United States

Polar Vortex Split Could Trigger Harsh Winter in US, Warn Scientists

A sudden temperature change in the stratosphere above the North Pole has pushed the polar vortex that could lead to harsher winter in the US and Europe in the coming weeks.

Jan 6, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Why Did California Hospital Give Over 800 Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine Doses in Just 2 Hours?

Judson Howe of Adventist Health said that their focus was to give each and every Moderna vaccine to people within a limited time.

Jan 6, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Trump Signs Executive Order Banning 8 Chinese Apps Including AliPay and WeChat Pay

The executive order is to take effect in 45 days but by that time Trump will have been replaced in the White House by President-elect Joe Biden.

Jan 6, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Eric Trump Opens Floodgate of Memes After Threatening Republicans of Ending Their 'Political Career'

Social media users mocked Eric Trump after he said the political career of Republicans who were not "this side" was over and that they would "get primaried."

Jan 6, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane

Did Helen Keller Not Exist? Viral Conspiracy Theory Behind Scholar's Activism

People on social media platforms have called Helen Keller a fraud, racist and many have even questioned her existence.

Jan 6, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Did Dominion Voting Machines Malfunction in Republican Strongholds During Georgia Senate Runoff Elections?

There were reports claiming voters in Republican-leaning counties in Georgia were asked to insert their ballots inside boxes due to malfunctioning Dominion voting machines.

Jan 6, 2021

By Manthan C.

Mitt Romney a Traitor? Miffed Republicans Haul Him Over the Coals at Airport

Two videos went viral on social media, showing people harassing Utah Senator at the airport and inside a flight from Salt Lake City to Washington DC.

Jan 6, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Pennsylvania Republicans Write to Congress Seeking Delay in Certification of Electoral Votes

Pennsylvania's Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman along with 20 other GOP senators now claim that there were "numerous unlawful violations" in the election process.

Jan 6, 2021

By R. Ghosh

'Bye Mitch' is Trending on Twitter as Raphael Warnock Set to Become Georgia's First Black Senator

Twitter users have started to celebrate Democratic victory in Georgia as 'Bye Mitch', 'Move Mitch' and 'Chuck Schumer' are tending on the social media platform.

Jan 6, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Police Charge 11 Men for Raping and Killing Philippine Flight Attendant During New Year's Eve Party

Christine Angelica Dacera, a flight attendant at Philippine Airlines, was found unconscious in the empty bathtub of her room at a four-star hotel on January 1.

Jan 6, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Who is Dr. Miami? Twitter Goes into Meltdown After Plastic Surgeon Offers Penis Enlargements for $600

Dr. Miami, also known as Michael Salzehauer, took to Twitter to announce that he was offering penile extension procedures for $600.

Jan 6, 2021

By Manthan C.

Kamala Harris Draws Flak For 'Plagiarizing' Martin Luther King Jr Anecdote for Elle Interview

In her October 2020 interview with Elle, Kamala Harris recalled attending a civil rights march in Oakland, California, with her parents as a toddler in a stroller.

Jan 5, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane

FACT CHECK: Did Antifa Attack GOP Senator Josh Hawley's House and Threaten His Family in Washington DC?

GOP Senator Josh Hawley claimed Antifa supporters attacked his home in Washington DC and threatened his wife and newborn baby while he was away in Missouri.

Jan 5, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Covid-19 Vaccine Jab in Penis Helps Dose Spread Faster in Body? Here's the Truth

A 'scientific' claim asking men to inject Covid-19 vaccine in their penis for faster release of the dose in the body has gone viral on social media.

Jan 5, 2021

By Parwinder Sandhu

Fake news

What Is Prop 22? Kamala Harris Kin Behind Initiative That Led to Major Job Cuts in California

Albertsons and its subsidiaries to lay off hundreds of drivers in favor of third-party app-based delivery app to cut cost, thanks to Prop 22.

Jan 5, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

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