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A fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims about U.S. fentanyl deaths

Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the ...

CBS News - Dec. 7

‘Gun control is dead, and we killed it’: the growing threat of firearms that can be made at home

One far-right cell wanted to use 3D-printed guns to cause ‘maximum confusion and fear’ on the streets of Finland. Could the police intercept them in time?. . Long before he started making guns with ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

McDonald’s Just Made a Big Announcement, and Customers Will Be Very Happy

Any good story needs a beginning, a middle, and an end. This is the end.

Inc. - Dec. 7

Surprise Premier League club plot January move for Chelsea ace who’s made 11 appearances

West Ham are looking to strengthen their defensive options and are interested in signing Tosin Adarabioyo according to reports.Adarabioyo only arrived at Chelsea in the summer on a free transfer ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Drugs seized and arrests made in police crackdown

Police say they are determined to create a "hostile environment" for drug dealers in the county.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

A Filipino Holiday Tradition, Perhaps Best Not Made at Home

This year, I found a new way to celebrate my heritage through parols, colorful star-shaped lanterns.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

'History made at Dawn Sturgess' rollercoaster inquiry'

Presenters of The Salisbury Poisoning podcast share what it was like reporting on the inquiry.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Fact or Fiction: LeBron James' Lakers are stuck in the middle

Los Angeles has lost seven of its last nine games, including an OT thriller on the road Friday. What is the franchise's path forward?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

EA Just Made Two Accessibility Patents Open-Source

EA has made two of its patents accessible to the public, declaring them open-source, allowing non-EA developers to access technology the AAA publisher previously owned. Even better, this decision ...

GameSpot - Dec. 6

Azeez Al-Shaair suspension: Cowboys' Micah Parsons feels NFL made a statement, wants clarity on QB slide rule

Parsons claims his style of play won't change because of the ruling, but he is asking for more clarity from league

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

How a Stowaway at J.F.K. Airport Made It All the Way to Paris

Prosecutors accused Svetlana Dali, 57, of hiding among other travelers during a busy travel day before Thanksgiving.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

It’s Spotify Wrapped season: a reminder of how incredibly dull streaming services have made us | Jochan Embley

I had long Covid and Spotify was my solace – until I realised the algorithm had killed off all my curiosity about music. . I asked the doctor when, if ever, I would start feeling better again. He ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

'Magnolia' made me want to write about movies. Then Hollywood stopped making movies like 'Magnolia'

Paul Thomas Anderson's sprawling San Fernando Valley epic is as exhilarating now as it was in 1999. In today's Hollywood, though, its ambition seems almost out of reach.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6

A Kid Made $50,000 Dumping Crypto He’d Created. Then Came the Backlash

In less than 10 minutes, a US teen made a small fortune selling off a memecoin he’d made on a lark. Traders, feeling swindled, sought revenge.

Wired - Dec. 6

Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

BBC News - Dec. 6

K-pop idol Rosé of Blackpink fame grew up in Australia – but she could never have made it big here | Wing Kuang

Asian Australian musicians are finding massive success overseas but receive little acclaim or recognition back home. Why?. In the past year, K-pop star Rosé has redefined the music genre known for ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

LOOK: Lions players warm up wearing shirts of obscene gesture Brian Branch made in first game vs. Packers

Detroit hasn't forgotten about Branch's Week 9 ejection

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Acting Secret Service head details changes made since Trump assassination attempt

"Accountability is occurring," U.S. Secret Service director will tell House panel investigating assassination attempt against Trump

ABC News - Dec. 5

Facts vs. Feelings: Stars to ride or fade down the stretch, fill-ins for Week 14

Liz Loza has a feeling you'll want to dig into these facts about players who could lead you to a championship

ESPN - Dec. 5

One in five shop purchases now made in cash

Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Pete Hegseth's mother says The New York Times made 'threats' by asking her to comment on a story

A basic tenet of journalism — calling someone for comment on a story — was seen as a threat by defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's mother

ABC News - Dec. 4

Why President Yoon Made a Fateful Decision by Declaring Martial Law

A day after he declared — and then withdrew — martial law, President Yoon Suk Yeol was politically isolated as observers pondered his future in leadership.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

MicroStrategy’s bitcoin bet has made its stock a big winner. Will other companies soon follow suit?

A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Hyeseong Kim, Korean star 2B, made available to every MLB team after being posted

MLB teams have until Jan. 3 to work out a deal for the 25-year-old Kim.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Chuck Todd: Biden 'made a huge mistake' with Hunter pardon

NBC's Chuck Todd called President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, "a huge mistake" in an analysis article published Wednesday. "Biden made a huge mistake, and it really is going ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent

Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, falsely claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent

ABC News - Dec. 3

Miami's Cristobal on CFP berth: 'Go to the facts'

Miami coach Mario Cristobal said Tuesday the CFP selection committee should "go to the facts" when deciding whether the Hurricanes, with 10 wins, deserve an at-large berth.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Self-made billionaire: You need to understand 3 things to lead a successful life—even 'couch potatoes' can use them

Success isn't always about money, according to Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio — it's about understanding what you want, and devising a plan to get it.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: Finding trustworthy emergency starts for Week 14

With the Week 14 byepocalypse here, fantasy football managers fighting for playoff spots will have to dig deep to set lineups. Renee Miller is here to help.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

To beat China, Washington needs facts, not myths, about telework

Despite misconceptions, the federal workforce has embraced telework at a rate consistent with or lower than the private sector, and telework has proven to be a cost-effective and productive way to ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

PlayStation at 30: the console that made video games cool

Launched in Japan in December 1994, the record-breaking PlayStation started out as a CD add-on for the Super Nintendo – but ended up ushering video games into a new era all on its own. If you were ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Patriots' shocking gamble to try 68-yard field goal on final play a decision no NFL coach had made in 10 years

The Patriots let Joey Slye attempt a record-setting field goal on the final play against the Colts

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Were Hunter Biden’s Prosecutions a Result of Political Pressure? A Look at the Facts

The gun case federal prosecutors brought against Hunter Biden was relatively rare, but the tax charges he pleaded guilty to may have been less unusual.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Here's How Many PS2s Sony Made In Its Lifetime

The PlayStation 2 is the best-selling console of all time, and now the exact number of units produced has been confirmed by a former PlayStation executive.. Over on Twitter , an image was floating ...

GameSpot - Dec. 2

How Chairish Made the Circular Economy Work for Secondhand Furniture

The home furnishings marketplace has nailed the formula for scalability in a tricky category.

Inc. - Dec. 2

How a Buzzy Startup Made the iPhone of Beehives to Protect Pollinators

Beewise’s AI and robotics-powered BeeHome has the potential to fortify the global food supply by keeping bees healthy.