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National

Yes, you can wash an American flag

Food

No, New York City isn’t ‘tracking food purchases’ or ‘imposing caps on red meat’

A viral claim inaccurately framed a NYC initiative to reduce its government’s food-related emissions as a way to track and restrict purchases by individuals.
Food

No, New York City isn’t ‘tracking food purchases’ or ‘imposing caps on red meat’

A New York City climate initiative does not track individual household carbon emissions or footprints, nor does it ban, restrict or limit personal beef consumption.
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.
Money

Yes, TitleMax did send customers letters warning of a data breach

TitleMax, TitleBucks and InstaLoan suffered a data breach affecting nearly 5 million people. Here’s what you should know, including potential legal action.
Debt Ceiling

VERIFYING 6 claims about the U.S. debt ceiling and potential default

What are the consequences if the U.S. defaults on its debt? Would a default impact Social Security or SNAP payments? VERIFY answers top questions.
Education

DeSantis’ claim that there hasn’t been a ‘single book banned in Florida’ isn’t true

In Florida, there are no statewide bans on books. But, school districts can make their own rules. During the 2022 school year, 566 books were banned in the state.
VERIFY

Verify | Yes, Americans will be charged a fee to enter Europe starting some time in 2024

Anitta Hipper with the European Commission stressed this concept already exists in countries like the United States, Australia and Canada.
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.
Settlements

Yes, Hyundai and Kia have settled a class action lawsuit over theft losses

The proposed settlement could be valued at about $200 million and includes approximately 9 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
Social Justice

Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. did call for a national boycott of Alabama in 1965

After the NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida, Sen. Ted Cruz said MLK would be “ashamed.” But King organized a similar boycott in 1965.
Social Justice

Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. did call for a national boycott of Alabama in 1965

After the NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida, Sen. Ted Cruz said MLK would be “ashamed.” But King organized a similar boycott in 1965.

'Help us take care of our veterans': Nonprofit helps, honors veterans for 20 years

Here's how you can honor veterans this Memorial Day

Drying out and warming up for Memorial Day

Aggressive tree planting campaign looks to green up downtown Louisville

Louisville's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Louisville, Kentucky | WHAS11.com

Yes, you can wash an American flag

No, New York City isn’t ‘tracking food purchases’ or ‘imposing caps on red meat’

No, New York City isn’t ‘tracking food purchases’ or ‘imposing caps on red meat’

World Redhead Day: 3 VERIFIED facts about people who have red hair

Yes, TitleMax did send customers letters warning of a data breach

VERIFYING 6 claims about the U.S. debt ceiling and potential default

DeSantis’ claim that there hasn’t been a ‘single book banned in Florida’ isn’t true

Verify | Yes, Americans will be charged a fee to enter Europe starting some time in 2024

Yes, some car insurance companies have stopped covering Hyundai, Kia models due to thefts

Yes, Hyundai and Kia have settled a class action lawsuit over theft losses

Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. did call for a national boycott of Alabama in 1965

Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. did call for a national boycott of Alabama in 1965

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