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The dial on the side of a toaster does not indicate minutes of toast time

Food

The dial on the side of a toaster does not indicate minutes of toast time

Food

Titanium dioxide, an ingredient in Skittles, is banned in Europe

Is titanium dioxide, an ingredient in Skittles, banned in Europe?
Government

States with restrictions or bans on abortion, or those that are expected to enact them, don't guarantee paid leave for all residents

The VERIFY team fact checks a viral meme comparing the impact state abortion bans could have on paid family leave.
Gas Prices

Oil from U.S. reserves has been sent to other countries

Has oil from U.S. reserves been sent to other countries? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Monkeypox

Monkeypox is not a sexually transmitted disease

Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Guns

Guns are not completely banned in Japan and Denmark

Are guns completely banned in Japan and Denmark? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Government

The federal government is not giving away free solar panels

Is the federal government giving away free solar panels? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Government

State abortion bans are not considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity

Are state abortion bans considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Health

Face blindness is a real condition

Is face blindness a real condition? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Environment

Flathead Lake in Montana is not the clearest water of any lake on Earth

Is Flathead Lake in Montana the clearest water of any lake on Earth? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Coronavirus

The COVID-19 subvariant BA.2.75 is not officially named Centaurus

Is the COVID-19 subvariant BA.2.75 officially named Centaurus? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Technology

BMW is selling a monthly subscription service for heated seats

Is BMW selling a monthly subscription service for heated seats? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.

Teacher shortage continues as school year nears

Need for teachers still high as school year nears: 'All content areas, all types of positions'

Teachers still needed as school year nears: 'All content areas, all types of positions'

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Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

The dial on the side of a toaster does not indicate minutes of toast time

Titanium dioxide, an ingredient in Skittles, is banned in Europe

States with restrictions or bans on abortion, or those that are expected to enact them, don't guarantee paid leave for all residents

Oil from U.S. reserves has been sent to other countries

Monkeypox is not a sexually transmitted disease

Guns are not completely banned in Japan and Denmark

The federal government is not giving away free solar panels

State abortion bans are not considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity

Face blindness is a real condition

Flathead Lake in Montana is not the clearest water of any lake on Earth

The COVID-19 subvariant BA.2.75 is not officially named Centaurus

BMW is selling a monthly subscription service for heated seats

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