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Sperm Count in Decline Globally, Study Finds

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Alex Kasprak
Nov 18, 2022 A previous study found this trend in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. New data ...
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US President Joe Biden said that people who are concerned about their heating bills this winter should buy solar panels for their house, according to tweets.

Did Biden Advise People Struggling To Afford Heating Bills To Buy Solar Panels?

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Jordan Liles
Nov 18, 2022 U.S. President Joe Biden touted the Inflation Reduction Act during a meeting with business and l ...
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Twitter Rumors, Unpacked: Elon Musk's Building Access, 'Space Karen' — and More

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Nur Ibrahim
Nov 18, 2022 Chaos ensued as new owner Musk gave employees an ultimatum.
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A rumor says the crowd at Donald Trump's 2024 campaign announcement was blocked from leaving early.

Did Security Block Crowd from Leaving Trump's 2024 Announcement Early?

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Jordan Liles
Nov 16, 2022 We reviewed raw video from before, during, and after former U.S. President Donald Trump's speech ...
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Why Facebook Won't Be Fact-Checking Trump Now That He's Announced Candidacy

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Nur Ibrahim
Nov 17, 2022 Former U.S President Donald Trump announced his 2024 reelection bid on Nov. 15, 2022.
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In 2022 Midterms, a Stale Election Denial Playbook Failed To Deliver

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Alex Kasprak
Nov 16, 2022 A tired but familiar set of diversions had been employed to falsely suggest fraud in the 2022 U. ...
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Are 15,000 Iranian Protesters Going To Be 'Mass Executed'?

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Nur Ibrahim
Nov 15, 2022 The same rumors allege women detainees will be raped before execution to prevent them from going ...
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A parody Twitter account with a checkmark badge pretended to be Tesla to troll Twitter owner Elon Musk.

'Verified' Tesla Parody Twitter Account Trolls Elon Musk for $8

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Jordan Liles
Nov 10, 2022 "We're working on a software update to the Tesla bot where you can get sexual favors from it wit ...
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Verified fake Twitter accounts were created for Ben Shapiro, Nintendo, Giuliani, Valve, and Musk.

'Verified' Fake Accounts Created for Ben Shapiro, Nintendo, Giuliani, Valve, and Musk

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Jordan Liles
Nov 9, 2022 "This is going to be a nightmare that'll be very funny before it's scary," NBC News senior repor ...
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Two images in a collage. First is of a DOJ press release, second is of a tweet.

DOJ Election Monitoring Is Neither New nor Nefarious

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Alex Kasprak
Nov 8, 2022 A routine press release from the Department of Justice is being used to sow paranoia about inter ...
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Former US President Donald Trump posted that voters in Detroit were experiencing a REALLY BAD absentee ballot situation.

Detroit Officials Say Absentee Ballot Issue Was Harmless Data Error

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Jordan Liles
Nov 8, 2022 We contacted Detroit officials to ask about the rumor after it was amplified by former U.S. Pres ...
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Maricopa County in Arizona was having issues with 20 percent of its vote tabulators and Twitter users claimed cheating was involved.

How to Track Your Maricopa County Vote Amid 'Minor' Tabulator Issue

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Jordan Liles
Nov 8, 2022 The largest county in Arizona was trending on Twitter, but these facts should help to calm fears.
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Did Twitter's Rules Against Impersonating Others Change?

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Nur Ibrahim
Nov 7, 2022 Some users found themselves instantly suspended from Twitter for impersonating the platform's ow ...
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Kari Lake faces criticism for remark about attack on Paul Pelosi

Kari Lake Blames 'Creative Editing' for Criticism of Her Pelosi Remark

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Jordan Liles
Nov 4, 2022 A longer video of Lake's remarks, which included a comment that referenced the attack on Paul Pe ...
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With the general election drawing close, it’s important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged.

Here's What to Do if Your Vote is Challenged on Election Day

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The Conversation
Nov 3, 2022 Nov. 8 is fast approaching. Know your rights as a voter.
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Mortgages can haunt homeowners.

The History of the Mortgage

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The Conversation
Nov 3, 2022 Historians trace the origins of mortgage contracts to the fifth century B.C.
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Christian nationalism is more than religiosity and patriotism. It is a worldview that guides how people believe the nation should be structured and who belongs there.

What Is 'Christian Nationalism'?

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The Conversation
Nov 2, 2022 It's more than religiosity and patriotism — it's a worldview, writes one political science scholar.
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Voters have encountered armed poll ‘watchers’ in Mesa, Arizona.

Scholar: The History (and Impact) of Guns at Voting Sites

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The Conversation
Nov 2, 2022 In swing states such as Florida, Nevada, and Wisconsin, people are allowed to carry guns while t ...
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Camille Opp (2nd from L), Kenneth Pabon (3rd from L), Kaitlin Regan (3rd from R), Meg Radice (2nd from R) and guests attend TheVIPList TikTok Stars Host a Halloween Ball at Jue Lan Club With LeSin Vodka at Casa La Femme on October 28, 2021 in New York City.

Why Has Halloween Become So Popular Among Adults?

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The Conversation
Oct 31, 2022 Halloween used to be kid stuff. To quit dressing up was an important rite of passage, writes thi ...
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The U.S. government can’t do much about rising food prices, which are primarily caused by supply chain problems.

Scholar: Inflation Will Likely Stay High Regardless of Which Party Wins the Midterms

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The Conversation
Oct 31, 2022 Inflation, or a sustained rise in consumer prices, is created in two main ways, explains an econ ...
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