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gossip...otherwise know as the news
authors who write history books use the news as a primary source.
history books lie.

Yes, it could be classified as gossip, however it is the kind of gossip that if it is not done then alot of people could die. Therefore I feel that the information should be filed under speculation.

It is just a news article without any reputable source, therefore let's just use the modern terminology and call it fake news.