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No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

Government

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

Vaccine

Yes, there is a risk in uploading a photo of your vaccine card to enter an online contest

The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shared tips on how people can protect their information during the pandemic.
Vaccine

Yes, guns, beer and trucks are being offered as incentives for people to get a COVID-19 vaccine

More states and businesses are offering incentives to entice more Americans to get vaccinated.
Vaccine

Yes, you can get a free ride to and from your COVID-19 vaccine appointment, and free child care too

Uber, Lyft, and several companies are offering incentives to get people vaccinated by July 4.
Government

No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'

The Senate wants to give NASA additional money to maintain goals for a program that relies on private companies. Blue Origin is just one of those companies.
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.
Money

Yes, eligible parents will be able to get the increased child tax credit for children born in 2021

The IRS says it has started sending out letters to people who may be eligible for advance monthly child tax payments.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Walmart is not going to stop using plastic bags at all U.S. stores on July 1

The company is only getting rid of plastic bags at its stores in Maine.
Business

Yes, the lumber shortage is real

Videos shared on TikTok recently claim the lumber shortage was created to boost profits in the lumber industry.
Sports

Yes, fans banned from arenas can face criminal charges if they return

Several fans at NBA playoff games were banned from arenas for unruly behavior, ranging from throwing a water bottle to dumping popcorn on a player.
Tech

No, there isn’t a trick to ‘circumvent’ Facebook’s algorithm

Facebook users are sharing a “tip to circumvent Facebook”, claiming if you simply copy and paste exact text, your News Feed will be limited to posts from 26 people.
Money

No, the ASPCA does not spend just 3% of its budget on animals

It actually spends 75% of its budget on its programs, 44% of which is dedicated to “shelter and veterinary services.”

COVID still a concern in Fort Smith metro

Body of missing Rogers man located in Cave Springs

Partly Sunny skies will continue into this weekend; Highs on the warm side

Partly cloudy skies to start off the weekend; very warm temperatures

Hogs fall to NC State, decisive game 3 coming Sunday

LIVE BLOG: Hogs look to punch ticket to Omaha

Biden urges G-7 leaders to call out and compete with China

TikTok videos of American Airlines flight intended for Charlotte go viral

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.

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

Yes, there is a risk in uploading a photo of your vaccine card to enter an online contest

Yes, guns, beer and trucks are being offered as incentives for people to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Yes, you can get a free ride to and from your COVID-19 vaccine appointment, and free child care too

No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'

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

Yes, eligible parents will be able to get the increased child tax credit for children born in 2021

VERIFY: Walmart is not going to stop using plastic bags at all U.S. stores on July 1

Yes, the lumber shortage is real

Yes, fans banned from arenas can face criminal charges if they return

No, there isn’t a trick to ‘circumvent’ Facebook’s algorithm

No, the ASPCA does not spend just 3% of its budget on animals

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