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Shutdown
What’s open and closed during a government shutdown: 8 Fast Facts
Extreme Weather
Hurricane storm surge: 3 Fast Facts
Storm surges during hurricanes can be incredibly dangerous. We VERIFY three key questions about storm surges and who is most at risk.
Fast Facts
5 VERIFIED facts about conservatorships amid Michael Oher lawsuit
What is a conservatorship and how does it differ from adult adoption? VERIFY answers 5 questions tied to former NFL tackle Michael Oher’s case.
Summer Guide
How to stay cool in a heat wave: 5 VERIFIED facts
Here are five tips to help you save energy and beat the heat this summer.
Weather
No, it is not safe to take a bath or shower in a thunderstorm.
Because metal and water conduct electricity, there’s a chance lightning could travel through pipes and shock a person who’s bathing or taking a shower.
Environment
Turning your car off and on is more fuel efficient than idling
We VERIFY if turning your car off and on is more fuel efficient than idling it for a few minutes.
Summer Guide
4 Fast Facts about dogs in hot weather
Did you know dogs are terrible at sweating? The primary way they keep cool is through panting. Here are more facts and tips to help your canine manage the heat.
Summer Guide
Summer guide about dogs in hot weather
Did you know dogs are terrible at sweating? The primary way they keep cool is through panting. Here are more facts and tips to help your canine manage the heat.
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.
Fast Facts
World Redhead Day: 3 VERIFIED facts about people who have red hair
World Redhead Day celebrates people who have red hair every year on May 26. Here are three facts about this unique hair color.
Debt Ceiling
U.S. debt ceiling and default: 5 Fast Facts
Several readers asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it before the U.S. defaults on its debt.
National
Ohio train derailment in East Palestine: What we can VERIFY
Thirty-eight Norfolk Southern freight train cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, spilling toxic chemicals. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
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