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Yes, South Korea’s debt crisis as depicted in Squid Game is real and contributes to a high suicide rate

“Economic hardship” is the top reason South Korean people contemplate suicide.
Social Media

Neither the Anti-Defamation League nor Facebook classifies 'let's go Brandon' as hate speech

The ADL said it’s not uncommon for fake images to circulate online claiming a phrase has landed on their list of hate symbols.

Business

No, shipping backlog at California ports is not caused by California trucking regulations

Increased volume moving through the ports has overwhelmed the supply chain across the board.
Social Media

No, you shouldn’t update your voicemail when lost or stranded

A call to 911 or a text message to family is more likely to get through a weak signal and use less phone battery than a voicemail would.
Government

No, President Biden can’t fire the US postmaster general

Federal law says only the Postal Service’s board of governors can appoint or remove the postmaster general.

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VERIFY

Yes, South Korea’s debt crisis as depicted in Squid Game is real and contributes to a high suicide rate

Neither the Anti-Defamation League nor Facebook classifies 'let's go Brandon' as hate speech

No, shipping backlog at California ports is not caused by California trucking regulations

No, you shouldn’t update your voicemail when lost or stranded

No, President Biden can’t fire the US postmaster general

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