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Technology

Yes, the FDA is allowing Elon Musk’s Neuralink to begin human trials

Technology

Yes, a nationwide emergency alert test will happen on Oct. 4, 2023

The test will be sent to radios, televisions and cell phones in order to confirm the systems used by the government can effectively inform people of an emergency.
Scams

Yes, scammers call people and ask ‘Can you hear me?’

We VERIFY what you need to know about this common robocall.
Food

If you hate cilantro, the answer could be in your genes

Genetic studies show that taste receptor variants can cause cilantro dislike, but there may be other factors too.
National

Yes, the giveaway website Freecycle recently had a data breach

The nonprofit that helps people give away items recommends that users change their passwords and watch out for potential phishing emails.
Money

No, Congress is not considering a law that would ban credit card rewards

The Credit Card Competition Act, which some are calling the “Big Box” law, does not ban rewards. But some banks are warning that rewards could be at risk.
Social Media

Yes, the Facebook user data privacy class-action settlement is real

Many Facebook users received a notification about a class-action settlement. It’s real. Here’s how to know if you qualify for a cash payment.
Extreme Weather

Vegas Sphere not rain-damaged by Tropical Storm Hilary

Viral videos of the Sphere at the Venetian show ordinary test protocols.
Wildfires

No, viral images don’t show evidence of ‘directed energy weapons’ starting fires in Maui

At least three viral images that appear to show laser beams have spread across social media as purported evidence of the origins of the Maui fires.
Social Media

Yes, a viral video of Curiosity rover footage from Mars is real

A viewer asked us whether a viral video actually shows scenes from Mars. We can VERIFY that NASA originally shared the footage in 2018.
Gas Prices

Yes, driving with cruise control can help you save gas.

Driving at inconsistent speeds burn more gas, which cruise control helps prevent. We VERIFY what you need to know about cruise control and fuel.
Science

What we can VERIFY about the UFO ‘whistleblower’ testimony

The U.S. government didn’t say that aliens are real.

Not just half of her hometown | Kelsea Ballerini's Knoxville homecoming show sold out

Knoxville man says he just wanted to entertain poll workers. Election Commission accused him of voter fraud

A chance for scattered showers passing through on Thursday

Firefighters pray for 'sweet drops' of rain as a dry East Tennessee enters wildfire season

Knoxville Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports | WBIR.com

Yes, the FDA is allowing Elon Musk’s Neuralink to begin human trials

Yes, a nationwide emergency alert test will happen on Oct. 4, 2023

Yes, scammers call people and ask ‘Can you hear me?’

If you hate cilantro, the answer could be in your genes

Yes, the giveaway website Freecycle recently had a data breach

No, Congress is not considering a law that would ban credit card rewards

Yes, the Facebook user data privacy class-action settlement is real

Vegas Sphere not rain-damaged by Tropical Storm Hilary

No, viral images don’t show evidence of ‘directed energy weapons’ starting fires in Maui

Yes, a viral video of Curiosity rover footage from Mars is real

Yes, driving with cruise control can help you save gas.

What we can VERIFY about the UFO ‘whistleblower’ testimony

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