad announcement that leaves fans in tears, My wife it's been.

Prince William Made a 'Sad Announcement' About Kate in April 2024, Leaving Fans in Tears?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 10, 2024 A rumor about Prince William circulated on Facebook in the weeks after Kate, Princess of Wales, ...
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Can Solar Eclipse Impact Pets?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
April 7, 2024 Wild animals have exhibited odd behaviors during past eclipses.
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Birth Control Pill Causes Abortions?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
April 5, 2024 It all depends on the definition of "abortion."
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Gas Prices in LA Hit $7.59 a Gallon in Early April 2024?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 3, 2024 A picture of a Chevron gas station sign with high prices prompted discussion on social media. Sn ...
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Behind the Number: Only 1.6% of US Citizens Owned Slaves In 1860?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
April 3, 2024 Statistics do not always tell the whole story.
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Can Reduced Stress in Your Life Cause Gray Hair to Regain Natural Color?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
April 2, 2024 "There was one individual who went on vacation, and five hairs on that person's head reverted ba ...
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Did Pablo Picasso Carry a Revolver and Shoot at People He Found Dull?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
March 28, 2024 Picasso was once purported to have been accosted by two students. In response to their persisten ...
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Scammers Promoting 'Miracle' Gummies Exploited Websites for Harvard, WHO, Texas Govt., Others

Written by:
Jordan Liles
March 27, 2024 A 14-month investigation of practices of CBD and keto gummies scammers showed a massive effort t ...
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We Found No Evidence Amanda Bynes Had Abortion at 13 or Was Impregnated by Her Boss

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Nikki Dobrin
March 27, 2024 (Updated: April 1, 2024) The unsubstantiated rumors surrounding the former actress' alleged teen pregnancy pointed to a p ...
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US Gas Prices Dropped in 2020 Because of COVID-19, Not Trump

Written by:
Jordan Liles
March 26, 2024 "The drop in March 2020 had everything to do with a massive drop in demand — nothing else," Patr ...
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Did Trump Admit Going Into Changing Room of Beauty Pageant Contestants?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
March 26, 2024 The then-pageant owner reportedly told Howard Stern he walked in when adult contestants were naked.
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