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Food
Yes, fast food prices have risen faster than inflation over the last 15 years
Food
Yes, fast food prices have risen faster than inflation over the last 15 years
Prices at fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s have been rising faster than inflation since at least 2009.
Money
No, the president does not control grocery prices
Grocery retailers choose how much to charge for the food they sell and take into account economic factors, known as market forces, that affect prices.
Money
Grocery prices are not controlled by the president
Grocery retailers choose how much to charge for the food they sell and take into account economic factors, known as market forces, that affect prices.
Health
Yes, there are recalls for some ground cinnamon products due to lead concerns
The FDA is advising people to throw away six brands of ground cinnamon products due to “elevated levels of lead.” Some companies have issued recalls.
Food
What we can VERIFY about claims of pesticides in oats
A study found popular oat products like Cheerios contained traces of chlormequat, which has been linked to infertility in animals but not humans.
Food
What we can VERIFY about claims of pesticides in oats
A study found oat products like Cheerios and Quaker Oats had traces of a chemical that may affect fertility in animals. But the levels were far below EPA limits.
Settlements
Class action lawsuit that claims pork companies fixed prices of products including bacon, pork chops, is real
If you purchased pork products from major retailers between 2014 and 2018, you could be eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit.
Technology
No, putting a wet phone in rice does not protect it from water damage
Rice can actually cause more problems for a wet phone, as it can speed up the corrosion process and get lodged in the device’s ports.
Food
Yes, Wendy’s is planning to implement dynamic pricing in 2025
Wendy’s clarified that it has “no plans” to raise prices during peak hours after its CEO said the company would test a dynamic pricing model at its restaurants.
Food
In 2025, Wendy's plans to implement dynamic pricing
Wendy’s clarified that it has “no plans” to raise prices during peak hours after its CEO said the company would test a dynamic pricing model at its restaurants.
Technology
No, putting a wet phone in rice does not protect it from water damage
Putting a wet cell phone in rice to dry doesn’t protect it. It can cause problems for a water-damaged device, like corrosion or clogged ports.
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