A screenshot circulating online purports to show a social media post by Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democratic candidate for New York’s 13th Congressional District, stating, “I forgot to get napkins so I just wiped my hand on the American flag behind me.” The claim has been verified as true. Chevalier did indeed post this statement … Read more
Public health officials successfully contained a potential mpox outbreak in New Hampshire, averting additional cases. The swift response involved a person diagnosed with mpox who had contact with individuals at two congregate living facilities, a healthcare setting, and their home. A report highlights that prompt testing and the administration of postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) using the … Read more
A photograph widely shared online in June 2026 purportedly showed U.S. President Donald Trump sitting on a black towel during a recent Fox News interview. The image sparked speculation that the network had placed a mat beneath him due to alleged incontinence issues. However, this claim is miscaptioned. The photograph originated from an interview Trump … Read more
A viral social media post has circulated with claims that U.S. Representative Thomas Massie stated he received a flash drive containing the entirety of Jeffrey Epstein’s files. The post further alleges these files include names of numerous powerful individuals, such as billionaires, campaign donors, politicians, and global leaders. It also suggests that media outlets are … Read more
Here is the content, presented without referring to it as a rewritten article: "Ambassador Bridge Company Demolishing Its Windsor ‘Ramp to Nowhere.’" Windsorstar, https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/ambassador-bridge-company-demolishing-its-windsor-ramp-to-nowhere. Accessed June 25, 2026. "Ambassador Bridge Loses Top Spot as Busiest U.S.-Canada Trade Crossing." Windsorstar, https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/ambassador-bridge-loses-top-spot-as-busiest-u-s-canada-trade-crossing. Accessed June 25, 2026. Baker, Liam. "Gordie Howe International Bridge Opening Expected to Be Delayed … Read more
A viral video claiming to depict Albanians vandalizing the construction site of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s proposed luxury resort in Albania is circulating widely on social media. The footage emerged amid existing protests and environmental concerns regarding the couple’s ambitious tourism project slated for Albania’s southern coast. While the video has been shared with … Read more
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requires an estimated $1.4 billion in funding to be brought under control, a significant increase from earlier projections. This dire need was highlighted during a press conference by Jean Kaseya, MD, MPH, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. “Without this … Read more
Democratic candidate Graham Platner claims U.S. Senator Susan Collins has aligned herself with President Donald Trump and the interests of wealthy individuals. In a June 17 advertisement, Platner stated that Collins, a Republican, "says she is bipartisan but she’s only bipartisan when it doesn’t matter." The ad cited several of Collins’ policy positions, including an … Read more
This update, in collaboration with CIDRAP at the University of Minnesota, delves into the ongoing complexities of US vaccine policy, drawing a parallel to the recurring attempts to fix a system that repeatedly falters. The recent legal challenges, particularly concerning the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), have created a vacuum. Despite attempts to reconfigure … Read more
President Donald Trump has frequently highlighted the stock market’s ascent during his second term, asserting that increases in 401(k) retirement plan balances have enhanced the financial well-being of Americans. In a speech delivered on June 23 at a Mack truck plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania, Trump stated, "The typical 401(k), as you know, is up almost … Read more