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THREAD: I'll fact-check all the viral misinformation about the US military operation in Venezuela in this thread
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
January 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM
THREAD: I'll fact-check all the viral misinformation about the US military operation in Venezuela in this thread
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
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Update: President Trump said the U.S. will run Venezuela until a "proper transition can take place," as he defended Saturday's military strikes that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
Trump says U.S. will 'run' Venezuela and sell seized oil in remarks on the strikes
President Trump said the U.S. will run Venezuela until a "proper transition can take place," as he defended Saturday's military strikes that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
n.pr
January 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Update: President Trump said the U.S. will run Venezuela until a "proper transition can take place," as he defended Saturday's military strikes that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
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The military removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on US drug charges comes after Trump has freed other figures connected to narcotics trafficking. n.pr/4skk4yB
Maduro's ouster on drug charges comes as Trump lets others free
The military removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on US drug charges comes after Trump has freed other figures connected to narcotics trafficking.
n.pr
January 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM
The military removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on US drug charges comes after Trump has freed other figures connected to narcotics trafficking. n.pr/4skk4yB
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I am horrified that the United States continues to set precedent for China to take unilateral action against Taiwan.
It isn’t 疑美論, it is 怕美論.
It isn’t 疑美論, it is 怕美論.
January 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
I am horrified that the United States continues to set precedent for China to take unilateral action against Taiwan.
It isn’t 疑美論, it is 怕美論.
It isn’t 疑美論, it is 怕美論.
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When people argue that renewable energy sources are too expensive, remember that we don’t invade countries to seize wind farms and there are no solar cartels. Fossil fuels have enormous geopolitical, public health, and climate externalities.
January 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM
When people argue that renewable energy sources are too expensive, remember that we don’t invade countries to seize wind farms and there are no solar cartels. Fossil fuels have enormous geopolitical, public health, and climate externalities.
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Jack Smith is a man of honor and moral conviction. He is the kind of person we as a nation must become like once more.
January 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Jack Smith is a man of honor and moral conviction. He is the kind of person we as a nation must become like once more.
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The national security justifications for the Trump administration’s expanded entry ban are just an excuse to target Muslims and Africans. bit.ly/4b48pO3
New Entry Bans, Same Faulty Reasoning
The expanded entry ban targets Muslims and Africans abroad and punishes businesses and U.S. citizens at home.
www.brennancenter.org
December 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The national security justifications for the Trump administration’s expanded entry ban are just an excuse to target Muslims and Africans. bit.ly/4b48pO3
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Trump Tells Supporters to Make a “Personal Sacrifice” Donation
The fundraising appeal comes as households struggle with rising costs
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The fundraising appeal comes as households struggle with rising costs
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Trump Tells Supporters to Make a “Personal Sacrifice” Donation
The fundraising appeal comes as households struggle with rising costs
meidasnews.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Trump Tells Supporters to Make a “Personal Sacrifice” Donation
The fundraising appeal comes as households struggle with rising costs
meidasnews.com/news/trump-t...
The fundraising appeal comes as households struggle with rising costs
meidasnews.com/news/trump-t...
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TikToks are everywhere (well, except countries like Australia and India, where they've been banned.) We talk to the creators of some of the year's most popular reels from the Global South.
Open up your TikTok world: Reels from the Global South are funny, fresh, informative
TikToks are everywhere (well, except countries like Australia and India, where they've been banned.) We talk to the creators of some of the year's most popular reels from the Global South.
n.pr
December 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
TikToks are everywhere (well, except countries like Australia and India, where they've been banned.) We talk to the creators of some of the year's most popular reels from the Global South.
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Today Ireland welcomes President Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska.
The Irish Prime Minister calls it an honour and says Ireland’s support for Ukrainians defending their freedom and democracy remains unwavering. A small country, a clear choice: stand with the people under attack.
The Irish Prime Minister calls it an honour and says Ireland’s support for Ukrainians defending their freedom and democracy remains unwavering. A small country, a clear choice: stand with the people under attack.
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Today Ireland welcomes President Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska.
The Irish Prime Minister calls it an honour and says Ireland’s support for Ukrainians defending their freedom and democracy remains unwavering. A small country, a clear choice: stand with the people under attack.
The Irish Prime Minister calls it an honour and says Ireland’s support for Ukrainians defending their freedom and democracy remains unwavering. A small country, a clear choice: stand with the people under attack.
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The ongoing redistricting battle has intensified political divisions within the Republican Party and drawn national attention.
Indiana Republican Says He Received Bomb Threats After Breaking With Trump
www.newsweek.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The ongoing redistricting battle has intensified political divisions within the Republican Party and drawn national attention.
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Still think it's a shame this solution didn't stick.
December 2, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Still think it's a shame this solution didn't stick.
