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Meet Ni Jingchen: The 12-year-old Beijing student who posted a strange fossil online and helped reveal Asia’s first Jurassic amphibian footprint

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Meet Ni Jingchen: The 12-year-old Beijing student who posted a strange fossil online and helped reveal Asia’s first Jurassic amphibian footprint

Representative Image of a child examining ancient fossil footprints preserved in rock in Mentougou, Beijing (AI-generated image) In early 2025, 12-year-old Ni Jingchen was out exploring with his parents in Beijing’s Mentougou district when he noticed two tiny marks on a slab of exposed rock. Ni already loved fossils and knew enough to realise that … Read more

Patrick Clancy’s uncle was former Duxbury police chief? New family claim sparks online speculation

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New unverified rumors claim Patrick Clancy's uncle was once Duxbury's police chief. (via REUTERS)

New online rumors have raised questions about Patrick Clancy’s family ties after claims circulated that his brother was a former Duxbury police chief. The claim appears to have changed, with newer posts alleging that the former police chief was instead Patrick’s uncle. New unverified rumors claim Patrick Clancy’s uncle was once Duxbury’s police chief. (via … Read more

Patrick Clancy and new wife Rachel Danis face ‘insane’ online theories amid Lindsay Clancy trial; family defends

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Patrick Clancy’s family and friends defends online claims as he faces scrutiny while Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial continues.. David L. Ryan/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has brought fresh attention to her former husband, Patrick Clancy, as people online question his actions before the deaths of their three children. Friends and relatives have now spoken out against what they describe as baseless claims about the grieving father. Clancy has not been accused of wrongdoing by prosecutors. … Read more

Is Jayme Leagh Franklin pregnant? Woman who went viral after Trump’s vaccine event reacts to online mockery

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Jayme Franklin, former Trump staffer and CEO of The Conservateur, responds to absurd theories about her nodding at a vaccine announcement, revealing she is pregnant. (AFP)

President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at updating federal guidelines regarding childhood vaccine recommendations to encourage the spacing of vaccinations. Social media users directed significant attention towards Jayme Franklina former staff member of Trump, who was positioned behind him in the Oval Office and was seen nodding repeatedly during the announcement. Jayme Franklin, … Read more

What email did Patrick Clancy send? Trial testimony about 5:24 pm message fuels online debate

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A work email sent by Patrick Clancy at 5:24 pm on January 24, 2023, has sparked debate online. The email was referenced during cross-examination in the murder trial of his wife, Lindsay Clancy. (Greg Derr/Pool via REUTERS)

A work email sent by Patrick Clancy at 5:24 pm on January 24, 2023, has sparked debate online. The email was referenced during cross-examination in the murder trial of his wife, Lindsay Clancy. Social media users have questioned how the email was sent while Patrick was reportedly running errands per the timeline established during his … Read more

Was Mitch McConnell seen? ‘Proof of life’ photo, video demands rise online after Kentucky Senator’s hospital release

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Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was released from the hospital today. (REUTERS)

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was discharged from hospital today, August 7, after months of absence from Capitol Hill. However, given the speculations around the aging Republican’s health during this period, netizens are not convinced of McConnell’s discharge since many have said that there are no photos or videos of him leaving the hospital. Kentucky Senator … Read more

Mario Lopez’s niece’s AI video goes viral; actor slammed online for posting ‘sexual content’ – watch video

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Actor Mario Lopez came under fire for an AI generated video with his niece. (X/@mariolopezviva)

Actor Mario Lopez posted an AI generated video of his niece, sparking a controversy online. Many claimed the actor was posting content ‘sexual’ in nature. Actor Mario Lopez came under fire for an AI generated video with his niece. (X/@mariolopezviva) “I can’t take my niece anywhere!,” Lopez wrote on X. He shared a video generated … Read more

Who is Swarnjit Singh? Indian-origin US mayor tells ICE to ‘go home’, sparks backlash online – ‘deport this man’

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Swarnjit Singh, Mayor of “City of Norwich” (Credits: Facebook/Mayor Singh “Swarnjit Singh”)

An Indian-origin mayor in the US has publicly criticized federal immigration enforcement operations in his city, declaring that he will “always support the immigrant community” and urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to “go home.” Swarnjit Singh, Mayor of “City of Norwich” (Credits: Facebook/Mayor Singh “Swarnjit Singh”) Swarnjit Singh, the mayor of Norwich, Connecticut, made … Read more

Amid Iran and US-Israel conflict, viral fake news retweets could cost you Dh200,000: Tensions fuel misinformation, UAE cracks down on online rumors

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Amid Iran and US-Israel conflict, viral fake news retweets could cost you Dh200,000: Tensions fuel misinformation, UAE cracks down on online rumors

In era of virus war update, UAE warns social media users: forwarding rumors could land you in jail As geopolitical tensions grip the world middle EastEscalating conflicts involving Iran and U.S.-Israeli interests in particular have triggered a wave of speculation and fear online, with authorities in the United Arab Emirates issuing a stern warning to … Read more