Do Orthodox Christians Celebrate Christmas in January?
While many people are winding down from Christmas, others are just getting started.
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Is This a Real Photo of Kevin McCarthy with Elaine Chao, Mitch McConnell’s Wife, in Davos?
In early 2023, former U.S. President Donald Trump was supporting McCarthy for House speaker while criticizing fellow Republican McConnell.
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Did Mark Twain Say This About Reading the Newspaper and Being Misinformed?
The false attribution of quotes to famous people is a common internet phenomenon.
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A Viral Tweet on COVID-19 and Vaccination in Africa Misinforms
Claims about COVID-19 death and vaccination rates in Africa were out of date and ignored significant problems with data collection.
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YouTube Removes 'Odd Ice Hack' Weight Loss Ad for Alpilean, Citing Scam Policy Violation
"This video has been removed for violating YouTube's policy on spam, deceptive practices, and scams," the explanation read.
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Did US Rep. Kevin McCarthy Blame Trump for Capitol Riot?
A statement McCarthy made in 2021 came up amid a Republican stalemate to elect a new House Speaker in early 2023.
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Did Pope Benedict XVI Request that Biden Not Attend His Funeral?
The lack of an invitation does not indicate a particular dislike for the U.S. president.
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Viral Tweet About Andrew Tate Under 'Demonic Attack' Originated as Satire
Users responded to the tweet with the belief that its author was serious. However, that was not the case.
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Is This a Real Pic of Kevin McCarthy Losing a Vote for Speaker of the House?
The 2023 election of the U.S. Speaker of the House has been historically indecisive.
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Was a Florida Man Arrested After Throwing a Christmas Tree at His Wife?
We received inquiries from readers who wanted to know if this story really happened.
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