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12 claims about cyclospora, other parasites we've fact-checked
News of people experiencing "explosive diarrhea" has made its way across the U.S. due to a widespread outbreak of cyclosporiasis that’s caused by the cyclospora parasite.
We’re no stranger to fact-checking rumors that might make you feel squeamish. Reporter Joey Esposito rounded up 12 claims we’ve investigated related to cyclospora and other parasites.
Did Trump post rant about Paul McCartney, The Beatles?
The president allegedly called Paul McCartney an "ANTI-TRUMP JOKE."
How to spot AI images: A fact-checker's guide
The rise of generative AI tools has meant our reporters have committed more time to figuring out whether images shared online are real or fake. Here’s what we've learned.
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