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Yes, it’s against MLB’s rules to put Spider Tack on a baseball

Sports

Yes, it’s against MLB’s rules to put Spider Tack on a baseball

Sports

A US runner claims a pork burrito caused a positive drug test. Research shows that’s possible but unlikely

Shelby Houlihan was suspended for four years after testing positive for the banned substance nandrolone.
Government

No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'

The Senate wants to give NASA additional money to maintain goals for a program that relies on private companies. Blue Origin is just one of those companies.
Pop Culture

Yes, there is a spike in interest in 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' whenever there’s a solar eclipse

Bonnie Tyler’s song reaches its peak in online interest during the actual times the eclipse is visible.
Science

Cicada fast facts: What's true and false about Brood X

Brood X cicadas are starting to emerge across the East Coast after 17 years underground.
Food

Yes, the airplane environment is why food isn't as good, although it's not just because of our senses

A combination of a poor setting for a meal and an environment that dulls the senses is what leads to airplane food being the butt of sitcom jokes.
Science

Yes, bodiless ‘zombie cicadas’ infected by fungus are real

“These cicadas have telltale signs of infection: the back half of their abdomen has been replaced with a yellow/white ‘plug’ of fungus,” says Dr. Brian Lovett.
Coronavirus

No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not contain a magnetic microchip

Viral videos claim to show a magnet sticks to skin near the COVID-19 vaccine administration site as proof a microchip was implanted.
Pop Culture

No, putting sugar into the gas tank does not ruin a car’s engine

During the days-long shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, some people vented their frustration by suggesting people fill gas tanks with sugar.
Vaccine

No, obesity did not reduce the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in clinical trials

The vaccines authorized in the U.S. had similar efficacy for people with and without obesity during clinical trials, although further studies are limited.
Coronavirus

No, the U.S. doesn’t need to vaccinate 100% of population to reach herd immunity

The U.S. doesn’t need to vaccinate everyone to reach herd immunity, but herd immunity could still be a hard goal to meet with current vaccination rates.
Technology

Yes, satellites are making it more difficult for astronomers to observe space

While satellites could provide accessible high-speed internet to communities across the globe, they also make it harder for people on Earth to explore the night sky.

Nuevo video muestra el momento en que un tren de Valley Metro se descarrila con pasajeros adentro

Horton Complex Fire tops 4,000 acres, 6% contained in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Rafael Fire tops 36,000 acres, causes nearby evacuations

Triple digits return as our weather starts to dry out

Game Day: Suns vs. Clippers Game 3 preview

'Extremely worried' | Japan emperor voices concerns over Tokyo Olympics, pandemic

'We have a deal': Biden, bipartisan senators on infrastructure

Pelosi creates panel to 'seek the truth' on Capitol attack

Phoenix's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Phoenix, Arizona | 12NEWS.com

Yes, it’s against MLB’s rules to put Spider Tack on a baseball

A US runner claims a pork burrito caused a positive drug test. Research shows that’s possible but unlikely

No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'

Yes, there is a spike in interest in 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' whenever there’s a solar eclipse

Cicada fast facts: What's true and false about Brood X

Yes, the airplane environment is why food isn't as good, although it's not just because of our senses

Yes, bodiless ‘zombie cicadas’ infected by fungus are real

No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not contain a magnetic microchip

No, putting sugar into the gas tank does not ruin a car’s engine

No, obesity did not reduce the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in clinical trials

No, the U.S. doesn’t need to vaccinate 100% of population to reach herd immunity

Yes, satellites are making it more difficult for astronomers to observe space

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