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Not Real News: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts.
Flu Is On The Rise While RSV Infections May Be Peaking, US Health Officials Say
Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday.
Who Is Still Getting HIV in America? Medication Is Only Half the Fight
As the globe marks World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, it's crucial to both acknowledge the significant strides made in the global battle against HIV and recognize the persistent challenges that remain.
Entertainment Consultant Killed by Woman who Stalked his Film Director Friend, Prosecutors Say
A high-profile entertainment marketing consultant was targeted by a woman who had been stalking and threatening a film director friend of his before she fatally shot him after her forcing her way inside his Los Angeles home.
House Expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's just the Sixth Expulsion in the Chamber's History
The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a critical ethics report on his conduct that accused him of converting campaign donations for his own use.
GOP Rep. George Santos Refuses to Resign and Warns his Expulsion from Congress would Set a Precedent
In his closing arguments for remaining a member of the House, a defiant Rep. George Santos depicted himself as a victim of a smear campaign by some of his colleagues and made clear that he would not resign before a vote Friday on whether he should be expe
For a Male Sexual Assault Survivor, Justice Won in Court Does Not Equal Healing
When Sam Schultz was sexually assaulted, it felt like a part of them died. It took eight years and the burgeoning #MeToo movement to spur them to go public and make a police report, and an additional five years for their attackers to plead guilty.
First Lady Casey DeSantis Should Parse Her Words More Carefully. Literally
Perhaps the wife of Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis should choose her words more carefully. Literally.
Russia's Supreme Court Effectively Outlaws LGBTQ+ Activism in a Landmark Ruling
Russia's Supreme Court on Thursday effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country.
Elton John Addresses Britain's Parliament, Urging Lawmakers to do More to Fight HIV/AIDS
Elton John has urged British lawmakers to do more to fight HIV and AIDS, saying the U.K. can be the first country in the world "to defeat this awful virus."
Feminist Website Jezebel will be Relaunched by Paste Magazine Less than a Month after Shutting Down
The irreverent feminist website Jezebel is making a comeback less than a month after it was shut down.
Remember, Test, and Take Action says Harold J. Phillips, Director of the WH Office of National AIDS Policy in World AIDS Day Message
In a recent video, Harold J. Phillips, MRP, Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy, shares why we should pause and reflect on the importance of World AIDS Day.
Study Says the US is Ill-prepared to Ensure Housing for the Growing Number of Older People
The United States is ill-prepared to house and care for the growing number of older people, concludes a new report being released Thursday by Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Feminist Website Jezebel Will be Relaunched by Paste Magazine Less than a Month after Shutting Down
The irreverent feminist website Jezebel is making a comeback less than a month after it was shut down.
GivingTuesday Donations Flat this Year; 10% Fewer People Participated
Nonprofit organization GivingTuesday estimates that donors gave $3.1 billion this year on what has become one of the most important fundraising days of the year — the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
South African Company to Start Making Feminine Health Product that Protect Against HIV
A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV, which AIDS experts say should eventually make them cheaper and more readily available.
Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford, Dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100.
Watch: A Giant George Santos Balloon Flies in Anticipation of Him Floating Away from Relevancy
Protestors are for the embattled New York Republican congressperson to be voted out of his post.
Opponents Want Judge to Declare Montana Drag Reading Ban Unconstitutional without Requiring a Trial
A group of people, organizations and businesses opposed to a law that restricts drag performances and bans drag reading events at public schools and libraries asked a federal judge to declare Montana's law unconstitutional without requiring a trial.
Elton John to Address Britain's Parliament in an Event Marking World AIDS Day
Elton John is to address Britain's Parliament on Wednesday on his work fighting HIV at an event to mark World AIDS Day.