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Business
HBO Max is not ditching scripted series
Business
No, HBO Max is not abandoning scripted content
Warner Bros. plans to merge HBO Max with discovery+, but the new service will still have scripted series in addition to reality shows.
Food
Does the dial on the side of a toaster indicate minutes of toast time?
Does the dial on the side of a toaster indicate minutes of toast time? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Health
No, 988 suicide prevention lifeline can’t send your exact location to police
Though 988 can’t “trace” callers in the same way that 911 does, counselors will try to route people to their nearest crisis center by using their area codes
Business
BMW does have a heated seat subscription, but not in the US
Automaker BMW is launching a subscription service for heated seats and other physical features in some countries.
Technology
Is BMW 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.
Weather
No, closing doors won't save money on central A/C
Closing bedroom doors actually puts strain on most central A/C systems, which in turn leads to more expensive utility bills.
Expert Interviews
How does the FDA approve drugs and vaccines?
Jennifer Pancorbo, Ph.D., from North Carolina State University’s Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center, explains how the FDA approves drugs and vaccines.
Health
Yes, the suicide prevention lifeline has switched to 988, but the old number still works
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline began using 988 as its official dialing code on July 16, 2022. The old 10-digit number continues to work.
Government
Is the federal government giving away free solar panels?
Is the federal government giving away free solar panels? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Technology
No, deepfake videos and images can’t unlock your smartphone
Deepfakes are two-dimensional, which is why deepfake videos or images can’t be used to unlock a smart device.
Science
No, CERN’s particle accelerator machine can’t create a cosmic black hole
CERN’s particle accelerator July 5 event didn’t create a cosmic black hole. The machine also can’t shift time and space, like viral conspiracy theories claim.
Business
No, HBO Max is not abandoning scripted content
Warner Bros. plans to merge HBO Max with discovery+, but the new service will still have scripted series in addition to reality shows.
Food
Does the dial on the side of a toaster indicate minutes of toast time?
Does the dial on the side of a toaster indicate minutes of toast time? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Health
No, 988 suicide prevention lifeline can’t send your exact location to police
Though 988 can’t “trace” callers in the same way that 911 does, counselors will try to route people to their nearest crisis center by using their area codes
Business
BMW does have a heated seat subscription, but not in the US
Automaker BMW is launching a subscription service for heated seats and other physical features in some countries.
Technology
Is BMW 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.
Weather
No, closing doors won't save money on central A/C
Closing bedroom doors actually puts strain on most central A/C systems, which in turn leads to more expensive utility bills.
Expert Interviews
How does the FDA approve drugs and vaccines?
Jennifer Pancorbo, Ph.D., from North Carolina State University’s Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center, explains how the FDA approves drugs and vaccines.
Health
Yes, the suicide prevention lifeline has switched to 988, but the old number still works
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline began using 988 as its official dialing code on July 16, 2022. The old 10-digit number continues to work.
Government
Is the federal government giving away free solar panels?
Is the federal government giving away free solar panels? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Technology
No, deepfake videos and images can’t unlock your smartphone
Deepfakes are two-dimensional, which is why deepfake videos or images can’t be used to unlock a smart device.
Science
No, CERN’s particle accelerator machine can’t create a cosmic black hole
CERN’s particle accelerator July 5 event didn’t create a cosmic black hole. The machine also can’t shift time and space, like viral conspiracy theories claim.
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