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Electric Vehicles
EVs do not rely on diesel generators
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.
Electric Vehicles
No, diesel generators for charging electric vehicles aren't popping up everywhere
A viral post claiming diesel generators for EVs are “popping up everywhere” is false. The EV charging network doesn't rely on diesel or gas generators at all.
Government
Would a former president get Secret Service protection in prison? What we can VERIFY
Many readers asked if former President Trump would get Secret Service protection if he’s convicted of a crime and goes to prison. Here’s why the answer is unclear.
Environment
No, this isn’t the first time since 1803 that two broods of cicadas emerged at once
Two broods of cicadas emerge together every five or six years on average, contrary to online posts claiming this hasn’t happened in 221 years.
Donald Trump
No, a New York judge didn’t bar Donald Trump from going to Barron Trump's graduation
The judge presiding over Trump’s hush money trial said it’s too early to decide if the former president would be allowed to attend Barron Trump’s May 17 graduation.
Israel-Hamas War
Claims that hostages held by Hamas haven't been visited by the Red Cross need context
The Red Cross has not been granted access to visit the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. Here’s what we can VERIFY about the organization’s role in the conflict.
Donald Trump
No, all courts do not have the same camera policy
Federal and state courts have different rules for cameras during trials. That’s why Trump’s hush money trial isn’t being televised in New York.
Taxes
No, credit card cash-back rewards are not taxable
With Tax Day fast approaching, VERIFY reader Larry wanted to know if credit card cash-back rewards are taxable. Here’s why they are not.
Economy
Viral post listing store closures in blue states is misleading
A post claims Walmart, Target, Starbucks, Lowes and other brands have been closing stores because of the economy. VERIFY fact-checks the numbers.
Business
Viral post listing store closures in blue states is misleading
A viral post claims 25 national chains closed stores due to the economy. We VERIFY what’s accurate, what’s outdated and what’s false.
VERIFY This
VERIFY This | Bird flu affecting eggs, other bridges damaged & Satanic happy meals?
In this week's episode, we verify if more bridges were damaged on the same day as the one in Baltimore and if it's safe to eat eggs during the bird flu outbreak.
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