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Social Security

Yes, the federal government borrows Social Security funds

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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'People like me as a doll is so cool': MN families react to first Barbie doll with Down syndrome

WEATHER: A break from the humidity

More than half of Saint Paul schools don't have air conditioning, but the district is working on it

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Yes, the federal government borrows Social Security funds

Speed cameras reduce injury car crashes, studies show

No, Arizona isn’t banning electronic voting machines for the 2024 presidential election

No, Arizona isn’t banning electronic voting machines for the 2024 presidential election

Yes, speed cameras reduce fatal or injury crashes

Claim that people with good credit will pay more for mortgages needs context

No, research suggests the death penalty does not save money compared to life in prison

No, toilet waste is not dumped from planes mid-flight

California considers ban on additives in Skittles, other foods

Understanding British royal etiquette and what that means for King Charles’ coronation | Expert Interview with William Hanson

Breaking down the science of hail, how it forms and how to protect yourself | Expert Interview with Research meteorologist Kiel Ortega

GOP debt ceiling plan doesn’t specifically cut VA budget

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