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Does Iran have Tomahawk missiles? President Donald Trump has declined to say the U.S. hit an elementary school in Iran that killed a reported 175 people, many of them children. But if the strike was by a Tomahawk missile, as evidence…

President Donald Trump has declined to say the U.S. hit an elementary school in Iran that killed a reported 175 people, many of them children. But if the strike was by a Tomahawk missile, as evidence suggests, then no other military fighting in the region has them. buff.ly/rJUgoH2

10.03.2026 18:45 👍 10 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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Viral video shows strikes on Yemen, not a U.S. air base atta A video shared on X claims to show a recent Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The video is from 2024 and shows a bombing in Yemen.

A video shared on X claims to show a recent Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The video is from 2024 and shows a bombing in Yemen.

10.03.2026 01:22 👍 14 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 0
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Fact-checking Fishback on data center water, electricity use James Fishback, a Republican running for Florida governor, is mostly right about AI data centers. The facilities are raising electric bills and can consume more than 500,000 gallons of water a day.

James Fishback, a Republican running for Florida governor, is mostly right about AI data centers. The facilities are raising electric bills and can consume more than 500,000 gallons of water a day.

10.03.2026 00:22 👍 10 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 2
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Viral video shows strikes on Yemen, not a U.S. air base atta A video shared on X claims to show a recent Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The video is from 2024 and shows a bombing in Yemen.

A video shared on X claims to show a recent Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The video is from 2024 and shows a bombing in Yemen.

09.03.2026 23:22 👍 19 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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Is a military draft coming? Unlikely, despite online claims To some, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s comments left the door open to a military draft for the Iran war. But a scenario is highly unlikely.

To some, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s comments left the door open to a military draft for the Iran war. But a scenario is highly unlikely.

09.03.2026 22:22 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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What does the Iran war mean for US gasoline prices? One year into his second term, President Donald Trump achieved his goal of lowering gasoline prices. Those gas pump gains reversed days after the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran.

One year into his second term, President Donald Trump achieved his goal of lowering gasoline prices. Those gas pump gains reversed days after the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran.

09.03.2026 21:22 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Are processed food ingredients safe? FDA may reconsider Corn syrup and its notorious cousin, high fructose corn syrup, could soon face new regulatory hurdles. Here’s what to know about “generally recognized as safe” ingredients and how FDA changes could…

Corn syrup and its notorious cousin, high fructose corn syrup, could soon face new regulatory hurdles. Here’s what to know about “generally recognized as safe” ingredients and how FDA changes could impact your grocery list.

08.03.2026 21:06 👍 12 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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President Trump’s shifting statements on regime change Donald Trump's promises to not pursue regime change go back to 2016. But after attacking Iran in February, he encouraged people to take over their government.

Donald Trump's promises to not pursue regime change go back to 2016. But after attacking Iran in February, he encouraged people to take over their government.

08.03.2026 20:06 👍 17 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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Are processed food ingredients safe? FDA may reconsider Corn syrup and its notorious cousin, high fructose corn syrup, could soon face new regulatory hurdles. Here’s what to know about “generally recognized as safe” ingredients and how FDA changes could…

Corn syrup and its notorious cousin, high fructose corn syrup, could soon face new regulatory hurdles. Here’s what to know about “generally recognized as safe” ingredients and how FDA changes could impact your grocery list.

08.03.2026 16:06 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Trump launches Iran strikes with unproven statements The US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. President Donald Trump said Iran could soon have missiles capable of reaching the US, but a 2025 federal government assessment said that’s years away.

The US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. President Donald Trump said Iran could soon have missiles capable of reaching the US, but a 2025 federal government assessment said that’s years away.

08.03.2026 15:06 👍 11 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
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Iran attacks prompt renewed push in Congress over war powers A wide-ranging U.S. attack on targets in Iran has once again prompted some members of Congress to fight the Trump administration over who has the authority to wage war. But the congressional push…

A wide-ranging U.S. attack on targets in Iran has once again prompted some members of Congress to fight the Trump administration over who has the authority to wage war. But the congressional push faces long odds.

