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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. ...32 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
My mother was told I’d died in a house fire at 10 days old. In fact, I was kidnapped
Delimar Vera spent her early years with the woman who snatched her. Then came a chance encounter with her real mother at a birthday party .... When Delimar Vera was six years old, the woman she ...6 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
What's fact vs. fiction in Netflix's 'Dating Game' killer film 'Woman of the Hour'
Was the 'Dating Game' killer an L.A. Times employee? Did Cheryl Bradshaw and Rodney Alcala really go out for a drink? Your questions about Anna Kendrick's new film, answered.3 days ago - Netflix -
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.”6 hours ago - 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 ...8 hours ago -
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.21 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: Key tips for the 2nd half of the season, whether you're 7-0 or 0-7
With the midpoint of the fantasy football season here, Dr. Renee Miller examines what fantasy managers should do next.2 days ago - Fantasy Football -
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.3 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, ...3 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Arch Manning Is at the Center of Texas’ New Quarterback Controversy
The Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian opened up a can of worms he was desperate to avoid, a columnist for The Athletic writes.3 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.3 days ago - Fantasy Football -
World - Financial Times
Keir Starmer flies into controversy and Japan goes to the polls
Samoa hosts Commonwealth heads of government meeting, IMF reports on global growth and Japan holds snap election4 days ago - Japan -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Podz offers matter-of-fact perspective on Klay's Warriors exit
Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski shared how he's approaching a 2024-25 NBA season without Golden State icon Klay Thompson.4 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.
World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Blind date: ‘He strongly believed in the fact that we have a second, pudding stomach’
Richard, 31, an architectural designer, meets Rosa, 31, who works in domestic abuse support services. What were you hoping for? Good food with good company and a let’s see where things go from ...5 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Steelers celebrate 50th anniversary of first Super Bowl: 50 facts about Pittsburgh's 1974 championship team
The team will be honored during Sunday night's game against the Jets6 days ago - NFL -
Sports - CBS Sports
Super Bowl rematch: 10 facts about the 49ers facing Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Week 7
Kansas City and San Francisco face off again eight months after Super Bowl LVIII6 days ago - NFL -
Politics - The Hill
GOP pushes false claims about migrant voting: What are the facts?
Top Republicans are laying the groundwork to claim the 2024 election isn’t secure and fair because of noncitizen voting, a theory that has lived in conservative circles since President Biden’s 2020 ...6 days ago -
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.6 days ago - California -
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.6 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Statistical controversy is no crime
Collecting data and summarizing them with statistics is less straightforward than many believe.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 - ABC News
Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules
A Georgia judge determined that seven new rules passed by the GOP-controlled state election board were "unlawful and void."October 16 -
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 - 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 - CBS News
Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy
A Hudson, Massachusetts restaurant apologized for serving World War II reenactors dressed as Nazis. Then the threats came.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Victoria's Secret show returns with Kate Moss and Tyra Banks after controversy
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was axed in 2019 after low ratings and criticism that it was sexist.October 16 -
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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 - Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: Chase Brown among players who prove that patience pays off
Fantasy football analyst and neuroscientist Renee Miller delivers a reverse-Panic Meter now that we're through six weeks of the season.October 15 - Fantasy Football -
Top stories - BBC News
Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film
The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week.October 15 - Donald Trump -
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 -
World - ABC News
World conkers tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut
The World Conker Championships says it's investigating allegations of cheating after this year’s men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocketOctober 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 -
World - The Guardian
Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial pact
Men from countries deemed safe are transferred to Albania to have asylum claims processed . The first people to be intercepted at sea by the Italian navy under a controversial migration deal with ...October 14 -
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 -
World - The Guardian
Donald Trump pens 1am screed against controversial biopic The Apprentice
Former president calls film about his rise in real estate in 1970s and 80s a ‘politically disgusting hatchet job’. Donald Trump railed against a just released biopic about his life in a social ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Canadiens: Bergevin's Controversial Call About Jean Béliveau
Marc Bergevin's reign at the helm of the Montreal Canadiens had its ups and downs but one particular call was puzzling to say the least.October 13