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During war with Iran, does the US face a munitions shortage? President Donald Trump said the U.S. could fight Iran “forever” using current military supplies. Experts said the U.S. could face munitions shortages, including interceptor missiles.

President Donald Trump said the U.S. could fight Iran “forever” using current military supplies. Experts said the U.S. could face munitions shortages, including interceptor missiles.

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What are peptides, and are they safe? Lots of people are talking about peptides. But what are they? Here’s a quick primer on the health trend and what we know about peptides’ safety.

Lots of people are talking about peptides. But what are they? Here’s a quick primer on the health trend and what we know about peptides’ safety.

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A 2015 deal did not give Iran the right to nuclear weapons President Donald Trump repeatedly said the 2015 nuclear deal he pulled out of gave Iran the right to secure nuclear weapons. He’s wrong.

President Donald Trump repeatedly said the 2015 nuclear deal he pulled out of gave Iran the right to secure nuclear weapons. He’s wrong.

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The Austin, Texas, mass shooting suspect isn’t ‘Israeli’ The suspect of the mass shooting in an Austin, Texas, bar wasn’t Israeli as a social media post claimed. Authorities identified the suspect as naturalized U.S. citizen Ndiaga Diagne. U.S. officials…

The suspect of the mass shooting in an Austin, Texas, bar wasn’t Israeli as a social media post claimed. Authorities identified the suspect as naturalized U.S. citizen Ndiaga Diagne. U.S. officials told media outlets he was a native of Senegal.

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A consumer’s guide to using TrumpRx for drug discounts President Donald Trump’s new prescription drug website TrumpRx.gov offers a new online option for finding discounts on 44 drugs. Here’s when and how to use it, and when other methods make more sense.

President Donald Trump’s new prescription drug website TrumpRx offers a new online option for finding discounts on 44 drugs. Here’s when and how to use it, and when other methods make more sense.

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A consumer’s guide to using TrumpRx for drug discounts President Donald Trump’s new prescription drug website TrumpRx.gov offers a new online option for finding discounts on 44 drugs. Here’s when and how to use it, and when other methods make more sense.

President Donald Trump plans to talk about his effort to lower prescription drug prices while visiting Ohio. His new website TrumpRx now offers discounts on 44 drugs. Here’s when and how to use it, and when other methods make more sense.

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No, Iran didn’t take responsibility for girls’ school strike A Feb. 28 missile strike on an Iranian girls’ elementary school killed more than 100 people, according to Iran’s government. Neither Israel nor the U.S. have claimed the attack. But neither have…

A Feb. 28 missile strike on an Iranian girls’ elementary school killed more than 100 people, according to Iran’s government. Neither Israel nor the U.S. have claimed the attack. But neither have Iranian officials, despite what viral social media posts said.

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Have missile strikes alone brought about regime change? A day after President Donald Trump launched attacks against Iran, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said “there's not a single example” of air attacks without ground troops producing a positive regime…

A day after President Donald Trump launched attacks against Iran, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said “there's not a single example” of air attacks without ground troops producing a positive regime change. That’s well supported.

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Are processed food ingredients safe? FDA may reconsider Corn syrup and its notorious cousin, high fructose corn syrup, could soon face new regulatory hurdles. Here’s what to know about “generally recognized as safe” ingredients and how FDA changes could…

Corn syrup and its notorious cousin, high fructose corn syrup, could soon face new regulatory hurdles. Here’s what to know about “generally recognized as safe” ingredients and how FDA changes could impact your grocery list.

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President Trump’s shifting statements on regime change Donald Trump's promises to not pursue regime change go back to 2016. But after attacking Iran in February, he encouraged people to take over their government.

Donald Trump's promises to not pursue regime change go back to 2016. But after attacking Iran in February, he encouraged people to take over their government.

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What does the Iran war mean for US gasoline prices? One year into his second term, President Donald Trump achieved his goal of lowering gasoline prices. Those gas pump gains reversed days after the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran.

One year into his second term, President Donald Trump achieved his goal of lowering gasoline prices. Those gas pump gains reversed days after the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran.

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Does Iran have Tomahawk missiles? President Donald Trump has declined to say the U.S. hit an elementary school in Iran that killed a reported 175 people, many of them children. But if the strike was by a Tomahawk missile, as evidence…

President Donald Trump has declined to say the U.S. hit an elementary school in Iran that killed a reported 175 people, many of them children. But if the strike was by a Tomahawk missile, as evidence suggests, then no other military fighting in the region has them. buff.ly/rJUgoH2

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Viral video shows strikes on Yemen, not a U.S. air base atta A video shared on X claims to show a recent Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The video is from 2024 and shows a bombing in Yemen.

A video shared on X claims to show a recent Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The video is from 2024 and shows a bombing in Yemen.

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Fact-checking Fishback on data center water, electricity use James Fishback, a Republican running for Florida governor, is mostly right about AI data centers. The facilities are raising electric bills and can consume more than 500,000 gallons of water a day.

James Fishback, a Republican running for Florida governor, is mostly right about AI data centers. The facilities are raising electric bills and can consume more than 500,000 gallons of water a day.

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Viral video shows strikes on Yemen, not a U.S. air base atta A video shared on X claims to show a recent Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The video is from 2024 and shows a bombing in Yemen.

