Articles filed under Special Reports
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Trump didn’t close the bordersJul 20, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that President Donald Trump closed the borders to the U.S., a dolphin saved a snow leopard, sunscreen causes cancer and more.
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Facts Matter: Cloud seed not responsible for Texas floodsJul 12, 2025 2:57 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that cloud seeding caused the deadly floods in Texas.
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What’s in Bears stadium survey? Seating chart, ticket prices and ‘VIP tailgating’Jul 09, 2025 6:33 pm - The Bears are surveying season ticket holders on preferences for a new stadium, including seating, pricing and amenities.
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No evidence lone survivor of plane crash was arrestedJul 04, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims “the sole survivor of the plane crash, has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the incident.”
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Video was posted before U.S. airstrike on IranJun 29, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that a social media video shows the bombing of the Fordow complex in Iran, the Minnesota governor deleted posts about the suspect in a fatal shooting and more.
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Facts Matter: Attack helicopter not deployed for Los Angeles protestsJun 22, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that a U.S. Marine helicopter monitored protests in Los Angeles, air raid sirens were created in Britain to warn of a virus outbreak and more.
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Ad seeking paid protesters is a prankJun 15, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims an ad in Craigslist sought paid protestors for demonstrations in Los Angeles.
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Obama not involved with person supplying drugs to DiddyJun 08, 2025 7:56 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that former President Obama was linked to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ drug dealer, Barron Trump was rejected by Harvard and more.
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What’s next for Bears after legislature punts on stadium assistance?Jun 02, 2025 9:20 pm - The Bears failed to secure a long-term property tax break from the Illinois legislature that could save them millions for a proposed stadium project in Arlington Heights.
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Rolling Meadows hires consultants to prepare for potential Bears stadium next doorMay 27, 2025 9:10 pm - Rolling Meadows officials on Tuesday moved to have a seat at the table in the potential Bears stadium redevelopment, hiring firms to handle lobbying, traffic and noise issues.