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Health
No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA
Government
No, the federal government’s UFO report did not mention aliens
The U.S. government released a report in June 2021 about UFO sightings since 2004. The report was vague and of 144 incidents, the source of just one was identified.
Technology
3 Fast Facts about NewProfilePic's ties to Russia and data privacy
Some VERIFY viewers wondered if the photo editing app NewProfilePic has ties to Russia, and asked about its privacy policy. Here is what we found out.
Business
Yes, Tesla has issued recalls for at least a quarter of the cars it has sold
Tesla’s largest recalls have been for minor issues that it could fix with software updates sent over the internet.
Science
No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole
A viral video created with computer graphics claims to be a real depiction of the moon rising and setting at the North Pole.
Crime
Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.
112 is a European emergency number. No state uses 112 as a highway emergency number, contrary to a viral claim.
Courts
No, police cannot force you to unlock your cellphone without a search warrant
The Fourth Amendment requires police to have a warrant or your consent to search your phone.
Scams
No, Verizon did not send customers texts from their own phone numbers
Some Verizon customers were sent text messages appearing to come from their own phone numbers that contained phishing links.
Money
Yes, Cash App had a data breach. Here’s who’s impacted
Block, Inc. has reported a Cash App Investing data breach impacting millions of current and former customers. Here’s what you need to know.
Social Media
Elon Musk could not own a majority stake of Twitter if he joined company’s board
The world’s richest man is now Twitter’s top shareholder, but he can’t own more than 14.9% of the company if he serves on its board.
Business
No, Netflix isn’t cracking down on password sharing in the U.S.
Netflix is testing a feature that charges a fee for password sharing, but it’s only happening in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru — not in the United States.
Taxes
Yes, you do have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency
If you sell or exchange cryptocurrency, you’ll have to pay capital gains taxes. If you receive crypto as payment or if you mine it, it’s taxable income.
Government
No, the federal government’s UFO report did not mention aliens
The U.S. government released a report in June 2021 about UFO sightings since 2004. The report was vague and of 144 incidents, the source of just one was identified.
Technology
3 Fast Facts about NewProfilePic's ties to Russia and data privacy
Some VERIFY viewers wondered if the photo editing app NewProfilePic has ties to Russia, and asked about its privacy policy. Here is what we found out.
Business
Yes, Tesla has issued recalls for at least a quarter of the cars it has sold
Tesla’s largest recalls have been for minor issues that it could fix with software updates sent over the internet.
Science
No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole
A viral video created with computer graphics claims to be a real depiction of the moon rising and setting at the North Pole.
Crime
Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.
112 is a European emergency number. No state uses 112 as a highway emergency number, contrary to a viral claim.
Courts
No, police cannot force you to unlock your cellphone without a search warrant
The Fourth Amendment requires police to have a warrant or your consent to search your phone.
Scams
No, Verizon did not send customers texts from their own phone numbers
Some Verizon customers were sent text messages appearing to come from their own phone numbers that contained phishing links.
Money
Yes, Cash App had a data breach. Here’s who’s impacted
Block, Inc. has reported a Cash App Investing data breach impacting millions of current and former customers. Here’s what you need to know.
Social Media
Elon Musk could not own a majority stake of Twitter if he joined company’s board
The world’s richest man is now Twitter’s top shareholder, but he can’t own more than 14.9% of the company if he serves on its board.
Business
No, Netflix isn’t cracking down on password sharing in the U.S.
Netflix is testing a feature that charges a fee for password sharing, but it’s only happening in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru — not in the United States.
Taxes
Yes, you do have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency
If you sell or exchange cryptocurrency, you’ll have to pay capital gains taxes. If you receive crypto as payment or if you mine it, it’s taxable income.
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