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Fact-Checking Claims About USAID Funding
Trump administration officials have misled about how the aid agency is spending its funding, in an effort to cite widespread “waste.”The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Fact-checking Elon Musk's claims in the Oval Office
The billionaire has made a number of exaggerated or unevidenced claims during a White House event.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Fact-checking Trump claims about war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump appeared to accuse Ukraine of being responsible for the war with Russia.BBC News - 12h -
Fact check: No, Zelenskyy doesn't have 4% approval as Trump claims; it's over 50%
President Donald Trump last night joined Russian President Vladimir Putin in claiming Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lacks legitimacy.ABC News - 14h -
Trump says America was at its richest in the late 1800s. Here are the facts.
As President Donald Trump promises that more tariffs will be coming, he has made an effort to give history lessons to explain his fondness for imposing taxes on imports. Here’s what historians make ...MarketWatch - Feb. 8 -
Key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.CBS News - 6d -
China says tweak to official U.S. fact sheet on Taiwan risks peace
China says the Trump administration has "gravely backpedaled" the U.S. position on Taiwan by removing a short clause in an online fact sheet.CBS News - 2d -
Trump says Ukraine started the war that's killing its citizens. What are the facts?
President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian livesABC News - 9h -
How Trump is testing checks and balances through Elon Musk's DOGE
NBC News' Laura Jarrett looks at whether there are legal paths to block recent moves by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.NBC News - Feb. 7 -
Musk’s expanding role triggers efforts to check his power
Elon Musk has seen a flood of attempts to check his power as he expands into nearly every corner of the government. In the few short weeks that President Trump has been in office, Musk and his team ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Was the Super Bowl halftime singer lip syncing? Check for these signs
Casual fans were watching the theatrics, choreography and guest appearances during Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Super Bowl halftime show. Sleuths were watching their throats.The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Checking in on Eagles and Chiefs fans after Philadelphia Super Bowl win
Philadelphia is revelling and Kansas City is trying to shake it off after the Eagles crushed the Chiefs Sunday in the Super Bowl. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner and CBS News correspondent ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Outrage after JD Vance claims judges are not allowed to check executive power
Vice-president accused of threatening constitution after saying judges have no right to restrain president’s agenda. JD Vance , the US vice-president, has been accused of threatening the US ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
RPG Fans Should Check Out This Square Enix Game Sale On Amazon
A bunch of Square Enix role-playing games are discounted at Amazon and Target , making this a great time to check out some of the studio's best RPGs for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch released ...GameSpot - Feb. 10 -
Sweden allows body checking in women's hockey and finds health, quality benefits
Sweden is a trailblazer in hockey because it has allowed body checking in the women’s game since 2022ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Former Postal Service employee sentenced in $24M stolen checks scheme
The former U.S. Postal Service employee who was charged in a $24 million stolen check scheme were sentenced last week to 60 months in prison. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Ben Jennings on ‘checks and balances’ in Trump’s White House – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Are you underinsured? Here's how homeowners can check their coverage.
As many as three-quarters of U.S. homeowners could be underinsured, a significant risk as weather disasters intensify.CBS News - 6d -
Home builders just got a reality check — and it’s not good news for home buyers
Builder sentiment fell to the lowest level since September, the National Association of Home Builders said.MarketWatch - 1d -
Millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite claims
The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving improper Social Security paymentsABC News - 1d -
Most in new poll say system of checks and balances not working well
Most in a new poll said the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government is not working well. When asked about the functioning of “the system of checks and balances between the executive, ...The Hill - 9h -
Elon Musk Is Dangling a $5,000 ‘DOGE Dividend’ Check for Americans
Musk says he will “check with the President” about the plan, but DOGE has already overstated some of its savings claims.Inc. - 9h -
Spring training 2025: Schedule, highlights, updates and more
We have everything you need to know as players begin to report to camps, including key dates.ESPN - Feb. 8 -
In Europe, New Trains and a Streamlined Booking App
Also in the works: streamlined digital booking and Eurostar competition.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Collision between train and truck in Germany injures 12
German local media sayA collision between a long-distance train and an articulated truck in Hamburg injured 12 peopleABC News - Feb. 11 -
Sources: Havertz suffers injury scare in training
Arsenal are assessing Kai Havertz after the forward suffered an injury scare during their winter training break in Dubai, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - Feb. 12 -
Moment SUV driver narrowly escapes train collision
The driver managed to flee with seconds to spare after their vehicle was pushed on to a train track in Utah.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
Injuries affected England's training time - McCullum
England "backed guys off a little" because of injuries during their tour of India, says coach Brendon McCullum amid criticism of the team's preparation.BBC News - 6d -
3 storylines to follow as the Dodgers open spring training
Clayton Kershaw is officially back, and Mookie Betts is gearing up for a full season at shortstop.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Ranking Every M.L.B. Team Heading Into Spring Training
The Dodgers reinforced their roster after claiming the World Series. Who is in the best position to foil them?The New York Times - 4d -
NHS training bottleneck in England leaves doctors in limbo
Lack of specialised medical placements prevents many applicants from starting careers as consultantsFinancial Times - 2d -
Learning to spacewalk underwater - astronaut reveals training secrets
Northern Ireland's first ever astronaut candidate says the space sector is "very much changing".BBC News - 20h -
Historic facts and stats to know following the Eagles' win over the Chiefs in the Super Bowl
Here is a look at Super Bowl records such as most points, most touchdowns and Tom Brady's all-time totals.ESPN - Feb. 10 -
Donald Trump sees his trade war as a show of strength. In fact, it’s the opposite | Larry Elliott
The president’s protectionist policies, ripe with potential global repercussions, show how exposed Washington feels to China’s growing power. The opening shots have been fired in a trade war . ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
Steelers legend Jerome Bettis celebrates 53rd birthday: Five facts about Hall of Fame RB known as 'The Bus'
Five things you may not have known about 'The Bus'CBS Sports - 3d -
Michael Jordan turns 62: Sixty-two fascinating facts about His Airness on his birthday
Jordan's impact on the game and culture is second to noneCBS Sports - 2d -
Trump and Musk Suggest Millions of Dead People Get Social Security. Here Are the Facts.
The database includes millions of Americans who are probably dead but who have no death records. But they generally don’t collect checks, as Musk and Trump suggest.The New York Times - 10h -
WATCH: Cat owner trains four felines to eat on designated shelves
A very proud cat owner in Kansas City, Missouri, has trained her four felines to eat on designated shelves.ABC News - Feb. 7 -
Yankees invite C Ronaldo Hernández, LHP Jayvien Sandridge to spring training
The New York Yankees invited catcher Ronaldo Hernández and left-handed pitcher Jayvien Sandridge to 2025 MLB spring training.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9 -
