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No, two other bridges were not damaged on the same day as the Baltimore bridge collapse
National
No, 3 bridges were not damaged in the same day
False posts claim bridges in Ohio and Delaware were damaged the same day the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore.
National
Who’s paying to rebuild Baltimore FSK Bridge? What we can VERIFY
President Biden said the federal government should pay to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Here’s what we can VERIFY about who will foot the bill.
Travel
No, hotel key cards do not store information that can be used to steal your identity
Hotel key cards usually contain information like your room number and the length of your stay. They do not store your credit card information.
National
Key bridge collapse: Buttigieg didn’t call Baltimore bridge racist
A video of Pete Buttigieg talking about race and infrastructure has been shared with claims he is talking about the Key bridge collapse. The video is from Nov. 2021.
Travel
There’s no federal no-fly list for pets
Airlines can deny a pet from boarding at their discretion. However, there is not a no-fly list maintained by the FAA, despite claims from unhappy travelers.
Travel
No, personal car insurance doesn’t fully cover rideshare driving
Uber and Lyft drivers could have to pay out of pocket if they get in an accident while the app is open but before starting a ride.
Travel
Car insurance doesn't fully cover rideshare drivers using their personal car
Uber and Lyft drivers could have to pay out of pocket if they get in an accident while the app is open but before starting a ride.
Pets
There's no FAA no-fly list for pets on planes
Airlines can deny a pet from boarding at their discretion. However, there is not a no-fly list maintained by the FAA, despite claims from unhappy travelers.
Electric Vehicles
Yes, some car manufacturers are selling cars without AM radio
Lawmakers and others have expressed outrage that these seven manufacturers are selling electric vehicles without broadcast AM radio.
Government
No, the federal government isn’t banning funny highway signs
The Federal Highway Administration is not banning clever, quirky messaging on electronic highway signs, but the agency is discouraging their use.
Government
The government is not banning funny highway signs
The Federal Highway Administration is not banning clever, quirky messaging on electronic highway signs, but the agency is discouraging their use.
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