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USA TODAY didn’t report 3,000 Neuralink monkey deaths
Money
Social Security: survivors benefits explained
Spouses and other family members are eligible for Social Security survivors benefits after a person dies. Here’s how the monthly payments work.
National
No, the Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states
The Respect for Marriage Act ensures marriage is recognized federally, regardless of sex, race or ethnicity. Here is what the bill does and doesn’t do.
Technology
No, USA TODAY did not report Elon Musk’s Neuralink ‘killed nearly 3,000 monkeys’
Fake screenshots falsely claim the newspaper published an article saying animal testing of the brain implants killed 98% of its subjects.
Food
No, Little Debbie is not going out of business
Little Debbie snack cakes are no longer being sold on U.S. military bases and Canadian distribution is paused — but the product is still widely available in the U.S.
Vaccines
Unvaccinated people are still more likely to die from COVID than vaccinated people, despite claims
People are misinterpreting an analysis of CDC data to falsely claim vaccines are no longer effective at preventing COVID deaths.
Sports
A viral tweet claiming Chinese state media is blurring crowds is not true
Tweets suggest Chinese state media has been blurring their footage of World Cup fans as a form of censorship. That’s not true.
Food
Swallowing gum does not mean it will stay in your stomach for 7 years
Your body can’t digest gum, but that doesn’t mean it will remain in your body for seven years. It passes through your stool as fast as anything else does.
Gas Prices
Yes, winter gas is slightly less fuel efficient than summer gas
Federal law and seasonal temperatures dictate the type of gas we use in our vehicles during the year. Winter gas is a little less fuel efficient than summer gas.
Economy
Yes, Cyber Monday did get its start because people were shopping online at work
Cyber Monday did get its start because people shopped online while at work. Retailers saw the day as an opportunity to entice more people to shop online.
Technology
Biden’s infrastructure deal doesn’t give police access to a remote ‘kill switch’ in cars
Biden’s infrastructure deal requires drunk driving prevention technology in new cars, but police won’t have remote access to a “kill switch.”
Food
No, carrots will not improve your eyesight – but they are good for eye health
Carrots are high in beta-carotene, which is good for eye health. But they won’t do anything for your vision if you don’t have a vitamin A deficiency.
Money
Social Security: survivors benefits explained
Spouses and other family members are eligible for Social Security survivors benefits after a person dies. Here’s how the monthly payments work.
National
No, the Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states
The Respect for Marriage Act ensures marriage is recognized federally, regardless of sex, race or ethnicity. Here is what the bill does and doesn’t do.
Technology
No, USA TODAY did not report Elon Musk’s Neuralink ‘killed nearly 3,000 monkeys’
Fake screenshots falsely claim the newspaper published an article saying animal testing of the brain implants killed 98% of its subjects.
Food
No, Little Debbie is not going out of business
Little Debbie snack cakes are no longer being sold on U.S. military bases and Canadian distribution is paused — but the product is still widely available in the U.S.
Vaccines
Unvaccinated people are still more likely to die from COVID than vaccinated people, despite claims
People are misinterpreting an analysis of CDC data to falsely claim vaccines are no longer effective at preventing COVID deaths.
Sports
A viral tweet claiming Chinese state media is blurring crowds is not true
Tweets suggest Chinese state media has been blurring their footage of World Cup fans as a form of censorship. That’s not true.
Food
Swallowing gum does not mean it will stay in your stomach for 7 years
Your body can’t digest gum, but that doesn’t mean it will remain in your body for seven years. It passes through your stool as fast as anything else does.
Gas Prices
Yes, winter gas is slightly less fuel efficient than summer gas
Federal law and seasonal temperatures dictate the type of gas we use in our vehicles during the year. Winter gas is a little less fuel efficient than summer gas.
Economy
Yes, Cyber Monday did get its start because people were shopping online at work
Cyber Monday did get its start because people shopped online while at work. Retailers saw the day as an opportunity to entice more people to shop online.
Technology
Biden’s infrastructure deal doesn’t give police access to a remote ‘kill switch’ in cars
Biden’s infrastructure deal requires drunk driving prevention technology in new cars, but police won’t have remote access to a “kill switch.”
Food
No, carrots will not improve your eyesight – but they are good for eye health
Carrots are high in beta-carotene, which is good for eye health. But they won’t do anything for your vision if you don’t have a vitamin A deficiency.
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