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Fact Check: How Exaggerated is MN GOP’s Ceaseless $9B Fraud Claim? (Spoiler: Extremely.)

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Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily briefing on essential, overlooked, and engaging news from across Minnesota.  Stay in touch Sign up for The Flyover newsletter Examining the Widely Circulated $9B Fraud Claim As midterm elections approach, expect Minnesota Republicans to lean heavily into messaging about government fraud under Democratic leadership. While financial misuse is … Read more

Fact Check Team: Is College Still Worth the Cost? There are a few key factors to consider

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WASHINGTON (TNND) — For quite some time, skyrocketing tuition costs have sparked fierce debates regarding whether pursuing higher education remains a smart financial decision. The short answer: statistical data demonstrates that a college degree still offers a solid economic payoff for the vast majority of graduates. However, that return on investment depends heavily on your … Read more

Rumors are swirling about ‘lab-grown’ eggs being sold in the US. Here’s what to know

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Claim: In August 2026, U.S. consumers could buy “lab-grown” eggs “cleared” by the Food and Drug Administration, and brands were secretly including the eggs in their products. <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Rating:</span> <a id=”main_rating” class=”rating_link_wrapper” href=”https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rating/mixture”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-mixture.png” alt=”Mixture”/> </div> </a> </div> <div id=”outer_fact_context” class=”outer_fact_check_context”> <div class=”fact_check_info_wrapper”> <span class=”fact_check_info_title”>What’s True</span> <p class=”fact_check_info_description”>Several companies … Read more

Fact Check: Are the United States and Israel merging their armed forces?

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Viral claims suggested that a specific legislative provision would essentially combine the armed forces of the United States and Israel. WASHINGTON, DC: Amid ongoing geopolitical friction in the Middle East, social media discussions recently erupted over unverified rumors that the military forces of the United States and Israel are in the process of merging. This … Read more

Is Vance right that Trump’s border policies are why Maine drug overdoses are down?

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Did Trump’s Border Policies Drive Down Maine’s Drug Overdoses? BREWER, Maine — During a recent campaign-style stop in Maine, Vice President JD Vance credited the Trump administration’s border enforcement with keeping illicit drugs out of the state and saving lives. Speaking at a defense contractor facility in Brewer, Vance pointed to falling numbers, noting that … Read more

Did Ron Johnson say seniors ‘misuse Social Security’? There’s no evidence

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C-SPAN. “Senate Budget Committee Examines Social Security Solvency.” C-SPAN.Org, C-SPAN, 25 Mar. 2026, https://www.c-span.org/program/senate-committee/senate-budget-committee-examines-social-security-solvency/676234. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026. —. “Stakeholders Testify on Medicaid and Health Care Costs.” C-SPAN.Org, C-SPAN, 4 Aug. 2026, https://www.c-span.org/program/senate-committee/stakeholders-testify-on-medicaid-and-health-care-costs/683669. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026. —. “Stakeholders Testify on Social Security Solvency.” C-SPAN.Org, C-SPAN, 5 Aug. 2026, https://www.c-span.org/program/senate-committee/stakeholders-testify-on-social-security-solvency/683716. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026. “Chairmen … Read more