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UAFS, Homeland Security host public safety officials as they discuss ways to spot human trafficking
Public safety officials and human trafficking survivors speak at UAFS, Homeland Security symposium
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Environment
Yes, cicadas are safe to eat for both you and your pet
Environment
No, this isn’t the first time since 1803 that two broods of cicadas emerged at once
Two broods of cicadas emerge together every five or six years on average, contrary to online posts claiming this hasn’t happened in 221 years.
Environment
Yes, ‘zombie cicadas’ infected by parasitic fungus are real
The telltale sign of infection in a cicada is when “the back half of their abdomen has been replaced with a yellow/white ‘plug’ of fungus,” says Dr. Brian Lovett.
Eclipse
No, CERN didn’t open a portal ahead of the U.S. solar eclipse
Conspiracy theories have been swirling around the CERN particle accelerator and the solar eclipse. But a video of a portal opening isn’t real.
Eclipse
Here’s why most welding goggles aren’t safe to wear during an eclipse
Most welding goggles are not strong enough to keep your eyes safe during a total solar eclipse. ISO-certified eclipse glasses provide better protection.
Eclipse
Yes, NASA is launching rockets during the 2024 solar eclipse
We VERIFY why NASA is using rockets to study how the total solar eclipse affects Earth’s atmosphere.
Eclipse
During the 2024 solar eclipse, NASA will launch three rockets
We VERIFY why NASA is using rockets to study how the total solar eclipse affects Earth’s atmosphere.
Eclipse
Billboard falsely claims solar eclipse totality will only be visible in Ohio county
Lorain County is on the centerline, which means it will have a longer totality duration. But totality can be viewed in other places in the state and the country.
Health
Boil water advisories: VERIFY fact sheet
We VERIFY whether you can brush your teeth, wash dishes or shower during a boil water advisory, and if it’s safe to drink filtered water that isn’t boiled.
Environment
Yes, total solar eclipses can affect animal behavior
Reports of unusual animal behaviors during a total solar eclipse date back centuries, according to NASA, but the agency says the effects are not fully understood.
Science
How to safely watch the total solar eclipse: 4 Fast Facts
A total solar eclipse will briefly darken the skies over parts of North America on April 8, 2024. We VERIFY four ways to protect your eyes during this rare event.
Health
Seasonal allergy treatments: what we can VERIFY
Should you start taking your allergy medicine before spring begins? Is honey an effective remedy for symptoms? We VERIFY answers to common questions about spring all
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