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CNN’s first reactions to Trump’s primetime election speech
CNN breaks down the key claims from Trump's special prime-time address to the nation. 0:00 The evidence the president offered for his claims 2:22 The on…
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‘I’m Happy To Read The Statement’: Schiff Skewers Blanche Over Trump Cases, Prosecutor Firings
Senator Adam Schiff clashes with Todd Blanche during a fiery Senate hearing focused on his previous representation of Donald Trump. #AdamSchiff #ToddBla…
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Buffalo issues update on fire at St. Ann’s Church
Buffalo Fire Commissioner Daniel Pizarro provides an update on the fire at St. Ann's Church on Emslie Street.
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Cheektowaga councilmember Stephen Nowicki resigns; Democrats seek candidates for Nov. 3 ballot
Stephen Nowicki has resigned from the Cheektowaga Town Council effective immediately amid residency questions; the Democratic Committee is accepting candidate resumes for the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot through July 20.
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Breaking down claim early Cinderella versions called her ‘Cinder-sl**’
A single translation well after the Victorian-era ended included the insult, but it wasn't exactly an accurate translation of the original insult.
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Hero pilot Captain Sully criticized Trump’s pick to lead FAA
Bryan Bedford was confirmed as head of the Federal Aviation Agency in July 2025.
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German scientists developed gel to help heal damaged joint cartilage?
Social media posts exaggerated a gel treatment for osteoarthritis on the market since 2013 but presented as new research.
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Orca killed trainer named Jessica Radcliffe during performance?
Though seemingly based on real events from 2010, claims circulating on social media were generated using AI.
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Musk Claimed C-Sections Allow Babies to Have Larger Brains?
Although the post is real, the science behind the claim is debated.
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Real photo shows aftermath of 1945 Empire State Building plane crash?
The incident occurred on July 28, 1945, and ultimately killed 14 people.
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CNN’s first reactions to Trump’s primetime election speech
CNN breaks down the key claims from Trump's special prime-time address to the nation. 0:00 The evidence the president offered for his claims 2:22 The on…
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‘I’m Happy To Read The Statement’: Schiff Skewers Blanche Over Trump Cases, Prosecutor Firings
Senator Adam Schiff clashes with Todd Blanche during a fiery Senate hearing focused on his previous representation of Donald Trump. #AdamSchiff #ToddBla…
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Buffalo issues update on fire at St. Ann’s Church
Buffalo Fire Commissioner Daniel Pizarro provides an update on the fire at St. Ann's Church on Emslie Street.
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Cheektowaga councilmember Stephen Nowicki resigns; Democrats seek candidates for Nov. 3 ballot
Stephen Nowicki has resigned from the Cheektowaga Town Council effective immediately amid residency questions; the Democratic Committee is accepting candidate resumes for the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot through July 20.
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State awards nearly $42.6M in HECap grants; Rochester General College of Health Careers receives $5M
Governor Hochul announced nearly $42.6M in state HECap grants to modernize campuses statewide. Rochester General College of Health Careers was awarded $5M for renovations to its Innovation and Learning Center.
