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Did State Department redirect $1.25B to Trump's Board of Peace? We reviewed the evidence
A rumor spread online that the State Department authorized the transfer of $1.25 billion to the Board of Peace, a governing board that Trump established earlier this year.
According to the posts, the transfer placed the money directly in the hands of Trump, the board's chairman. Reporter Jack Izzo investigated the claim.
Don't be fooled by this image claiming to show US airman rescued in Iran
A reverse image search on Google found no credible sources sharing the image. It carries several signs of artificial intelligence software.
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Artemis II moon images: Separating fact from science fiction
The astronauts of the Artemis II mission captured several stunning photographs of the moon, but some posts online shared fake images instead.
Does image show Israeli passport belonging to Zelenskyy?
Ukrainian public officials are barred from having multiple citizenships.
Alleged Trump post about his ear regrowing day after he was shot isn't what it seems
Trump's ear was injured after a 2024 assassination attempt during his reelection campaign.
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Did Obama send $1.7B in cash to Iran? Here's the full story
For years, social media users have claimed Obama "gave" Iran $1.7 billion in cash, often describing pallets of money loaded onto cargo planes in the middle of the night.
The Obama administration did approve a $1.7 billion payment to Iran in 2016. However, social media posts about the payment omit necessary context. Reporting fellow Aleksandra Wrona has the details.
