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No, McDonald’s ice cream does not contain xylitol, a sugar substitute dangerous to dogs

Food

No, McDonald’s ice cream does not contain xylitol, a sugar substitute dangerous to dogs

Technology

No, Google won’t delete YouTube videos from inactive accounts

Google announced it would begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years. But accounts with YouTube videos will not be included.
Technology

Despite speculation, Google won't be deleting YouTube videos from inactive accounts

Google announced it would begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years. But accounts with YouTube videos will not be included.
Extreme Weather

FEMA does not use the Waffle House Index in an official capacity

During extreme weather, some people rely on whether Waffle House is open to determine the severity of the storm. But it’s not an official government measurement.
Scams

No, Facebook ads for bathroom remodel grants are not legit

Common online ads seem to promise discounted or free home repairs, but don’t lead to legitimate offers. We VERIFIED what to look out for.
Education

Several books have been banned in Florida, despite Ron DeSantis' claim that there have been no bans

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.
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.
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 Media

No, Montana’s TikTok ban will not penalize individual app users

Montana has become the first state to ban TikTok. Mobile app stores and TikTok could face penalties each time a user downloads or accesses the app.
Social Media

No, a viral photo does not show an explosion near the Pentagon

Here’s how we VERIFIED that an image claiming to show an explosion near the Pentagon complex in Virginia is fake.
Immigration

Veterans not kicked out of New York hotels for migrants

News reports claimed multiple homeless veterans were evicted from hotels in New York state due to an asylum seeker program. But that didn’t happen.
AI

No, Ryan Reynolds did not endorse Tesla in a viral video

Social media influencer “Meet Kevin” created a fake Tesla ad using an AI-generated Ryan Reynolds.

Mountain bike 'playground' fills a hole in the metro

AG Keith Ellison expresses 'concern' about Allina Health billing practices

WEATHER: Weekend heat, humidity & storms

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

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No, McDonald’s ice cream does not contain xylitol, a sugar substitute dangerous to dogs

No, Google won’t delete YouTube videos from inactive accounts

Despite speculation, Google won't be deleting YouTube videos from inactive accounts

FEMA does not use the Waffle House Index in an official capacity

No, Facebook ads for bathroom remodel grants are not legit

Several books have been banned in Florida, despite Ron DeSantis' claim that there have been no bans

No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire

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

No, Montana’s TikTok ban will not penalize individual app users

No, a viral photo does not show an explosion near the Pentagon

Veterans not kicked out of New York hotels for migrants

No, Ryan Reynolds did not endorse Tesla in a viral video

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