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Money

No, Biden’s executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency

Technology

Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather

The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Money

How to spot mobile payment app scams on Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and Cash App

Mobile peer-to-peer payment app scams are on the rise as more Americans use contactless payment options. Here are a few ways to identify and avoid payment app scams.
Scams

6 ways to spot a mobile payment app scam

More Americans are using mobile payment apps, like Zelle and Venmo, to send money — and scammers are taking notice. Here’s how to avoid a mobile payment app scam.
Money

No, Starbucks is not going cashless at all locations

Starbucks accepts multiple forms of payments, including cashless options. The chain is not going cashless, as some people online suggest.
Health

'Mouth taping' as a home remedy for sleep related issues | Expert Interview with Michael Breus

Michael Breus, Ph.d. is a clinical psychologist and explains how vertically taping your mouth when you sleep can be beneficial to oral care.
Social Media

No, a new Instagram update does not change how precise your location appears to other people

Posts on social media are falsely claiming a change to many phones’ settings made it easier to pinpoint a person’s exact location via Instagram.
Money

No, there is no federal law that requires businesses to accept cash

There is no federal law mandating that a private business accept cash as payment for goods or services, as some social media posts claim.
Money

Facebook class action privacy lawsuit is legit

A viewer asked us if an email about a class-action settlement with Facebook is real. We can VERIFY it is. Here’s how to know if you qualify for payment.
Money

Yes, the Facebook internet tracking settlement is real

A viewer asked us if an email about a class-action settlement with Facebook is real. We can VERIFY it is. Here’s how to know if you qualify for payment.
Money

Yes, FCC Affordable Connectivity Program’s $30 discount is real

The Affordable Connectivity Program isn’t a scam. It’s an FCC initiative to provide low-cost or free internet to low-income households.
Health

Yes, a law signed in 2017 paved the way for over-the-counter hearing aids

Hearing aids over the counter are coming. A 2017 bill from Warren and Grassley, a law signed by Trump and an executive order from Biden made it happen.

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Cleveland's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Cleveland, Oh | WKYC.com

No, Biden’s executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency

Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather

How to spot mobile payment app scams on Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and Cash App

6 ways to spot a mobile payment app scam

No, Starbucks is not going cashless at all locations

'Mouth taping' as a home remedy for sleep related issues | Expert Interview with Michael Breus

No, a new Instagram update does not change how precise your location appears to other people

No, there is no federal law that requires businesses to accept cash

Facebook class action privacy lawsuit is legit

Yes, the Facebook internet tracking settlement is real

Yes, FCC Affordable Connectivity Program’s $30 discount is real

Yes, a law signed in 2017 paved the way for over-the-counter hearing aids

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