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Trump claims media paid to write good stories for Democrats
President Trump on Thursday suggested the federal government was "paying off" media outlets to write positively about Democrats, echoing a claim promoted by tech billionaire Elon Musk and others on ...The Hill - 7h -
Kevin Costner: The insanely lucrative property portfolio of one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood
Kevin Costner has fiercely denied romance rumors with Jennifer Lopez, so where is the Hollywood star hunkering down?MarketWatch - 1d -
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'People are afraid': BBC visits DR Congo city under rebel control
More than 700 people died as fighters from the M23 group captured the eastern city of Goma.BBC News - 3d -
Trump’s China claims roil Panama as Rubio visits
Central American nation in ‘panic’ as US president issues threats over canalFinancial Times - 5d -
Trans pilot shares 'proof of life' video amid false claims she flew helicopter in D.C. crash
A transgender military pilot posted a "proof of life" video to refute social media rumors that she flew the helicopter involved in the plane crash that killed 67 people.NBC News - 6d -
BBC Verify analyses last moments before crash
BBC Verify's Nick Eardley has taken a closer look at what we know so far about the collision.BBC News - Jan. 30 -
BBC apologizes to staff who felt they were unable to raise concerns about comedian Russell Brand
The BBC has apologized to staff members who felt unable to complain about the conduct of actor and comedian Russell Brand because of his status after an internal review found that concerns about ...ABC News - Jan. 30 -
Running the numbers: What if the US were to stop supporting Ukraine?
Even putting aside the security and moral reasons for supporting a free Kyiv, which are immense, backing Ukraine is a financially sound decision for the United States.The Hill - Jan. 30 -
Ukraine investigates video of possible POW executions by Russian troops
Ukraine's government says a video circulated on social media appears to show 6 soldiers detained by Russian forces, who "subsequently shot them dead."CBS News - Jan. 29 -
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Dare I Say It by Naomi Watts review – a Hollywood star’s hot years
The A-lister’s menopause memoir may well be a celebrity book too far on the subject, offering a ‘catalogue of woe’ combined with lame advice. . The fun starts early in Naomi Watts’s Dare I Say It ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
'This One's Mine.' Ukraine Says Russia Is Executing More POWs and Capturing It on Video.
Ukrainian officials say the killings are part of a pattern of abuse by Russian armed forces that violates international laws.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Ukraine claims drone strike on Russian oil refinery
Russia says it shot down more than 120 drones overnight, in what would be one of the largest attacks of the war.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
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Kash Patel, Trump’s F.B.I. Pick, Pushed False Claims About Trump Investigations
Kash Patel, Donald J. Trump’s choice to run the bureau, has made a series of spurious assertions about the Russia, Jan. 6 and classified documents inquiries.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump's threat against Moscow on Ukraine seen as an insulting false start by some in Russia
President Donald Trump’s threats aimed at strong-arming Moscow into ending its war in Ukraine have been badly received by some in Russia.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
BBC Verify: Can Donald Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico?
The new US President wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. How would that work?BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Trump claims U.S. "split the atom." New Zealand says that's false.
After President Trump's claim, a mayor in New Zealand pointed out that work to split the atom was actually pioneered by physicist Ernest Rutherford.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
BBC Verify analyses Hamas hostage handover video
BBC Verify's Nick Eardley examines Hamas' footage of the moment three hostages were handed over.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
‘That’s the one thing we did’: New Zealand irked by Trump’s false claim US split the atom
Mayor says he will invite incoming US ambassador to visit the memorial to Sir Ernest Rutherford, the New Zealander who split the atom in a British laboratory . New Zealanders are not typically ones ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
The Video Game Industry Pays Tribute To Late Hollywood Legend David Lynch
Movie fans worldwide were shocked to hear of influential filmmaker David Lynch's death this week. Just 78 years old at the time of his passing--he would have turned 79 on January 20--Lynch rose to ...GameSpot - Jan. 17 -
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Keir Starmer Vows Long-Term U.K. Partnership With Ukraine on Kyiv Visit
Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaled continued solidarity, with further U.S. support in question under a second Trump administration.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
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Senators grill Trump's attorney general pick over false 2020 election claims
Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, faced questions on Justice Department independence and the 2020 election at her confirmation hearing. Nikole Killion reports ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
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Gaza 'humanitarian zone' struck almost 100 times since May, BBC Verify finds
The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
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California officials deny false claims Oregon fire trucks turned away
Crews from neighboring states are helping California fight the Los Angeles area fires, and officials say regulations are not holding them up.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Ukraine says 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured
Moscow's counterattack has left Ukrainian forces outstretched and demoralized, killing and wounding thousands and retaking more than 40% of the 380 square miles of Kursk Ukraine had seized.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Giuliani held in contempt of court for repeating false claims about election workers
A U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell admonished Giuliani for continuing to spread lies about Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Pop star Chappell Roan wins BBC Sound Of 2025
The singer, who was one of the breakout stars of 2024, is tipped for even bigger things this year.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
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Dwight Howard’s ‘Free Palestine’ Tweet Delete Claim False, NBA Says
Dwight Howard isn’t telling the truth, at least according to the NBA. The eight-time NBA All Star recently said he was told to delete a 2014 tweet supporting Palestine during a call with league ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Ukraine claims it struck a key military fuel depot deep inside Russia
The Ukrainian military says it struck a fuel storage depot deep inside RussiaABC News - Jan. 8
