The Illusory Truth Effect: How Repeated Lies Become “Facts” in US Politics
The illusory truth effect is the psychological phenomenon that makes repeated lies feel true. Here’s how it works, how it’s being weaponized in American politics, and what you can do to fight back.
Can a Person Survive Inside a Tornado? This Scientist Did.
Can a person survive inside a tornado? Professor Emeritus of Atmospheric Science, Perry Samson got trapped inside a tornado—and lived to tell us the story. He’s also going to teach us some interesting facts about tornados.
Flooding in Hawaii—Worst in 20 Years—Exposes Old Dam Dole Refused to Fix
Flooding in Hawaii (the worst in 20 years) forced mass evacuations on Oahu’s North Shore as a 120-year-old dam owned by Dole nearly failed. The company ignored decades of safety warnings while posting record profits.
Israel Has Destroyed Over 87 Libraries in Gaza. Palestinians Are Digging Their History Out of the Rubble.
Israel has destroyed more than 87 archives and libraries in Gaza, wiping out hundreds of thousands of books and centuries-old manuscripts. Palestinians are fighting to rescue what remains from the rubble.
2 Weeks of Iran War Released More Carbon Emissions Than 84 Countries in 1 Year
The damage and destruction of buildings was the top contributor, new research finds, with at least 20,000 units in Iran hit in the war. Residential buildings, hospitals, and schools have been severely damaged or completely destroyed.
Holy Sh**! Leave the Poor Guy Alone!
Poor Kilmar Abrego Garcia! First they mistakenly deport him to a foreign gulag. Then they refuse to bring him back. A DOJ attorney is fired for admitting the mistake in court. Finally, judges force the admin to bring him home. And they've been punishing him ever since.
‘I Investigated Millions of Posts From Russian Troll Factories’
A PhD candidate in Russian and Eastern European studies investigated social media posts from Russian troll factories. Here’s what he found.
The Mueller Report Found That Russia Attacked American Democracy. Here’s What You Need to Know.
The Mueller Report found Russia interfered in the 2016 election in “sweeping and systematic fashion,” documented ten episodes of potential obstruction by Trump, and explicitly stated it does not exonerate the president. Here’s what the investigation actually found — and why Trump was never charged.
Russia Planned a Fake Assassination Attempt on Orbán to Rig Hungary’s Election
A leaked Russian intelligence document reveals a plan to stage a fake assassination attempt on Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán to swing the April election — the latest in a sprawling Kremlin operation to keep its most valuable EU and NATO ally in power.
Donald Trump’s Psycho Sunday Breakdown—25th Amendment!
Our President was on another Truth Social “posting spree” we’re calling Psycho Sunday. MeidasTouch Network’s Ben Meiselas has details about what Trump was posting.
Cuba’s Power Grid Collapses Third Time This Month as U.S. Oil Blockade Squeezes Island
Cuba’s power grid collapsed for the third time in March 2026 as a U.S. oil blockade leaves 10 million people without fuel, electricity, or relief. Hospitals cancel surgeries, food rots, and Trump talks of “taking” the island.
Now We Know Why Trump Fired the Inspector General at the Social Security Administration
New revelations show that an IG report on wait times for people seeking help or services at the Social Security Administration was altered after it was submitted to the administration.
