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Did ICE buy vehicles equipped with 'fake cell towers' used to spy on phones?
ICE has spent millions of dollars on vehicles equipped with "fake cellphone towers" that can "impersonate legitimate cell towers, causing nearby phones to connect to them."
Snopes reporter Rae Deng examined public government spending data to find the proof.
Did Hegseth announce testosterone screening, replacement therapy for troops?
The defense secretary said screening would be mandatory for service members over 30.
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Did RFK Jr. say 'infertility is genetic'?
For years, the health secretary has been raising the alarm on a so-called male fertility crisis.
Does image show dog protecting child after deadly Venezuela earthquakes?
In June, twin earthquakes in Venezuela resulted in more than 4,700 deaths.
Was 91-year-old woman arrested after stealing costly heart medication for husband?
The woman supposedly stole the medication after its price jumped from $50 to $940.
Staff pick
Is rare bacteria in Wyoming city's water linked to Meta data center? We inspected rumor
A claim spread online that the city of Cheyenne, Wyoming, identified a rare, drug-resistant bacteria in the city's water. The alleged source of the bacteria was a massive nearby data center owned by Meta.
Reporter Jack Izzo broke down what the bacteria is, a Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities news release about what supposedly happened and Meta's response.







