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Travel
Yes, airlines will be required to give automatic refunds for canceled and delayed flights
Scams
Texts about outstanding toll balances are scams
Toll companies say they do not send personal account information to customers via text.
Travel
Skiplagging may save you money on air travel, but it comes with risks
While it is legal to buy a plane ticket and use its layover as your final destination, airlines can punish you for it.
Travel
Skiplagging is not a risk-free way to save money on air travel
While it is legal to buy a plane ticket and use its layover as your final destination, airlines can punish you for it.
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No, this viral video showing Ford vehicle ‘safety tests’ isn’t real
A viral video clip appearing to show rear-end crash tests conducted on various Ford vehicle models is actually CGI. We go step-by-step to show you how to VERIFY.
National
No, two other bridges were not damaged on the same day as the Baltimore bridge collapse
Social media posts claim there were also incidents with bridges in Ohio and Delaware. That’s false. Here’s what actually happened.
National
No, 3 bridges were not damaged in the same day
False posts claim bridges in Ohio and Delaware were damaged the same day the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore.
National
Who’s paying to rebuild Baltimore FSK Bridge? What we can VERIFY
President Biden said the federal government should pay to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Here’s what we can VERIFY about who will foot the bill.
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.
National
Key bridge collapse: Buttigieg didn’t call Baltimore bridge racist
A video of Pete Buttigieg talking about race and infrastructure has been shared with claims he is talking about the Key bridge collapse. The video is from Nov. 2021.
Travel
There’s no federal no-fly list for pets
Airlines can deny a pet from boarding at their discretion. However, there is not a no-fly list maintained by the FAA, despite claims from unhappy travelers.
Travel
No, personal car insurance doesn’t fully cover rideshare driving
Uber and Lyft drivers could have to pay out of pocket if they get in an accident while the app is open but before starting a ride.
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