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Yes, ‘rainbow’ fentanyl is circulating in the U.S.

Crime

Yes, ‘rainbow’ fentanyl is circulating in the U.S.

Crime

Only a few states have banned the gay and trans panic defense. Still legal in majority

The LGBTQ+ panic defense is when a defendant argues that the victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity/expression justified their violent actions.
Crime

Yes, an Illinois law eliminates cash bail, but some people will still be detained before trial

Many VERIFY readers asked if the SAFE-T Act in Illinois does away with cash bail for detainees in the state. Here’s what the law says.
Crime

Yes, an Illinois law eliminates cash bail, but some people will still be detained before trial

Many VERIFY readers asked if the SAFE-T Act in Illinois does away with cash bail for detainees in the state. Here’s what the law says.
Money

No, entering your PIN number backward at the ATM will not call for help in an emergency

Online posts that claim a person who is being robbed at an ATM can notify the police by entering their PIN number in reverse are false. Here’s why.
Crime

No, entering your PIN backward at the ATM will not call for help in an emergency

Online posts that claim you should enter your PIN backward if you’re being robbed at an ATM have been circulating for years, but experts say they’re false.
Social Media

No, a new Instagram update does not change how precise your location appears to other people

Posts on social media are falsely claiming a change to many phones’ settings made it easier to pinpoint a person’s exact location via Instagram.
National

No, DUI charges against Paul Pelosi haven’t been dropped

Paul Pelosi’s DUI charges have not been dropped. On June 23, he was formally charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury.
Crime

No, police cannot require you to unlock your phone without a warrant

The Fourth Amendment requires police to have a warrant or your consent to search your phone.
Guns

No, guns are not completely banned in Japan and Denmark

Are guns completely banned in Japan and Denmark? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
National

No, Alex Jones can’t appeal $49M verdict because of ineffective counsel. Here’s why

Infowars founder Alex Jones’ lawyers shared his phone’s contents with Sandy Hook family lawyers. Here’s why he can’t file an appeal based on ineffective counsel.
Crime

Yes, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, others were arrested at abortion rights protest

Some people on social media claimed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was pretending to be arrested because she wasn’t handcuffed. That's not true.

Legendary civil rights activist to speak Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. luncheon

Civil rights activist Joan Trumpauer Mulholland to speak Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. luncheon

Huntsville's '3rd Base Grill' is closing its doors due to inflation, staffing shortage

Cooler Air Into The Weekend

Morning Weather Friday, October 7, 2022

WZDX

Yes, ‘rainbow’ fentanyl is circulating in the U.S.

Only a few states have banned the gay and trans panic defense. Still legal in majority

Yes, an Illinois law eliminates cash bail, but some people will still be detained before trial

Yes, an Illinois law eliminates cash bail, but some people will still be detained before trial

No, entering your PIN number backward at the ATM will not call for help in an emergency

No, entering your PIN backward at the ATM will not call for help in an emergency

No, a new Instagram update does not change how precise your location appears to other people

No, DUI charges against Paul Pelosi haven’t been dropped

No, police cannot require you to unlock your phone without a warrant

No, guns are not completely banned in Japan and Denmark

No, Alex Jones can’t appeal $49M verdict because of ineffective counsel. Here’s why

Yes, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, others were arrested at abortion rights protest

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