Footage of the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfires is dramatic, but these two videos showing animal rescues aren’t from the January fires.
These viral animal rescue videos aren’t from the January Palisades wildfire Read More »
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget was cut by nearly $17.6 million this fiscal year. That’s a roughly 2% decrease from the previous year.
Yes, Los Angeles cut $17.6 million from the fire department’s budget Read More »
Firefighters were experiencing water shortages from hydrants because L.A.’s tanks couldn’t be refilled as fast as water was being used.
No, Los Angeles didn’t refuse to fill water reservoirs prior to fires Read More »
After Donald Trump suggested the U.S. can retake control of the canal if it’s not “treated fairly,” Panama’s president pushed back.
No, the U.S. does not have any authority over the Panama Canal Read More »
The U.S. Postal Service is closing all post office locations and suspending regular mail services on Thursday for the National Day of Mourning honoring Carter.
Yes, post offices will be closed on Jan. 9 in honor of former President Jimmy Carter Read More »
The U.S. has developed a bird flu vaccine that can be prepared when needed. It’s not currently available because health officials haven’t deemed it necessary.
Yes, there is a bird flu vaccine Read More »
A new federal rule sets updated energy efficiency standards for tankless gas water heaters by 2029 — but it doesn’t ban them.
No, the Biden administration is not banning all natural gas water heaters Read More »
Have you seen reports about a “new” virus spreading in China? HMPV was first identified in 2001. Here are the symptoms it causes.
No, Human Metapneumovirus is not a new virus Read More »
Pending court approval, customers who had an Apple device with Siri between 2014 and 2024 will be eligible for payments of up to $20.
Yes, there is an Apple Siri settlement Read More »
Federal law says the government has to deliver the mail. It would take an act of Congress to change that.
No, the president can’t privatize the U.S. Postal Service Read More »
Contrary to viral claims, states have only used a portion of $7.5 billion in federal funding for electric vehicle chargers and there are dozens of charging stations.
No, the Biden administration has not spent $7.5B to build 8 EV charging stations Read More »
If you were a Verizon wireless customer between 2016 and 2023, you may be eligible to receive money from a settlement. Here’s how to file a claim.
Yes, the Verizon class action lawsuit settlement email is real Read More »
A 2016 video of fans celebrating has been altered for years to show fake reactions to a wide range of things. The meme was even used in a Family Guy episode.
Some Walgreens customers who paid for prescription drugs using insurance could receive money as part of a class action settlement. Here’s who’s eligible.
Yes, the Walgreens Savings Club settlement is real Read More »
While properly cooked poultry and pasteurized milk won’t spread bird flu, raw food can spread it to pets.
Yes, pets can get bird flu from eating raw food Read More »
