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No, honorary doctorates don’t hold the same academic weight as traditional doctorates

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No, honorary doctorates don’t hold the same academic weight as traditional doctorates

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Amber Heard didn't use movie lines in her testimony against Johnny Depp

Actress Amber Heard did not quote lines from the 1999 movie “The Talented Mr. Ripley” during her testimony in a libel lawsuit, despite social media claims.
Pop Culture

There’s a legal reason why you can watch the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial but couldn’t watch the Ghislaine Maxwell trial

Federal and state trials have different rules for cameras in the courtroom.
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No, Amber Heard didn’t quote lines from ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ during testimony

Actress Amber Heard did not quote lines from the 1999 movie “The Talented Mr. Ripley” during her testimony in a libel lawsuit, despite social media claims.
Pop Culture

No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day

The Battle of Puebla, which is Cinco de Mayo originated, happened half a century after Mexico’s declaration of independence.
Money

Yes, you still have to pay taxes even if you don’t have a bank account

During a civil trial, Blac Chyna said she didn’t pay taxes or have a bank account. The IRS says not having a bank account doesn’t preclude you from taxes.
Health

No, red light therapy isn’t a medically approved treatment for increasing testosterone

Red light therapy, mentioned by Fox News host Tucker Carlson as a way to increase testosterone levels in men, is not medically approved for that purpose.
Food

No, McDonald’s ice cream does not contain xylitol, a sugar substitute dangerous to dogs

Ice cream “pup cups” are a popular dog treat. But some online posts warn McDonald’s ice cream has an ingredient toxic to dogs. That’s false.
Social Media

Elon Musk could not own a majority stake of Twitter if he joined company’s board

The world’s richest man is now Twitter’s top shareholder, but he can’t own more than 14.9% of the company if he serves on its board.
Pop Culture

Don’t fall for celebrity deepfakes like these

Deepfake videos of celebrities reacting to the Oscars controversy were shared online ahead of April Fools’ Day. Here are some tips on how to spot a deepfake.
Pop Culture

No, an actor has never been stripped of an Academy Award

Only one Academy Award has ever been revoked in the history of the Oscars, and it was for a documentary that had been nominated in the wrong year.
Memes

Meme claiming to show celebrity reactions to Will Smith slap was from 2017 Oscars

A viral meme claiming to show celebrity reactions after Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars is not from 2022. It’s actually a compilation of photos from 2017.

Walleye Festival returns to Port Clinton for 41st year

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No, honorary doctorates don’t hold the same academic weight as traditional doctorates

Amber Heard didn't use movie lines in her testimony against Johnny Depp

There’s a legal reason why you can watch the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial but couldn’t watch the Ghislaine Maxwell trial

No, Amber Heard didn’t quote lines from ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ during testimony

No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day

Yes, you still have to pay taxes even if you don’t have a bank account

No, red light therapy isn’t a medically approved treatment for increasing testosterone

No, McDonald’s ice cream does not contain xylitol, a sugar substitute dangerous to dogs

Elon Musk could not own a majority stake of Twitter if he joined company’s board

Don’t fall for celebrity deepfakes like these

No, an actor has never been stripped of an Academy Award

Meme claiming to show celebrity reactions to Will Smith slap was from 2017 Oscars

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