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Bethania Palma

Bethania Palma is a journalist from the Los Angeles area who started her career as a daily newspaper reporter and has covered everything from crime to local government to national politics. She has written for a variety of publications as a staffer and freelancer, including the Los Angeles News Group, the LAist, LA School Report, the OC Weekly and Raw Story. She earned a B.A. in political science from the University of California at Irvine and an M.A. in history from California State University at Northridge. When researching bizarre phenomena, she's holding out for the day when the conclusion will be, "Aliens did it."

Person, Human, Downtown

Yes, Portuguese Protesters Illuminated Russian Embassy With Ukraine's Flag

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 21, 2022

The light display was during an anti-war protest.

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ponyhenge

Yes, This 'Rocking Horse Graveyard' Is Real

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 20, 2022

Is it real? Yes. Is it creepy? Also yes.

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president joe biden

Scientists Name Extinct, 10-Armed Octopus Ancestor After Biden

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 20, 2022

The practice of naming species after presidents is neither new nor uncommon.

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Face, Person, Human

Does Russia Want Alaska Back?

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 19, 2022

We all want what we can't have.

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Mobile Phone, Cell Phone, Phone

Did 'The Simpsons' Parody Joe Rogan?

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 19, 2022

Although the episode in question never mentioned Rogan by name, it did contain a podcasting Roga ...

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austin powers, spy

No, These Shoes Weren't Worn by Spies To Foil Spy Hunters

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 19, 2022

From the color and style of the shoes it seems they were more likely to have been a costume piec ...

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bill clinton meeting john f. kennedy

Yes, This Photograph Shows Bill Clinton Meeting JFK

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 18, 2022

Clinton said the meeting inspired him to pursue a life of public service.

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Person, Human, Microphone

Did Hillary Clinton Tweet This Snarky Response to Russia's Sanctioning Her?

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 16, 2022

Clinton was more amused than troubled, apparently.

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Person, Human, Finger

Then and Now: Battle Over Books in US Heats Up ... Again

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 15, 2022

The latest fury over books available in schools is not new to American society, despite the Firs ...

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Microphone, Electrical Device, Person

Texas Family Targeted by Anti-Transgender Directive Files Lawsuit

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 7, 2022 (Updated: March 14, 2022)

A judge blocked an investigation by the state's child protective services agency pending further ...

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Azov Battalion Ukraine

What Is Ukraine's Azov Battalion?

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 2, 2022

The far-right group has been fighting in Ukraine's eastern region since 2014.

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donations to help ukrainian people

These Organizations Accept Donations To Help People in Ukraine

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 1, 2022

Hundreds of thousands are fleeing violence in Ukraine, others are staying behind to fight. Here' ...

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Flag, Symbol, Finger

Ukrainian Military Says Soldiers at Snake Island Survived

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 28, 2022

The soldiers went viral for their act of defiance early on in the Russian invasion.

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Flag, Symbol, Person

Did an Anti-War Protester in Moscow Display Apologetic Sign?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 26, 2022

While sharing a viral photograph of a protester, some claimed it was taken during a demonstratio ...

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Person, Human, Text

Video Shows Tank Crushing Civilian Car in Ukraine

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 25, 2022 (Updated: March 2, 2022)

The disturbing video has been shared widely.

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Person, Human, Flag

No, This Isn't a Video of a Russian Paratrooper TikToking the Invasion of Ukraine

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 24, 2022

A video went viral across social media platforms with misleading information.

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Person, Human, Crowd

Yes, Ukraine's UN Ambassador Said This About War Criminals

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 24, 2022

The comment that such criminals go "straight to hell" was directed at his Russian counterpart.

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Spider, Arachnid, Animal

Was the 'World's Biggest Spider' Found in the UK?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 22, 2022

It's a big spider. Whether it's "the biggest" spider ever is another question.

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Car, Automobile, Vehicle

This Facebook Post Offering Free Red Lobster Is a Scam

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 21, 2022 (Updated: Feb. 22, 2022)

Be wary of phishing scams on social media.

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Face, Person, Human

Did Bruce Lee Say This About the Value of Practice?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 19, 2022

A quote attributed to the martial arts legend has been shared widely as words of inspiration.

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