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The Year in Micro News
Blink and you might have missed these viral but fleeting moments.The New York Times - 2d -
Here's a fact check on Trump's recent comments about the history of U.S. tariffs
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.CBS News - 1d -
Fact or Fiction: Something is seriously wrong with the NBA
The discussion about 'what is wrong with the NBA' reached the mainstream this week.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Facts vs. Feelings: Not all stars will shine bright in Week 16
Liz Loza has seven players to put on her lists of naughty or nice for a pivotal week.ESPN - 2d -
The New Politics
At the DealBook Summit, nine prominent political figures, advisers and journalists debated what drove Trump’s victory and what it means for politics going forward. Here’s what they said.The New York Times - 3d -
Fact-check: Drones were not tracking missing radioactive material in New Jersey
The link between "drone" sightings and radioactive material stemmed from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's alert about "lost" medical equipment this month.ABC News - 4d -
Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: So you made the semifinals — now what?
Congratulations if you made it to the fantasy football semifinals! Renee Miller has some advice for you to help you continue your journey towards a trophy!Yahoo Sports - 4d -
A Trip to New York
Expert advice to make the most of a New York City vacation.The New York Times - 6d -
‘It’s game over for facts’: how vibes came to rule everything from pop to politics
From voters picking up ‘bad vibes’ to the Brat girl summer, vague instincts now make the world go round. Does this represent a crisis of seriousness or has it always been feelings that make us ...The Guardian - Dec. 14 -
Unique among 'Person of the Year' designees, Donald Trump gets a fact-check from Time magazine
Donald Trump got something this year that no other person designated Time magazine's Person of the Year had ever receivedABC News - Dec. 14 -
Syrians Celebrated a New Chapter
Also, McKinsey will pay $650 million in an opioid settlement. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Fact or Fiction: Nobody brings thunder to the NBA Cup quite like SGA
Has the OKC star surpassed Giannis Antetokounmpo this season? The three-level scorer has a strong case, and his team is beating foes much like MJ's 72-win Bulls.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 13 -
Facts vs. Feelings: Stars to ride, guys to stash, duds to fade in Week 15
Liz Loza waxes philosophical about Jerome Ford's potential and the existential torture of rostering Kyle Pitts, among other Week 15 musingsESPN - Dec. 11 -
New York’s Best New Restaurants of 2024
Our three critics name the places, from classic French dining to a buzzing shawarma stall, that dazzled them the most this year.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Virginia New Members 2025
Rep.-elect John McGuire (R-Va.-5) Date of Birth / Aug. 24, 1968 Residence / Goochland County, Va. Occupation / Small business owner, SEAL Team PT Inc. Family / Married to wife Tracy with five ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Delaware New Members 2025
Sen.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) Date of Birth / Feb. 10, 1962 Residence / Wilmington, Del. Education / B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; master’s degree in urban affairs and public ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Florida New Members 2025
Rep.-elect Michael Haridopolos (R-Fla.-8) Date of Birth / March 15, 1970 Residence / Indian Harbour Beach, Fla. Occupation / Consultant, Author, Professor (University of Florida, Eastern Florida ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: Your guide to playoff decision-making in 2024
Knowledge is power! Neuroscientist and analyst Renee Miller arrives with advice to avoid our cognitive biases while making lineup decisions in the fantasy football playoffs.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
After N.R.A.’s Supreme Court Win, a Dispute Over Key Facts
The Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of the N.R.A. in May hinged on a secret meeting involving a New York regulator. The participants say it didn’t happen.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Fact-Checking Trump on ‘Meet the Press’: Tariffs, Immigration and More
The president-elect repeated several false and inaccurate claims on a range of topics that were staples of his 2024 campaign.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Fact-checking Trump's interview with 'Meet the Press'
President-elect Donald Trump discussed his major policy priorities for his second term, and made several false, misleading and exaggerated claims along the way.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Large mystery drones flying over neighborhoods in New York and New Jersey
Swarms of large drones, some described as big as cars, are flying over neighborhoods in New Jersey and New York. One even flew over a meeting of Pentagon leaders in California. NBC News' George ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Long-Lasting Flower: 17 Facts From When Marc-Andre Fleury Won His First NHL Game
Marc-Andre Fleury is the 'Flower' that's been blooming for a long, long time. His first NHL win came before Crosby and Ovechkin even made the league, and McDavid was only six.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
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 -
A New ESPN Documentary Covers the Jets’ Famed ‘New York Sack Exchange’
The film is a captivating look at one of the most talked-about defensive units in the history of the N.F.L.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
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 -
Police release new clues in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder in New York City
NYPD shares photos of someone they believe may be the shooter who killed United HealthCare's CEO. A source says they believe the shooter took a bus to New York 10 days before the crime. That bus ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Power Rankings: Nine -- nine! -- new teams and a new No. 1 (!) to process
Big risers (Tennessee, Florida, Ole Miss), big fallers and debut-makers (nine!) after two packed weeks.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
New York City Approves a Plan to Create 80,000 New Homes
The City Council passed a major housing plan known as “City of Yes.” Experts and elected officials say it is only a first step to address the housing crisis.The New York Times - 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 championshipESPN - Dec. 5 -
Latest news on UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in New York City
There's a manhunt underway for the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a New York City hotel, officials say. Felipe Rodriguez, a former detective ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
A New Benchmark for the Risks of AI
MLCommons provides benchmarks that test the abilities of AI systems. It wants to measure the bad side of AI next.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Campari Names New CEO
The Aperol maker said it would appoint Simon Hunt as its new chief executive officer, months after Matteo Fantacchiotti resigned from the role for personal reasons.The Wall Street Journal - 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 consentABC 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 -
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 -
New Rules for Recruiters
Evaluating talent has become a lot more complicated, especially since truth became optional. So I’m taking a new approach.Inc. - 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
