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Donald Trump shared its post of AI-generated images of Taylor Swift. Elon Musk has amplified its posts to his 218 million followers. Top Trump administration officials follow it. Here’s what we know about the anonymous “Amuse” X account followed some of the country’s most
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In Georgia to promote President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending law, the One Big Beautiful Bill, Vice President JD Vance called the law the “biggest tax cut” in U.S. history. It ranks third since 1980.
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In Georgia to promote President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending law, the One Big Beautiful Bill, Vice President JD Vance called the law the “biggest tax cut” in U.S. history. It ranks third...
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Villanova University was targeted by “swatting.” We took a look at its history, its consequences and what could be done to address it.
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Villanova University was targeted by “swatting.” We took a look at its history, its consequences and what could be done to address it.
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A federal judge ruled that Alligator Alcatraz be dismantled within 60 days because the government failed to conduct an environmental review. Experts said the increased human activity could create light and air pollution and habitat degradation.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis says Alligator Alcatraz has “zero impact” on the Florida Everglades. Experts call that claim implausible and unsupported by any environmental review. Human activity poses threats...
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On Aug. 21, Villanova University alerted students and faculty of an active shooter. It turned out to be a hoax. This latest incident of “swatting” is not isolated, and has affected multiple communities and law enforcement units.
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Villanova University was targeted by “swatting.” We took a look at its history, its consequences and what could be done to address it.
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In Georgia to promote President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending law, the "One Big Beautiful Bill," Vice President JD Vance called the law the “biggest tax cut” in U.S. history. It ranks third since 1980.
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In Georgia to promote President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending law, the One Big Beautiful Bill, Vice President JD Vance called the law the “biggest tax cut” in U.S. history. It ranks third...
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Police in Washington, D.C., have been clearing out homeless encampments following President Donald Trump’s orders. But some social media users have used these real events to generate fake videos using artificial intelligence.
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A federal judge ruled that Alligator Alcatraz be dismantled within 60 days over the government’s failure to conduct an environmental review. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis previously said the center had “zero” impact on the Everglades. That's False.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis says Alligator Alcatraz has “zero impact” on the Florida Everglades. Experts call that claim implausible and unsupported by any environmental review. Human activity poses threats...
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The facts around fentanyl are not always well understood. How much can be deadly? Can touching it be fatal? We share facts and clear up some myths.
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The facts around fentanyl are not always well understood. How much can be deadly? Can touching it be fatal? We share facts and clear up some myths.
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CA Gov. Gavin Newsom said Republicans didn’t vote for national independent redistricting. House Republicans voted against a multifaceted 2021 bill that had such a measure. Republicans in at least four states supported state initiatives.
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CA Gov. Gavin Newsom said Republicans didn’t vote for national independent redistricting. House Republicans voted against a multifaceted 2021 bill that had such a measure. Republicans in at least...
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Yes, the canned beans and the shampoo you bought last week might share a hard-to-pronounce ingredient. But that doesn’t mean the beans are bad for you. Before you let a social media influencer scare you off of certain “scary” foods, read this.
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Yes, the canned beans and the shampoo you bought last week might share a hard-to-pronounce ingredient. But that doesn’t mean the beans are bad for you. Before you let a social media influencer scare...
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Pediatric practices often break even or lose money on vaccines. Doctors say they administer vaccines in accordance with scientific data about what is good for patient health.
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Pediatric practices often break even or lose money on vaccines. Doctors say they administer vaccines in accordance with scientific data about what is good for patient health.
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President Donald Trump attacked the Smithsonian Institution for being “woke” and giving no attention to “success,” “brightness” and the “future.” Visiting several of the most popular museums, we found numerous exhibits that contradict him.
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President Donald Trump attacked the Smithsonian Institution for being “woke” and giving no attention to “success,” “brightness” and the “future.” Visiting several of the most popular museums, we...
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Speaking in Georgia today, Vice President J.D. Vance said that due to President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” “Your take home pay is going to go up over $10,000 over the next few years." However, independent estimates have projected a much smaller bump.
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Social media users claim that Home Depot signed a $250 million deal with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to allow for immigration arrests on its property. Home Depot said it did not sign such a deal. DHS also said that the claim is inaccurate.
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Social media users claim that Home Depot signed a $250 million deal with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to allow for immigration arrests on its property. Home Depot said it did not sign...
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President Donald Trump said he wants results on election night and criticized voting machines. But getting rid of machines would likely lengthen the counting process. Hand counts are also prone to error.
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President Donald Trump said he wants results on election night and criticized voting machines. But getting rid of machines would likely lengthen the counting process. Hand counts are also prone to...
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Social media posts said President Donald Trump made 4,725 wire transfers to Jeffrey Epstein, misleadingly citing comments by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. Here’s why that doesn’t add up.
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Social media posts said President Donald Trump made 4,725 wire transfers to Jeffrey Epstein, misleadingly citing comments by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. Here’s why that doesn’t add up.
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If you saw social media posts saying animals are leaving Yellowstone National Park in droves for mysterious reasons, don’t be fooled. A Yellowstone spokesperson said the claim isn’t true; footage circulating online is from other events or taken out of context.
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The Trump administration proposed changing H-1B visas to favor employers who pay higher wages. Some lower wage visa holders such as teachers could lose out. Most H-1B visa holders work in tech and are from India.
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The Trump administration proposed changing H-1B visas to favor employers who pay higher wages. Some lower wage visa holders such as teachers could lose out. Most H-1B visa holders work in tech and...
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President Donald Trump attacked the Smithsonian Institution for being “woke,” and giving no attention to “success,” “brightness” and the “future.” Visiting several of the most popular museums, we found numerous exhibits that contradict him.
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President Donald Trump attacked the Smithsonian Institution for being “woke” and giving no attention to “success,” “brightness” and the “future.” Visiting several of the most popular museums, we...
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Confused about the reports you keep hearing about vaccines? Here’s what you need to know about the 2025-26 flu shot and why doctors say you should get it.
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