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Yes, the federal government borrows Social Security funds
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Speed cameras reduce injury car crashes, studies show
Speed safety cameras take pictures of speeding cars’ license plates and then send tickets in the mail. Studies show they reduce crashes.
Elections
No, Arizona isn’t banning electronic voting machines for the 2024 presidential election
“This is just a resolution which carries no weight in law. It will needlessly confuse a lot of people who will erroneously believe that it is fact,” a lawmaker said.
Elections
No, Arizona isn’t banning electronic voting machines for the 2024 presidential election
Arizona SCR 1037 desires to block counties from using electronic voting systems made outside the U.S. in upcoming federal elections, but it’s not a state law.
Travel
Yes, speed cameras reduce fatal or injury crashes
Studies show people are less likely to speed, and therefore to get hurt in a crash, when a camera is there to enforce speed limits.
Money
Claim that people with good credit will pay more for mortgages needs context
People online have claimed that a new mortgage fee structure will penalize people with good credit. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Crime
No, research suggests the death penalty does not save money compared to life in prison
States that pursue death sentences spend millions more than they otherwise would, and often don't wind up executing the inmate, experts have found.
Travel
No, toilet waste is not dumped from planes mid-flight
When a plane leaks sewage material, it freezes and can fall to the ground. This is known as blue ice. But a plane doesn’t drop toilet waste mid-flight on purpose.
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.
World
Understanding British royal etiquette and what that means for King Charles’ coronation | Expert Interview with William Hanson
William Hanson, Etiquette Coach and Director of The English Manor, talks through British royal etiquette, King Charles’ coronation.
Extreme Weather
Breaking down the science of hail, how it forms and how to protect yourself | Expert Interview with Research meteorologist Kiel Ortega
Kiel Ortega, Research meteorologist with the University of Oklahoma explains the science behind the formation of hail storms.
Government
GOP debt ceiling plan doesn’t specifically cut VA budget
Speaker McCarthy’s proposal to lift the debt ceiling comes with budget cuts, though whether it’d affect military veterans is unclear.
Travel
Speed cameras reduce injury car crashes, studies show
Speed safety cameras take pictures of speeding cars’ license plates and then send tickets in the mail. Studies show they reduce crashes.
Elections
No, Arizona isn’t banning electronic voting machines for the 2024 presidential election
“This is just a resolution which carries no weight in law. It will needlessly confuse a lot of people who will erroneously believe that it is fact,” a lawmaker said.
Elections
No, Arizona isn’t banning electronic voting machines for the 2024 presidential election
Arizona SCR 1037 desires to block counties from using electronic voting systems made outside the U.S. in upcoming federal elections, but it’s not a state law.
Travel
Yes, speed cameras reduce fatal or injury crashes
Studies show people are less likely to speed, and therefore to get hurt in a crash, when a camera is there to enforce speed limits.
Money
Claim that people with good credit will pay more for mortgages needs context
People online have claimed that a new mortgage fee structure will penalize people with good credit. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Crime
No, research suggests the death penalty does not save money compared to life in prison
States that pursue death sentences spend millions more than they otherwise would, and often don't wind up executing the inmate, experts have found.
Travel
No, toilet waste is not dumped from planes mid-flight
When a plane leaks sewage material, it freezes and can fall to the ground. This is known as blue ice. But a plane doesn’t drop toilet waste mid-flight on purpose.
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.
World
Understanding British royal etiquette and what that means for King Charles’ coronation | Expert Interview with William Hanson
William Hanson, Etiquette Coach and Director of The English Manor, talks through British royal etiquette, King Charles’ coronation.
Extreme Weather
Breaking down the science of hail, how it forms and how to protect yourself | Expert Interview with Research meteorologist Kiel Ortega
Kiel Ortega, Research meteorologist with the University of Oklahoma explains the science behind the formation of hail storms.
Government
GOP debt ceiling plan doesn’t specifically cut VA budget
Speaker McCarthy’s proposal to lift the debt ceiling comes with budget cuts, though whether it’d affect military veterans is unclear.
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