Maj. Michael Haley, the husband of GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley, hit back at former President Donald Trump’s questioning of his whereabouts with a meme on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Haley has since June 2023 been deployed to Africa with the South Carolina Army National Guard. But Trump didn’t let the truth […]
It sounds like the makings of a horror movie: two mutant rodents escape a carnival truck and propagate in the mountains of North Carolina. Yet that’s exactly what happened in the case of the ghostly white squirrels that roam Pisgah National Forest, according to the U.S. Forest Service. A population of white squirrels lives in […]
As the U.S. presidential primary election nears, you may be wondering how to cut through misinformation to mark your ballot with informed choices. The presidential primary election, held on Tuesday, March 5, will include candidates for president, U.S. senators and representatives, and local offices. Check out The Sacramento Bee’s list of political fact-checking websites and […]
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow pulled the plug twice on Donald Trump’s speech following his victory in the New Hampshire Republican primary on Tuesday. Before Trump began his venom and falsehood-filled address, Maddow explained that the network’s decision to broadcast the serial liar’s comments live was constantly under review. She then cut to Trump, who soon falsely […]
‘Does sitting too close to a screen or TV make a difference to eye health’, ‘Do UV lamps in nail bars cause skin cancer’, and ‘Does cycling cause circulation or nerve damage to men’s genitals’ are some of the questions posed to a website working to debunk false or misleading health information. Launched last year, […]
When it comes to Coloradans’ feelings about wolves, there is little gray and lots of black and white. Those polarizing feelings have been stoked since Colorado Parks and Wildlife released 10 wolves into Grand and Summit counties in late December. They were the first to be released under the state’s wolf recovery plan, which calls […]
Donald Trump’s latest untruth received a swift fact check on X (née Twitter). The Republican 2024 front-runner claimed gas is now selling for “5, 6, 7 and even $8 a gallon” during an interview with former Fox News host Lou Dobbs that aired Monday on LindellTV, the platform founded by MyPillow CEO and Trump ally […]
The comeback of Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation (ARKK) fascinated investors in 2023. But it’s only part of the year’s story — and the details reveal where the best ETFs and S&P 500 are headed. X To be sure, Wood’s ARK Innovation returned more than 72% in 2023 through Dec. 26, says Morningstar Direct. That makes […]
Spouses and sweethearts enjoy the holiday tradition of affectionate kisses under the green, leafy sprigs of Yuletide mistletoe. Wild songbirds also have a tendency to actively seek out this native flora, but it is because the mistletoe fruits are highly favored food items. One might wonder what is the wild plant’s reaction to all of […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had other reasons for his most recent trip to the United States besides seeking more assistance in his country’s war against Russian aggression, according to various social media posts across Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. The posts claim that Zelensky purchased a $20 million oceanside mansion in Vero Beach, Florida. Some […]
CNN’s Kasie Hunt wasn’t having it with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim that he never made remarks about vaccines that he indeed made earlier this year. Kennedy, a conspiracy theorist known for his anti-vax views, spoke to the anchor after a recent poll showed 21% of registered voters will either “definitely” or […]