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Travel
Yes, speed cameras reduce fatal or injury crashes
Health
Yes, you should wait about 30 minutes to brush your teeth after consuming acidic foods or drinks
Brushing too soon after eating or drinking something acidic can do more harm than good to your teeth.
Elections
No, Arizona isn’t banning electronic voting machines for the 2024 presidential election
“This is just a resolution which carries no weight in law. It will needlessly confuse a lot of people who will erroneously believe that it is fact,” a lawmaker said.
Immigration
No, asylum seekers aren’t required to receive routine vaccinations at the U.S. border
Asylum seekers do not receive vaccinations against diseases like polio, smallpox or chickenpox when they arrive at the U.S. border.
Donald Trump
No, Trump Bucks aren’t legal currency
Some companies are selling memorabilia called Trump Bucks, which are novelty bills, checks or cards with Trump’s likeness. They can’t be used as actual currency.
Science
Yes, New York City is sinking
Both natural and human-caused processes contribute to sinking land, which is happening not just in NYC but across the East Coast and in cities around the world.
Business
No, current State Farm homeowners insurance customers in California won’t lose coverage
State Farm announced it is no longer writing new homeowners insurance policies in California. But the decision doesn’t impact current policyholders.
Food
No, McDonald’s ice cream does not contain xylitol, a sugar substitute dangerous to dogs
Ice cream “pup cups” are a popular dog treat. But some online posts warn McDonald’s ice cream has an ingredient toxic to dogs. That’s false.
Business
No, Amazon is not adding a $1 fee for all returns
Amazon only added a $1 return fee if you drop off your item at certain stores. It won’t apply to every return.
Student Loans
Yes, the debt ceiling deal requires student loan payments to restart
Several VERIFY readers asked what the debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
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.
Health
Yes, the CDC makes unsolicited phone calls
After receiving two calls from a number claiming to be with the CDC, Linda asked if she was being scammed. Here’s how we VERIFIED that the calls were legit.
Health
Yes, you should wait about 30 minutes to brush your teeth after consuming acidic foods or drinks
Brushing too soon after eating or drinking something acidic can do more harm than good to your teeth.
Elections
No, Arizona isn’t banning electronic voting machines for the 2024 presidential election
“This is just a resolution which carries no weight in law. It will needlessly confuse a lot of people who will erroneously believe that it is fact,” a lawmaker said.
Immigration
No, asylum seekers aren’t required to receive routine vaccinations at the U.S. border
Asylum seekers do not receive vaccinations against diseases like polio, smallpox or chickenpox when they arrive at the U.S. border.
Donald Trump
No, Trump Bucks aren’t legal currency
Some companies are selling memorabilia called Trump Bucks, which are novelty bills, checks or cards with Trump’s likeness. They can’t be used as actual currency.
Science
Yes, New York City is sinking
Both natural and human-caused processes contribute to sinking land, which is happening not just in NYC but across the East Coast and in cities around the world.
Business
No, current State Farm homeowners insurance customers in California won’t lose coverage
State Farm announced it is no longer writing new homeowners insurance policies in California. But the decision doesn’t impact current policyholders.
Food
No, McDonald’s ice cream does not contain xylitol, a sugar substitute dangerous to dogs
Ice cream “pup cups” are a popular dog treat. But some online posts warn McDonald’s ice cream has an ingredient toxic to dogs. That’s false.
Business
No, Amazon is not adding a $1 fee for all returns
Amazon only added a $1 return fee if you drop off your item at certain stores. It won’t apply to every return.
Student Loans
Yes, the debt ceiling deal requires student loan payments to restart
Several VERIFY readers asked what the debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
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.
Health
Yes, the CDC makes unsolicited phone calls
After receiving two calls from a number claiming to be with the CDC, Linda asked if she was being scammed. Here’s how we VERIFIED that the calls were legit.
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