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Scams
3 ways to avoid clicking on malicious links
Scams
3 ways to avoid clicking on malicious links
3 ways to check a website safety, including how to know if a website is a scam or real and signs of a fake link.
Health
No, there isn’t a Lunchables recall over claims of glass shards in cheese dip
Salt-like phosphate crystals that can form in the cheese dip may look like glass, but they are edible and not dangerous.
Money
No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts
A viral TikTok showed a deposit system at a store in Canada used to encourage shoppers to return carts.
Education
Florida school sports health form asks about periods, but female athletes aren’t required to answer
A Florida school health assessment is facing scrutiny for period questions. But contrary to online posts, female athletes aren’t required to answer them.
Money
No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts
A viral TikTok showed a deposit system at a store in Canada used to encourage shoppers to return carts.
Environment
There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater
State rules differ on whether people can collect rainwater, but there is no federal law banning the practice.
Government
No, Democrats didn’t cut $280 billion from Medicare
A law passed by Democrats saved Medicare money; it didn’t slash its budget, as some politicians have claimed.
Social Security
No, Democrats did not cut $280 billion from Medicare
Sen. Rick Scott claimed Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act slashed nearly $300 billion in Medicare spending. That’s false.
Health
No, scientists didn’t warn people that eating eggs causes blood clots
An online article misrepresents a 2017 Cleveland Clinic study about a nutrient found in eggs. Here’s what the research actually says.
Sports
Despite Giants fans’ outrage, the Empire State Building lighting up for a rival team is nothing new
The Empire State Building regularly changes its LED lights depending on the occasion. Most recently, it was for the victors of the AFC and NFC championship games.
Taxes
Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income
Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are counted as taxable income if you meet certain requirements.
Scams
3 ways to avoid clicking on malicious links
3 ways to check a website safety, including how to know if a website is a scam or real and signs of a fake link.
Health
No, there isn’t a Lunchables recall over claims of glass shards in cheese dip
Salt-like phosphate crystals that can form in the cheese dip may look like glass, but they are edible and not dangerous.
Money
No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts
A viral TikTok showed a deposit system at a store in Canada used to encourage shoppers to return carts.
Education
Florida school sports health form asks about periods, but female athletes aren’t required to answer
A Florida school health assessment is facing scrutiny for period questions. But contrary to online posts, female athletes aren’t required to answer them.
Money
No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts
A viral TikTok showed a deposit system at a store in Canada used to encourage shoppers to return carts.
Environment
There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater
State rules differ on whether people can collect rainwater, but there is no federal law banning the practice.
Government
No, Democrats didn’t cut $280 billion from Medicare
A law passed by Democrats saved Medicare money; it didn’t slash its budget, as some politicians have claimed.
Social Security
No, Democrats did not cut $280 billion from Medicare
Sen. Rick Scott claimed Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act slashed nearly $300 billion in Medicare spending. That’s false.
Health
No, scientists didn’t warn people that eating eggs causes blood clots
An online article misrepresents a 2017 Cleveland Clinic study about a nutrient found in eggs. Here’s what the research actually says.
Sports
Despite Giants fans’ outrage, the Empire State Building lighting up for a rival team is nothing new
The Empire State Building regularly changes its LED lights depending on the occasion. Most recently, it was for the victors of the AFC and NFC championship games.
Taxes
Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income
Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are counted as taxable income if you meet certain requirements.
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