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Mike Shirkey: Michigan GOP Leader Apologizes for Calling US Capitol Riot A 'Hoax' in Viral Video

Michigan State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey apologized for making such insensitive comments in a video that was posted a week ago on YouTube.

Feb 10, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Don't Rely on US Intelligence: American Scientist in WHO Covid-19 Probe Team Bats for China

The WHO's team of experts said that the COVID-19 outbreak almost certainly did not start in a Chinese lab but its path from animals to humans needs further investigation.

Feb 10, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Fact-Check: Does Cracker Barrel's Name, Logo Have Racist Origins?

A social media post claimed the phrase "cracker barrel" was derived from a barrel that was used to hold whips for sale in country stores and that the restaurant features a whip in its logo.

Feb 10, 2021

By Manthan C.

Blockfolio Hacked: Cryptocurrency App Sends Racist Slurs and Child Porn Links to Customers

The messages were delivered via a series of push notifications and appeared to come from Jason Hamlin, a member of the app's marketing team.

Feb 10, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Did President Joe Biden Get Caught Sleeping on the Oval Office Desk?

A photo appearing to show President Joe Biden sleeping behind the Oval desk in his office is being widely circulated on social media.

Feb 10, 2021

By Manthan C.

Sheriff's Deputy Dupes People of $11 Million in Nebraska's Biggest Ever Ponzi Scheme

Craig Harbaugh claimed to have contracts to provide the Department of Defense and at least 12 other agencies with rifles and convinced victims to invest with him.

Feb 10, 2021

By R. Ghosh

I'm Not a Cat': Lawyer Turns on Cat Filter During Zoom Court Hearing, Can't Undo It [VIDEO]

A Texas-based lawyer became a viral phenomenon after accidentally turning on the cat filter during a District Court hearing on Tuesday.

Feb 10, 2021

By Manthan C.

American Idol Ropes in Claudia Conway for New Season After Her Nude Leak

Claudia Conway became a trending topic on social media Monday night after she featured in the commercial of America's biggest singing competition.

Feb 9, 2021

By Trishna Das

Texas Man Kills Girlfriend, Her Mother and Films Them before Turning Gun on Himself in Harrowing Video

The video shows Nathan Rashad James filming his girlfriend and her mother lying in a pool of blood with the murder weapon lying next to them.

Feb 9, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Joe Biden Branded 'Cringe' For Commenting on Nurse Brittney Hayes' Looks in Flirty Rendezvous

The incident happened when nurse Brittney Hayes gave the President and Vice President Kamala Harris a virtual tour of the State Farm stadium vaccination site.

Feb 9, 2021

By Parwinder Sandhu

Deceased Robinhood Investor Alex Kearns' Family Accuses Trading App of 'Reckless Conduct' in Lawsuit

Alex Kearns, a 20-year-old investor, died of suicide last year after he believed he went into nearly $1 million in debt.

Feb 9, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane

Congressional Candidate Caught Using Bookcase-Themed Shower Curtain as Background

Online sleuths noticed striking similarities between the Democratic candidate's background and a vintage bookcase-themed shower curtain on Amazon.

Feb 9, 2021

By Manthan C.

Florida Teacher Arrested for Having Sex with Girl Inside Classroom for Years

Hayley Morgan Hallmark started texting the girl before they started getting involved in sexual encounters regularly.

Feb 9, 2021

By R. Ghosh

William Burns: Does Joe Biden's Nominee for CIA Director Have China Links?

Burns has reportedly received up to $2 million from Chinese businessmen who have close ties with the Chinese Communist Party.

Feb 9, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Fact-Check: Did Trump's DC Hotel Hike Prices for His 'Second Inauguration' on March 4?

The Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., more than doubled its room tariffs on March 3 and March 4 - the date QAnon believers claim Trump will replace Biden as the President.

Feb 9, 2021

By Manthan C.

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