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Did Trump say US has 'too many non-working holidays' that cost country 'billions'?
As people across the U.S. prepare for Labor Day, a rumor is spreading online about Trump supposedly posting America has "too many non-working holidays" and that keeping businesses closed costs "billions of dollars."
The post is real — the president really posted those things — but there's more to the story. Reporter Joey Esposito has important context.
Does French map prove Lake Ontario was once called 'Lac America'?
Some people shared the edited version of a real map to claim Trump had restored the lake's original name.
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What former White House chef Andre Rush has said about Trump
Facebook posts claimed Rush praised the president for his work ethic, healthy diet and friendliness with White House staff.
Chef claimed Josh Hawley met twice with male escort. There's no proof
A law firm representing the U.S. senator from Missouri called the accusations "false and defamatory."
15 claims involving Tupac Shakur we've inspected
On Monday, a jury convicted Duane Davis of first-degree murder in the rapper's killing. We compiled rumors about Shakur from over the years.
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HHS report cites inaccurate data to claim more than 5,500 trans minors received 'sex change surgeries'
The Department of Health and Human Services released a report last month claiming more than 5,500 minors had undergone "sex change surgeries" from 2019 to 2023.
Peer-reviewed research suggests gender-affirming surgeries among minors are incredibly rare.
To find the truth, reporter Rae Deng took a close look at the HHS report's methodology.







