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Government

Yes, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom can fill Feinstein’s seat with an interim appointment

Technology

Turning on airplane mode can help your phone charge a little faster

With airplane mode enabled, a phone uses less energy, but many other factors can also influence a phone’s charging speed.
National

What we can VERIFY about ‘Drano bombs’

We’ve received several questions referring to online warnings about Drano bombs and the dangers of the homemade explosives. Here’s what we know.
Environment

There’s no evidence that windmills are responsible for killing whales

Former President Donald Trump recently claimed that “windmills are causing whales to die” in record numbers, but there’s no scientific evidence to support that.
Politics

No evidence offshore wind farms and windmills kill whales

Former President Donald Trump recently claimed that “windmills are causing whales to die” in record numbers, but there’s no scientific evidence to support that.
Social Media

No, the warnings about the 'Mexico did it' virus aren’t legitimate

Several VERIFY viewers asked about Facebook posts that claim an image is going to be shared that will put a virus on your phone. There’s no evidence this exists.
Settlements

The FTC Fortnite settlement is real

You could get some money back if you or your child bought in-game Fortnite items. The FTC said the game’s payment system was confusing and led to surprise charges.
Social Media

Video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real. It was a skit

A video appearing to show an angry mom ripping a pride flag off a classroom wall was actually a pre-planned skit.
Social Media

A video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real, it was a skit

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a viral video of a mom tearing down a pride flag in a classroom. It was a staged skit.
Immigration

Undocumented immigrants are not getting $2,200 per month from the federal government

Multiple VERIFY readers asked us about claims that undocumented immigrants get a monthly stipend from the government. Here’s what we found.
Social Media

Do Home Sellers Need to Disclose Deaths in a Home to Potential Buyers?

On social media, posts have said in the U.S., home sellers may be required to tell buyers if someone had previously died in the home for sale. Is this true?
Social Media

No, a California bill wouldn’t make it illegal to confront shoplifters

Posts falsely claim that California Senate Bill 553 would make it illegal to fight back against looters, shoplifters or burglars. Here’s what the bill actually says.

St. Pete police: Woman shot, killed after pointing gun at deputies

'Be aware': Clearwater launches 6-month effort to curb bike, pedestrian crashes

10 Weather: Some rain chances Sunday then drier next week

New York City area under state of emergency after storms flood subways, strand people in cars

Tampa Bay and Sarasota's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Tampa Bay and Sarasota, FL | WTSP.com

Yes, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom can fill Feinstein’s seat with an interim appointment

Turning on airplane mode can help your phone charge a little faster

What we can VERIFY about ‘Drano bombs’

There’s no evidence that windmills are responsible for killing whales

No evidence offshore wind farms and windmills kill whales

No, the warnings about the 'Mexico did it' virus aren’t legitimate

The FTC Fortnite settlement is real

Video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real. It was a skit

A video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real, it was a skit

Undocumented immigrants are not getting $2,200 per month from the federal government

Do Home Sellers Need to Disclose Deaths in a Home to Potential Buyers?

No, a California bill wouldn’t make it illegal to confront shoplifters

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