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Taija PerryCook

Taija PerryCook is a Seattle-based journalist. Her work began in the political sphere as a legislative correspondent for Cascade PBS and took her overseas as a reporter for the Jordan Times in Amman, Jordan, before she landed at Snopes as a fact-checker. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Washington with minors in human rights and law, societies, and justice. Passions include film photography, competitive archery, and filling her apartment with unread books. 

Newsom Cut Some Fire Prevention Funding Before 2025 LA Wildfires, But It's Complicated

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 22, 2025

Reduction to an extra sum for fire resilience drew outrage while the general fund for fire preve ...

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Biden Said Trump Was the Only President to Skip Successor's Inauguration, But He Was Wrong

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 18, 2025

"The only president to ever avoid an inauguration was the guy that's about to be inaugurated," B ...

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Who are Trump's Cabinet Nominees? Get to Know His Picks

Written by: Jack Izzo Taija PerryCook

Jan. 14, 2025 (Updated: March 6, 2025)

Senate hearings for several of them are scheduled this week.

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A blue car appears crashed, with it appearing heavily dented with windows shattered.

Study Claimed Tesla Had Highest Fatality Rate of Any Car Brand – But Is It True?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 11, 2025

A car search-engine site analyzed nationwide data, but a closer look revealed possible problems.

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Real Pic of Charred Palisades Neighborhood? Here's What We Know

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 10, 2025

The 2025 Los Angeles wildfire left many communities beyond recognition.

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A Complete Guide to Trump's Cabinet Appointees

Written by: Jack Izzo Taija PerryCook

Jan. 8, 2025 (Updated: March 7, 2025)

Who's in charge come January 2025, and what do they stand for?

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What We Know About Photo Said To Show Ironworker Posing on Steel Beam

Written by: Madison Dapcevich Taija PerryCook

Jan. 8, 2025 (Updated: Jan. 10, 2025)

Some social media users claimed the picture was taken during the 1984 construction of Seattle's ...

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A white man wearing a blue suit holds up his left hand standing next to a open door to a plane. His hand is covered by a black glove.

Unpacking the Claim That 37 Countries Will Ban Trump as a Felon

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 7, 2025

The simple answer: We're in uncharted territory.

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Did Disney Add Mandatory Tipping to Rides? Not in the Real World

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 6, 2025

"It's just gonna ask you a couple questions..."

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An Ice-Capped Crater Was Discovered on Mars. But Social Media Is Misrepresenting the Discovery

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 4, 2025

Posts are framing this old photo of Mars like it's recent.

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Biden Called Trump the Only President to Avoid Successor's Inauguration. Here's Why He Was Wrong

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 2, 2025

President Joe Biden claimed in a December 2024 interview that the president-elect was the first ...

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A Christmas tree decorated with red, white and gold lights is surrounded by gold decorations. A gold star is at the top of the tree.

The Rockefeller Christmas Tree Is Repurposed After the Holidays. Here's How

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 25, 2024

Standing 70 to 100 feet, a different Norway spruce attracts crowds to Rockefeller Center every h ...

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No Truth to Claim Barron Trump Gave Up First-Class Seat for Veteran

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 24, 2024

A highly viewed video received hundreds of comments praising the youngest son of Donald and Mela ...

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An image that represents Project 2025 is next to a building that says FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION.

Project 2025 Proposes Eliminating the FDIC? Not Exactly

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 21, 2024

A 2017 report by conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation suggested "government-provided ...

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'Wanted' Posters for Health Care CEOs in NYC: Here's What We Know

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 17, 2024 (Updated: Dec. 23, 2024)

Although it is unknown who put up the posters and why, the NYPD confirmed they exist.

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False Rumor Alleges George Clooney Left US Because of 'Red Wave'

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 12, 2024

The actor and his wife, Amal Clooney, have owned property outside the U.S. for at least a decade.

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Yes, This Is an Official Mug Shot of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Suspect

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 11, 2024

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections released several photos of the alleged shooter.

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No, RFK Jr. Is Not Banning Diet Coke

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 9, 2024

Many people appeared to believe the claim, including a U.S. representative.

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Fake Photo Shows Epstein and Trump on Private Plane

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 9, 2024

One X user commented: "How does Epstein have 3 legs?"

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Viral Job Ad for UnitedHealthcare CEO Replacement Is Fake

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 6, 2024

"Definition of take care of yourself because that job will replace you no matter what," a top co ...

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