Erin Jones
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No, there isn’t a federal law that requires businesses to accept cash
Private businesses are not legally required to accept cash, the Federal Reserve says. They are free to develop their own policies unless state law says otherwise. → Read More
5 ways to protect yourself from a job scam
Millions of Americans fall victim to job scams each year. Here are verified ways to keep you and your money safe when looking for a new job. → Read More
No, you should not use hydrogen peroxide on wounds
Health experts warn against using hydrogen peroxide to treat or clean minor scrapes or cuts because it can irritate the skin and kill healthy cells within the wound. → Read More
Yes, people with eczema can get vaccinated against monkeypox
The JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine is safe for people with eczema but current supply is limited. They should avoid the ACAM2000 vaccine. → Read More
Yes, Walgreens employees can refuse to sell condoms because of their religion
A recent viral tweet claims a Walgreens employee refused to sell condoms to customers due to the worker’s “faith.” Here’s what Walgreens' policy says. → Read More
Yes, Medicare card replacement phone calls are a scam
If someone claiming to be from Medicare calls you about replacing your card and requests personal or banking information, you should hang up immediately. → Read More
Viral video claims all Starbucks hot cup sizes hold the same amount of liquid. That’s false.
Social media videos claiming Starbucks is shortchanging customers who buy larger sizes of its hot coffee are false. Starbucks hot cup sizes have not changed. → Read More
Yes, 45% of Texas women who traveled out of state for abortion services went to Oklahoma
Data show nearly half of Texas women who traveled out of state for abortion care went to Oklahoma in the months after the Texas Heartbeat Act went into effect. → Read More
Yes, Delta Air Lines did call COVID-19 an ‘ordinary seasonal virus,’ contradicting pandemic classification
In a news release, Delta Air Lines claimed COVID-19 is an “ordinary seasonal virus.” That language has since been updated to a “more manageable respiratory virus.” → Read More
Yes, Los Angeles County did ban government-funded travel to Texas and Florida over LGBTQ laws
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors banned government-funded travel to Texas and Florida over LGBTQ legislation. It does not apply to personal travel. → Read More
Fact-checking claims about Tennessee proposed marriage bill and child age
An early version of a marriage bill in Tennessee allowed children of any age to marry. That part has been amended, but other controversial sections remain. → Read More
Yes, a Supreme Court justice has been impeached before
Only one Supreme Court justice has ever been impeached, and that took place in 1805. → Read More
Why it’s hard to tell if a diamond was mined in Russia
People are calling for a boycott of one of Russia’s largest exports — diamonds. But a diamond’s country of origin is often difficult to determine. → Read More
Some cities have outlawed new natural gas hookups but there’s no nationwide ban
While some U.S. cities have banned natural gas hookups in most new development projects, there is not a national ban in place. → Read More
No, cold or rainy weather cannot make you sick
It’s a myth that cold or rainy weather can cause a cold. Instead, colds are minor infections of the nose and throat caused by more than 200 different viruses. → Read More
Yes, you still have to wear a mask on planes, trains and public buses
The federal mask mandate on airplanes, public buses and other mass transit has been extended through April 18. → Read More
No, Disney+ didn’t drop ‘Anastasia’ because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
“Anastasia,” the 1997 animated film, was removed from Disney+ in the U.S. due to pre-existing licensing deals. On March 18, it will be available to stream on Starz. → Read More
No, you can’t tell if the gas at the pump comes from Russian oil
It is nearly impossible to know exactly what country the gas at the pump originated from because gas gets mixed up when it moves from refineries through pipelines. → Read More
Yes, scammers are impersonating Apple Support to try to steal your iCloud account information
Scammers impersonating Apple Support are calling people claiming their iCloud accounts have been compromised. Here’s how to spot a phony support call. → Read More
Yes, contactless card payment is as secure as inserting a chip card at the register
Tapping your card to pay at the register is just as secure as inserting a chip card, according to multiple financial services companies and security experts. → Read More