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Electric Vehicles
EVs do not rely on diesel generators
Joe Biden
No, President Biden is not giving a Chinese company $6.6 billion to open a microchip plant in Arizona
The Biden administration is funding a Taiwanese company to open a microchip plant, its third in Arizona.
Technology
Biden isn't giving Chinese co. $6.6B to open Arizona chip plant
The Biden administration is funding a Taiwanese company to open a microchip plant, its third in Arizona.
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.
Technology
Yes, Apple warned iPhone users in 92 countries about ‘mercenary spyware attacks’
Mercenary spyware attacks allow hackers to remotely take over a phone. They are extremely rare and typically target individuals in high-profile positions.
Technology
No, the national Do Not Call Registry does not stop all unsolicited phone calls
The registry prevents unsolicited sales calls and robocalls, but doesn’t stop political, charity, debt collection or scam callers.
Scams
No, the National Do Not Call Registry does not stop all unsolicited phone calls
Unsolicited political or charity calls, surveys are still allowed if the number is on Do Not Call Registry. The list only blocks sales calls and illegal robocalls.
Travel
No, hotel key cards do not store information that can be used to steal your identity
Hotel key cards usually contain information like your room number and the length of your stay. They do not store your credit card information.
Business
Retailers Walmart and Target are not charging to use self-checkout
Posts online claim the stores are limiting self-checkout lanes to customers who pay for subscription services. Here’s what Walmart and Target told VERIFY.
Technology
Yes, Roku is forcing users to agree to new terms to continue using their TVs
Customers who wish to opt out of the new dispute resolution terms and continue using their TVs can do so via general mail, but only after initially agreeing to them.
Government
Here's what we can VERIFY about the 'TikTok ban' bill
The House bill that passed did not officially ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app nor was it focused solely on TikTok.
Social Media
No, typing @highlight into a Facebook comment won’t reveal the identity of people checking your profile
The @highlight tag notifies your friends of a post you wanted to amplify, it doesn't show who's been watching your Facebook page.
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