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Mayor Ryan unveils 2026–27 winter snow plan with $2.7 million for contracted removal
Mayor Sean Ryan unveiled Buffalo’s 2026–2027 Winter Snow Plan, boosting contracted removal funding to $2.7 million, buying five smaller tractors for narrow streets and upgrading GPS tracking for plows.
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Why do we carve pumpkins for Halloween? Tracing the history
The tradition of making jack-o'-lanterns to ward off spirits has roots in Irish folklore.
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Facebook posts – ‘Quarantine camps’ takes NY public health rule too far
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants “quarantine camps” and “imprisonment” if you’re suspected of having a disease.
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Instagram posts – Study does not show that COVID-19 mask wearing raises risk of stillbirths, other health problems
“Face masks may raise risk of stillbirths, testicular dysfunction and cognitive decline, study warns.”
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TikTok posts – No, Defense Department didn’t award COVID-19 contract in Ukraine before virus emerged
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a contract for COVID-19 research in Ukraine months before the virus was known.
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Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit against Fox News: What to know before the trial
A judge on April 16 announced a one-day trial delay in the defamation lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems brought against Fox News. Should the case go to trial April 18, here’s a guide to what’s at issue, who’s involved and what terms you need to know to d...
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Dominion-Fox lawsuit: Looking back at false claims about voting machine company
Fox News is scheduled to be in court this week, defending against a Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit. We’ve checked dozens of false claims against the voting equipment company. Here's a look back.
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Facebook posts – Anheuser-Busch CEO didn’t resign after Bud Light partnered with Dylan Mulvaney
“Anheuser-Busch CEO resigns” after Bud Light partners with transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
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Mayor Ryan unveils 2026–27 winter snow plan with $2.7 million for contracted removal
Mayor Sean Ryan unveiled Buffalo’s 2026–2027 Winter Snow Plan, boosting contracted removal funding to $2.7 million, buying five smaller tractors for narrow streets and upgrading GPS tracking for plows.
Fact Check
Why do we carve pumpkins for Halloween? Tracing the history
The tradition of making jack-o'-lanterns to ward off spirits has roots in Irish folklore.
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Watch out for these 8 claims about polling stations, ballots
Election fraud and lost ballots rumors we've investigated are spreading widely ahead of the midterm elections.
