The Rebel Tours: Money or morals?
Some West Indies cricketers toured apartheid South Africa in the 1980’s, breaking one of the biggest sporting boycotts.
Al Jazeera probe exposes fake viewing numbers for Israeli counter-film
Data investigation casts doubt on claims that Israeli counter-documentary to ‘NAZA’ received 40 million views.
What is Starshield, and who limited Ukraine’s access to it?
Ukraine relies on Starshield, the military-grade version of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service, to fight Russia.
11 claims about data centers we’ve investigated
As more data centers are built, more rumors about them need fact-checking.
NATO may redeploy anti-drone defenses as attacks sink more Black Sea shipping
Suspected Russian drone attacks sank a cargo ship and forced the evacuation of another vessel within two dozen miles of the coast of Bulgaria in
George Carlin joked about televised executions decades before Pentagon announcement
Some people suggested Carlin “predicted” the Pentagon’s plan to livestream a firing squad execution with his 1996 comedy bit.
Georgia man sues Flock, sheriff’s office over alleged ALPR-fueled retaliation
A small-business owner in Georgia has sued Flock and the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office over alleged retaliation using license plate cameras. “[The lawsuit] alleges illegal
Maricopa County didn’t apologize to Trump after uncovering fraud in 2020 election, despite claims
The rumor originated from a social media user who has spread election misinformation on his X account.
Trump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter’s execution by firing squad
Trump said some would “rather not watch” the execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
Claim NY Democrats are fining unvaccinated Amish children $2K per day distorts facts
The state fined three Amish schools for failing to comply with state law on student vaccinations.
At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan
Rescue officials fear more people are buried under the debris in the north-western city of Peshawar.
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume
Ukraine’s president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.
Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says
Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
James Talarico touts record fundraising haul in Texas Senate race
Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico’s campaign says it raised $64 million in the third quarter of 2026, a staggering haul that would set a