Project 2025 Proposes Eliminating the FDIC? Not Exactly
A 2017 report by conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation suggested "government-provided deposit insurance should be phased out fully."
AI Models Were Caught Lying to Researchers in Tests — But It's Not Time To Worry Just Yet
OpenAI's o1 model, which users can access on ChatGPT Pro, showed "persistent" scheming behavior, according to Apollo Research.
No, Pope Francis Isn't Opening 'Tomb of Lucifer' in Vatican on Christmas Eve
The claim stems from the celebration of the 2025 Jubilee, a Roman Catholic tradition that happens every 25 years.
US Troops (Usually) Don't Get Paid During a Government Shutdown, But Congress Does
However, Congress has passed legislation to pay service members during specific government shutdowns in the past.
Yes, Biden Commuted Sentences of Chinese Spies and Sex Offender. Here's What Else We Found
The commutations were separate from the over 1,000 people whose sentences the U.S. president commuted on Dec. 12, 2024.
Unpacking Claims That High Radiation Levels in New York Are Connected to Drone Sightings
Reports of high radiation levels in New York City were not corroborated by official figures.
Critics Say Musk's Influence on Trump Led GOP To Cut Children's Cancer Research. Here's What We Know
A U.S. government shutdown loomed after a Trump-backed spending bill failed to pass in the House.
No, Elon Musk Did Not Buy Boeing in Late 2024
YouTube users promoted rumors throughout 2024, falsely claiming the tech CEO bought numerous companies, including McDonald's, Amazon and others.
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These Videos Don't Show 'Hidden Tunnel' Under UnitedHealthcare CEO's Home
Artificial intelligence (AI) accelerated an unfounded online rumor following the December 2024 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Musk Falsely Claimed Spending Bill Included 40% Salary Increase for Congress. Here's the Real Number
The bipartisan bill failed, and it's unknown whether its successor will include a provision to increase lawmakers' pay.
Old Photo Shows Hospital Patients Sunbathing on Deck
Documents say the picture shows a “group of poliomyelitis and arthritic patients.”
No Evidence Louis Vuitton Burns Unsold Handbags
The company was rumored to destroy its unsold stock at the end of each year to preserve its exclusivity and prevent products from being discounted.