Today: That alleged Mark Wahlberg tweet, Trump’s rumored pardon of Ghislaine Maxwell, and addressing claims surrounding anesthesia and vaccines

Did Mark Wahlberg Tweet ‘Sometimes God Slows You Down’?

While it’s possible that Wahlberg might agree with the quote’s message, we were unable to find any record of him ever saying, posting, or tweeting these words.

Jordan Liles reports.

Fact Checks and Original Reporting

Copypasta Falsely Claims Anesthesia May Kill Those Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Anesthesia was rumored to pose “a great hazard” and may cause a fully vaccinated person to “die immediately.” Read Story.

’15 Mega Mansions’ Ad Fails to Reveal Info About Its Photo

The answer: It shows the abandoned "Manor AG Eliseev" in Belogorka, Russia. Read Story.

No, Fox News Did Not Say Trump Vowed To Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell in 2024

Left-wing critics of the former president enthusiastically shared weakly-sourced claims in light of Maxwell's conviction, in December 2021. Read Story.

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FBI Still Hunting Jan. 6 Suspects, Pipe Bomber a Year Later

The suspect placed two explosives outside the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees.

CDC Posts Rationale for Shorter Isolation, Quarantine

The agency announced the changes last week, halving the isolation time for Americans who catch the coronavirus and have no symptoms or only brief illnesses.