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Top stories - NBC News
Musk's election falsehoods travel hundreds of times further on X than fact-checks from officials
As Elon Musk continues to aggressively share conspiracy theories and misinformation about elections on X, election officials are fighting back.6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Musk, DOJ on collision course over $1M checks to swing state voters
Elon Musk and the Department of Justice (DOJ) appear poised for a showdown as the tech billionaire's super PAC powers ahead despite a warning from the agency over its daily $1 million giveaways to ...8 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Bowl Eligibility Heat Check: Oklahoma, USC among notable teams in danger of missing postseason bid
These teams entered 2024 with high hopes but now face steep climbs to the postseason15 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Is It Covid or the Flu? New Tests Can Check for Both
So when and how should you use them?20 hours ago - Covid -
Politics - The Hill
Putin name-checks Trump at BRICS summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin name-checked former President Trump at this week’s BRICS summit and seemingly welcomed the Republican nominee’s desire to end the Russian-Ukraine war. “What Mr. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
Hasan Minhaj addresses fact-checking controversy in new Netflix special
In his new Netflix special, Hasan Minhaj touched on the fact-checked jokes scandal that led to him losing his job as the new host of the “The Daily Show.”Yesterday - Netflix -
Top stories - CBS News
DOJ sends warning to Elon Musk's PAC over checks to voters
The DOJ sent a letter to Elon Musk's America PAC, warning that the $1 million checks he's giving to registered voters may violate federal law. According to the PAC's website, Musk is randomly ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Musk shares fake image of The Atlantic, bringing fact-checking and condemnation from the magazine
The Atlantic magazine has found itself in the crosshairs of Elon Musk after it fact-checked a fake image shared by the tech billionaire.2 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
MLB testing automated check-swing challenge system this fall as league further embraces robo ump experiments
MLB is experimenting with the system in the Arizona Fall League2 days ago - MLB -
World - The Guardian
Bill Maher puts the fate of the Great Barrier Reef in the spotlight – but do the claims stack up? | Temperature Check
The Danish political scientist Bjorn Lomborg has told the US cable host its biggest threat is not the climate crisis, but do his claims stack up?. Great Barrier Reef’s worst bleaching leaves ...2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras on balloons could help you get your insurance claim check faster
Near Space Labs, a Brooklyn, New York-based startup, invented stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras that fly on weather balloons.3 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Could teenage voters swing Pennsylvania?
High school seniors newly eligible to vote at age 18 are the focus of an aggressive engagement campaign in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Harris Is Searching for Precious Swing Voters
Also, the first sickle cell gene therapy patient left the hospital. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.4 days ago -
Politics - CBS News
Harris claims Trump lost manufacturing jobs. Is that true? Here's a fact check.
Harris often cites accurate figures but omits that the pandemic caused manufacturing job losses in Trump's final year in office.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Conspiracy theories and a $1m check: a night at Elon Musk’s surreal election giveaway
Musk’s latest ploy to assist Trump to win the US election has been to give away $1m every day to a member of the public. US politics live – latest updates Standing before a large US flag, ...4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Football Pulse Check: Was Amari Cooper the key to Bills' passing game?
Amari Cooper had an excellent performance in his first game as a Buffalo Bill. Fantasy football analyst Tera Roberts examines his addition's effects.5 days ago - Fantasy Football -
Top stories - NBC News
How votes get counted and reported on election night — and how NBC News gathers and checks the data
A network of reporters and voting experts gather results from thousands of jurisdictions, checking all of it for anomalies before viewers and readers see the data.October 18 -
Top stories - CBS News
Fact-checking claims about California's Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.October 17 - California -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Israel hails Yahya Sinwar’s death as ‘beginning of the end’ as US signals push for ceasefire and hostage return
Israeli PM says 'task before us is not yet complete’; US president, VP and senior leaders say killing must be opportunity to end Gaza war. Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar is dead: what we ...October 17 - Israel -
Top stories - ABC News
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed by IDF, Israel says
The Israeli foreign minister said Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was among three people killed in an operation in the Gaza Strip.October 17 - Israel -
Business - CNBC
Some workers qualify for a maximum Social Security retirement benefit. But even people with moderate earnings can increase their checks
A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2025 will push Social Security benefits up for all beneficiaries, including high earners.October 17 -
Tech - GameSpot
CoD: Black Ops 6 Zombies - Check Out Liberty Falls Changes And Terminus Map POIs
Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 release on October 25, Activision has revealed new information about the game’s Zombies mode. This includes a deep-dive into all the main points of interest for ...October 17 -
Sports - ESPN
Niners check SB tape, 'moved on' from Chiefs loss
As the San Francisco 49ers began preparation for this week's game against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, they had no choice but to turn on and relive their devastating loss in Super Bowl LVIII.October 17 - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris says violent crime is down. Trump says it's up. Here's a fact check.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both point to different crime data sources, but experts say Harris' claim is closer to reality.October 16 - Donald Trump -
Sports - CBS Sports
Haason Reddick trade rumors: Lions check in on disgruntled pass rusher, but here's why deal unlikely to happen
Detroit is exploring all avenues to reduce the impact of losing Pro Bowler Aidan Hutchinson for the rest of the 2024 seasonOctober 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Lions have checked in on trade for Haason Reddick: report
Haason Reddick's Jets holdout continues, and it could possibly result in him getting traded.October 16 - NFL -
Politics - The Hill
Karl Rove fact-checks viral post: 'I have not been rallying for Kamala Harris'
Republican strategist Karl Rove on Tuesday sought to counter claims that he's been rallying for Vice President Harris in Pennsylvania, an allegation made in various viral posts on the social ...October 16 - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - ABC News
Arizona counties don't have to do citizenship checks before election, judge rules
Those who sought the checks made their request too close to the election.October 15 -
Sports - ESPN
George has bone bruise in left knee, 76ers say
Paul George is scheduled for more tests Tuesday, but 76ers coach Nick Nurse said so far, his hyperextended left knee "checks out OK."October 15 -
Sports - ABC News
76ers' Paul George diagnosed with bone bruise but no structural damage after hyperextending knee
The Philadelphia 76ers say forward Paul George has a bone bruise but didn't suffer any structural damage when he hyperextended his left knee during a preseason gameOctober 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Paul George has bone bruise in hyperextended knee, no structural damage, per 76ers
The health of Joel Embiid and now Paul George lingers over a 76ers team with high expectations and high anxiety on the cusp of the regular season.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Extra check coming to some Social Security recipients in November: Here's why
These two-check months happen a few times each year.October 15 -
Sports - ESPN
Swing and a hiss: Snake enters Dodgers dugout
A small snake slithered through the Dodgers' dugout during Game 2 of the NLCS on Monday, but it didn't spark a rally as they lost 7-3 to the Mets.October 15 - MLB -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Door Knocking Is Going in a Wisconsin Swing County
Door County, Wis., has picked the presidential winner since 1996. Last time, the margin was 292 votes, so the campaigns are trying to reach every household.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump claims Justice Dept. sued to add "illegal voters" in Virginia. Here's a fact check.
Republicans mischaracterized a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department to protect voters from being removed from voting lists too close to Election Day, CBS News' election law expert says.October 14 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Some Social Security beneficiaries will get an extra November check
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Football Pulse Check: Caleb Williams, rookie QBs show out in Week 6
Fantasy football analyst Tera Roberts takes a look at how the 2024 class of rookie QBs took a step forward in Week 6.October 14 - Fantasy Football