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A faith-based center will challenge an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions. The facilities known as "crisis pregnancy centers" have been on the rise in the U.S. n.pr/48nhyzL
Abortion opponents coming before the Supreme Court on Tuesday
A faith-based center will challenge an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions. The facilities known as "crisis pregnancy centers" have been on the rise in the U.S.
n.pr
December 2, 2025 at 6:30 AM
A faith-based center will challenge an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions. The facilities known as "crisis pregnancy centers" have been on the rise in the U.S. n.pr/48nhyzL
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Joaquín Guzmán López, the 39-year-old son of former Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, pleaded guilty to two counts of drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise in federal court in Chicago. n.pr/4pMiWli
Plea deal with son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' details abduction of legendary Sinaloa capo
Joaquín Guzmán López, the 39-year-old son of former Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, pleaded guilty to two counts of drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise in federal court in Chicago.
n.pr
December 2, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Joaquín Guzmán López, the 39-year-old son of former Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, pleaded guilty to two counts of drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise in federal court in Chicago. n.pr/4pMiWli
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The arrests in Hong Kong right now are déjà vu for mainlanders like me who were active in civil society in the 2000s: citizens demanding investigations and accountability after public disasters are met not with answers, but arrests and intimidation. #mainlandization #香港加速内地化
Inmediahk reports that HK university student Miles Kwan, who was seen handing out fliers linking to a petition demanding an independent investigation and accountability for the Tai Po fire was detained and taken to the police station. The online petition and related media has since been deleted.
November 30, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The arrests in Hong Kong right now are déjà vu for mainlanders like me who were active in civil society in the 2000s: citizens demanding investigations and accountability after public disasters are met not with answers, but arrests and intimidation. #mainlandization #香港加速内地化
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Meteorologists are surprised that the weather model that did the best job forecasting hurricanes this year was a new one, introduced by Google. AI may be the beginning of a new era of forecasting. n.pr/49MFa1M
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ends, the future of forecasting is AI
Meteorologists are surprised that the weather model that did the best job forecasting hurricanes this year was a new one, introduced by Google. AI may be the beginning of a new era of forecasting.
n.pr
November 30, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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Four people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting during a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton, sheriff's officials said Saturday. n.pr/3M0EoV4
4 dead and 10 wounded in shooting at banquet hall in Stockton, California
Four people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting during a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton, sheriff's officials said Saturday.
n.pr
November 30, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Four people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting during a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton, sheriff's officials said Saturday. n.pr/3M0EoV4
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A Coast Guard aircraft and cutter conducted an overflight and passed near the Kareliya, a Vishnya-class Russian intelligence ship.
US Coast Guard ‘Monitoring’ Russian Military Vessel Near Hawaii
www.newsweek.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:04 AM
A Coast Guard aircraft and cutter conducted an overflight and passed near the Kareliya, a Vishnya-class Russian intelligence ship.
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Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to dismiss their cases, arguing prosecutor Lindsay Halligan was illegally appointed. n.pr/4p5Ip8H
Comey and James seek case dismissal, arguing prosecutor was illegally appointed
Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to dismiss their cases, arguing prosecutor Lindsay Halligan was illegally appointed.
n.pr
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to dismiss their cases, arguing prosecutor Lindsay Halligan was illegally appointed. n.pr/4p5Ip8H
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog added a rare and powerful voice to what has been muted criticism by top Israeli officials of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. n.pr/442E4Lt
Israel's president says 'shocking' settler violence against Palestinians must end
Israeli President Isaac Herzog added a rare and powerful voice to what has been muted criticism by top Israeli officials of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Israeli President Isaac Herzog added a rare and powerful voice to what has been muted criticism by top Israeli officials of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. n.pr/442E4Lt
It’s so interesting—I was going to post a liar emoji on instagram in a comment about Vance’s lies about what is in the Democrats’ proposal for Obamacare subsidies and was hit with an alert that this might hurt someone’s feelings. Seriously??
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It’s so interesting—I was going to post a liar emoji on instagram in a comment about Vance’s lies about what is in the Democrats’ proposal for Obamacare subsidies and was hit with an alert that this might hurt someone’s feelings. Seriously??
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Chicagoans never stop. I was just watching a live stream of a press conference held by community members in front of FBI headquarters. In the rain in the dark. Umbrellas at hand they are calling for the release of 6 people taken by ICE, 3 also arrested by CPD. They never stop fighting.
November 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Chicagoans never stop. I was just watching a live stream of a press conference held by community members in front of FBI headquarters. In the rain in the dark. Umbrellas at hand they are calling for the release of 6 people taken by ICE, 3 also arrested by CPD. They never stop fighting.
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Super Typhoon Fung-wong, the biggest storm to threaten the Philippines this year, started battering the country's northeastern coast ahead of landfall on Sunday. n.pr/3LP6VfU
Nearly a million people evacuate as Super Typhoon Fung-wong threatens the Philippines
Super Typhoon Fung-wong, the biggest storm to threaten the Philippines this year, started battering the country's northeastern coast ahead of landfall on Sunday.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Super Typhoon Fung-wong, the biggest storm to threaten the Philippines this year, started battering the country's northeastern coast ahead of landfall on Sunday. n.pr/3LP6VfU
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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. n.pr/47Ge8Gm
Greetings from Johannesburg, South Africa, where spring bursts with jacaranda blooms
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
n.pr
November 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. n.pr/47Ge8Gm
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Immigration enforcement officers are sometimes forgoing license plates or otherwise masking their cars while apprehending migrants across the U.S.
Camouflaging cars and swapping license plates: How agents make immigration arrests
Immigration enforcement officers are sometimes forgoing license plates or otherwise masking their cars while apprehending migrants across the U.S.
n.pr
November 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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