The biggest fake images of 2024
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 Are you contagious? Check when you’re most likely to spread illnesses CBS News · Sara Moniuszko How long are COVID-19, the flu and other illnesses contagious?  |
 What is Boxing Day? What to know about traditions and origins USA TODAY · Mary Walrath-Holdridge Observed in Britain, Canada, and beyond, the celebration is believed to have originated in Victorian times.  2024: Year In Forgotten Stories flipboard.com · Year in Review While the election dominated the news cycle this year, many significant stories often went unnoticed.  Want government money for a heat pump? Time might be running out NPR · Julia Simon The 2022 climate legislation introduced new federal tax incentives of up to $2,000 for heat pump equipment and installation costs. |
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 These 4 Americans moved abroad — and don’t plan on coming back anytime soon CNBC · Kamaron McNair With its high cost of living and political tensions, there are numerous reasons Americans seek a different lifestyle in another country.  The 16 most outrageous things TSA intercepted this year fodors.com · Apeksha Bhateja Passengers attempted to sneak past with grenades, stun guns, and bullets, among other things.  The little-known meaning of the word Hanukkah Haaretz · Shoshana Kordova It’s not just Americans who have trouble pronouncing the name of this winter holiday. Israelis get it wrong too.  Historical mysteries solved by science in 2024 CNN · Ashley Strickland This year, scientists were able to pull back the curtain on mysteries surrounding figures across history.  It’s been 40 years since the first ever house track, and its legacy lives ‘On and On’ mixmag.net · Meena Sears 2024 marks 40 years since the release of Jesse Saunders’ seminal track.  15 of the biggest fake images that went viral in 2024 Gizmodo · Matt Novak From smoking at McDonald’s to AI Tom Cruise, 2024 was a busy year for viral hoaxes. |
