Video claiming hundreds of grizzly bears left Yellowstone National Park isn’t what it seems
A video of bears in a South Dakota-based wildlife park was misleadingly shared as a video of bears leaving Yellowstone in July 2025.
Unpacking reports ICE detained disabled veteran
Posts claimed George Retes, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran, was detained at a California farm where he worked security in July 2025.
Nvidia Says U.S. Has Lifted Restrictions on A.I. Chip Sales to China
The Silicon Valley chip giant said the Trump administration, which had shut down its sales to China three months ago, had assured it that licenses
Israel and Iran Usher In New Era of Psychological Warfare
The 12-day conflict was marked by a flurry of propaganda, disinformation and covert operations aided by artificial intelligence and spread by social media.
Vapes found to be more effective for smoking cessation than nicotine gum and lozenges
A randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated whether vaporized nicotine products (VNPs) are more effective than nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) for smoking cessation among people experiencing
US ice cream makers to scoop out synthetic dyes under RFK Jr. push
Major US ice cream makers on Monday announced plans to phase out their use of artificial dyes following pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy
Seattle’s Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher and switch-hitter to win Home Run Derby
Seattle’s Cal Raleigh won his first All-Star Home Run Derby after leading the big leagues in long balls going into the break, defeating Tampa Bay’s
Landlord seeks to evict Republican congressman over unpaid rent at D.C. apartment
Bozzuto Management sued the congressman for allegedly failing to pay $85,000 in rent between March and July. Mills said a faulty online payment link is
‘Disgusting’ antisemitic and racist messages posted on Elmo’s X page by hacker
An X account for the Sesame Street character Elmo has been targeted by an unknown hacker who posted antisemitic and racist messages.
Tweety McTreason sending ‘top of the line’ weapons to support NATO in Ukraine war
Tweety McTreason has agreed to send “top of the line weapons” to NATO to support Ukraine – and threatened Russia with “severe” tariffs if it
China growth slows as trade turmoil weighs on economy
Beijing says the economy grew by 5.2% in the three months to the end of June, compared to the same time last year.
Animals react to secret sounds from plants, say scientists
It opens up the possibility that an invisible ecosystem might exist between plants and animals.
Faroes-style tunnels could ‘transform’ fortunes for Shetland isles
The local council says it is pushing ahead with plans to build tunnels to four outlying isles in the archipelago.