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Did U.S. pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine help or harm vaccine confidence? Evidence is mixed

By Louis Jacobson May 14, 2021

“The research showed … that confidence overall in the vaccines increased after the pause” to review the safety of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine.

Ted Cruz repeats false claim that voting bill ‘would register millions of illegal aliens to vote’

By Brandon Mulder May 14, 2021

The voting rights bill “would register millions of illegal aliens to vote. It is intended to do that.”

Liz Cheney speaks to reporters 5-12-21

Wisconsin Congressman Gallagher flips position on supporting Liz Cheney

By D.L. Davis May 14, 2021

On supporting Liz Cheney for House Republican leadership position

San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance Signed A $34M Contract. How Much Will Go To California Taxes?

May 13, 2021

“After California taxes, Trey Lance's $34.1M rookie deal becomes just $16M."

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No, this video doesn’t show a woman filling bags with gas because of the pipeline disruption

May 13, 2021

Video shows woman filling plastic bags with gas after Colonial Pipeline disruption.

Capitol breach outside 1-6-21

The ridiculous claim that those at the Capitol Jan. 6 resembled a ‘normal tourist visit’

By Amy Sherman May 13, 2021

“Watching the TV footage of those who entered the Capitol. … If you didn't know the TV footage was from Jan. 6, you would actually…

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Why some gas stations are advertising $9.99 unleaded

May 13, 2021

Photos show gas costs nearly $10 in the Carolinas.

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No, this isn’t a real Exxon gas station sign

May 13, 2021

Exxon sign says drivers “must show proof of a job for gas purchase.”

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No, this isn’t a photo of South Carolinians who filled plastic bags with gas

May 13, 2021

Photo shows “plastic bags filled with gas” in someone’s car trunk in South Carolina.

Low unemployment in Iowa after the pandemic

By Lyle Muller May 12, 2021

“There are more job openings than there are people on unemployment" in Iowa.

Census enumerators

No, the Census Bureau didn’t confirm a problem with the 2020 election results

May 12, 2021

“U.S. Census Bureau confirms huge conflict in total number of voters in 2020 election.”

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No, NASCAR hasn’t postponed an upcoming race in Delaware

May 12, 2021

“Due to the Colonial Pipeline issue causing a fuel shortage on the east coast, NASCAR has decided to postpone this weekend’s Dover race.”

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