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Donald Trump
No, these photos don’t show Donald Trump being arrested
Social Media
Social media impersonation illegal in some states
Twitter's verification for public figures starts winding down April 1, sparking imposter concerns from some celebrities. The laws do not apply to parody accounts.
Technology
Senate bill backed by Biden could ban TikTok
Despite repeated attempts, TikTok has never been fully banned in the United States. The RESTRICT Act could, theoretically, change that.
Olympics
The Olympics runs video game competitions, but it’s not an official sport at the Summer Games
The Olympics are running a series of esports competitions this year. These competitions will not be a part of the 2024 Olympics.
Technology
Yes, a bill in Congress could result in a TikTok ban in the U.S.
How a national TikTok ban would work is unclear, and several things would have to happen before it could become a reality.
Health
No, sitting too close to the TV won’t damage your eyes
Contrary to popular belief, there’s no evidence to suggest that sitting too close to the TV causes eye damage in children or adults.
Scams
No, power tool liquidation sale posts on Facebook aren’t legit
The scam Facebook posts show photos of tool sets from brands such as DEWALT with prices starting at $29.99. The sets typically sell for hundreds of dollars.
Scams
No, power tool liquidation sale posts on Facebook aren’t legit
Facebook posts advertising cheap, liquidation sales of DEWALT and Milwaukee Tool sets are a scam. Home Depot and Lowes value them at hundreds of dollars.
National
Yes, the US averages more than 1,700 train derailments a year
Following the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, some people online said train derailments are more common than we think. Here’s what the data shows.
Social Media
Yes, Meta has announced plans to start charging people for verified Facebook accounts
Meta Verified, a new subscription service, will let Instagram and Facebook users pay for a verified account.
Social Media
No, you can't copy and paste a status update to remove ads from your Facebook feed
A viral chain post claims that if your entire Facebook feed is ads, you can get rid of them by posting a copy-and-paste status. That’s false.
Technology
No, posting a chain message will not remove ads from your Facebook feed
A viral post claims that you can get rid of ads and see your friends on your news feed once again by pasting it as your own status. It doesn’t work.
Social Media
Social media impersonation illegal in some states
Twitter's verification for public figures starts winding down April 1, sparking imposter concerns from some celebrities. The laws do not apply to parody accounts.
Technology
Senate bill backed by Biden could ban TikTok
Despite repeated attempts, TikTok has never been fully banned in the United States. The RESTRICT Act could, theoretically, change that.
Olympics
The Olympics runs video game competitions, but it’s not an official sport at the Summer Games
The Olympics are running a series of esports competitions this year. These competitions will not be a part of the 2024 Olympics.
Technology
Yes, a bill in Congress could result in a TikTok ban in the U.S.
How a national TikTok ban would work is unclear, and several things would have to happen before it could become a reality.
Health
No, sitting too close to the TV won’t damage your eyes
Contrary to popular belief, there’s no evidence to suggest that sitting too close to the TV causes eye damage in children or adults.
Scams
No, power tool liquidation sale posts on Facebook aren’t legit
The scam Facebook posts show photos of tool sets from brands such as DEWALT with prices starting at $29.99. The sets typically sell for hundreds of dollars.
Scams
No, power tool liquidation sale posts on Facebook aren’t legit
Facebook posts advertising cheap, liquidation sales of DEWALT and Milwaukee Tool sets are a scam. Home Depot and Lowes value them at hundreds of dollars.
National
Yes, the US averages more than 1,700 train derailments a year
Following the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, some people online said train derailments are more common than we think. Here’s what the data shows.
Social Media
Yes, Meta has announced plans to start charging people for verified Facebook accounts
Meta Verified, a new subscription service, will let Instagram and Facebook users pay for a verified account.
Social Media
No, you can't copy and paste a status update to remove ads from your Facebook feed
A viral chain post claims that if your entire Facebook feed is ads, you can get rid of them by posting a copy-and-paste status. That’s false.
Technology
No, posting a chain message will not remove ads from your Facebook feed
A viral post claims that you can get rid of ads and see your friends on your news feed once again by pasting it as your own status. It doesn’t work.
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