Each week, we partner with our friends at PolitiFact to sort fact from fiction on the week's biggest political stories. This week, we analyze some of the viral images born out of devastating bushfires in Australia.
What The Fact: Australia Fires, In Context
The Australian bushfires have spurred a lot of viral images. But take a second look before you share.
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What The Fact: Testing For Coronavirus
Curious who pays if you get tested for coronavirus? PolitiFact helps us clear it up.
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What The Fact: Analyzing Support For Gun Background Checks
Polls support Klobuchar's claim that the majority of hunters and President Trump's supporters approve of universal background checks.
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What The Fact: A Guide To Primary Voting
Confused about the difference between open primaries, semi-open and closed? Let us explain.
Israel launches retaliatory strike against Iran, US officials say
Israel had promised to retaliate for Iran's Saturday attack, in which Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
Isra Hirsi, Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, is suspended from Barnard
In a message on X, Hirsi wrote she is a Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine member and said she was suspended from Barnard College on Thursday.
Starbucks plans to cut down on the plastic in its cold drink cups
The chain says its cold drinks and the cups they're served in are surging in popularity. A redesigned cup could use as much as 20% less plastic.