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No, a photo of burning books was not taken during current war in Ukraine

Photo claiming to show burning Ukrainian history books isn’t from the current war with Russia. It actually dates back to March 2010.
Guns were the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens in 2020

In the two decades prior to 2020, motor vehicle traffic was the leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens, CDC data show.

No, guns aren’t banned at the NRA’s annual convention, but attendees can’t carry during Trump’s speech

The NRA did not ban guns from their annual meeting, but the Secret Service says guns can’t be carried where and when former President Donald Trump will be speaking.
Yes, you can get a refund if you purchased recalled Jif peanut butter products

Jif recalled dozens of peanut butter products for potential salmonella contamination. Here’s how customers can get a refund for the affected items.
Have you received a text from a wrong number? It could be a scam

Some scammers pretend to have the wrong number to get you to respond. That’s why it’s best to play it safe and ignore texts from strangers.

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Triple digit heat for the holiday weekend

Triple digit heat for the holiday weekend

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No, a photo of burning books was not taken during current war in Ukraine

Guns were the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens in 2020

No, guns aren’t banned at the NRA’s annual convention, but attendees can’t carry during Trump’s speech

Yes, you can get a refund if you purchased recalled Jif peanut butter products

Have you received a text from a wrong number? It could be a scam

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