Authentically the finest of America: Viral lifeguard rescue generates immense admiration and a White House recognition
A large wave, about 10 feet high, crashed onto Sea Bright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California, on Saturday. It swept a young boy into the ocean, prompting a heroic rescue by a 16-year-old lifeguard named Ryder Williams. His quick actions garnered him an invitation to the White House shortly afterward. The dramatic rescue was […]
FACT CHECK: Viral Instagram Image Does Not Authentically Show Fire Damage In Los Angeles
virus image shared on Instagram It claims to be displaying a Lamborghini that was in the midst of damage caused by recent fires in Los Angeles. Verdict: False This image is not real but a three-dimensional (3D) rendering and was originally shared on Instagram on January 9th. The social media user who shared the image […]
‘Squid Game’ Creator Says He Couldn’t ‘Authentically’ Cast a Trans Actor Because South Korea Is Too Bigoted
2021 Korean dystopian drama squid game ' has become a global hit, and as it prepares for season two, the show's creators are introducing a transgender character in the hopes of further empathizing with their country's LGTBQ community. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has already caused controversy by casting Park Sung-hoon, an actor with no gender […]