Death Penalty for Abortions Included in Proposed South Carolina Law — But It Likely Won't Pass
A South Carolina lawmaker has brought back an unpopular bill that would treat abortion as homicide under state law.
Here's What Trump Did and Didn't Say About 'President Musk'
A fake Truth Social post circulated as Trump told a crowd at AmericaFest: "He’s not going to be president, that I can tell you."
Unpacking Claims Texas US Rep. Kay Granger Is in Memory Care
The rumor started with a website whose CEO tried to unseat the congresswoman in 2020.
Look Out for Fictional Story About 'MAGA Televangelist' Running Church Meth Lab
According to the viral message, he claimed "faith in Donald Trump as God's newest prophet" was more powerful drugs, and he was arrested.
Trump Is Right — Elon Musk Can't Be President. Here's Why
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump claimed Musk can't be president amid speculation about the tech entrepreneur's influence in Republican politics.
Russia Announced New Vaccine to Treat Cancer — But No Trial Results
Neither Russia's health ministry nor the research institutes involved in the vaccine's development had shared any trial results, fueling skepticism.
Elon Musk Said the AfD Can 'Save Germany.' Here's What We Know About the Political Party
The AfD party's program starts with the sentences: "Courage for Germany. Free citizens, not subjects."
'Jingle Bells' Wasn't Written as a Christmas Song. Here's the Real History
Popular myths about the classic holiday tune have circulated for decades, obscuring its origins on the minstrel stage.
Photo Authentically Shows Dinosaur Limb with 'Remarkable' Features
"Dakota the Dinomummy" is one of the best-preserved natural dinosaur mummies.
Paul Rudd Is the Same Age as Gloria Stuart When She Filmed 'Titanic'? Not Quite
Rudd’s seemingly unchanged looks have inspired countless memes and jokes over the years.
Claim That Kodak Hid Its Invention of Digital Camera Not So Simple
As the legend goes, a young engineer at Kodak invented the world's first digital camera in the 1970s, but executives told him to "bury" it.
No Evidence Julia Roberts Said This Quote About Relationships That End
One Facebook commenter called the quote a “marvelous input from a shining movie Star.”
Rumor Has It Bob Ross Was a Serial Killer Who Put Clues In Paintings — But There's No Proof
The longstanding internet rumor appears to have stemmed from a creative writing subreddit.
US vs. Europe Passenger Train Lines? Viral Map Lacks Crucial Context
The image often circulates on social media, despite the fact it's not a fair comparison.
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.