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Today: Harris First-Time Homebuyers Plan, Hurricane Helene and Ellen DeGeneres

Plus: Mr. Monopoly Never Wore a Monocle?

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Izz LaMagdeleine
October 05, 2024

SATURDAY EDITION

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Harris Proposed $25K Down Payment Plan for First-Time Homebuyers, But Not Undocumented Immigrants

As the 2024 election approached, internet users shared claims that Democratic candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris had proposed a plan to give $25,000 in down payment help for first-time homebuyers that would benefit only immigrants (archived).

While it is true that this proposal for first-time homebuyers is one of Harris' campaign promises, it expands on an existing plan. Further, based on current housing legislation, it was unlikely that undocumented immigrants would benefit from it. Snopes reporter Anna Rascouët-Paz has the details.

Homes are pictured next to a large amount of debris near a river.

Project 2025 Doesn't Call for Dismantling FEMA, Though Proposed Changes Would Cut Deep

Project 2025's conservative agenda for the U.S. includes significant reforms and changes regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Debris can be seen next to a dirt road people are walking upon.

Biden Said Feds Won't Give More Aid to Hurricane Helene Victims?

A reporter asked the U.S. president, "Are there any more resources the federal government could be giving them?" His response inspired the rumor.

An image shows a white woman loking distraught while text on the bottom says, "EXCLUSIVE ELLEN SLEPT WITH JUSTIN." An image towards the left shows the womn hugging a white man from behind, while the middle image shows the woman pictured with a Black man.

No, Justin Bieber Didn't Sue Ellen DeGeneres for Allegedly 'Misusing Him' as a Minor

A YouTube video surfaced claiming singer Justin Bieber sued comedian Ellen DeGeneres, following the arrest of the singer's former mentor, Diddy.

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Tom Selleck Said He'd Pull 'Blue Bloods' from CBS if Debate Moderators Weren't Fired?

One Facebook user sharing the story commented, "I agree with Tom Selleck and support him."

Staff Pick

A cartoon man wearing a black top hat and suit jacket is wearing a monocle on the left and isn't wearing a monocle on the right.

Mr. Monopoly Never Wore a Monocle?

Monopoly’s cartoon mascot made his debut in 1936.