American Friendship Trends

A comprehensive study finds that Americans have multiple close friendships, challenges the belief of increasing social isolation. Face-to-face meetings remain common despite technology. Long-distance friendships are prevalent. Many desire deeper connections. COVID-19 had mixed impacts on friendships.

Debunking False Claims About Judge in Trump's Criminal Case

Social media posts circulating false claims about the judge who presided over former President Donald Trump's criminal case in New York have been debunked. Claims regarding the judge's wife and daughter's connections to Democrats are inaccurate and misleading.

Gavin Newsom's baseball career claims challenged

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been challenged on his claim of playing baseball at Santa Clara University, with evidence showing he only participated in fall tryouts and left before the regular season began. His admission to the university was reportedly boosted by connections of his father, a judge and financial adviser to the wealthy Getty family.