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Yes, your car's recirculate button helps reduce air pollution in your vehicle

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

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.

Maine CDC warning public to remain aware of rabid wild animals

Lewiston man makes first court appearance after viral arrest video

NEWS CENTER Maine Weather Forecast

Yes, a storm is keeping wildfire smoke away from Maine

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

Yes, your car's recirculate button helps reduce air pollution in your vehicle

Car recirculation setting helps reduce air pollution

6 VERIFIED ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Temu online store: 3 VERIFIED facts

Blue, white and pink in Progress Pride flag represents transgender people, not ‘minor-attracted persons’

Does homeowner insurance cover tornado damage?

Social media impersonation illegal in some states

Yes, you can be elected president if you’ve been charged with or convicted of a crime

Yes, Donald Trump is the the first former president to be indicted

A drug-resistant fungus is spreading in U.S.

Here are the other cases against Donald Trump after indictment

Debunking fake AI images of Pope Francis, Trump

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