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Lovin' Life lineup: One week away from the debut festival, the show times have been released
Here's when each band is playing at the Lovin' Life Music Fest next weekend
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Sports
No, the LSU women’s basketball team did not skip the national anthem in protest
Immigration
'Illegal invaders' in Detroit? No, it's Gonzaga's basketball team arriving for the Sweet 16
A Michigan state representative claimed two photos showed “illegal invaders” boarding buses at a Detroit airport. Here’s how we know that’s not true.
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'Illegal invaders' in Detroit are actually Gonzaga's basketball team arriving for the Sweet 16
A Michigan state representative claimed two photos showed “illegal invaders” boarding buses at a Detroit airport. Here’s how we know that’s not true.
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Yes, your March Madness bracket winnings are taxable
Federal tax law requires you to report gambling winnings, whether you’re betting in your office pool, at the casino or online during March Madness.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover while watching March Madness
Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY.
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No, there has never been a perfect NCAA men’s basketball tournament bracket on record
No person has ever correctly predicted all 63 NCAA men’s basketball tournament games in a documented bracket.
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The NCAA women’s basketball tournament only became part of March Madness in 2022
The NCAA used “March Madness” for the men’s tournament exclusively until after the 2021 tournament.
Pop Culture
Yes, there is a connection between ‘He Gets Us’ Super Bowl ads and Hobby Lobby
Mart Green, a Hobby Lobby executive, is on the board of the nonprofit responsible for the "He Gets Us" ads.
Pop Culture
Viral photo of Jason Kelce dressed as Alan from 'The Hangover' is fake
A viral photo that claims to show Jason Kelce arriving in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl dressed as Zach Galifianakis' character Alan from "The Hangover" isn't real.
Sports
Yes, the NFL donates the losing Super Bowl team’s merchandise
The NFL works with charity organizations to donate pre-printed Super Bowl gear to people in need around the world.
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No, the Puppy Bowl is not live
The competition between Team Fluff and Team Ruff is an adoption-awareness event filmed months in advance of the Super Bowl.
Food
5 Super Bowl food safety Fast Facts
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the top food events of the year — but a lot of those snacks could make you sick if you’re not careful. Here are 5 tips to keep you safe.
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