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US Intelligence Agency Recommends Switching Multifactor Authentication Methods

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 24, 2024

Any kind of multifactor authentication is better than nothing, but one particular method is less ...

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A Canadian flag -- a flag with two red stripes on either side and a red maple leaf against a white background -- in front of an array of medication bottles.

Canadian Woman Was Detained for Not Taking Tuberculosis Medication — But There's More to It

Written by: Rae Deng

Dec. 24, 2024 (Updated: Dec. 26, 2024)

A Manitoba woman who didn't take her tuberculosis medication consistently was at the center of a ...

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The Truth Behind Allegations Louis Vuitton Burns Unsold Merchandise

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Dec. 23, 2024

Reports allege the company burns unsold items, including its handbags, to preserve the brand's e ...

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Drake Bought Out Floor Seats at Kendrick Lamar's Toronto Shows? There's No Evidence He Did

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 23, 2024

Lamar is playing two shows at Toronto's Rogers Centre in June 2025.

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Unpacking Claims Texas US Rep. Kay Granger Is in Memory Care

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Dec. 23, 2024

The rumor started with a website whose CEO tried to unseat the congresswoman in 2020.

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Russia Announced New Vaccine to Treat Cancer — But No Trial Results

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Dec. 23, 2024

Neither Russia's health ministry nor the research institutes involved in the vaccine's developme ...

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Elon Musk Said the AfD Can 'Save Germany.' Here's What We Know About the Political Party

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Dec. 23, 2024

The AfD party's program starts with the sentences: "Courage for Germany. Free citizens, not subj ...

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No Evidence Julia Roberts Said This Quote About Relationships That End

Written by: Caroline Wazer

Dec. 22, 2024

One Facebook commenter called the quote a “marvelous input from a shining movie Star.”

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Rumor Has It Bob Ross Was a Serial Killer Who Put Clues In Paintings — But There's No Proof

Written by: Joey Esposito

Dec. 22, 2024

The longstanding internet rumor appears to have stemmed from a creative writing subreddit.

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US vs. Europe Passenger Train Lines? Viral Map Lacks Crucial Context

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Dec. 21, 2024

The image often circulates on social media, despite the fact it's not a fair comparison.

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Unpacking Claims That High Radiation Levels in New York Are Connected to Drone Sightings

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Dec. 20, 2024 (Updated: Dec. 23, 2024)

Reports of high radiation levels in New York City were not corroborated by official figures.

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Critics Say Musk's Influence on Trump Led GOP to Cut Children's Cancer Research. Here's What We Know

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Dec. 20, 2024 (Updated: Dec. 30, 2024)

A U.S. government shutdown loomed after a Trump-backed spending bill failed to pass in the House.

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These Videos Don't Show 'Hidden Tunnel' Under UnitedHealthcare CEO's Home

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 20, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) accelerated an unfounded online rumor following the December 2024 f ...

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Musk Falsely Claimed Spending Bill Included 40% Salary Increase for Congress. Here's the Real Number

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 20, 2024

The bipartisan bill failed, and it's unknown whether its successor will include a provision to i ...

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No Evidence Louis Vuitton Burns Unsold Handbags

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Dec. 19, 2024

The company was rumored to destroy its unsold stock at the end of each year to preserve its excl ...

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This Glow-in-the-Dark Bike Path Is Real, But That Viral Image Isn't What You Think

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Dec. 19, 2024 (Updated: Jan. 8, 2025)

Social media users said the unique cycle path is solar-powered and located in Poland.

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Rumors Say Proposed Tunnel Would Allow London-to-NYC Travel in an Hour. Here Are the Facts

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Dec. 18, 2024

The idea for a trans-Atlantic tunnel has been around for more than a century, but no fully-forme ...

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State Senator Illustrated Post About 'Unidentified Drones' with Pic of 'Star Wars' Fighter Replica

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 17, 2024

One X user posted of Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano's post, "We've really lost our minds ...

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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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The Evolution of Trump's Story About the Price of Apples

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 16, 2024

One X user said, "Grocery stores don't keep apples in refrigerators. Trump clearly doesn't know ...

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