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Money

No, the viral ‘defend billionaires’ Elon Musk billboard isn’t real

The billboard is a piece of digital art by someone who regularly creates conceptual advertisements with anti-billionaire messages.
Coronavirus

Yes, you can ask your doctor or nurse if they’re vaccinated against COVID-19, but they don’t have to tell you

As a patient, asking your health care provider their vaccination status is not a HIPAA violation, according to privacy law expert Kirk Nahra.

Government

No, there isn't going to be a 'second inauguration' for Donald Trump this summer and you can't buy tickets

A viral image claims to show tickets for former President Donald Trump’s ‘second inauguration’ being sold for $1,200.
Government

Yes, states could technically build border walls, but there are lots of hurdles to overcome

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced the state plans to build a border wall where the Trump administration left off.
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Yes, swimming is safe for kids during the COVID-19 pandemic, but crowded pools could be risky

As more pools reopen this year, people have had questions about the safety risks of going to a pool amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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VERIFY

No, the viral ‘defend billionaires’ Elon Musk billboard isn’t real

Yes, you can ask your doctor or nurse if they’re vaccinated against COVID-19, but they don’t have to tell you

No, there isn't going to be a 'second inauguration' for Donald Trump this summer and you can't buy tickets

Yes, states could technically build border walls, but there are lots of hurdles to overcome

Yes, swimming is safe for kids during the COVID-19 pandemic, but crowded pools could be risky

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