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Travel
Yes, airlines will be required to give automatic refunds for canceled and delayed flights
Travel
No, this viral video showing Ford vehicle ‘safety tests’ isn’t real
A viral video clip appearing to show rear-end crash tests conducted on various Ford vehicle models is actually CGI. We go step-by-step to show you how to VERIFY.
Social Media
Video claiming to show crash 'safety tests' isn't real
A viral video clip appearing to show rear-end crash tests conducted on various Ford vehicle models is actually CGI. We go step-by-step to show you how to VERIFY.
Scams
Texts about outstanding toll balances are scams
Toll companies say they do not send personal account information to customers via text.
Scams
Texts about outstanding toll balances are scams
Toll companies say they do not send personal account information to customers via text.
Travel
DOT airline rules require these automatic flight refunds
The DOT announced new rules that require airlines to provide automatic cash refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights if travelers choose not to rebook.
Travel
Skiplagging may save you money on air travel, but it comes with risks
While it is legal to buy a plane ticket and use its layover as your final destination, airlines can punish you for it.
Travel
Skiplagging is not a risk-free way to save money on air travel
While it is legal to buy a plane ticket and use its layover as your final destination, airlines can punish you for it.
National
No, two other bridges were not damaged on the same day as the Baltimore bridge collapse
Social media posts claim there were also incidents with bridges in Ohio and Delaware. That’s false. Here’s what actually happened.
National
No, 3 bridges were not damaged in the same day
False posts claim bridges in Ohio and Delaware were damaged the same day the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore.
National
Who’s paying to rebuild Baltimore FSK Bridge? What we can VERIFY
President Biden said the federal government should pay to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Here’s what we can VERIFY about who will foot the bill.
Travel
No, hotel key cards do not store information that can be used to steal your identity
Hotel key cards usually contain information like your room number and the length of your stay. They do not store your credit card information.
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