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'Melania' Craigslist ad, Ilhan Omar's suspected attacker & more

'Melania' Craigslist ad, Ilhan Omar's suspected attacker & more

Plus: Why women in Allied countries wore red lipstick to protest Hitler during WWII

February 03, 2026

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Craigslist ad offered people $50 to see 'Melania' movie in Boston. Here's what we know

A rumor spread that a Craigslist advertisement offered $50 and free movie tickets to people willing to see the new documentary about first lady Melania Trump when it opened in theaters on Friday.

The claim appeared on Reddit, Bluesky and X, with one X post claiming ticket sales for "Melania" were "disastrous." Reporter Anna Rascouët-Paz broke down what we do (and don't) know.

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Did Trump poop himself during executive order signing?

Rumors suggested attendees of a news conference visibly reacted to the U.S. president audibly defecating.

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Was Ilhan Omar's suspected attacker on her 'payroll,' as CBS allegedly reported?

The claim originated from a social media account known to concoct outright false or misleading headlines.

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Congress didn't approve 'kill switch' law allowing government to shut off your car remotely. Here's context

The actual legislation requires automakers to install technology aimed at preventing drunken driving.

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Did Jason Kelce establish Renee Good Hope Scholarship Fund? Not so fast

According to the rumor, the former Philadelphia Eagles center committed to donating $300,000 to kick off the special fund.

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A colored photo of a woman wearing red lipstick is pictured next to a black-and-white photo of a white man speaking while wearing a uniform. One of the man's arm is outstretched.

Why women in Allied countries wore red lipstick to protest Hitler during WWII

For years, rumors have circulated that women in Allied countries during World War II wore red lipstick as a way to stand up to Germany's Nazi Chancellor Adolf Hitler.

This is true. A journalist found British women were so intent on wearing red lipstick they would stain their lips with beet juice if they could not find or afford the tubes. Reporter Anna Rascouët-Paz traced the full history.