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Olympics

Yes, Olympic silver medalist Rayssa Leal starred in a 2015 viral Vine

Environment

Yes, 'botanical sexism' has led to more pollen in American cities

“Botanical sexism” refers to cities’ preferences for male trees over female trees because the males produce pollen instead of “tree litter” like fruits or seeds.
Sports

No, Tom Brady didn’t play catch with a football throwing machine

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady showed off his accuracy by throwing to a throwing machine, but the video was created by a digital artist.
Education

No, Texas has not banned schools from teaching about MLK’s speeches or KKK’s history with white supremacy

A Texas Senate bill that removes certain curriculum requirements from a recent law can’t currently become law because the House lacks members for a vote.
Weather

Yes, wildfires can create their own storms

The combination of heat and smoke from wildfires can contribute to the formation of clouds, some of which produce storms.
Environment

Yes, carbon credits are legitimate and some companies really do use them to offset carbon usage

Experts say the average consumer should do their own due diligence to make sure the carbon credits they’re purchasing are valid.
Environment

No, NASA did not say the main cause of tidal flooding in 2030s will be the moon’s ‘wobble’

The moon’s “wobble” went viral after a NASA study predicted it would contribute to tidal flooding in the next decade, but climate change is the primary culprit.
Coronavirus

No, Biden didn’t order a door-to-door campaign to enforce COVID-19 vaccination, but there are plans to promote the vaccine

President Joe Biden has asked people to encourage unvaccinated Americans to get the vaccine, but he didn’t start a door-to-door push to force people to get the shot.
VERIFY

No, athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics cannot compete in the games

Gymnast Kara Eaker and beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb will not compete after testing positive for COVID-19.
Olympics

Yes, two medal contenders were disqualified from an Olympic race because their natural testosterone levels were too high

Two runners from Namibia, who have run some of the fastest times in 400-meter races this year, can’t compete in the event at the Tokyo Olympics.
Money

No, the children of members of Congress are not exempt from repaying their student loans

While being the child of a member of Congress may have its perks, they are responsible for repaying their student loans.
Health

Yes, most hospitals are required to offer financial assistance

Eligibility for those financial assistance policies varies from state to state and hospital to hospital, so it’s important to check your hospital’s policies first.

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Find out when Arizona athletes will compete on July 27, 28 in the Tokyo Olympics

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

Yes, Olympic silver medalist Rayssa Leal starred in a 2015 viral Vine

Yes, 'botanical sexism' has led to more pollen in American cities

No, Tom Brady didn’t play catch with a football throwing machine

No, Texas has not banned schools from teaching about MLK’s speeches or KKK’s history with white supremacy

Yes, wildfires can create their own storms

Yes, carbon credits are legitimate and some companies really do use them to offset carbon usage

No, NASA did not say the main cause of tidal flooding in 2030s will be the moon’s ‘wobble’

No, Biden didn’t order a door-to-door campaign to enforce COVID-19 vaccination, but there are plans to promote the vaccine

No, athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics cannot compete in the games

Yes, two medal contenders were disqualified from an Olympic race because their natural testosterone levels were too high

No, the children of members of Congress are not exempt from repaying their student loans

Yes, most hospitals are required to offer financial assistance

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