A federal jury in Manhattan on May 7 found former Beneficient CEO Bradley Heppner guilty of securities fraud, wire fraud, ...

A low threshold catches more potential threats but increases false alarms. A high threshold reduces mistakes but risks missing real dangers. Either way, these algorithmic thresholds are often ...

False claims have eroded trust in elections and provoked a wave of anti-voter laws. The Brennan Center offers recommendations for how to fight back. Election deniers are working to undermine ...

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet face-to-face for the first time in a highly-anticipated debate Tuesday night. The two presidential candidates describe the ...

This short film explores the phenomenon of fake news and outlines why it is important to be able to distinguish it from real ...

After years of false starts, a prime development site on Nashville’s west side is back on the market. The nearly 5-acre site, ...

Just because you read it on Facebook or somebody’s blog or in an email from a friend or relative doesn’t mean it’s true. It’s probably not, as we advised in our special report “That Chain E-mail Your ...

May 8, 2026: We checked for new True or False codes, with the current ones offering you some extra ability spins If you want a helping hand with proving that you're smarter than the crowd, our True or ...

The Closure Compiler is a tool for making JavaScript download and run faster. It is a true compiler for JavaScript. Instead of compiling from a source language to machine code, it compiles from ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health ...

These articles debunk misinformation shared on social media. We also provide resources for readers: an article and a video on how to combat misinformation. From late 2016 to early 2025, FactCheck.org ...

Shortly after 2 p.m. on Jan. 6, supporters of President Donald J. Trump breached the U.S. Capitol, turning the seat of American democracy into the scene of an unforgettable crime. Inside, lawmakers ...