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Health

No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA

Government

No, the federal government’s UFO report did not mention aliens

The U.S. government released a report in June 2021 about UFO sightings since 2004. The report was vague and of 144 incidents, the source of just one was identified.
Technology

3 Fast Facts about NewProfilePic's ties to Russia and data privacy

Some VERIFY viewers wondered if the photo editing app NewProfilePic has ties to Russia, and asked about its privacy policy. Here is what we found out.
Business

Yes, Tesla has issued recalls for at least a quarter of the cars it has sold

Tesla’s largest recalls have been for minor issues that it could fix with software updates sent over the internet.
Science

No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole

A viral video created with computer graphics claims to be a real depiction of the moon rising and setting at the North Pole.
Crime

Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.

112 is a European emergency number. No state uses 112 as a highway emergency number, contrary to a viral claim.
Courts

No, police cannot force you to unlock your cellphone without a search warrant

The Fourth Amendment requires police to have a warrant or your consent to search your phone.
Money

Yes, Cash App had a data breach. Here’s who’s impacted

Block, Inc. has reported a Cash App Investing data breach impacting millions of current and former customers. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
Taxes

Yes, you do have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency

If you sell or exchange cryptocurrency, you’ll have to pay capital gains taxes. If you receive crypto as payment or if you mine it, it’s taxable income.
Social Media

Yes, the Facebook Protect security email is real

Facebook Protect is a program designed to increase the security of accounts that Facebook says face additional threats in an election cycle.
Technology

No, The New York Times did not make Wordle harder

Every word was pre-determined by the original creator, and The New York Times did not add any new words.

Lawmakers reach deal to help veterans exposed to burn pits, officially name bill after late Ohio soldier

New VeloSano funding helps continue innovative breast cancer research

FORECAST | Prepare for sizzling summer heat, and the possibility for strong storms

11 p.m. weather forecast for May 19, 2022

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

No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA

No, the federal government’s UFO report did not mention aliens

3 Fast Facts about NewProfilePic's ties to Russia and data privacy

Yes, Tesla has issued recalls for at least a quarter of the cars it has sold

No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole

Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.

No, police cannot force you to unlock your cellphone without a search warrant

Yes, Cash App had a data breach. Here’s who’s impacted

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

Yes, you do have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency

Yes, the Facebook Protect security email is real

No, The New York Times did not make Wordle harder

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