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Holiday
Yes, Cyber Monday got its start because people shopped online at work
Travel
Yes, you can still fly Spirit after it filed for bankruptcy
Spirit’s bankruptcy currently has no impact on its customers, who can continue to buy tickets and fly with the airline.
Business
No, Elon Musk did not buy Ford
YouTube videos have spread a false rumor about Elon Musk buying Ford Motor Company since June 2023.
Donald Trump
Yes, Trump-branded ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles were made in China
At least 115,000 “God Bless the USA” Bibles, which feature Donald Trump’s name on their covers, were imported from a Chinese publishing company.
Extreme Weather
Elon’s Starlink promise to Helene, Milton victims misleading
The SpaceX company promised a free month of satellite internet connection to hurricane victims in Florida and North Carolina, but for most it will cost hundreds.
Electric Vehicles
No, Geico isn’t canceling insurance coverage of Tesla Cybertrucks
Viral posts falsely claim Geico is terminating insurance coverage of Tesla Cybertrucks because the vehicle doesn’t meet the company’s underwriting guidelines.
Extreme Weather
Yes, Waffle House really has a storm center
Waffle House has a reputation for not only staying open 24/7, 365 days a year, but also for its disaster response. Here’s what we can VERIFY about its storm center.
Business
No, the port strike would not likely impact your supply of toilet paper
A longshoremen strike at U.S. ports has people panic-buying toilet paper. But experts say there’s no need to stockpile Charmin.
Courts
Yes, Disney did argue a wrongful death lawsuit should be dropped in part because the plaintiff had a Disney+ account
Disney’s legal team contended that customers agree to avoid lawsuits upon accepting its terms and conditions when creating a Disney+ account.
Business
No, Netflix didn’t donate $7 million to Kamala Harris’ campaign
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings made a personal donation of $7 million to a super PAC supporting Harris but the company itself did not.
Business
Kamala Harris' campaign did not get a $7 million donation from Netflix
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings made a personal donation of $7 million to a super PAC supporting Harris but the company itself did not.
Project 2025
No, Starbucks is not backing Project 2025 and The Heritage Foundation
The false claims stem from Starbucks providing coffee to first responders at the RNC through a partnership with a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization.
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