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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week 12/08/2023 10:01am • A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: ___ The NCAA is not taking medals away from transgend Bloodshed, fear, hunger, desperation: Palestinians try to survive war's new chapter in southern Gaza 12/08/2023 01:47am • RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The roads are so ravaged that the dead and wounded arrive by donkey cart. Desperate relatives rush bloodied and dust-covered people, many of them children, to the hospital. Naseem Hassan, a 48-year-old Palestinian medic in the Gaza Strip's southern town of Khan Younis, sai USC's Bronny James returns to full-contact practice for 1st time since cardiac arrest 12/08/2023 01:02am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James returned to full-contact basketball practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest in July, paving the way for the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James to make his college debut with Southern California. “He's excited,” USC co FTC warns social media giveaways may be fake 12/07/2023 09:30pm • It's the holiday season and if you're shopping on social media, be careful with giveaways claiming you'll win a prize. The Federal Trade Commission says it's likely a scam and many people are becoming victims. One in four people who reported losing money to fraud since 2021 said it started when a Cowboys have done their part since losing to Eagles. Now it's back to high stakes in the rematch 12/07/2023 08:18pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have done everything they were supposed to by winning four lower-stakes games since losing to Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. The rematch Sunday night is for first place in the NFC East, which carries the guarantee of starting th Jags employee charged with stealing $22M gambled away 99% of funds, plans guilty plea, lawyer says 12/07/2023 07:28pm • JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A former Jacksonville Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million from the franchise has a gambling addiction and plans to plead guilty to resolve federal charges against him, his attorney said Thursday. Attorney Alex King of First Coast Criminal D How Many Bank Accounts Should I Have? 12/07/2023 07:00pm • The ideal number of bank accounts depends on your financial habits and needs. You might be happy with just two accounts -- checking and savings -- or you may want multiple accounts to separate business and personal expenses, share a bank account with a partner or maintain separate accounts for vario Christmas Tree Prices Are Through the Roof: Here Are 7 Alternatives 12/07/2023 07:00pm • If you plan on buying a Christmas tree in 2023, get ready for a hefty price tag. According to a 2023 Real Christmas Tree Board survey, most growers say their costs have increased by up to 10% this year, and a quarter said they would likely raise their wholesale price between 5% and 15%. "The U.S. is Secrets to Staying Fit During the Holidays 12/07/2023 07:00pm • Holidays can undo healthy habits.The holidays can be a difficult time to stay on track with your fitness goals. From now until New Year's Day, your schedule will likely be filled with family obligations, traveling and festive outings with all sorts of tempting treats.1. Keep moving.Lance Dalleck, a 6 Holiday Front Porch Decor Ideas 12/07/2023 07:00pm • Many homeowners are on the lookout for creative and affordable ways to make their front porches a festive haven. Lights, while popular, are just one way to spread seasonal cheer. Whether you want a classic, timeless holiday look or prefer a more modern seasonal vibe, these ideas will help you make y What's the Cheapest Way to Travel for the Holidays in 2023? 12/07/2023 07:00pm • Are you looking for the cheapest way to travel during the upcoming holiday season? After two years of elevated costs and high interest rates, many Americans are pinching pennies. But that doesn't mean you have to stay home. Here are five ways to keep your travel costs down. 1. Comparison ShopBefore Dolphins need to beat Titans so they can focus on longer-term goal of division title 12/07/2023 06:34pm • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Coach Mike McDaniel's Miami Dolphins have done a lot of winning this season: They're 9-3 for the first time in 22 years and are tied for the best record in the AFC. They've outscored opponents 384-266 with an offense that leads the NFL in passing, yards per play, yards p Kentucky governor says state-run disaster relief funds can serve as model for getting aid to victims 12/07/2023 05:28pm • State-run disaster relief funds that funneled millions in charitable donations to tornado- and flood-stricken Kentucky can serve as models for quickly getting aid to storm victims, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday in response to an auditor's review of the programs. The Democratic governor portrayed t Eagles visit Cowboys with NFC East lead, Dallas' 14-game home winning streak on the line 12/07/2023 05:13pm • PHILADELPHIA (10-2) at DALLAS (9-3) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BETTING LINE: Cowboys by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Eagles 8-3-1; Cowboys 8-4. SERIES RECORD: Cowboys lead 73-56. LAST MEETING: Eagles beat Cowboys 28-23 on Nov. 5 in Philadelphia. LAST WEEK: Eagles lost US touts new era of collaboration with Native American tribes to manage public lands and water 12/07/2023 03:41pm • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. government is entering a new era of collaboration with Native American and Alaska Native leaders in managing public lands and other resources, with top federal officials saying that incorporating more Indigenous knowledge into decision-making can help spur conserv