Coca-Cola didn't invent modern image of Santa Claus. Here's how centuries of Christmas tradition shaped it
Coca-Cola may have helped popularize Santa's look, but his modern image was already taking shape long before the soft drink company's ads.
Investigating letter Epstein allegedly sent to Larry Nassar that mentioned Trump
The correspondence in question is present in the Department of Justice's files on Epstein, but its authenticity is another matter.
CBS pulled report on Salvadoran prison CECOT because it was a 'blatant hoax'?
Bari Weiss, CBS' editor-in-chief, reportedly held the story about abuses in the facility because it wasn't ready.
Unpacking claim Trump's name was redacted by DOJ from Epstein document after release
There was no proof the DOJ redacted the document after posting it. In fact, there was a copy of it on the DOJ website that didn't redact Trump's name.
Rumor that city in Sweden trained crows to pick up cigarette butts is for the birds
A startup company presented a pilot project in 2022 in Södertälje, Sweden, but the municipality did not proceed with the work.
25 rumors involving Epstein we inspected in 2025
Rumors about Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged connections swirled this year. These ones stood out to our newsroom.
Are poinsettia plants toxic to cats and dogs? Fears of serious harm are overblown
Claims that poinsettias can cause serious health problems or death in pets greatly exaggerate their risk, experts say.
Did Judge Frank Caprio find Barron Trump guilty of assault? We have objections
Caprio died in August 2025. A video of him apparently telling a story about sentencing the youngest Trump son circulated just a few months later.
Image of Trump with young girl emerged after Epstein files dropped. There's no proof it's real
A social media account with a history of publishing clickbait shared the image, claiming the Justice Department "forgot to delete it."
'Home Alone' cast reunited after 35 years?
Social media users shared alleged photos of Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern meeting for coffee and dessert.
False claim of secret tunnels beneath Rob Reiner's home spreads online
The slain director was the latest celebrity to be targeted in the regularly peddled AI-generated rumor.
Epstein files screenshot linking Trump to 14-year-old girl needs context
A document framed as a new, "unredacted" revelation actually points to an allegation in a 2020 civil complaint.
Unpacking Amnesty International report alleging 'torture' and 'human rights violations' at Alligator Alcatraz
The Trump administration's policies of mass deportation led to direct suffering, according to the report.
Israel didn't sign a deal with ChatGPT. Here's what actually happened
Israel's deal with Havas Media Network and Clock Tower X aims to push content "combatting antisemitism" to Gen Z on TikTok, YouTube and more.
Rumor has it Cher responded to Karoline Leavitt calling her 'irrelevant.' Here's the truth
A meme showed alleged quotes from the pair, including one with the famous singer telling the White House press secretary, "Sweetheart, take a seat."
Did Venezuela 'illegally' steal U.S. oil, as Trump claimed? What to know
Under international law, Venezuela has control over its own oil — but its efforts to nationalize its oil industry in 2007 did result in arbitration.
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Trump said young female had 'pert nipples,' Epstein file alleges
The court document was part of a batch the U.S. Department of Justice published in December 2025 related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
No proof Trump paid millions in settlements over allegations of sexually assaulting minors
The claim is unsupported by any credible evidence and rests entirely on an unverified list from a blog.
How Sweden uses imported trash to produce electricity and heat homes
Evert year, millions of metric tons of trash from Norway, the U.K. and Italy end up heating or providing electricity to Swedish homes.
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