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Health
Prop 65 warning label does not mean a product has been shown to cause cancer
Prop 65 labels are meant to better inform consumers that a product or place may contain certain chemicals; they don’t mean one product is a significant cancer risk.
Social Security
No, Social Security recipients aren’t getting an extra $200 per month
The Social Security Expansion Act included a $200 monthly increase to benefits. But it didn’t pass in 2022 and hasn’t been reintroduced in the House or Senate.
VERIFY
3 fast facts about the Chinese balloon flying over the U.S.
Government officials confirmed a surveillance balloon from the People’s Republic of China is flying over the U.S. Here’s what we know.
Health
Yes, you can develop myocarditis after having a cold
A VERIFY viewer asked if the common cold can cause myocarditis, a serious but rare condition that occurs when the heart muscle becomes inflamed. It can.
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.
Science
No, a study didn’t find the Earth’s inner core is reversing direction
A study suggests the Earth’s inner core, which rotates independently from Earth’s surface, slowed down — but it didn’t stop or reverse direction.
Vaccines
No, CDC's vaccine safety director didn't admit the COVID-19 vaccine causes debilitating illnesses
A viral video of the CDC's safety director talking about unverified data on COVID-19 vaccine side effects was taken out of context.
Vaccines
No, the CDC's vaccine safety director didn't admit the COVID-19 vaccine causes debilitating illnesses
The clip was from the VRBPAC January 2023 meeting and shows CDC vaccine safety director Tom Shimabukuro talking about VAERS - not illnesses caused by COVID vaccine.
Health
Yes, states are re-checking Medicaid and CHIP eligibility starting in April
Here’s what you need to know so you don’t lose coverage for Medicaid or CHIP.
Business
Yes, some car insurance companies have stopped covering Hyundai, Kia models due to thefts
At least two major insurance companies are not issuing new policies in some areas for certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Here’s what drivers need to know.
Food
No, Hellmann’s mayonnaise isn’t being discontinued worldwide
Hellmann’s is only discontinuing its mayonnaise in South Africa, not the U.S. and other countries.
Health
Prop 65 warning label does not mean a product has been shown to cause cancer
Prop 65 labels are meant to better inform consumers that a product or place may contain certain chemicals; they don’t mean one product is a significant cancer risk.
Social Security
No, Social Security recipients aren’t getting an extra $200 per month
The Social Security Expansion Act included a $200 monthly increase to benefits. But it didn’t pass in 2022 and hasn’t been reintroduced in the House or Senate.
VERIFY
3 fast facts about the Chinese balloon flying over the U.S.
Government officials confirmed a surveillance balloon from the People’s Republic of China is flying over the U.S. Here’s what we know.
Health
Yes, you can develop myocarditis after having a cold
A VERIFY viewer asked if the common cold can cause myocarditis, a serious but rare condition that occurs when the heart muscle becomes inflamed. It can.
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.
Science
No, a study didn’t find the Earth’s inner core is reversing direction
A study suggests the Earth’s inner core, which rotates independently from Earth’s surface, slowed down — but it didn’t stop or reverse direction.
Vaccines
No, CDC's vaccine safety director didn't admit the COVID-19 vaccine causes debilitating illnesses
A viral video of the CDC's safety director talking about unverified data on COVID-19 vaccine side effects was taken out of context.
Vaccines
No, the CDC's vaccine safety director didn't admit the COVID-19 vaccine causes debilitating illnesses
The clip was from the VRBPAC January 2023 meeting and shows CDC vaccine safety director Tom Shimabukuro talking about VAERS - not illnesses caused by COVID vaccine.
Health
Yes, states are re-checking Medicaid and CHIP eligibility starting in April
Here’s what you need to know so you don’t lose coverage for Medicaid or CHIP.
Business
Yes, some car insurance companies have stopped covering Hyundai, Kia models due to thefts
At least two major insurance companies are not issuing new policies in some areas for certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Here’s what drivers need to know.
Food
No, Hellmann’s mayonnaise isn’t being discontinued worldwide
Hellmann’s is only discontinuing its mayonnaise in South Africa, not the U.S. and other countries.
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