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Money
Claim that people with good credit will pay more for mortgages needs context
Food
California considers ban on additives in Skittles, other foods
A proposed California bill would ban the sale of food products like candy that contain titanium dioxide, red dye No. 3 and other additives.
Health
Yes, studies have found some melatonin supplements contain mislabeled doses
A JAMA study found that the majority of melatonin gummy brands analyzed contained lower or higher quantities of sleep aid melatonin than advertised on the bottle.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Tap-to-pay, contactless credit cards are better protected from card skimmers sometimes present on gas pumps and ATMs than other credit and debit cards are.
Technology
No, searching in incognito mode won’t help you find lower flight prices
It’s a myth that searching for flights in incognito mode will make them cheaper. Clearing cookies in your browser also will not help you save money on airfare.
Food
No, Starbucks isn’t charging customers more for light or no ice
Posts claim Starbucks is charging customers who request light or no ice, but this new $1 fee only applies to Refreshers drinks that are customized with no water.
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.
Travel
No, Puerto Ricans don’t need a passport to travel to the U.S.
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, so a passport is not required to travel in the continental U.S. Spirit Airlines and Hertz have issued apologies for denying service
Food
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
Claims that Chick-fil-A just hired Erick McReynolds as the company’s vice president of DE&I have led to calls for a boycott. But the position isn’t new.
Business
No, current State Farm homeowners insurance customers in California won’t lose coverage
State Farm announced it is no longer writing new homeowners insurance policies in California. But the decision doesn’t impact current policyholders.
Business
No, Amazon is not adding a $1 fee for all returns
Amazon only added a $1 return fee if you drop off your item at certain stores. It won’t apply to every return.
Social Media
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
A viral tweet claims Chick-fil-A “just hired” a vice president of DE&I, leading to backlash and calls for a boycott. Here’s how we VERIFIED that’s false.
Food
California considers ban on additives in Skittles, other foods
A proposed California bill would ban the sale of food products like candy that contain titanium dioxide, red dye No. 3 and other additives.
Health
Yes, studies have found some melatonin supplements contain mislabeled doses
A JAMA study found that the majority of melatonin gummy brands analyzed contained lower or higher quantities of sleep aid melatonin than advertised on the bottle.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Tap-to-pay, contactless credit cards are better protected from card skimmers sometimes present on gas pumps and ATMs than other credit and debit cards are.
Technology
No, searching in incognito mode won’t help you find lower flight prices
It’s a myth that searching for flights in incognito mode will make them cheaper. Clearing cookies in your browser also will not help you save money on airfare.
Food
No, Starbucks isn’t charging customers more for light or no ice
Posts claim Starbucks is charging customers who request light or no ice, but this new $1 fee only applies to Refreshers drinks that are customized with no water.
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.
Travel
No, Puerto Ricans don’t need a passport to travel to the U.S.
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, so a passport is not required to travel in the continental U.S. Spirit Airlines and Hertz have issued apologies for denying service
Food
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
Claims that Chick-fil-A just hired Erick McReynolds as the company’s vice president of DE&I have led to calls for a boycott. But the position isn’t new.
Business
No, current State Farm homeowners insurance customers in California won’t lose coverage
State Farm announced it is no longer writing new homeowners insurance policies in California. But the decision doesn’t impact current policyholders.
Business
No, Amazon is not adding a $1 fee for all returns
Amazon only added a $1 return fee if you drop off your item at certain stores. It won’t apply to every return.
Social Media
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
A viral tweet claims Chick-fil-A “just hired” a vice president of DE&I, leading to backlash and calls for a boycott. Here’s how we VERIFIED that’s false.
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