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VERIFYING the authenticity of a viral firework injury X-ray meme that circulates each 4th of July
Holiday
Yes, the post office will be closed on Juneteenth
Post offices across the country will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the federal Juneteenth holiday.
Holiday
Yes, Juneteenth is a federal holiday
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. We VERIFY how it became a federal holiday.
Holiday
Pennsylvania is the only state that recognizes Flag Day as a legal holiday
Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States on June 14, 1777.
Travel
Yes, Florida’s DOT decided bridges will only display red, white and blue lights this summer
In past years, Florida’s bridges were lit up in rainbow colors for Pride Month. But from Memorial Day to Labor Day this year, they’ll only display patriotic colors.
Holiday
Yes, Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day
The holiday originated with tributes for soldiers who died in the Civil War.
National
VERIFYING why AANHPI Heritage Month is celebrated in May
AANHPI Heritage Month shines a spotlight on the culture, history and achievements of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.
Holiday
Biden didn’t turn Easter into Transgender Day of Visibility
Transgender Day of Visibility has been celebrated annually on March 31 since 2009. Easter’s date changes every year; this year it was also on March 31.
Joe Biden
No, Biden did not declare Easter Sunday is now Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31 has been recognized as International Transgender Day of Visibility since 2009. The fact that Easter occurred on the same day this year was coincidental.
Holiday
Fact-checking 4 St. Patrick’s Day claims
Blue, not green, was the first color associated with St. Patrick’s Day — and Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was not originally from the country.
Scams
Watch out for these romance scam red flags
Romance scammers often create fake profiles on dating sites, apps and social media to trick people into sending them money after gaining their affection and trust.
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Yes, you can bring homemade holiday foods on a plane
If you are traveling with food items, here is what the TSA says you can bring in a carry-on and what needs to be in a checked bag.
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