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Rumor Democrats chugged artificial food dyes to protest RFK Jr. originated as satire
RFK Jr.’s effort to phase out artificial food dyes is not an outright ban — nor effective immediately
What to know about reports RFK Jr. is launching registry to track Americans with autism
Yes, RFK Jr. said autistic children will never pay taxes, hold a job, play baseball or write a poem
Investigating whether Trump revived a promise to end animal testing at the EPA
Video of Black female doctor denying white male patient care over his MAGA hat was staged
Meals on Wheels facing uncertain future amid HHS restructure, rumors of Musk cuts
Investigating claim 10 ‘vaccinated’ nurses at Massachusetts hospital were diagnosed with brain tumors ‘simultaneously’
No, RFK Jr. didn’t claim cod liver oil could reverse stock market crash
Investigating rumor that Musk is shutting down Meals on Wheels program for older Americans
RFK Jr. has suggested vaccines caused 1918 Spanish flu pandemic at least twice
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