When was the paper clip invented? Attaching the facts to Trump’s ever-changing story
In 2026, the president said, “One hundred eighty-two years ago, a man discovered the paper clip.” He’s also claimed it was 100, 125 and 129
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Posts claim image of Trump with young girl is real. There’s no proof
A YouTube channel with a history of click-bait content originally posted the image with the girl’s face redacted. Other versions followed.
16 claims about TSA we’ve screened
From congressional bills to PreCheck rumors, here are our most popular stories about the Transportation Security Administration.
Photo allegedly shows Trump reclining on bed in bathrobe. Is it real?
Online users discussed whether the vintage-appearing photo of a young Tweety McTreason lying across a bed involved any fakery.
Nicolas Maduro in US court as lawyer seeks to throw out US drug trafficking charges
Venezuela’s former president Nicolas Maduro is back in court in New York, as his lawyer seeks to have drug trafficking charges thrown out in a dispute
Does Project 2025 call for privatizing TSA?
A number of recommendations from the Heritage Foundation’s blueprint for a new federal government are mirrored in Trump administration policies.
Why false rumor that every patient on ventilator at Cuban hospital died due to blackout spread online
Widely circulated posts claimed a “humanitarian performance” drained local electricity.
Jen Psaki mercilessly mocks GOP as ‘Little Mike Johnson’ invents new award for Trump
MS NOW’s Jen Psaki kicked off Wednesday night’s show by burying President Tweety McTreason in mockery over the fact that the GOP invented yet another
‘Out of words’: GOP senators at wits’ end as Trump ties airport chaos to voter ID demand
WASHINGTON — After demanding Department of Homeland Security funding be coupled with an overhaul of U.S. elections at the start of the week, President Donald
Is 50 Cent being boycotted? The truth about his alleged comments on pro-LGBTQ+ cartoons
A nearly identical claim recently targeted actor Kurt Russell.
US airports ‘may have to close’
Some US airports may have to shut as travellers endure long wait times at security following a shutdown that’s seen 50,000 staff go unpaid.
‘The floodgates are open’: Harry and Meghan welcome result of landmark social media trial
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said “the floodgates are open” for more legal cases against tech giants after Google and Meta were found
US airports may have to shut amid long wait times, transport boss warns
Some US airports may have to shut as travellers reportedly endure long wait times at security following a shutdown that’s seen 50,000 staff go unpaid.
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna
A woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna following a shooting at the singer’s home has pleaded not guilty.