08.03.2026 13:06 👍 14 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
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Is gel nail polish safe? Getting a gel manicure always feels like a treat! Instantly dry, no chipping, shiny for weeks? But is the light from that UV lamp safe? What about the chemicals in that crusty salon bottle? We spoke…

Getting a gel manicure always feels like a treat! Instantly dry, no chipping, shiny for weeks? But is the light from that UV lamp safe? What about the chemicals in that crusty salon bottle? We spoke to the experts and got you answers.

07.03.2026 23:57 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Videos do not show missile strike on USS Abraham Lincoln Social media users claimed Iran struck and damaged the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. But the footage they shared isn’t authentic and there are no credible reports the ship was struck. The…

Social media users claimed Iran struck and damaged the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. But the footage they shared isn’t authentic and there are no credible reports the ship was struck. The U.S. denied any missiles struck the carrier.

07.03.2026 22:57 👍 18 🔁 8 💬 1 📌 0
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The Austin, Texas, mass shooting suspect isn’t ‘Israeli’ The suspect of the mass shooting in an Austin, Texas, bar wasn’t Israeli as a social media post claimed. Authorities identified the suspect as naturalized U.S. citizen Ndiaga Diagne. U.S. officials…

The suspect of the mass shooting in an Austin, Texas, bar wasn’t Israeli as a social media post claimed. Authorities identified the suspect as naturalized U.S. citizen Ndiaga Diagne. U.S. officials told media outlets he was a native of Senegal.

07.03.2026 19:57 👍 17 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 1
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These AI and outdated videos are not of Iran strikes Outdated and AI-generated videos on X share misleading claims about U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran and Iran’s counterattacks.

Outdated and AI-generated videos on X share misleading claims about U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran and Iran’s counterattacks.

07.03.2026 15:57 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
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No, Iran didn’t take responsibility for girls’ school strike A Feb. 28 missile strike on an Iranian girls’ elementary school killed more than 100 people, according to Iran’s government. Neither Israel nor the U.S. have claimed the attack. But neither have…

A Feb. 28 missile strike on an Iranian girls’ elementary school killed more than 100 people, according to Iran’s government. Neither Israel nor the U.S. have claimed the attack. But neither have Iranian officials, despite what viral social media posts said.

07.03.2026 14:57 👍 11 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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Have missile strikes alone brought about regime change? A day after President Donald Trump launched attacks against Iran, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said “there's not a single example” of air attacks without ground troops producing a positive regime…

A day after President Donald Trump launched attacks against Iran, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said “there's not a single example” of air attacks without ground troops producing a positive regime change. That’s well supported.

07.03.2026 02:26 👍 18 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 0

Getting a gel manicure always feels like a treat! Instantly dry, no chipping, shiny for weeks? But is the light from that UV lamp safe? What about the chemicals in that crusty salon bottle? We spoke to the experts and got you answers.

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07.03.2026 01:26 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Fact-checking Spanberger on $1,700 Trump tariff cost Delivering the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Trump’s tariffs cost each American family more than $1,700. Research…

Delivering the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Trump’s tariffs cost each American family more than $1,700. Research mostly backs her figure.

07.03.2026 00:26 👍 14 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 1
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FL Supreme Court doesn’t review legislative ballot measures The Florida House passed a ballot proposal to end non-school property taxes on Floridians’ primary homes. If the Senate approves the measure, would the state Supreme Court have to review it before…

The Florida House passed a ballot proposal to end non-school property taxes on Floridians’ primary homes. If the Senate approves the measure, would the state Supreme Court have to review it before voters weigh in? Only if someone sues.

