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National
Yes, you can wash an American flag
Food
No, New York City isn’t ‘tracking food purchases’ or ‘imposing caps on red meat’
A New York City climate initiative does not track individual household carbon emissions or footprints, nor does it ban, restrict or limit personal beef consumption.
Money
Yes, TitleMax did send customers letters warning of a data breach
TitleMax, TitleBucks and InstaLoan suffered a data breach affecting nearly 5 million people. Here’s what you should know, including potential legal action.
Debt Ceiling
VERIFYING 6 claims about the U.S. debt ceiling and potential default
What are the consequences if the U.S. defaults on its debt? Would a default impact Social Security or SNAP payments? VERIFY answers top questions.
Business
Yes, some car insurance companies have stopped covering Hyundai, Kia models due to thefts
At least two major insurance companies are not issuing new policies in some areas for certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Here’s what drivers need to know.
Settlements
Yes, Hyundai and Kia have settled a class action lawsuit over theft losses
The proposed settlement could be valued at about $200 million and includes approximately 9 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
Coronavirus
Temporary hair loss can be caused by COVID-19
Temporary hair loss or excessive hair shedding is normal after a fever or illness, such as COVID-19. Pandemic-related stress is another possible factor.
Elections
No, Hillary Clinton didn’t endorse Ron DeSantis for president
A viral video claims to show Hillary Clinton endorsing the Florida governor during a MSNBC interview. But the video is fake.
Joe Biden
President Biden did not form the Quad coalition, as he claimed
Biden did not form the Quad coalition, as he claimed at the G7 summit. But he did facilitate the group's first in-person leaders’ summit.
AI
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence makes it hard to know what's real. Here are tips to help you spot it.
Generative artificial intelligence is AI used to create something new. The VERIFY team explains the latest about this technology so you can recognize it.
Government
No, Montana’s TikTok ban will not penalize individual app users
The law makes it illegal for TikTok to operate and prohibits downloads of the app in Montana. Apple, Google and TikTok could face penalties, not app users.
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.
Food
No, New York City isn’t ‘tracking food purchases’ or ‘imposing caps on red meat’
A New York City climate initiative does not track individual household carbon emissions or footprints, nor does it ban, restrict or limit personal beef consumption.
Money
Yes, TitleMax did send customers letters warning of a data breach
TitleMax, TitleBucks and InstaLoan suffered a data breach affecting nearly 5 million people. Here’s what you should know, including potential legal action.
Debt Ceiling
VERIFYING 6 claims about the U.S. debt ceiling and potential default
What are the consequences if the U.S. defaults on its debt? Would a default impact Social Security or SNAP payments? VERIFY answers top questions.
Business
Yes, some car insurance companies have stopped covering Hyundai, Kia models due to thefts
At least two major insurance companies are not issuing new policies in some areas for certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Here’s what drivers need to know.
Settlements
Yes, Hyundai and Kia have settled a class action lawsuit over theft losses
The proposed settlement could be valued at about $200 million and includes approximately 9 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
Coronavirus
Temporary hair loss can be caused by COVID-19
Temporary hair loss or excessive hair shedding is normal after a fever or illness, such as COVID-19. Pandemic-related stress is another possible factor.
Elections
No, Hillary Clinton didn’t endorse Ron DeSantis for president
A viral video claims to show Hillary Clinton endorsing the Florida governor during a MSNBC interview. But the video is fake.
Joe Biden
President Biden did not form the Quad coalition, as he claimed
Biden did not form the Quad coalition, as he claimed at the G7 summit. But he did facilitate the group's first in-person leaders’ summit.
AI
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence makes it hard to know what's real. Here are tips to help you spot it.
Generative artificial intelligence is AI used to create something new. The VERIFY team explains the latest about this technology so you can recognize it.
Government
No, Montana’s TikTok ban will not penalize individual app users
The law makes it illegal for TikTok to operate and prohibits downloads of the app in Montana. Apple, Google and TikTok could face penalties, not app users.
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.
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