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VERIFYING the difference between ‘Hispanic’ and ‘Latino’

Holiday

VERIFYING why Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of the month

National Hispanic Heritage Month began as National Hispanic Heritage Week. Its date was picked because of its historical significance in Central America and Mexico.
World

Viral video of newborn rescued from rubble not from Morocco earthquake

A video of a newborn baby being pulled from rubble wasn’t taken in the aftermath of the Moroccan earthquake. It was actually taken in India.
Science

It’s impossible to predict exactly when and where an earthquake will strike

Contrary to a social media account’s claims, scientists say they can’t predict earthquakes now and some believe it may never be possible.
Environment

No, it is not possible to predict earthquakes

It’s impossible to make earthquake predictions, like people on social media claim, but scientists can estimate the probability of one hitting a certain area in the f
Travel

No, US citizens will not need a visa to travel to most of Europe in 2024

Beginning in 2024, U.S. citizens will have to fill out an online travel authorization called ETIAS to enter most of Europe. But this is far simpler than a visa.
World

No, U.S. citizens will not need a visa to travel to most of Europe in 2024

The Schengen Area, which includes France and Spain, will require American travelers to fill out an online application called ETIAS before entry. This is not a visa.
Health

No, there isn’t a new disease called ‘Disease X’

Disease X is a hypothetical disease that could emerge in the future. It isn’t a new pathogen that’s currently spreading throughout the world.
Courts

Shein RICO suit not the same as criminal charges

Designers accused Shein of copyright infringement and racketeering in a civil suit. It’s not a criminal case like those used for mobsters.
Food

Yes, the WHO put aspartame in the same category as pickled vegetables for cancer-causing substances

The World Health Organization said the artificial sweetener is "possibly carcinogenic." Here’s what that actually means.
Food

WHO calls aspartame ‘possible carcinogenic’ but cancer risk low

The World Health Organization placed the sweetener used in Diet Coke in a category alongside pickled vegetables and aloe vera.
Science

Yes, orca encounters with boats have increased, but only in one part of the world

More than 500 encounters between orcas and boats have been reported since 2020 around Europe's Iberian Peninsula.