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Real Grading Scale Used in California Public Schools?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Aug. 7, 2024 We found the original graphic on an episode of "Dr. Phil," but without some of the necessary con ...
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No, France's First Lady Brigitte Macron Isn't Trans

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Anna Rascouët-Paz
Aug. 6, 2024 This rumor, first peddled in 2021 during President Emmanuel Macron's campaign for reelection, la ...
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Boxer Imane Khelif's Father Shares Document That Says Algerian Olympian Was Born Female

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Caroline Wazer
Aug. 6, 2024 Amar Khelif, the father of the Algerian boxer, told Reuters, "This document doesn't lie."
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Did Tim Walz Say He'd Invest in 'Ladder Factory' to Help Migrants Over Border Wall?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Aug. 6, 2024 Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in August 2024.
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A video clip shared on X showing US Vice President Kamala Harris answering a question about fixing inflation omitted the main part of her answer.

Video Omits Main Part of Harris' 2021 Answer About Fixing Inflation

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Jordan Liles
Aug. 5, 2024 A video clip shared on X ended abruptly after showing U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris beginnin ...
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Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Is Not a Trans Athlete

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Alex Kasprak
Aug. 2, 2024 One controversy coming out of the 2024 Paris Olympics concerned a fight between Algerian boxer I ...
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Jennifer Aniston Doused in 'Oil' in NYC?

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Nikki Dobrin
Aug. 1, 2024 A photo showed the former "Friends" actress looking shocked as someone threw a black, sticky sub ...
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Unsubstantiated Trump Child Rape Allegations Originated with 'Jerry Springer' Producer

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Alex Kasprak
Aug. 1, 2024 While Trump has been found liable for — and bragged about — sexual misconduct, claims related to ...
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Half of Marriages End in Divorce?

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Aleksandra Wrona
Aug. 1, 2024 We take a look at U.S. and world data to get a sense of the trends.
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Online users claimed in July 2024 Google censored or banned search predictions for both former US President Donald Trump's name and the assassination attempt on his life, as well as manipulated search results when searching for Trump or US Vice President Kamala Harris.

Google Acknowledges 'Bugs' for Trump Assassination Attempt Search Predictions, Politicians' Names

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 31, 2024 "While our systems work very well most of the time, you can find predictions that may be unexpec ...
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Olympic Opening Ceremony Featured da Vinci's 'Last Supper'?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
July 30, 2024 Various Christian groups condemned the performance online, declaring it "shocking" and "a mocker ...
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You Can Challenge Heritage Foundation's Tax-Exempt Status with This Form?

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Anna Rascouët-Paz
July 29, 2024 (Updated: July 30, 2024) "As a 501c3 corporation, the Heritage Foundation is not allowed to participate in politics, let ...
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JD Vance Reposted Image Captioned, 'Woman Gets Violated By Dolphin and Enjoys It'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
July 29, 2024 The 2024 election rumors began with a false claim that he wrote about having sex with a couch.
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Medical Journal Article on Gaza Death Toll Went Viral – But Was Widely Misinterpreted

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Taija PerryCook
July 29, 2024 Social media users claimed The Lancet put the Gaza death toll at 186,000, or 8% of the populatio ...
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Did Netflix Donate $7M to Kamala Harris' Campaign?

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Jack Izzo Sean Eifert
July 26, 2024 #CancelNetflix trended as a result.
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A user on X known for promoting baseless conspiracy theories made false claims about U.S. President Joe Biden's July 24, 2024, Oval Office address.

Misinformation Promoter Matt Wallace Accidentally Disproved His Own Biden-Bunker Rumor

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Jordan Liles
July 25, 2024 Wallace, a purveyor of misinformation on X, deleted a post, apparently after realizing it debunk ...
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Medical Journal Entry on Israel-Hamas War's Death Toll Went Viral — But Was Missing Context

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
July 24, 2024 Social media posts alleged the medical journal reported the death toll in Gaza had reached 186,0 ...
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Netanyahu Told Congress ICC Famine War Crime Charges Were a 'Lie.' Here's the Truth

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Alex Kasprak
July 24, 2024 In his July 2024 address to Congress, Netanyahu referenced an old talking point about the ICC's ...
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What Does 'Wi-Fi' Stand For?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
July 23, 2024 (Updated: July 29, 2024) For years, people believed the term meant "wireless fidelity."
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Video Shows People Fleeing Yellowstone Eruption in July 2024

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
July 23, 2024 The eruption was said to have closed a portion of the park.
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