A video shared on X claims to show a recent Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The video is from 2024 and shows a bombing in Yemen.

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Is a military draft coming? Unlikely, despite online claims To some, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s comments left the door open to a military draft for the Iran war. But a scenario is highly unlikely.

To some, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s comments left the door open to a military draft for the Iran war. But a scenario is highly unlikely.

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What does the Iran war mean for US gasoline prices? One year into his second term, President Donald Trump achieved his goal of lowering gasoline prices. Those gas pump gains reversed days after the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran.

One year into his second term, President Donald Trump achieved his goal of lowering gasoline prices. Those gas pump gains reversed days after the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran.

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Are processed food ingredients safe? FDA may reconsider Corn syrup and its notorious cousin, high fructose corn syrup, could soon face new regulatory hurdles. Here’s what to know about “generally recognized as safe” ingredients and how FDA changes could…

Corn syrup and its notorious cousin, high fructose corn syrup, could soon face new regulatory hurdles. Here’s what to know about “generally recognized as safe” ingredients and how FDA changes could impact your grocery list.

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President Trump’s shifting statements on regime change Donald Trump's promises to not pursue regime change go back to 2016. But after attacking Iran in February, he encouraged people to take over their government.

Donald Trump's promises to not pursue regime change go back to 2016. But after attacking Iran in February, he encouraged people to take over their government.

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Are processed food ingredients safe? FDA may reconsider Corn syrup and its notorious cousin, high fructose corn syrup, could soon face new regulatory hurdles. Here’s what to know about “generally recognized as safe” ingredients and how FDA changes could…

Corn syrup and its notorious cousin, high fructose corn syrup, could soon face new regulatory hurdles. Here’s what to know about “generally recognized as safe” ingredients and how FDA changes could impact your grocery list.

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Trump launches Iran strikes with unproven statements The US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. President Donald Trump said Iran could soon have missiles capable of reaching the US, but a 2025 federal government assessment said that’s years away.

The US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. President Donald Trump said Iran could soon have missiles capable of reaching the US, but a 2025 federal government assessment said that’s years away.

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Iran attacks prompt renewed push in Congress over war powers A wide-ranging U.S. attack on targets in Iran has once again prompted some members of Congress to fight the Trump administration over who has the authority to wage war. But the congressional push…

A wide-ranging U.S. attack on targets in Iran has once again prompted some members of Congress to fight the Trump administration over who has the authority to wage war. But the congressional push faces long odds.

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Is gel nail polish safe? Getting a gel manicure always feels like a treat! Instantly dry, no chipping, shiny for weeks? But is the light from that UV lamp safe? What about the chemicals in that crusty salon bottle? We spoke…

Getting a gel manicure always feels like a treat! Instantly dry, no chipping, shiny for weeks? But is the light from that UV lamp safe? What about the chemicals in that crusty salon bottle? We spoke to the experts and got you answers.

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Videos do not show missile strike on USS Abraham Lincoln Social media users claimed Iran struck and damaged the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. But the footage they shared isn’t authentic and there are no credible reports the ship was struck. The…

Social media users claimed Iran struck and damaged the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. But the footage they shared isn’t authentic and there are no credible reports the ship was struck. The U.S. denied any missiles struck the carrier.

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The Austin, Texas, mass shooting suspect isn’t ‘Israeli’ The suspect of the mass shooting in an Austin, Texas, bar wasn’t Israeli as a social media post claimed. Authorities identified the suspect as naturalized U.S. citizen Ndiaga Diagne. U.S. officials…

The suspect of the mass shooting in an Austin, Texas, bar wasn’t Israeli as a social media post claimed. Authorities identified the suspect as naturalized U.S. citizen Ndiaga Diagne. U.S. officials told media outlets he was a native of Senegal.

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These AI and outdated videos are not of Iran strikes Outdated and AI-generated videos on X share misleading claims about U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran and Iran’s counterattacks.

Outdated and AI-generated videos on X share misleading claims about U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran and Iran’s counterattacks.

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No, Iran didn’t take responsibility for girls’ school strike A Feb. 28 missile strike on an Iranian girls’ elementary school killed more than 100 people, according to Iran’s government. Neither Israel nor the U.S. have claimed the attack. But neither have…

A Feb. 28 missile strike on an Iranian girls’ elementary school killed more than 100 people, according to Iran’s government. Neither Israel nor the U.S. have claimed the attack. But neither have Iranian officials, despite what viral social media posts said.

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Have missile strikes alone brought about regime change? A day after President Donald Trump launched attacks against Iran, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said “there's not a single example” of air attacks without ground troops producing a positive regime…

A day after President Donald Trump launched attacks against Iran, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said “there's not a single example” of air attacks without ground troops producing a positive regime change. That’s well supported.

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Getting a gel manicure always feels like a treat! Instantly dry, no chipping, shiny for weeks? But is the light from that UV lamp safe? What about the chemicals in that crusty salon bottle? We spoke to the experts and got you answers.

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Fact-checking Spanberger on $1,700 Trump tariff cost Delivering the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Trump’s tariffs cost each American family more than $1,700. Research…

Delivering the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Trump’s tariffs cost each American family more than $1,700. Research mostly backs her figure.

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