What we know about the new COVID-19 variant ‘cicada’
A new variant of COVID-19 is buzzing. Its official name is BA.3.2, but it’s earned the nickname "cicada" because, analogous to the insect’s pattern, it first appeared back in 2024,…
When will Iran war end? See Trump’s shifting timeline
Since the start of the U.S. and Israel war on Iran on Feb. 28, reporters have asked President Donald Trump how long the conflict will last. His answers are inconsistent. …
A primer on post-surgical PTSD after Gary Woodland’s PGA win
Professional golfer Gary Woodland’s recent Houston Open triumph shone a light on an infrequently discussed condition: post-traumatic stress disorder following surgery. In September 2023, Woodland had a procedure to remove…
Image of Trump asking DeSantis to pardon Tiger Woods is fake
Florida police arrested golf icon Tiger Woods on March 27 for charges including driving under the influence. This is the fourth time Woods has been involved in an automobile incident.…
Politicians Say Glyphosate Weedkiller Causes Cancer But Evidence Not Clear-Cut
Following an executive order from the Trump administration that promotes production of glyphosate, some Democrats have claimed that the herbicide causes cancer. The science, however, is nuanced. While there is…
This video of a US citizen detained in a plane isn’t real
A video of what looks like an abrupt exchange between an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent and an airplane passenger has stirred social media outrage. But it isn’t footage of…
Fact-checking Trump on birthright citizenship, birth tourism
One of the most important Supreme Court rulings expected this year is whether to uphold the constitutional protection that babies born in the U.S. are citizens. Trump issued an executive…
Did Michael Whatley appoint a sex offender to party roles while GOP chair?
U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley faces questions about whether he elevated a convicted sex offender to positions within the North Carolina Republican Party during his tenure as party chairman. Whatley…
