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Are Biden and Dems Planning to ‘Spy’ on Bank and Cash App Accounts? Social media posts mischaracterized how the American Rescue Plan will affect users of cash apps...

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No Evidence Port Slowdown Due to ‘Liberal’ California Laws A confluence of issues have created congestion at the busiest port in the U.S.

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The claim is that Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert's restaurant received a $233,000 PPP loan.

Did Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Restaurant Receive a PPP Loan? Boebert isn't the only one to own a "Shooters" restaurant.

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Are Amazon Workers Forced to Pee in Bottles? The issue of reasonable ability to use the restroom for Amazon workers is an ongoing...

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Epicurious no longer publishing beef recipes

Why is Epicurious Ditching Beef? The popular cooking website said it's about "sustainability and being pro-planet."

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In 2017, Gatorade paid a $300,000 over a promotional video game in which kids could boost their game performance by "avoiding water."

Did Gatorade Pay $300K for Telling Kids To ‘Avoid Water’? The sports drink brand settled with California over statements made in a promotional game.

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No, the Ever Given Cargo Ship Didn’t Get Stuck Again The headline in question had some people wondering if it was an April Fools' joke.

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Taco Bell made an announcement in April 2021 that they plan to hire 5,000 people in one day.

Did Taco Bell Announce Plans To Hire 5K People in One Day? News outlets reported on the ambitious target in April 2021.

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Is Lego Making ‘SmartBricks’ That Can’t Be Stepped On? Unfortunately, self-clearing Legos are still a thing of the future.

Tucker Carlson Fox News host Swanson food

Does Tucker Carlson’s Family Own Swanson? Misleading memes glossed over an important detail in a rush to boycott a brand of...

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Is a Presidential Dog Trainer Job Available on Daybook? Always read the fine print. Or, in this case, the big bold letters.

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Rumors circulated on April Fools' Day that Duolingo released toilet paper.

Did Duolingo Release Word-a-Day Toilet Paper? "Language learning is hard... so we made it soft."