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Macon
Yes, so far this year, crime is down in Macon-Bibb County | VERIFY
Macon
Has crime gone down in Macon-Bibb County? We VERIFY.
After a deadly two weeks, we look into the crime statistics here in Bibb County and how it compares to last year.
AI
Viral image of puppy snuggling baby elephant created with artificial intelligence
This image of a puppy hugging a baby elephant is proof that some things you see online really are too cute to be true.
Global Conflicts
Viral video of Biden saying he's reinstating the draft is a deepfake
The day after Iran launched drone strikes against Israel, a video of President Joe Biden appears to show him reinstating the draft. The video is a deepfake.
Environment
Yes, cicadas are safe to eat for both you and your pet
Fearless foodies, listen up: Cicadas are indeed edible, and there are recipes available online. Now whether or not you decide to indulge is up to you.
Weather
Yes, this video showing a flooded Dubai airport is real
The dramatic footage from Dubai International Airport shows planes traveling through deep flood waters after the area received nearly 6 inches of rain in 24 hours.
National
Hawaii is outside boundaries of NATO treaty's Article 5, but it’s still likely to be protected
Hawaii is technically outside of the geographical boundaries set by NATO’s treaty. But that doesn’t mean other countries wouldn’t respond to an attack on the state.
National
No, photo doesn’t show Marines at a Trump campaign fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago
The Marines photographed at Mar-a-Lago were there to support a charity seeking to reduce veteran suicides. Former President Trump was not in attendance.
Joe Biden
No, President Biden is not giving a Chinese company $6.6 billion to open a microchip plant in Arizona
The Biden administration is funding a Taiwanese company to open a microchip plant, its third in Arizona.
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Madison Cawthorn issued citation on same day viral video claims he hit a trooper's car. Here's what we can verify
A user posted a video on X, showing a man in a wheelchair on the side of I-75 in Florida after he purportedly rear-ended a trooper.
Electric Vehicles
No, diesel generators for charging electric vehicles aren't popping up everywhere
A viral post claiming diesel generators for EVs are “popping up everywhere” is false. The EV charging network doesn't rely on diesel or gas generators at all.
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No, Chick-fil-A is not switching to lab-grown meat
TikTok videos viewed millions of times claim the largest fast food chicken chain is switching to cultivated meat.
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