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Politics · United StatesJames Talarico absence from campaign trail linked to Ohio facility
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was absent from public campaign events for nearly two weeks. His campaign stated he was recovering from the flu. Commentators Benny Johnson and Nick Sortor shared an audio recording they claim links Talarico to an Ohio mental health facility.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCommerce Secretary Lutnick Contradicts Himself on Data Center Water Use
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that data centers do not use significant amounts of water, calling such claims 'propaganda.' However, this contradicts his previous statements and estimates from industry groups.
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Politics · United StatesCanada Not Blocking Ships, Fact Checkers Say
Online posts falsely claimed Canada blocked ships from entering Lake Ontario via the St. Lawrence Seaway, citing a non-existent Fox News report. Fact-checking outlets confirmed that marine traffic is unaffected and operations are normal.
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Health · United StatesAI video claims Trump fell; psychologist cites 'seizure' signs
A viral video falsely claiming Donald Trump fell was generated using artificial intelligence. Separately, a clinical psychologist has suggested that recent public appearances show signs of neurological issues, including possible focal aware seizures.
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