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North Korea's Kim Jong Un Promotes Himself, Throws Sister Kim Yo Jong Out of Politburo

Kim Yo Jong's removal from the Politburo proves once again that North Korea is run by a single person, rather than any codified system.

Jan 12, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Melania Trump's Tapes Leaked by Stephanie Winston

Melania Trump Caught Plagiarizing Statement on Capitol Riots from Her Own RNC Speech: Here is a Comparison

Melania has previously been accused of plagiarizing former First Lady Michelle Obama's DNC speech and using portions of it during her own address at the RNC in 2016.

Jan 12, 2021

By Manthan C.

Who is Donk_Enby? Hacker Archives Every Deleted Parler Post 'Preserving Evidence' of Capitol Attack

Parler was among the most prominent apps that became a place for far-right conspiracy theories.

Jan 12, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Angry Staffer Ends Trump's Term on US State Department Website, Twitter Rejoices

A statement on the U.S. Department of State's website read President Donald Trump's term had ended on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.

Jan 12, 2021

By Manthan C.

FACT CHECK: Was Capitol Attack 'Staged'? Did NPR Report Siege Hours Before it Happened?

Social media users claimed NPR published an article reporting pro-Trump supporters' storming of the U.S. Capitol hours before the insurrection took place on Jan. 6, 2021.

Jan 12, 2021

By Manthan C.

Who Was the Confederate Flag Guy in Capitol? FBI Asks for Public Help to Identify

Even though authorities have arrested more than 50 rioters, including the zip tie guy, now the FBI is asking for the public's help in finding at least one more.

Jan 12, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Dentist Sevan Arzuyan poses for an illustration picture with a teeth model at his surgery room in Hanau near Frankfurt, Germany

Oral Sex Increases Risk of Mouth and Throat Cancer, Johns Hopkins University Study Says

The risk of developing HPV-related mouth and throat cancer is increased by having much oral sex, found the researchers.

Jan 11, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

'Bad for Optics': Pentagon Denied Request for National Guard Six Times, Says Outgoing Capitol Police Chief

Capitol Police Chief, who resigned after Capitol Hill riots, said he requested for National Guard six times but every time it was denied.

Jan 11, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Arnold Schwarzenegger Blasts Trump and Compares Capitol Riot to Rise of the Nazis

The former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger called Trump a failed leader and criticized some of his fellow Republicans.

Jan 11, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Sarah Sanders Slammed for Complaining About Losing 50K Twitter Followers After US Capitol Attack

Twitter removed accounts of QAnon conspiracy theorists and right-wing extremists in the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.

Jan 11, 2021

By Manthan C.

Emily Rainey: US Army PSYOPS Officer Under Investigation for Leading Group to Capitol Protest

Emily Rainey, who is stationed at Fort Bragg, is being investigated by US Army's 1st Special Forces Command as she might have broken DoD rules.

Jan 11, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

'They Called Me a Terrorist': Capitol Rioter Starts Crying After Being Put on the No-Fly List [VIDEO]

The Trump supporter was filmed crying and screaming inside the terminal of the D.C. airport after being told he was on the "no-fly" list.

Jan 11, 2021

By Manthan C.

Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and JPMorgan Axe Funding for Politicians Who Voted to Overturn Election

Digital payments company Stripe is also planning to stop processing payments for Trump's campaign website.

Jan 11, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Will Pfizer and Other Covid-19 Vaccines be Effective Against New Variants? WHO Shares Details

The WHO has decided to outline important research questions related to viral variants.

Jan 11, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Did Lego Actually Release a 'Capitol Invasion' Set Following Attack by Trump Supporters?

Images of a "Capitol Invasion" Lego set that portrayed the events that took place on Jan. 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol was widely circulated on social media.

Jan 11, 2021

By Manthan C.

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