If there were an Olympic medal for shutting down conservative nonsense, Nicky Doll would have a gold by now. The Drag Race France host spent much of her weekend responding to religious conservatives who were incensed that a tableau of drag queens, including Doll herself, participated in an opening ceremony moment at the Paris Olympics that critics said resembled Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous painting “The Last Supper.” The moment drew the ire of right-wing politicians and public figures worldwide, including the French Conference of Catholic Bishops, which called the moment a “derision and mockery of Christianity” in a statement to Reuters.

French Drag Queen Nicky Doll Responds to Olympics Backlash: "We Ain’t Going Nowhere”

A post shared on Facebook claims basketball star LeBron James was “instantly rejected” from being the flag bearer at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The claim originates from a satirical website. James has been confirmed to be a flag bearer for Team USA by multiple news outlets. Fact Check:

FACT CHECK: Was LeBron James Rejected From Being Flag Bearer At The 2024 Paris Olympics?

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Prince William and Kate Middleton are often recognized as a power couple, but before saying "I do" in 2011, the university sweethearts split briefly in 2007. According to Robert Jobson, William "unexpectedly canceled plans to attend a New Year gathering in Dundee, arranged by the Middletons.""She sensed something was wrong," Jobson continued, referring to Kate. "It certainly wasn't helping that newspapers were confidently predicting a royal engagement. Soon afterward, seemingly out of the blue, William – now a 2nd Lieutenant in the Blues and Royals – telephoned her to suggest that they split up."The lovebirds first met in 2001, and...

'I'm Free': Prince William Celebrated Dumping Kate Middleton Over the Phone During Early Stages of Their Romance

Popular influencer Aanvi Kamdar has died at just 27 after falling 300 feet into a gorge while filming a video for Instagram at a waterfall in India. Known for her travel content, Kamdar was visiting the Kumbhe waterfall – about 80 miles from Mumbai – with a group of friends. The beloved content creator was filming an Instagram reel near the edge when she lost her footing and suffered a fatal fall on Tuesday, July 16, local police confirmed, according to The Economic Times.

Popular Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Dead at 27 After Falling into Gorge While Filming Instagram Video

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According to the Times, one of the swimmers, Tang Muhan, is on China's team at the 2024 Paris Olympics and expected to compete Thursday.

More Chinese swimmers secretly tested positive, blamed hamburgers: Report

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Aanvi Kamdar fell 300 feet into a gorge at a waterfall in India.

Travel Influencer, 27, Dies Tragically While Filming Instagram Video

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

A post shared on social media purports that President Joe Biden’s physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor was arrested by the military. The claim stems from a satirical outlet. Vice President Kamala Harris received the endorsement of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, which she thanked them for, CNN reported. The Obamas released a video to announce their support and said “she gives us all reason to hope,” according to the outlet.

FACT CHECK: Was Joe Biden’s Doctor Arrested By The Military?

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Butler, PA

An image shared on Threads purports to show 2024 Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump’s ear intact following the shooting at his July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. View on Threads. Verdict: False. The claim is false. The image, which was originally uploaded to Getty Images, shows...

FACT CHECK: Image Of Trump’s Ear Intact Predates Rally Shooting

Here are five of the most expected movie twists that deprived these narratives of some much-needed payoff.

VIDEO: 5 Movie Twists Everyone Saw Coming

A post shared on social media purports that Netflix stock dropped 40% after the co-founder donated to Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. The claim stems from a satirical news outlet. Fact Check:. The FBI confirmed a bullet struck former President Donald Trump during the attempted assassination, The Associated...

FACT CHECK: Did Netflix Stock Drop 40% After Donating To Kamala Harris?

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Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

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Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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Netflix's Top 5 Movies Today (Saturday, July 27, 2024)

A viral post shared on Facebook claims former U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was arrested by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID). The claim is false and originally stems from a July 23 article published on the satire site “Real Raw News.” A spokesperson for the U.S. Army CID denied the claim’s validity in an email to Check Your Fact.

FACT CHECK: Was Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Arrested?

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Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The Basketball Tournament has unveiled a hype video for tonight’s game between La Familia (Kentucky) and The Ville (Louisville). The game is being billed as the biggest game in TBT history with more than 12,000 fans expected in Freedom Hall. Check it out:. HYPE VIDEO FOR THE BIGGEST GAME...

WATCH: Hype video for “the biggest game in TBT history”

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FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show Christians Protesting Opening Ceremony Of The Olympics?

A post shared on social media purportedly shows a video of Christians gathering in Paris to protest the recent controversial opening ceremony at the Olympics. Drag...

FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show Christians Protesting Opening Ceremony Of The Olympics?

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