A story widely reported by right-wing news outlets last week has been revealed to be false. The story, which originated with the New York Post, claimed homeless veterans were removed from a hotel to make way for migrants. It has now been revealed that the story was fabricated by Sharon Toney-Finch, the founder of a local nonprofit. The false story had been widely shared, but has now been debunked, and it appears to have been done in an attempt to discredit the Biden administration.
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Michael J. Fox, star of "Back to the Future", has been living with Parkinson's disease since 1991. In an interview with Variety, he discussed the physical injuries he has suffered as a result of the disorder, and his efforts to manage it and enjoy life. He has also become an advocate for Parkinson's research and awareness, founding the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in 2000, which has raised over $800 million.
Jamie Foxx has been out of the hospital for weeks after being hospitalized for an unspecified medical emergency last month. His daughter Corinne Foxx debunked reports that his condition had worsened, saying he was playing pickleball the day before. Foxx's representative said his family had come to the hospital due to the seriousness of his condition, but Corinne's update suggests he is recovering well.
Controversial TV anchor Tucker Carlson has announced his return to the public eye with a new show on Twitter, claiming the Elon Musk-owned social media platform is one of the few that supports free speech. The move follows Fox's agreement to pay nearly $800 million to Dominion Voting Systems and Don Lemon's firing from CNN, with whom Carlson had a long-running feud. It remains to be seen how Carlson's show will fare on Twitter, but it is sure to be closely watched by those who have followed his career.
Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host, was reportedly worried that Donald Trump's election denialism and false rhetoric would trap him at Fox News for the rest of his career. Texts obtained by The Daily Beast suggest that Carlson was aware of the potential consequences of Trump's actions, and that he was not a fan of the former president. His firing from Fox News last month is still unclear, but the texts provide insight into his private opinion of Trump.
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson was revealed to have sent an inflammatory, racist text message about a video showing a group of "Trump guys" attacking "an Antifa kid." This sparked an internal "crisis" at Fox News, leading to the company settling the defamation case and ultimately firing Carlson. The incident has raised questions about the role of racism in the media, and whether or not networks should be held accountable for the views of their hosts.
Geraldo Rivera has become one of the first Fox News personalities to criticize Tucker Carlson following his abrupt departure from the network this week, citing his "perverse January 6 conspiracy theory" as "bullshit". The exact reason for Carlson's departure remains unclear, although offensive private messages may have played a part. Rivera's criticism is a reminder of the controversy surrounding Carlson's peddling of false information, and it remains to be seen how other Fox News personalities will respond.
Key takeaways: Tucker Carlson was let go from Fox News last Friday due to conflicts with management. The Wall Street Journal reported that Carlson had…