06.03.2026 22:26 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
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Why we don’t know how long until Iran has bomb material Public information is sparse about the status of Iran’s nuclear program following the June U.S. attack, but experts are skeptical that Iran is a week away from having material for a bomb, as the…

Public information is sparse about the status of Iran’s nuclear program following the June U.S. attack, but experts are skeptical that Iran is a week away from having material for a bomb, as the Trump administration said.

06.03.2026 02:50 👍 11 🔁 5 💬 3 📌 0
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Fact-checking Kristi Noem on migrant children Before she was fired as Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem said her department found 145,000 of the 450,000 unaccompanied migrant children the Biden administration “lost.” Experts say the…

Before she was fired as Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem said her department found 145,000 of the 450,000 unaccompanied migrant children the Biden administration “lost.” Experts say the children were never lost.

06.03.2026 01:50 👍 21 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 1
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Looking back at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s falsehoods President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and named Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Noem faced scrutiny for her agency’s immigration raids and spread falsehoods about…

President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and named Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Noem faced scrutiny for her agency’s immigration raids and spread falsehoods about immigration.

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06.03.2026 01:06 👍 15 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 1
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Audio of Epstein survivor’s account of the Clintons is AI Social media users shared an audio clip they said revealed an Epstein victim’s account about the Clintons, but experts said the audio is AI-generated. There are no verified reports of victims’…

Social media users shared an audio clip they said revealed an Epstein victim’s account about the Clintons, but experts said the audio is AI-generated. There are no verified reports of victims’ accounts of abuse by the Clintons.

06.03.2026 00:50 👍 18 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump said he’s pro legal immigration, his policies don’t President Donald Trump said during the State of the Union that he “will always allow people to come in legally.” His policies stripping people’s legal status and limiting legal immigration contradict…

President Donald Trump said during the State of the Union that he “will always allow people to come in legally.” His policies stripping people’s legal status and limiting legal immigration contradict that.

05.03.2026 23:50 👍 21 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 1
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Looking back at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s falsehoods President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and named Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Noem faced scrutiny for her agency’s immigration raids and spread falsehoods about…

President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and named Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Noem faced scrutiny for her agency’s immigration raids and spread falsehoods about immigration.

www.politifact.com/article/2026...

05.03.2026 22:22 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 1
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Fact-checking Kristi Noem on migrant children Before she was fired as Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem said her department found 145,000 of the 450,000 unaccompanied migrant children the Biden administration “lost.” Experts say the…

Before she was fired as Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem said her department found 145,000 of the 450,000 unaccompanied migrant children the Biden administration “lost.” Experts say the children were never lost.

www.politifact.com/article/2026...

05.03.2026 21:56 👍 31 🔁 18 💬 1 📌 0
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TikTok shared by White House of Tkachuk is AI-generated The White House TikTok account shared a video of U.S. men’s hockey Olympian Brady Tkachuk appearing to say something derogatory about the Canadian men’s hockey team. The original clip of Tkachuk…

The White House TikTok account shared a video of U.S. men’s hockey Olympian Brady Tkachuk appearing to say something derogatory about the Canadian men’s hockey team. The original clip of Tkachuk shows he did not say it, and Tkachuck said the video is “clearly fake.”

05.03.2026 02:22 👍 22 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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How US actions spurred Iranian economic, political upheaval As the U.S. amasses its military for a possible strike on Iran, we explain how U.S. actions contributed to economic and political upheaval in the country.

U.S. policies on financial transfers and trade sanctions worked together to starve the Iranian economy of inflow of U.S. dollars, which are needed to purchase vital goods on the international market.

05.03.2026 01:22 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump launches Iran strikes with unproven statements The US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. President Donald Trump said Iran could soon have missiles capable of reaching the US, but a 2025 federal government assessment said that’s years away.

The US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. President Donald Trump said Iran could soon have missiles capable of reaching the US, but a 2025 federal government assessment said that’s years away.

05.03.2026 00:22 👍 12 🔁 6 💬 2 📌 0