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VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month

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VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pop Culture

Yes, there is a spike in interest in 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' whenever there’s a solar eclipse

Bonnie Tyler’s song reaches its peak in online interest during the actual times the eclipse is visible.
Pop Culture

No, putting sugar into the gas tank does not ruin a car’s engine

During the days-long shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, some people vented their frustration by suggesting people fill gas tanks with sugar.
Pop Culture

No, bets on Medina Spirit will not change if Kentucky Derby winner is disqualified

Although Medina Spirit may lose the title of Kentucky Derby winner, those who bet on the horse will keep their winnings even if he’s disqualified.
Pop Culture

No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day

The Battle of Puebla (aka Cinco de Mayo) happened half a century after Mexico’s declaration of independence.
Pop Culture

No, Darth Vader does not say, ‘Luke, I am your father’

May 4 is Star Wars Day, and one of the most iconic lines in the franchise’s history is often misquoted in pop culture references.
Vaccine

Young, healthy adults should get a COVID-19 vaccine, medical experts say

In a recent episode of his popular podcast, comedian Joe Rogan said he would not advise a healthy 21-year-old to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Pop Culture

Kanye West’s $1.8M Yeezys are the most expensive sneakers ever sold at auction

This sale tops the world record of a pair of autographed Nike Air Jordan 1s worn by Michael Jordan in a 1985 game and sold for $560,000 in 2020.

Vigil held in Greenwood for two killed in Poteau crash

XNA offers new non-stop flights to Las Vegas

Sunny skies and low humidity with highs in the 80s today

Low humidity and lots of sunshine today

Kevin Kopps wins Dick Howser Trophy

Arkansas athletes prepare for Olympic trials

IRS launches tool for low-income families to get monthly Child Tax Credit

Yes, Carl Nassib is the first active NFL player to come out as gay, but before Nassib there was Michael Sam

Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Yes, there is a spike in interest in 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' whenever there’s a solar eclipse

No, putting sugar into the gas tank does not ruin a car’s engine

No, bets on Medina Spirit will not change if Kentucky Derby winner is disqualified

No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day

No, Darth Vader does not say, ‘Luke, I am your father’

Young, healthy adults should get a COVID-19 vaccine, medical experts say

Kanye West’s $1.8M Yeezys are the most expensive sneakers ever sold at auction

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