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Technology
Senate bill backed by Biden could ban TikTok
Technology
Yes, a bill in Congress could result in a TikTok ban in the U.S.
How a national TikTok ban would work is unclear, and several things would have to happen before it could become a reality.
Scams
No, power tool liquidation sale posts on Facebook aren’t legit
Facebook posts advertising cheap, liquidation sales of DEWALT and Milwaukee Tool sets are a scam. Home Depot and Lowes value them at hundreds of dollars.
National
Yes, the US averages more than 1,700 train derailments a year
Following the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, some people online said train derailments are more common than we think. Here’s what the data shows.
Social Media
No, you can't copy and paste a status update to remove ads from your Facebook feed
A viral chain post claims that if your entire Facebook feed is ads, you can get rid of them by posting a copy-and-paste status. That’s false.
Technology
No, posting a chain message will not remove ads from your Facebook feed
A viral post claims that you can get rid of ads and see your friends on your news feed once again by pasting it as your own status. It doesn’t work.
Government
Yes, there is a law that regulates how loud TV commercials can be
The CALM Act bans the audio of TV commercials from being louder than the average volume of the program. Here’s what to do if the ads on your TV are too loud.
Social Media
No, Netflix did not back down from plans to prevent password sharing
Netflix is testing a feature that charges a fee for password sharing, but it’s only happening in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru — not in the United States.
Scams
3 ways to avoid clicking on malicious links
3 ways to check a website safety, including how to know if a website is a scam or real and signs of a fake link.
Money
Yes, you could get a payout if you own a MacBook that had keyboard issues
More than 750,000 people who got ineffective keyboard repairs for certain MacBooks sold between 2015 and 2019 may be eligible for a payment.
Environment
No, Wyoming is not banning electric cars
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are not banned in Wyoming
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Technology
Yes, a bill in Congress could result in a TikTok ban in the U.S.
How a national TikTok ban would work is unclear, and several things would have to happen before it could become a reality.
Scams
No, power tool liquidation sale posts on Facebook aren’t legit
Facebook posts advertising cheap, liquidation sales of DEWALT and Milwaukee Tool sets are a scam. Home Depot and Lowes value them at hundreds of dollars.
National
Yes, the US averages more than 1,700 train derailments a year
Following the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, some people online said train derailments are more common than we think. Here’s what the data shows.
Social Media
No, you can't copy and paste a status update to remove ads from your Facebook feed
A viral chain post claims that if your entire Facebook feed is ads, you can get rid of them by posting a copy-and-paste status. That’s false.
Technology
No, posting a chain message will not remove ads from your Facebook feed
A viral post claims that you can get rid of ads and see your friends on your news feed once again by pasting it as your own status. It doesn’t work.
Government
Yes, there is a law that regulates how loud TV commercials can be
The CALM Act bans the audio of TV commercials from being louder than the average volume of the program. Here’s what to do if the ads on your TV are too loud.
Social Media
No, Netflix did not back down from plans to prevent password sharing
Netflix is testing a feature that charges a fee for password sharing, but it’s only happening in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru — not in the United States.
Scams
3 ways to avoid clicking on malicious links
3 ways to check a website safety, including how to know if a website is a scam or real and signs of a fake link.
Money
Yes, you could get a payout if you own a MacBook that had keyboard issues
More than 750,000 people who got ineffective keyboard repairs for certain MacBooks sold between 2015 and 2019 may be eligible for a payment.
Environment
No, Wyoming is not banning electric cars
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are not banned in Wyoming
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
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