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No, Elon Musk didn’t say he’s running for California governor

December 12, 2024

“Elon Musk said he might run for governor of California.”

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No, this isn’t an authentic video of Kevin Costner, Dr. Mehmet Oz, discussing lung disease treatment

December 12, 2024

Video shows actor Kevin Costner and Dr. Mehmet Oz discussing treatment for chronic lung diseases.

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In 1898, the Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to people born in the US

December 12, 2024

The 14th Amendment “has never been challenged at SCOTUS.”

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No, Taylor Swift didn’t end her Eras Tour by insulting Elon Musk

December 12, 2024

Taylor Swift vowed to leave Elon Musk’s “toxic app X,” during the final moments of her Eras tour, calling him “rich, talented but heartless and…

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Would the UW System’s $855 million budget request bring Wisconsin closer to the national average?

By Hope Karnopp

December 12, 2024

“The Universities of Wisconsin are 43rd out of 50 states in the nation, in terms of public support for our universities. The $855 million (budget…

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No, a McDonald’s employee isn’t getting a $500,000 reward for tip on UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooter

By Sara Swann

December 11, 2024

“A $7.20 an hour McDonalds employee … now gets a cool 1/2 million dollar reward” for helping police find the suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter.

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‘Leaked recording’ of Ghana Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia making disparaging remarks inauthentic

By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu

December 11, 2024

“Leaked secret recording” captured Ghana’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia calling Ghanaians “gullible and weak-minded.”

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Mike Johnson’s Pants on Fire claim that 1% of federal employees are ‘actually working in the office’

By Louis Jacobson , Samantha Putterman

December 11, 2024

About 1% of federal employees are “actually working in the office.”

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This drug helps manage infections and prevent AIDS, but claims it’s a ‘cure’ are not supported

December 11, 2024

“New $40K AIDS cure is nearly 100% effective and requires two shots yearly.”

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No, this image does not show a collection of pornographic videos found at Bashar Assad’s palace

December 11, 2024

Photo shows pile of X-rated DVDs found at former Syrian president Bashar Assad’s palace.

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No evidence Luigi Mangione published viral, deleted Substack article

December 10, 2024

Substack article shows manifesto of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in health care executive's killing.

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No proof UnitedHealthcare CEO was set to testify against Nancy Pelosi for insider trading

By Loreben Tuquero

December 10, 2024

“Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was set to testify against Nancy Pelosi for insider trading.”

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