BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Celebrating John Sullivan who developed the Nilgiris

The credit for discovering and developing the Nilgiris goes to the British in general and John Sullivan in particular.

The Hindu · May 16, 2023

Descendants of John Sullivan, founder of Udhagamandalam, to take part in Nilgiris bicentenary celebrations

Oriel Sullivan and Jocelyn Mary Smith will arrive in Udhagamandalam on May 18; several generations of their ancestors served in the colonial government in T.N. and were responsible for a number of development measures

The Hindu · May 15, 2023

Moscow Accuses US of Preparing 'Toxic Chemicals' Provocation in Ukraine

The United States is planning a provocation in Ukraine using toxic chemicals, the Russian defense ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry cited former US ambassador to Russia John Sullivan as saying that "Russian troops plan to use chemical weapons in the special military operation area." "We regard this information as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2023

People are dying from fake weed, just as the push is on in Florida to legalize recreational marijuana

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Outside the grocery store, farmer’s market and outdoor festivals, solicitors carry clipboards and urge Floridians to sign their petitions.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

Biden’s test: Sustaining unity as Ukraine war enters Year 2

A year ago, President Joe Biden braced for the worst as Russia massed troops in preparation to invade Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Only Fools and Horses star Patrick Murray wants to revive sitcom after recent cancer op

Patrick Murray - who is best known for having played the character Mickey Pearce on Only Fools and Horses - is interested in reuniting with his former co-stars for a revival of the beloved BBC sitcom

Daily Mirror · Jan 15, 2023

Only Fools and Horses star John Challis has entertaining nod to show on his grave

John Challis' headstone has been unveiled by his widow Carol, featuring a subtle nod to a rather amusing reference made in the world-famous comedy

Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022

Stoneman Douglas evacuates one building after ‘suspicious white substance’ found in envelope

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School evacuated one of its buildings and placed the rest of the campus under a lockdown Friday after an envelope containing a “suspicious substance” was received in the front office, officials say.

Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022

No no no! Santa in short supply this year

Veteran Santas say they’re busier than ever, thanks to post-COVID-19 celebrations, nostalgia and a need for escapism.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2022