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Food
No, McDonald’s ice cream does not contain xylitol, a sugar substitute dangerous to dogs
Technology
No, Google won’t delete YouTube videos from inactive accounts
Google announced it would begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years. But accounts with YouTube videos will not be included.
Technology
Despite speculation, Google won't be deleting YouTube videos from inactive accounts
Google announced it would begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years. But accounts with YouTube videos will not be included.
Extreme Weather
FEMA does not use the Waffle House Index in an official capacity
During extreme weather, some people rely on whether Waffle House is open to determine the severity of the storm. But it’s not an official government measurement.
Scams
No, Facebook ads for bathroom remodel grants are not legit
Common online ads seem to promise discounted or free home repairs, but don’t lead to legitimate offers. We VERIFIED what to look out for.
Education
Several books have been banned in Florida, despite Ron DeSantis' claim that there have been no bans
In Florida, there are no statewide bans on books. But, school districts can make their own rules. During the 2022 school year, 566 books were banned in the state.
Social Media
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
A viral tweet claims Chick-fil-A “just hired” a vice president of DE&I, leading to backlash and calls for a boycott. Here’s how we VERIFIED that’s false.
Social Justice
Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. did call for a national boycott of Alabama in 1965
After the NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida, Sen. Ted Cruz said MLK would be “ashamed.” But King organized a similar boycott in 1965.
Social Media
No, Montana’s TikTok ban will not penalize individual app users
Montana has become the first state to ban TikTok. Mobile app stores and TikTok could face penalties each time a user downloads or accesses the app.
Social Media
No, a viral photo does not show an explosion near the Pentagon
Here’s how we VERIFIED that an image claiming to show an explosion near the Pentagon complex in Virginia is fake.
Immigration
Veterans not kicked out of New York hotels for migrants
News reports claimed multiple homeless veterans were evicted from hotels in New York state due to an asylum seeker program. But that didn’t happen.
AI
No, Ryan Reynolds did not endorse Tesla in a viral video
Social media influencer “Meet Kevin” created a fake Tesla ad using an AI-generated Ryan Reynolds.
Technology
No, Google won’t delete YouTube videos from inactive accounts
Google announced it would begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years. But accounts with YouTube videos will not be included.
Technology
Despite speculation, Google won't be deleting YouTube videos from inactive accounts
Google announced it would begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years. But accounts with YouTube videos will not be included.
Extreme Weather
FEMA does not use the Waffle House Index in an official capacity
During extreme weather, some people rely on whether Waffle House is open to determine the severity of the storm. But it’s not an official government measurement.
Scams
No, Facebook ads for bathroom remodel grants are not legit
Common online ads seem to promise discounted or free home repairs, but don’t lead to legitimate offers. We VERIFIED what to look out for.
Education
Several books have been banned in Florida, despite Ron DeSantis' claim that there have been no bans
In Florida, there are no statewide bans on books. But, school districts can make their own rules. During the 2022 school year, 566 books were banned in the state.
Social Media
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
A viral tweet claims Chick-fil-A “just hired” a vice president of DE&I, leading to backlash and calls for a boycott. Here’s how we VERIFIED that’s false.
Social Justice
Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. did call for a national boycott of Alabama in 1965
After the NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida, Sen. Ted Cruz said MLK would be “ashamed.” But King organized a similar boycott in 1965.
Social Media
No, Montana’s TikTok ban will not penalize individual app users
Montana has become the first state to ban TikTok. Mobile app stores and TikTok could face penalties each time a user downloads or accesses the app.
Social Media
No, a viral photo does not show an explosion near the Pentagon
Here’s how we VERIFIED that an image claiming to show an explosion near the Pentagon complex in Virginia is fake.
Immigration
Veterans not kicked out of New York hotels for migrants
News reports claimed multiple homeless veterans were evicted from hotels in New York state due to an asylum seeker program. But that didn’t happen.
AI
No, Ryan Reynolds did not endorse Tesla in a viral video
Social media influencer “Meet Kevin” created a fake Tesla ad using an AI-generated Ryan Reynolds.
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