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Elections

No, ‘500,000 Venezuelans’ with Temporary Protected Status won’t be able to vote in the presidential election

National

VERIFYING the difference between ‘Hispanic’ and ‘Latino’

While many use the two terms interchangeably, Hispanic and Latino/a/x are terms that refer to different groups with heavy overlap.
Holiday

VERIFYING why Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of the month

National Hispanic Heritage Month began as National Hispanic Heritage Week. Its date was picked because of its historical significance in Central America and Mexico.
World

Viral video of newborn rescued from rubble not from Morocco earthquake

A video of a newborn baby being pulled from rubble wasn’t taken in the aftermath of the Moroccan earthquake. It was actually taken in India.
Science

It’s impossible to predict exactly when and where an earthquake will strike

Contrary to a social media account’s claims, scientists say they can’t predict earthquakes now and some believe it may never be possible.
Environment

No, it is not possible to predict earthquakes

It’s impossible to make earthquake predictions, like people on social media claim, but scientists can estimate the probability of one hitting a certain area in the f
Travel

No, US citizens will not need a visa to travel to most of Europe in 2024

Beginning in 2024, U.S. citizens will have to fill out an online travel authorization called ETIAS to enter most of Europe. But this is far simpler than a visa.
World

No, U.S. citizens will not need a visa to travel to most of Europe in 2024

The Schengen Area, which includes France and Spain, will require American travelers to fill out an online application called ETIAS before entry. This is not a visa.
Health

No, there isn’t a new disease called ‘Disease X’

Disease X is a hypothetical disease that could emerge in the future. It isn’t a new pathogen that’s currently spreading throughout the world.
Courts

Shein RICO suit not the same as criminal charges

Designers accused Shein of copyright infringement and racketeering in a civil suit. It’s not a criminal case like those used for mobsters.
Food

Yes, the WHO put aspartame in the same category as pickled vegetables for cancer-causing substances

The World Health Organization said the artificial sweetener is "possibly carcinogenic." Here’s what that actually means.
Food

WHO calls aspartame ‘possible carcinogenic’ but cancer risk low

The World Health Organization placed the sweetener used in Diet Coke in a category alongside pickled vegetables and aloe vera.

WinterLand returns to downtown Cleveland with November 25 tree lighting ceremony in Public Square

When is the downtown Cleveland tree lighting ceremony in Public Square? WinterLand events return November 25

Cleveland to host downtown tree lighting ceremony in Public Square on November 25 as WinterLand event returns

What are the winning Mega Millions lottery numbers for the $267 million jackpot on September 29, 2023? See all the prizes hit in Ohio

FORECAST | Gorgeous weekend ahead with lots of sunshine and warmer temps

Leon Bibb: The stage is set for autumn's big show

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

No, ‘500,000 Venezuelans’ with Temporary Protected Status won’t be able to vote in the presidential election

VERIFYING the difference between ‘Hispanic’ and ‘Latino’

VERIFYING why Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of the month

Viral video of newborn rescued from rubble not from Morocco earthquake

It’s impossible to predict exactly when and where an earthquake will strike

No, it is not possible to predict earthquakes

No, US citizens will not need a visa to travel to most of Europe in 2024

No, U.S. citizens will not need a visa to travel to most of Europe in 2024

No, there isn’t a new disease called ‘Disease X’

Shein RICO suit not the same as criminal charges

Yes, the WHO put aspartame in the same category as pickled vegetables for cancer-causing substances

WHO calls aspartame ‘possible carcinogenic’ but cancer risk low

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