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Immigration

Driver’s licenses and IDs don’t allow undocumented immigrants to vote in federal elections

Coronavirus

Mayo Clinic didn’t ‘quietly’ update its website to say hydroxychloroquine can treat COVID-19

Viral posts falsely claim the Mayo Clinic recently updated its website to say hydroxychloroquine can be used to treat COVID-19. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Government

Yes, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom can fill Feinstein’s seat with an interim appointment

Sen. Dianne Feinstein died at 90. Now, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to appoint someone else to fill the vacancy until the 2024 general election.
Technology

Turning on airplane mode can help your phone charge a little faster

With airplane mode enabled, a phone uses less energy, but many other factors can also influence a phone’s charging speed.
National

What we can VERIFY about ‘Drano bombs’

We’ve received several questions referring to online warnings about Drano bombs and the dangers of the homemade explosives. Here’s what we know.
Environment

There’s no evidence that windmills are responsible for killing whales

Former President Donald Trump recently claimed that “windmills are causing whales to die” in record numbers, but there’s no scientific evidence to support that.
Politics

No evidence offshore wind farms and windmills kill whales

Former President Donald Trump recently claimed that “windmills are causing whales to die” in record numbers, but there’s no scientific evidence to support that.
Social Media

No, the warnings about the 'Mexico did it' virus aren’t legitimate

Several VERIFY viewers asked about Facebook posts that claim an image is going to be shared that will put a virus on your phone. There’s no evidence this exists.
Settlements

The FTC Fortnite settlement is real

You could get some money back if you or your child bought in-game Fortnite items. The FTC said the game’s payment system was confusing and led to surprise charges.
Social Media

Video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real. It was a skit

A video appearing to show an angry mom ripping a pride flag off a classroom wall was actually a pre-planned skit.
Social Media

A video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real, it was a skit

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a viral video of a mom tearing down a pride flag in a classroom. It was a staged skit.
Immigration

Undocumented immigrants are not getting $2,200 per month from the federal government

Multiple VERIFY readers asked us about claims that undocumented immigrants get a monthly stipend from the government. Here’s what we found.

Free food, games, and events to be hosted in Fort Smith for National Night Out

Environmental report shows ARDOT inspections of fuel tanks under Bobby Hopper Tunnel are not in compliance

Two fronts bringing downpours and cooler fall air

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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.

Driver’s licenses and IDs don’t allow undocumented immigrants to vote in federal elections

Mayo Clinic didn’t ‘quietly’ update its website to say hydroxychloroquine can treat COVID-19

Yes, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom can fill Feinstein’s seat with an interim appointment

Turning on airplane mode can help your phone charge a little faster

What we can VERIFY about ‘Drano bombs’

There’s no evidence that windmills are responsible for killing whales

No evidence offshore wind farms and windmills kill whales

No, the warnings about the 'Mexico did it' virus aren’t legitimate

The FTC Fortnite settlement is real

Video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real. It was a skit

A video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real, it was a skit

Undocumented immigrants are not getting $2,200 per month from the federal government

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