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Health

No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA

Government

No, the federal government’s UFO report did not mention aliens

The U.S. government released a report in June 2021 about UFO sightings since 2004. The report was vague and of 144 incidents, the source of just one was identified.
Technology

3 Fast Facts about NewProfilePic's ties to Russia and data privacy

Some VERIFY viewers wondered if the photo editing app NewProfilePic has ties to Russia, and asked about its privacy policy. Here is what we found out.
Business

Yes, Tesla has issued recalls for at least a quarter of the cars it has sold

Tesla’s largest recalls have been for minor issues that it could fix with software updates sent over the internet.
Science

No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole

A viral video created with computer graphics claims to be a real depiction of the moon rising and setting at the North Pole.
Crime

Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.

112 is a European emergency number. No state uses 112 as a highway emergency number, contrary to a viral claim.
Scams

No, Verizon did not send customers texts from their own phone numbers

Some Verizon customers were sent text messages appearing to come from their own phone numbers that contained phishing links.
Money

Yes, Cash App had a data breach. Here’s who’s impacted

Block, Inc. has reported a Cash App Investing data breach impacting millions of current and former customers. Here’s what you need to know.
Social Media

Elon Musk could not own a majority stake of Twitter if he joined company’s board

The world’s richest man is now Twitter’s top shareholder, but he can’t own more than 14.9% of the company if he serves on its board.
Business

No, Netflix isn’t cracking down on password sharing in the U.S.

Netflix is testing a feature that charges a fee for password sharing, but it’s only happening in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru — not in the United States.
Taxes

Yes, you do have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency

If you sell or exchange cryptocurrency, you’ll have to pay capital gains taxes. If you receive crypto as payment or if you mine it, it’s taxable income.
Social Media

Yes, the Facebook Protect security email is real

Facebook Protect is a program designed to increase the security of accounts that Facebook says face additional threats in an election cycle.

Severe thunderstorm risk in Maine this weekend

CMP crew, neighbors save mother and son from burning home in Richmond

NEWS CENTER Maine Weather Forecast

Record-breaking heat in New England this weekend; records safe in Maine

Record-breaking heat in New England this weekend; records likely safe in Maine

Maine's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Maine | NewsCenterMaine.com

No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA

No, the federal government’s UFO report did not mention aliens

3 Fast Facts about NewProfilePic's ties to Russia and data privacy

Yes, Tesla has issued recalls for at least a quarter of the cars it has sold

No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole

Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.

No, Verizon did not send customers texts from their own phone numbers

Yes, Cash App had a data breach. Here’s who’s impacted

Elon Musk could not own a majority stake of Twitter if he joined company’s board

No, Netflix isn’t cracking down on password sharing in the U.S.

Yes, you do have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency

Yes, the Facebook Protect security email is real

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