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Instagram posts – Numbers in viral social media post reflect statewide STD tests, not Houston cases

"There were 42,000 people diagnosed with (an) STD in Houston” in one week.

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What would happen if Joe Biden or Donald Trump leaves his party’s ticket?

President Biden’s debate performance has led to a spike in online searches on whether he can be replaced on his party’s ticket. Meanwhile, Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts led to similar questions. Is there a mechanism to replace either one?

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Facebook posts – No, actor Tim Allen didn’t die in a car accident

“Actor and comedian Tim Allen died suddenly” in a “fatal car accident.”

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Facebook posts – This Houston woman didn’t really bake bread in her mailbox

Photo shows a Houston woman baking bread in her mailbox.

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Tony Evers – Wisconsin tourism is having a big moment. But what goes into calculating economic impact?

Wisconsin had a “record-breaking year” for tourism in 2023.

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2024 presidential debate fact-check: How accurate were Joe Biden, Donald Trump?

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off June 27 for the first 2024 presidential debate. We fact-checked both candidates.

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