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Pop Culture

Yes, there is a spike in interest in 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' whenever there’s a solar eclipse

Bonnie Tyler’s song reaches its peak in online interest during the actual times the eclipse is visible.
Technology

Yes, China does have a ban in country on virtual currencies

China has cracked down on virtual currencies by barring institutions from providing services using crypto, but this isn’t new. China first banned bitcoin in 2013.

Government

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a heartbeat bill into law in May, barring abortions in the state as early as six weeks.
Vaccine

Yes, there is a risk in uploading a photo of your vaccine card to enter an online contest

The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shared tips on how people can protect their information during the pandemic.
Vaccine

Yes, guns, beer and trucks are being offered as incentives for people to get a COVID-19 vaccine

More states and businesses are offering incentives to entice more Americans to get vaccinated.

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Massive fire at Illinois chemical plant

As US COVID-19 death toll nears 600,000, racial gaps persist

Racial inequalities heighten as US COVID death toll nears 600,000

US death toll from COVID-19 is approaching 600,000

US COVID death toll nears 600K, Johns Hopkins tally says

VERIFY

Yes, there is a spike in interest in 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' whenever there’s a solar eclipse

Yes, China does have a ban in country on virtual currencies

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

Yes, there is a risk in uploading a photo of your vaccine card to enter an online contest

Yes, guns, beer and trucks are being offered as incentives for people to get a COVID-19 vaccine

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Yes, you can get a free ride to and from your COVID-19 vaccine appointment, and free child care too

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Yes, the lumber shortage is real

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