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There isn’t an exact count of how many people are killed by hippos each year, but all estimates place hippo deaths far below those caused by mosquitoes and snakes.
Coronavirus
Yes, swimming is safe for kids during the COVID-19 pandemic, but crowded pools could be risky
As more pools reopen this year, people have had questions about the safety risks of going to a pool amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Yes, lightning can strike even 60 miles away from a storm. Metal and water adds to the danger.
Many turned to social media to ask questions about the dangers of lightning after a teen died while swimming during a storm. We have answers.
National
Yes, Juneteenth is now a federal holiday
Juneteenth is the first new federal holiday since 1983 when Martin Luther King Jr. Day was approved.
Sports
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Government
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