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Health
Cough CPR trick does not help or prevent heart attack
Scams
Texts about outstanding toll balances are scams
Toll companies say they do not send personal account information to customers via text.
Technology
TikTok ban bill signed into law: What we can VERIFY
President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion foreign aid package into law that includes a provision that would force TikTok to be sold or banned in the United States.
Social Media
VERIFYING what the TikTok ban legislation could mean for you
When does the ban start? Can you still use TikTok after it takes effect?
Travel
Skiplagging may save you money on air travel, but it comes with risks
While it is legal to buy a plane ticket and use its layover as your final destination, airlines can punish you for it.
Environment
No, the pink moon does not look pink
The “pink moon” doesn’t actually look pink. It’s the nickname of the full moon that occurs every April and is named after a pink springtime flower.
Travel
No, this viral video showing Ford vehicle ‘safety tests’ isn’t real
A viral video clip appearing to show rear-end crash tests conducted on various Ford vehicle models is actually CGI. We go step-by-step to show you how to VERIFY.
National
Hawaii is outside the boundaries of NATO's boundaries, but it's still likely to be protected
Hawaii is technically outside of the geographical boundaries set by NATO’s treaty. But that doesn’t mean other countries wouldn’t respond to an attack on the state.
World
No, this video doesn’t show a retaliatory strike from Israel on Iran
A video showing various scenes of destruction wasn’t taken during a recent attack on Iran. It’s a compilation of videos posted online before the April 19 strike.
Food
Cicadas are edible for people and pets
Fearless foodies, listen up: Cicadas are indeed edible, and there are recipes available online. Now whether or not you decide to indulge is up to you.
Environment
Viral video of camels being swept away is not from Dubai flooding
The viral video of camels is real but is not recent. It has been circulating since at least 2018.
National
No, photo doesn’t show Marines at a Trump campaign fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago
The Marines photographed at Mar-a-Lago were there to support a charity seeking to reduce veteran suicides. Former President Trump was not in attendance.
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