Did Sweden Rename ‘Christmas’ to ‘Winter Celebration’ in Order to Avoid Offending Muslims?
13 December 2018 The so-called "war on Christmas" seemingly hasn't ended; it just changes location from time to time.
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Man at Center of Nobel Literature Scandal Convicted of Rape
1 October 2018 Jean-Claude Arnault, 72, a major cultural figure in Sweden, had faced two counts of rape for the same woman in 2011.
Swedish Study Notes Surge in Automated Twitter Accounts
30 August 2018 The study by Sweden's defense research agency comes amid broader concerns over misinformation ahead of the election.
Thieves Steal Swedish Royal Jewels, Escape by Speedboat
1 August 2018 Police say thieves have stolen priceless treasures from the Swedish royal regalia before speeding off by motorboat.
‘I Live in Sweden’: Facts About Swedish Society and Health Care
26 April 2018 A popular meme outlines the purported benefits of living in Sweden.
Did Sweden Ban Mandatory Vaccinations for Children in 2017?
13 March 2018 Spurious blogs and "alternative health" purveyors tried to misrepresent the country's already-voluntary vaccination program.
Do People in Sweden Have to Sign a ‘Consent Form’ Before Having Sex?
26 January 2018 A right-wing Facebook page used a prank photograph to misrepresent a Swedish government proposal to change the country's consent laws.
Are Police in Sweden No Longer Investigating Rapes Since Migrants Arrived?
15 September 2017 Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage cited the conspiracy web site InfoWars in a tweet claiming police in Sweden admitted they are "no longer" investigating rape.
Photographers Respond to Trump’s Comments On Sweden
12 September 2017 "Last night in Sweden" launched in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial comments on the country's immigration policy.
DNA of Headless Torso Found on a Beach in Denmark Matches Swedish Journalist
23 August 2017 Kim Wall was last seen alive on Danish inventor Peter Madsen's submarine, which subsequently sank. Madsen has been arrested.
Did a Man in Sweden Die From Penis Enhancement Surgery?
3 August 2017 News articles accurately recount a real case published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences.
Is a Wisconsin Company Offering to Microchip its Employees?
25 July 2017 River Falls-based Three Square Market is giving its workers the option of voluntarily having a microchip implanted in their hands.
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