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Environment
Yes, your car's recirculate button helps reduce air pollution in your vehicle
Extreme Weather
Car recirculation setting helps reduce air pollution
The recirculation setting recycles the air in the cabin instead of pulling fresh air from outside, which can reduce the amount of pollution that gets inside the car.
Health
6 VERIFIED ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke can make the air unhealthy to breathe. We VERIFY what you need to know about how to stay safe outdoors and in your home.
Money
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Social Media
Blue, white and pink in Progress Pride flag represents transgender people, not ‘minor-attracted persons’
A viral video claims the blue, white and pink stripes on the Progress Pride flag represent “minor-attracted persons.” That’s false.
Extreme Weather
Does homeowner insurance cover tornado damage?
Some standard homeowners insurance policies cover tornado damage, but you may need to purchase additional windstorm coverage if you live in a storm-prone area.
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.
Donald Trump
Yes, you can be elected president if you’ve been charged with or convicted of a crime
The eligibility requirements for president are outlined in the Constitution and don't exclude anyone with a criminal conviction or indictment.
Government
Yes, Donald Trump is the the first former president to be indicted
Donald Trump is now the first former president to be criminally indicted. Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton came close, but were not charged or prosecuted.
Health
A drug-resistant fungus is spreading in U.S.
Candida auris is generally not a threat to healthy people, but it poses a danger to people with weakened immune systems. It was first reported in the U.S. in 2016.
Donald Trump
Here are the other cases against Donald Trump after indictment
After former President Trump was indicted in New York, VERIFY readers asked if he’s under investigation for other crimes. That’s true.
Social Media
Debunking fake AI images of Pope Francis, Trump
These photos claiming to show Trump being arrested and the Pope in a puffer coat aren’t real. They were created with Midjourney, an artificial intelligence program.
Extreme Weather
Car recirculation setting helps reduce air pollution
The recirculation setting recycles the air in the cabin instead of pulling fresh air from outside, which can reduce the amount of pollution that gets inside the car.
Health
6 VERIFIED ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke can make the air unhealthy to breathe. We VERIFY what you need to know about how to stay safe outdoors and in your home.
Money
Temu online store: 3 VERIFIED facts
Temu is a discount online retailer with one of the most popular mobile apps. But posts online say people should avoid using the store. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Social Media
Blue, white and pink in Progress Pride flag represents transgender people, not ‘minor-attracted persons’
A viral video claims the blue, white and pink stripes on the Progress Pride flag represent “minor-attracted persons.” That’s false.
Extreme Weather
Does homeowner insurance cover tornado damage?
Some standard homeowners insurance policies cover tornado damage, but you may need to purchase additional windstorm coverage if you live in a storm-prone area.
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.
Donald Trump
Yes, you can be elected president if you’ve been charged with or convicted of a crime
The eligibility requirements for president are outlined in the Constitution and don't exclude anyone with a criminal conviction or indictment.
Government
Yes, Donald Trump is the the first former president to be indicted
Donald Trump is now the first former president to be criminally indicted. Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton came close, but were not charged or prosecuted.
Health
A drug-resistant fungus is spreading in U.S.
Candida auris is generally not a threat to healthy people, but it poses a danger to people with weakened immune systems. It was first reported in the U.S. in 2016.
Donald Trump
Here are the other cases against Donald Trump after indictment
After former President Trump was indicted in New York, VERIFY readers asked if he’s under investigation for other crimes. That’s true.
Social Media
Debunking fake AI images of Pope Francis, Trump
These photos claiming to show Trump being arrested and the Pope in a puffer coat aren’t real. They were created with Midjourney, an artificial intelligence program.
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