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The belief that humans use only 10% of their brains is one of the most widely spread brain myths. Existing evidence shows people use 100% of their brains every day. → Read More
Amoxicillin is a common prescription antibiotic used to treat ear infections and pneumonia. It’s currently in short supply due to limited availability nationwide. → Read More
Organizations and rideshare companies, like Lyft and Uber, are permitted to offer rides to the polls on Election Day in nearly every state, except Michigan. → Read More
Experts warned that people born in 1960 could have faced a lifetime reduction in benefits if the economy hadn't recovered in 2020 from the pandemic shutdown. → Read More
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
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
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
The JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine is safe for people with eczema but current supply is limited. They should avoid the ACAM2000 vaccine. → Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Only one Supreme Court justice has ever been impeached, and that took place in 1805. → Read More
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
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
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
The federal mask mandate on airplanes, public buses and other mass transit has been extended through April 18. → Read More