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Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each factContinue Reading

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Researchers have discovered that beneficial soil bacteria give plants an unexpected survival advantage in salty soils. Instead of helping plants keep salt out, the microbes stimulate the production of lignin, a natural compound that strengthens roots and makes plants more resilient. Greenhouse and field tests showed healthier plants and higherContinue Reading

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A temporary pilot pricing plan will offer millions of seniors on Medicare GLP-1 access for as little as $50 a month. The program will continue through 2027. NewsNation’s Xavier Walton reports. Start your day with “Morning in America,” NewsNation’s live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays startingContinue Reading

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Officers swap crime-fighting for duck duty in adorable rescue. #Docks #Japan #Police For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1Continue Reading

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Amid the death and destruction, a few fleeting moments have brought rare relief to Venezuelans., Rescue workers and volunteers have been scrambling to reach survivors since back-to-back magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday, killing more than 1,400 people and causing widespread destruction in the capital, Caracas,Continue Reading

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The strike in Deir el-Balah is the latest Israeli attack amid ongoing ‘ceasefire’ violations., The strike in Deir el-Balah is the latest Israeli attack amid ongoing ‘ceasefire’ violations. At least three people have been killed in an Israeli air strike in Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, health authorities say. AnContinue Reading

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A gloomy financial prognosis for Social Security by the program’s trustees could spell a reduction in benefits for millions of Americans in just six years. The cuts to Social Security benefits would come amid changes that already make it more difficult for low-income adults to access key federal nutrition andContinue Reading

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A long-awaited federal hearing on whether marijuana should be reclassified under U.S. drug law is set to begin Monday, marking a pivotal step in a debate that has divided physicians, policymakers and advocacy groups over the drug’s medical value, public health risks and regulatory future.  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration saidContinue Reading

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Italian authorities raised the alert level for Mount Etna after increased volcanic activity sent lava flowing down the volcano’s eastern side. The Italian Civil Protection Department elevated the alert from green to yellow following what it described as “effusive activity” linked to a rise in volcanic tremor. The change signals a heightenedContinue Reading